Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosures
Edmonds College offers many programs preparing students for professional licensure exams or professional certification exams. These licenses are required to practice in the profession. Each program includes the name of the license or certificate and how it can be acquired.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our programs do not grant State or National licensure; on graduation an independent licensure exam is required.
Some professional licenses or certifications are granted at the national level, some are granted by individual states, and some require both national and state components. Read more about Professional Licensure
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant The Nurse Assistant Certificate of Completion prepares the participant to perform the duties of the Nursing Assistant in both the long term and acute care environments. Successful participants are eligible for licensure in Washington state on successful completion of the state competency exam.
This program satisfies the educational requirements for licensure in Washington State.
Edmonds College has not determined whether the program satisfies the educational requirements
for licensure in any other state.
Licensed Practical Nursing
Nursing Education Program Practical Nurse Certificate prepares individuals to become licensed practical nurses. Throughout the program, students integrate experience caring for patients in acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community agencies. After graduation, individuals must take and pass the NCLEX PN examination to be licensed by the state as a practical nurse.
This program satisfies the educational requirements for licensure in Washington State.
Edmonds College has not determined whether the program satisfies the educational requirements
for licensure in any other state.
Paralegal
The Advanced Paralegal Certificate is a job-training certificate designed for students who intend to pursue immediate employment as a paralegal upon graduation and who have already earned a four-year baccalaureate degree (BA), or who will earn a BA while enrolled at Edmonds College. Graduates from this program will receive an ABA-approved professional certificate recognizing their achievement in specialized paralegal training, in addition to their earned BA.
In accordance with Washington Admission and Practice Rule (APR) 28, only a licensed attorney or a limited license legal technician may counsel others as to their legal rights or responsibilities. Paralegals (non-attorney assistants) act under the supervision of an attorney in compliance with Washington Rule of Professional Conduct (RPC) 5.3 and Washington General Rule (GR) 24.
This program satisfies the educational requirements for licensure in Washington State.
Edmonds College has not determined whether the program satisfies the educational requirements
for licensure in any other state.
Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician Certificate. Upon completion of the course series, students must pass a national certification exam before receiving licensure as Pharmacy Technicians in Washington state. Visit www.nhanow.com or www.ptcb.org for more information.
This program satisfies the educational requirements for licensure in Washington State.
Edmonds College has not determined whether the program satisfies the educational requirements
for licensure in any other state.
Phlebotomy
The Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion prepares the participants to perform venipunctures. Successful participants are eligible for national certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and certification as a Medical Assistant - P in Washington state.
This program satisfies the educational requirements for licensure in Washington State.
Edmonds College has not determined whether the program satisfies the educational requirements
for licensure in any other state.
Substance Use Disorder Professional
Addiction Studies Certificate program provides the addiction-specific knowledge expected of entry level trainees in addiction treatment programs in Washington state. It is one year (approximately) of the minimum two years of education required in WAC 246-811. It satisfies the A-W portion of WAC 246-811 that refers to addiction studies competencies. It is primarily designed for those who already have an associate’s degree or higher, who seek courses for substance use disorder professional competency.
This program satisfies the educational requirements for licensure in Washington State.
Edmonds College has not determined whether the program satisfies the educational requirements
for licensure in any other state.