State Healthcare Licensing by Discipline
Licensing for travel nurses, allied health professionals, locum tenens and school specialists vary by state, so it’s important that you begin the process of obtaining the necessary credentials in the states where you wish to work.
Allied & Schools
Med/Lab Tech
Surg Tech
Rad/NMT
BCBA
SPED
Social Work
Med/Lab Tech
Medical Lab Technologist
License Not Required
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Surg Tech
Surgical Technologist
State Regulated Education & Certification
- The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Section 235: Surgical Technologists; standards and requisites for employment; waiver.
- Massachusetts Surgical Technology Education and Certification Law (AST)
- Massachusetts Surgical Technologist Law FAQ (AST)
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Rad/NMT
Radiology Tech & Nuclear Med Tech
State Board: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-radiologic-technologist-license
State License Verification: https://eohhs.ehs.state.ma.us/radtechs/default.aspx
State Contact: Massachusetts Radiation Control Program – RadiationControl@mass.gov; (617) 242-3035
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BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
BACB® Certification Required for Schools
State Licensing Website: http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/licensee/dpl-boards/mh/
State License Verification: https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/
Contact: Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professionals – amh.board@mass.gov; (617) 624-6199
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SPED
Special Education Teacher
State Certification Website: https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/
State Certification Verification: https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/lookup/
Contact: Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education – (781) 338-3000
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Social Work
LCSW, LMSW, Social Worker
Counseling Compact: Legislation NOT Introduced
State Board: https://www.mass.gov/social-worker-licensing
License Verification: https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/
State Contact: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers – mass.sw.app@aswb.org; (866) 527-2384
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Physician & Advanced Practice
MD/DO
PA
APRN | NP | CRNA | CNM | CNS
MD/DO
Physician & Surgeon
IMLC Compact State: Compact Legislation Introduced
State Board: https://www.mass.gov/apply-for-my-license
State License Verification: https://findmydoctor.mass.gov/
State Contact: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine – borim.info@state.ma.us; (781) 876-8200
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PA
Physician Assistant
NCSL Scope of Practice Policy: Supervision with a physician required
State Board: https://www.mass.gov/physician-assistant-licenses
State License Verification: https://madph.mylicense.com/verification/
State Contact: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Physician Assistants – Multiboard.Admin@state.ma.us; (617) 973-0806
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APRN | NP | CRNA | CNM | CNS
Advanced Practice RN, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse-Midwife, Nurse Specialist
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC): Member State
NCSL Scope of Practice Policy: Full independent practice authority but transition to independent prescribing period
State Board: https://www.mass.gov/nursing-licenses
State License Verification: https://madph.mylicense.com/verification/
State Contact: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing – nursing.admin@state.ma.us; (617) 973-0984