Professional Licensure
In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education, White Mountains Community College provides information on relevant programs leading to professional licensure and certification. White Mountains Community College offers programs that lead to professional licensure or certification within the state of New Hampshire that may be recognized in other states. Please note that professional licensure requirements may vary from state to state. Some states may require graduation from an approved program, while others may request compliance with requirements from national organizations. Specific amounts of training and/or passage of a state exam may be required for licensure or certification.
In accordance with federal requirements, White Mountains Community College is in the process of researching whether a particular program meets requirements for professional licensure or certification outside of New Hampshire. If you are participating in a course or program that leads to professional certification and/or licensure and intend on participating in a clinical or field experience or applying for certification and/or licensure outside of New Hampshire, contact the program chair or director for additional information.
White Mountains Community College cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Such individual determinations are made by state licensing boards, and are fact-specific determinations.
This disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect your application for licensure and occur after this disclosure has been made. Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their State’s licensure entity to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.
Disclosures Based on Student Location
The U.S. Department of Education requires direct disclosures of professional licensure or certification information to students based on their location. White Mountains Community College determines the location of students based on the information given by the student during registration. Students relocating to another state prior to completing a program may experience a change in state licensure or certification requirements.
Prior to relocation, students should connect with their program lead/chair to discuss the impact of their relocation on their licensure or certification requirements. Should a student choose to relocate prior to completing a program, an updated address must be filed with the Registrar’s office. Until an update form has been received, White Mountains Community College will not consider a student to have relocated.
Guidance for Students in Licensure of Certification Programs
- Prospective students residing outside of the United States should confirm with the appropriate licensing or certifying agency whether the completion of the program will meet the requirements for licensure or certification in the country in which they intend to seek employment.
- Prospective and current students should review the requirements of the program (i.e. practicum, internships, and pre-qualifications such as a background check) prior to enrolling.
- Students should contact the applicable licensure board(s) in the state in which they reside or that which they intend to obtain a license or certification before starting a relevant program and before starting a practicum or internship.
- Note that many licensing and certifying boards require more than program/degree completion to obtain a license or certification.
- State laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time and can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure or certification.
Programs that Lead to Licensure or Certification
This Career and Technical Education certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills required by the New Hampshire Department of Education for career and technical educator certification. It fulfills the competencies required for Ed 610.01 Professional Education and Ed 507.02 Teachers of Career and Technical Education.
Applicants for this certificate must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, have a clean driving record, and possess a high school diploma or GED (HiSET). Participants must also pass the DOT physical examination, they must pass a standard pre-employment drug test, and they must submit copies of their driving record. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) has announced, starting February 7th, 2022, any CDL entry-level driver or CDL holder looking to upgrade their current license must get their training from an approved registered training provider (RTP). WMCC is a registered training provider (RTP)
The Driver Education Instructor certificate prepares students to become Certified Driver Education Instructors in the State of New Hampshire. The courses for this certificate review the rules of the road and cover the methodology instructors use to teach a driver education course. Instructors need a clean driving record, a clean criminal record, and knowledge of NH driving laws. The first step to becoming a certified instructor is to obtain Provisional Certification. Students may apply for Provisional Certification after completing the first three courses of the certificate. For them to be considered, the state has additional requirements (including, but not limited to, possession of a valid driver’s license, evidence of a minimum of five consecutive years of licensed driving experience, a good character, a solid reputation, and a fitness to instruct driver education). Provisional Certification is obtained at the Division of Motor Vehicles in Concord, N.H., through both a written and driving exam. Provisional Certification allows instructors to teach under supervision at a certified driving school or high school. During the two-year provisional certificate, students must complete five additional courses, which include 60 hours of supervised classroom instruction and 240 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel instruction.
The courses in the certificate meet NH Child Care Licensing Requirements as well as provide knowledge in the Core Knowledge areas required by NHDHHS, Bureau of Child Development, and Head Start Collaboration Credential. The course curriculum follows the standards of the National Association of the Education of the Young Child Degree Standards for Preparing Early Childhood Professionals.
The courses in the certificate meet NH Child Care Licensing Requirements and provide knowledge in the Core Knowledge areas required by NHDHHS, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration Credential. The course curriculum follows the standards of the National Association of the Education of the Young Child Degree Standards for Preparing Early Childhood Professionals.
The Massage Therapy certificate provides students with the skills necessary to apply for New Hampshire State Licensure, which requires successful completion of the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). WMCC is certified by the National Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
The Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate Program prepares students to be Medical Assistants in a variety of outpatient medical settings. When students complete the certificate, they are eligible to take the AAMA National Certification Exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant.
The NH Professional Education Competencies certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills to complete the requirements mandated by the New Hampshire Department of Education. Through this certificate, students with a bachelor’s degree (but no teacher certification) who are working on Alternative #3, #4 & #5 will be able to satisfy all the Professional Education Competencies.
ACEN Accreditation
The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) at White Mountains Community College meets the state education requirements for a Registered Nurse license in the states of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. White Mountains Community College has not determined if the program meets the education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Please contact the specific regulatory agency for nursing to determine the prelicensure nursing education required for NCLEX-RN eligibility in other jurisdictions.
The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) is approved by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (NHBON). Upon completing the program, the graduate can apply to the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (NHBON) and Pearson VUE NCLEX Candidate Services for the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
The New Hampshire Board of Nursing’s licensing regulations may restrict candidates involved in civil or criminal legal proceedings.
Questions about licensing restrictions should be addressed to the NH Board of Nursing via email at [email protected] or by calling (603) 271-2323 or by mail at:
NHBON Office of Professional Licensure & Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
Student Achievement of Program Outcomes (Aggregated Data)
Performance on Licensure Exam: NCLEX-RN Pass Rates (first time test takers)
| Class of 2020 | Class of 2021 | Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | |
| WMCC Pass Rate | 96.67% | 89.47% | 80% | 100% |
| NH Pass Rate | 96.2% | 93.35% | 89.70% | 96.08% |
| National Pass Rate | 86.57% | 82.48% | 79.9% | 88.55% |
*As published by NCSBN 12/31/2023
https://www.ncsbn.org/public-files/NCLEX_Stats_2023_Q4_PassRates.pdf
Program completion rates (within 100% of program stated length)
| Time Frame (Fall-Spring) | Completion Rates |
| 2022-2024 | 76.67% |
| 2021-2023 | 70% |
| 2020-2022 | 64.1% |
| 2019-2021 | 58.06% |
This certificate introduces students to the field of veterinary medicine; it is not a veterinary technician program, nor is it intended to provide admission to a college of veterinary medicine. The Veterinary Assistant certificate is approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), thereby enabling graduates to sit for the exam to earn “Approved Vet Assistant” status. For more information on NAVTA, visit www.navta.net.
