Healthcare Licensing Requirements

Prevents and treats injuries for athletes. Requires BOC examination.

Provides prenatal, birth, and postpartum care. Scope varies by state.

Assists dentists during procedures, takes X-rays, and manages patient records.

Provides preventive dental care and examines patients for oral disease.

Assists registered dietitians in nutrition planning.

Provides emergency medical care and transportation. Requires NREMT exam.

Fits and dispenses hearing aids and conducts hearing tests.

Provides personal care services to patients in their homes.

Provides basic patient care under supervision. Requires NCLEX-PN exam.

Performs clinical and administrative tasks in medical offices.

Performs laboratory tests to diagnose diseases.

Helps patients develop daily living and work skills. Requires masters or doctoral degree.

Fits and adjusts eyeglasses and contact lenses. Licensed in ~22 states.

Examines eyes for vision defects and prescribes corrective lenses.

Provides advanced emergency medical care in the field.

Dispenses medications and counsels patients. Requires PharmD degree.

Assists pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing inventory.

Draws blood for tests, transfusions, and research.

Evaluates and treats movement disorders and injuries. Requires doctoral degree.

Practices medicine under physician supervision. Requires PANCE exam and masters degree.

Performs diagnostic imaging including X-rays, CT, and MRI.

Provides dietary counseling and plans therapeutic diets.

Provides patient care, administers medications, and coordinates with physicians. Requires NCLEX-RN exam.

Treats patients with breathing disorders. Requires TMC exam.

Diagnoses and treats communication disorders. Requires masters degree.

Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons.