Professional Licensure Information
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
SARA, The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, establishes a state-level reciprocity process that will support the nation in its efforts to increase the educational attainment of its people by making state authorization more efficient, effective and uniform.
As a participant in SARA, SVCC is able to offer online courses to students that reside in member states. A list of SARA member states is available on the NC-SARA website at https://nc-sara.org/directory
Professional Licensure Disclosures
The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations require disclosures by institutions regarding educational requirements for programs leading to professional licensure or certification regardless of modality. The institution must make readily available to enrolled and prospective students information about whether programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet educational requirements.
Before enrolling in a program intended to satisfy a particular state's educational requirements for the practice of a particular occupation, students are strongly encouraged to review the information under the respective program. Students are also encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing agency to seek information and additional guidance before beginning a program outside of their home state. SARA institutions are required to provide related disclosures; institutions that participate in federal student financial aid programs must meet similar federal requirements.
If SVCC has not determined whether a program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification outside the state of Illinois, you should contact the appropriate state licensing entity to determine whether it meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state you live or work.
The Professional Licensure Directory
NC-SARA also has created and maintained the Professional Licensure Directory, which provides contact information for five programs that lead to a professional license. These programs have the most enrollments per the data provided by SARA participating institutions.
- Counseling
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Teacher Education
This resource does not house regulations or requirements and is exclusively general contact information. Students may find this contact information helpful in their research on state licensure requirements in their locations. NC-SARA updates the contact information twice annually.
SVCC Licensure and Certification Programs
The following programs at SVCC lead to professional licensure or certification in the state of Illinois. Below, find the disclosures and relevant webpages which provide specific licensure information and contact information for these programs.
If the program has not determined if it meets the educational requirements for licensure in other states, it may meet all or a portion of the educational requirements. We recommend that you contact the appropriate state licensing agency directly before beginning the program if you reside or work outside of the state of Illinois.
The graduate will be eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN Examination for licensure
as a Registered Professional Nurse, either in Illinois or in the state in which she/he
expects to practice.
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) [State XLSX]
The graduate will be eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN Examination for licensure
as a Registered Professional Nurse, either in Illinois or in the state in which she/he
expects to practice.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [State XLSX]
The student completing this course will be adequately prepared to fulfill the responsibilities
and perform the procedures required of a nursing assistant in the state of Illinois
and take the Illinois Nurse Aide Certification Exam (INACE).
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) [State XLSX]
The AAS degree is awarded upon completion of the curriculum and the graduate is eligible
to take the National Registry Examination in Radiography offered by the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Radiologic Technology (RAD) [State XLSX]
The student completing this course will be adequately prepared to fulfill the responsibilities
and perform the procedures required of a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in the state
of Illinois.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography [State XLSX]
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) [State XLSX]
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) [State XLSX]