Licensure
Programs that require clinical, internships, field experiences, etc. and lead to professional licensure must also abide by state and board regulations in the state where the student resides. Students who wish to complete any experience in a state other than Tennessee may need to take additional steps to comply with the requirements of that state before starting a program. We strongly advise ALL current and prospective students to become familiar with their state’s regulations and professional licensing requirements by seeking information, and/or approval with their state boards where they reside or have plans to reside as a practitioner.
Students may be allowed to participate in clinical experiences if their professional licensing boards (Nursing, Teaching and Psychology) do not regulate out-of-state programs. However, additional requirements may apply to students who will become practitioners in their state upon program completion. Links to state agencies and professional licensure boards can be found under NSCC Professional Licensure Statement by State.
NC-SARA
Nashville State Community College is a proud member of NC-SARA. The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate postsecondary distance education.
Why NC-SARA Matters:
- Improves distance education program quality nationwide.
- Makes it easier for students to access distance education programs across state lines.
- Reduces costs and bureaucracy for states and institutions.
- Improves coordination between states for higher education opportunities.
- Provides valuable oversight of distance education programs.
- Shares out-of-state learning experience data like clinical hours and practice teaching.
Before you begin your chosen licensure program:
Do you have intent on being licensed outside the State of Tennessee? If so, do the following:
- Nashville State Community College has not made a determination on whether or not the curriculum meets the State educational requirements for licensure or certification for states outside of Tennessee. We recommend you contact the appropriate licensing agency in the U.S. States and territories where licensure is intended. This will enable you to obtain the most up-to-date information about licensure requirements.
- Nashville State Community College Professional Licensure Statement
- Contact the Program Director listed below to discuss our program’s curriculum.
Program Information
| Program | Program and State Licensure Information | Contact Information |
|
Central Sterile Processing |
Central Sterile Processing Information Central Sterile Processing Licensure Information by State (HSPA) |
Van Bates CentralProcessing@nscc.edu |
| Nursing | Nursing Program Information National Council of State Boards of Nursing Nursing Licensure Map |
Beth Youngblood Nursing@nscc.edu |
|
Occupational Therapy Assistance |
OTA Program Information Occupational Therapy Licensure State Requirements |
Piper Sesnan Piper.Sesnan@nscc.edu |
| Surgical Technology |
Surgical Technology Program Information
|
Van Bates SurgTech@nscc.edu 615-353-3691 |
Nashville State Community College Accreditation
Nashville State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Nashville State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.
Students who file a complaint with the accrediting agency should follow the SACSCOC Complaint Procedure.
Nashville State Community College has multiple measures to ensure the college can operate effectively in a crisis. Nashville State Community College follows all SACSCOC required standards for Closing a Program, Site, Branch, or Institution using the campus Substantive Change Policy, SACSCOC Policy.
The school's Emergency Management Plan (EMP) is designed to deal with actual or potential emergencies or crises on campus. The EMP conveys the operational, communication, and crisis response plans. Request to review the EMP can be made through the Technology Services Division.
Also, the college utilizes a third-party vendor to aid in preparing and housing the departmentally developed business continuity plans. These plans include contacts, critical functions, essential resources, information technology, and faculty preparedness.
The above examples of operational continuity measures, along with annual employee/staff and student training, aid in preparing the campus for handling disruptive situations.
Nashville State Community College utilizes the National Student Clearinghouse to ensure students have access to transcripts in the event of a catastrophic event or unanticipated closure of the institution. The Transcript Ordering Center can be found at https://tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org/school/select.
For Online and Distance Education Issues, Concerns, and/or Complaints
Nashville State Community College students should refer to the policies and procedures, including grade appeal procedures, in the current Student Policy Handbook.
Nashville State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Nashville State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.
Students who file a complaint with the accrediting agency should follow the SACSCOC Complaint Procedure.
Complaint Resolution Policies and Procedures for Non-Tennessee Resident Students in
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement States, commonly known as SARA.
Student complaints relating to consumer protection laws that involve distance learning education offered under the terms and conditions of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), must first be filed with the institution to seek resolution.
Complainants not satisfied with the outcome of the Institution’s internal process may appeal, within two years of the incident about which the complaint is made, to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
For purposes of this process, a complaint shall be defined as a formal assertion in writing that the terms of SARA or the laws, standards or regulations incorporated by the SARA Policies and Standards have been violated by the institution operating under the terms of SARA.
For a list of SARA member States, please visit the NC-SARA website. Students residing in non-SARA states should consult their respective State of residence for further instruction for filing a complaint.
