South Suburban College College has determined that its applicable programs comply with Illinois licensure requirements. We have not yet determined whether they meet licensing requirements outside of the State of Illinois. Students are encouraged to review the information about their program of interest before enrolling to determine if it meets the educational licensure requirements in their desired state. NC-SARA created a Professional Licensure Directory that may provide contact information for the licensing agencies in your home state. Contact them to gain information and guidance for licensure outside of Illinois.

As required by federal regulations in 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Manual, South Suburban College indicates whether a program’s curriculum meets or does not meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in that state. This information is found below in the Disclosures by College section of this website. This disclosure does not guarantee any state licensure or certification authority will approve or deny your application for licensure. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state requirements that may have occurred after it was updated. Current and prospective students are encouraged to contact their state’s licensure authority or review the South Suburban College State Authorization Licensing and Complaint Information page for all licensure and certification requirements pertaining to their state. These public licensure disclosures also address requirements found in 38 CFR Part 21 relating to veterans’ education benefits.

Disclosures by Program

For licensing board contact information, program approval status, and program contact information, please see below. Licensure information is reviewed and updated annually, at a minimum, but as needed when we receive notice of changes. Students who plan to pursue licensure for any programs should be aware that state licensure requirements are subject to changes. While a program may originally meet the educational requirements for licensure, changes in requirements could impact the program’s ability to meet any new educational requirements. Students should always check with their state licensure board to confirm licensure requirements.

Prior to enrolling in certain programs, students are advised to review the applicable licensure/certification procedures and requirements and state laws of the profession to ensure that they are eligible to receive a license/certification following completion of the program at South Suburban College. Eligibility for licensure may be limited by the results of a criminal background investigation.

South Suburban College has determined that relevant programs comply with Illinois licensure requirements. Please contact the appropriate licensing entity in the state where you live or work to determine if a program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in your state.

Additionally, the following programs are accredited or approved by the agency listed:

Program Agency
Associate Degree Nursing Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) – Approved Only, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Barbering Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) – Approved Only
Coding Specialist American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP)
Cosmetology Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) – Approved Only
Court Reporting Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) – Approved Only, National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)
Early Childhood Education Illinois Gateways to Opportunities Early Childhood and Infant-Toddler credentials in the State of Illinois
Echocardiography Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC CVT)
Emergency Medical Services Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professionals (COAEMSP), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) – Approved Only
Emergency Medical Technician Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) – Approved Only
Human Services Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. (IAODAPCA)
Law and Paralegal Studies American Bar Association – Approved Only
Medical Assistant American Medical Technologist (AMT) – Approved Only, National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Occupational Therapy Assistant Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (ACOTE), Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Pharmacy Technician American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Phlebotomy National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services (NAACLS) – Approved Only, National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Real Estate Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) – Approved Only
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) – Approved Only