Licensing Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution of higher learning. Official transcript with degree and date posted, received directly from applicant's program. Transcripts not in English must have an official translation.

Professional experience in the health care and management field, including services in the armed forces.

Applicant provides details of experience to include:

• name and address of employer
• type of business
• position title
• name of supervisor
• detailed description of duties
• number of employees supervised for each qualifying position

Please see the AIT process located on this webpage.

Pass national exam (NAB). Scores will be obtained directly from NAB.

Applicant lists all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicant has applied but a credential was not granted. A verification form must be completed and submitted by the jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed. Applicant sends form to jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends completed form directly to the department.

Applicant must answer the following personal data questions:

• Physical and mental health status
• Lack of impairment due to chemical dependency/substance abuse
• History of loss of license, certification or registration
• Felony convictions
• Loss or limitations of privileges
• Disciplinary actions, professional liability claims history

An appropriate explanation and required documentation must be sent with positive answers. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If pending, applicant must indicate status.

If national examination was taken in another state, the passing score must be verified directly from NAB.