Pikes Peak State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This federally-recognized body assures students, parents, and all stakeholders that PPSC meets clear quality standards for educational and financial performance. In addition to PPSC's Higher Learning Commission accreditation, some of PPSC's academic programs carry specialized accreditation specific to the field.
Academic Programs Leading to Licensure
Effective July 1, 2024, the US Department of Education’s regulation 668.14 (b)(32) Part (ii), which regulates professional licensure, requires colleges to provide the following information on all programs that lead to licensure:
Out-of-state online students are advised to review the following information BEFORE beginning a program at PPSC that leads to professional licensure with the intent to be licensed outside of the state of Colorado:
If you are enrolled in a program that does not meet licensure requirements in your home state or a program for which no determination has been made, please consult the appropriate licensure board in your home state or the state you are going to work in. This directory will assist you in locating your licensing board: National Associations for State Licensing Boards .
In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education for participation in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), Pikes Peak State College provides information pertaining to professional licensure and certification in correlation with programs offered at PPSC that may lead to state licensure. If you plan to enroll in online classes at Pikes Peak State College, please check the information provided below under the State Authorization Agreement to verify that your state has either authorized or exempted our college from offering classes or programs to you as a resident of that state.
For more questions:
Cynthia Krutsinger, Dean of Online Learning: Cynthia.Krutsinger@pikespeak.edu
Tina Parscal, Associate Vice Chancellor for COOnline and Academic Affairs: Tina.parscal@cccs.edu
Heather DeLange, Director, Office of Private Postsecondary Education: heather.delange@dhe.state.co.us
Federal regulations require that institutions provide specific consumer information to current students, prospective students, and employees about the school and financial aid. All of the required disclosure information can be found through the links provided below.
If you reside in an “unauthorized” state and plan to take online classes, please note that Pikes Peak State College is not authorized or exempt from offering distance education/online classes to you as a resident of an “unauthorized” state. Please check the NC-SARA Map to verify that your state has either authorized or exempted our college from offering classes or programs to you as a resident of your state.
Pikes Peak State College is a member of National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which means we share a reciprocity agreement with all states that are part of the NC-SARA group. The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards for the interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
California is not a member of NC-SARA The California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (CBPPE) regulates distance education offerings of private institutions to residents of California. Students residing in California who are pursuing degrees / certificates at PPSC that will lead to professional licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with the appropriate licensing agency in California to verify that the degree/certificate offered by PPSC will meet any California licensing requirements, prior to starting the degree or certificate.
Every student deserves a positive educational experience. Sometimes a student’s experience may not be what they anticipate, and the student may have a concern or a complaint.
Pursuant to the United States Department of Education’s Program Integrity Rule, institutions providing online education are required to provide all prospective and current students with the contact information of the state agency or agencies that handle complaints against postsecondary education institutions offering distance learning within that state.
We encourage you to seek resolution to any concerns by discussing them informally with a staff member at the College. If a complaint cannot be handled informally, Pikes Peak State College students are encouraged to use the PPSC student complaint system. For information about the student grievance process, contact the Dean of Students office, 719-502-2367.
If a complaint cannot be resolved at the College level and you are a distance education student that resides out of state and in an NC-SARA state, please contact Higher Education - Colorado.gov . Otherwise, please contact your local state agency for further information. NC-SARA maintains a directory of SARA State Portal Entities NC-SARA Student Complaint Process
Pikes Peak State College will not make a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification until more detailed research has been completed.
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Behavior Health Program (AAS) you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program.
Successful completion of the Behavioral Health program Associate of Applied Science or the Addiction Recovery Assistant Certificate complete the education requirement for Certified Addiction Technician in Colorado. Additional state requirements must be met in order to obtain Certified Addiction Technician in Colorado. Qualifications for Certified Addiction Technician in Colorado are outlined at https://dpo.colorado.gov/AddictionCounselor.
The Behavioral Health program does not meet the state licensure requirements for the
states below without additional training or additional licensure: Alabama, Alaska,
Arizona, Arkansas, California,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,
North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington,
West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Federated States
of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, Virgin
Islands.
Licensing Board
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners, 303-894-7800
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Culinary Arts Program (AAS) you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program. PPSC can guarantee that the requirements for the State of Colorado are met by our program and the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF)
PPSC has determined that the Culinary Arts Program meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Many international countries also recognize the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF)
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Dental Assisting Program (AAS), you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program. This program prepares you for employment as chair-side dental assistants in a variety of clinical settings. Our graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board CDA Exam.
Why this program at PPSC?
PPSC is the only dental assisting school in southern Colorado accredited by the American
Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
The program in Dental Assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of Approval Without Reporting Requirements. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. Visit the Commission’s web site.
Dental Assisting National Board Requirements
States that recognize the Dental Assisting Requirements Exam (DANB) are: Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
DANB Exam is not recognized in : Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Michigan, West Virginia
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain
information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying
for or attending the Early Childhood Education Program, PPSC offers students the opportunity to pursue both an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
in Early childhood Education Teacher Preparation as well as an Associate of Applied
Science (AAS) degree in Early Childhood Education designed to make graduates job-ready
for their future careers in industry.
you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you
are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you
contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin
this program.
The Early Childhood Education Level I teacher program gives students their first step by completing the educational requirements. You must also complete 3,185 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual before you can obtain a certification in Colorado.
The Early Childhood Education Level I teacher program does not prepare you to teach in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands.
In all fifty states and territories, teachers and directors of Early Childhood Programs must be licensed. These vary widely and we recommend you visit the National Database of Childcare Licensing Regulations website(link is external) to identify the requirements for the state in which you plan to live and practice. PPSC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with the program.
Qualifications for Colorado are outlined below. Colleges fall under qualification pathway rule 2.214.C.4: on the Early Childhood Teacher Qualification Pathway | 303.866.5948
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Emergency Medical Technician Program, you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program.
Successful completion of the EMT program makes the students eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT). Successful completion of the NREMT, at the specific provider level, makes the students eligible for certification in the states or U.S. Territories listed below. Other certification requirements may exist for a state. If a student is considering seeking certification in a state other than Colorado, the student is encouraged to contact that state EMS office directly by clicking the link for the state or U.S. Territory below.
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia,
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,
Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina,
North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin,
Wyoming and U.S. Territories of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Alaska, New York, and American Samoa have identified 'alternative methods' of certification, so our program does not meet requirements. Students should contact the state or U.S. territory for additional information.
Additional information about transferability of EMS certifications can be found on the EMS Compact page.
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Fire Science Technology Program, you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program.
The Pro Qual Board and The International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) are the two main certifying bodies in the United States for the fire service. Only two states, South Dakota and Michigan, do not recognize either Pro Board or IFSAC. Those states need to be contacted individually for their reciprocity processes. Fire science programs are recognized by the other forty-eight states.
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Nursing (ADN) program, you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact the state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program.
Colorado participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) meaning Nurses can practice in other NLC states. The NUR program trains nursing students to obtain a Colorado State Nursing License. Once a graduate receives the Colorado State license they may then practice in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. (NCSBN, 2024)
Connecticut and the U.S. Virgin Islands are awaiting NLC implementation. Students may practice in these states once the compact has been implemented.
The Nursing program does not meet the state licensure requirements for the states below, as graduates cannot practice in these states and U.S. territories without obtaining additional licenses. Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Oregon, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico. Pennsylvania and Guam have partial implementation of the NLC (NCSBN, 2024).
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Nursing (BSN) program, you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program.
The RN to BSN Program offers an online completion program for licensed registered nurses seeking to obtain their bachelor’s degree. PPSC is also now offering a dual enrollment option, allowing current ADN students to take BSN courses. The BSN is required by employers like these: military, federal government, public health, schools, many local hospitals, and out of state nursing jobs. It makes you more employable in Colorado and elsewhere, and it's necessary for advancing your career in leadership and management or continuing your education.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Pikes Peak State College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Disclosure
Colorado participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) meaning Nurses can practice in other NLC states. The NUR program trains nursing students to obtain a Colorado State Nursing License. Once a graduate receives the Colorado State license they may then practice in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. (NCSBN, 2024)
Connecticut and the U.S. Virgin Islands are awaiting NLC implementation. Students may practice in these states once the compact has been implemented.
The Nursing program does not meet the state licensure requirements for the states below, as graduates cannot practice in these states and U.S. territories without obtaining additional licenses. Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Oregon, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico. Pennsylvania and Guam have partial implementation of the NLC (NCSBN, 2024).
Licensing Board
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies State Board of Nursing | 303.894.7800
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Nurse Licensure Compact | 312.525.3600
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Paralegal program(AAS), you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program.
Graduates living in these states do not need to complete a licensure test, and the Pikes Peak State College paralegal program does prepare students to work in these states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Washington D.C.
Pikes Peak State College does not prepare students to practice as a paralegal in the following states: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Minnesota, North Carolina, or the following territories: American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
Licensing Board
States that require certification vary widely in the type of certification required to practice. Please visit the National Federal of Paralegal Associations webpage to identify the certification requirements for California, Delaware, Florida, Minnesota, North Carolina, or Wisconsin.
Please visit the NALA Paralegal Association to identify certification requirements for Arizona.
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Paramedic program (AAS or BAS), you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program.
Successful completion of Paramedic program makes the students eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Successful completion of the NREMT, at the specific provider level, makes the students eligible for certification in the following states and U.S. Territories: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and U.S. Territories of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Alaska, New York, and American Samoa have identified ‘alternative methods’ of certification, so our program does not meet requirements. Students should contact the state or U.S. territory for additional information.
Licensing Board
Additional information about transferability of EMS certifications can be found on the EMS Compact page.
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment: EMS Provider Certification | 303.692.2000
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS), you have the right to know it meets the applicable state prerequisites for certification in Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program.
PTA students are Certified by the Colorado Board of Physical Therapy. They must graduate from a CAPTE accredited school and pass a national board exam (FSBPT) prior to the state granting their certification.
As a CAPTE accredited program, the Physical Therapist Assistant Program meets applicable state prerequisites for licensure or certification in states other than Colorado. Students must apply for a license/certification in each state or territory in which they want to practice. Other states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Nort Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. U.S. Territories including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Licensing Board
Colorado State Physical Therapy Board PTA Certification Physical Therapy HOME | Division of Professions and Occupations (colorado.gov) | 303.894.7800
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Licensing Authorities and Contact Information | 703.299.3100
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Sterile Processing program, you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program.
Graduates who wish to practice as a sterile processing technician can practice in these states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
The Sterile Processing program does not prepare students to practice in these states: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Surgical Technologist program, you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program.
The Surgical Technology program prepares graduates to practice in the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
The Surgical Technologist program does not prepare students to practice in these states: Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
Licensing Board
Some individual employers may require certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting | 800.707.0057
Students enrolling or continuing at Pikes Peak State College have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending theVeterinary Technology Assistant (AAS) program, you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program.
No national nor state licensure is required in the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
Licensing Board
Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians: https://www.cacvt.org/registration, | 303.318.0652
Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE): https://www.aavsb.org/vtne-overview/ | 816.931.1504
For Specific Program Questions
Arts, Humanities, and Social Science (AHSS)
719-502-3200
AHSSadminstaff@pikespeak.edu
Business, Technology, and Public Service (BTPS)
719-502-3300
BTPSadmin@pikespeak.edu
Health Sciences (HS)
719-502-3700
Healthsciences@pikespeak.edu
Science, Engineering, and Math (SEM)
719-502-3600
PPSCSEMDIVStaff@pikespeak.edu
Technology and Professional Studies (TPS)
719-502-3400
TPSHelp@pikespeak.edu
Military and Veterans Programs (MVP)
719-502-4100 (PPSC Centennial and Rampart Range Campuses)
719-502-4200 (Ft. Carson Army Base)
719-502-4300 (Peterson Space Force Base)