June 12, 2024
New Resources for Occupational Licensure Compacts
The licensure process is intended to protect the general public and to ensure patient safety. Health professionals must meet the licensure requirements of the state where they are located and be licensed or legally permitted to practice in the state where the patient is located.
To practice in a state, providers must meet the requirements. Requirements include education exams and background checks. Health care providers are expected to maintain and renew their license. Maintenance may require an annual fee, continuing education and self-reporting disciplinary actions.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) supported Multi-Discipline Licensure Resource Project aims to improve licensure portability for health care professionals working between states and for people who are geographically isolated.
The site now includes compact information for professions such as:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Dentistry
- Dieticians
- Physician Assistants
- Nursing
- School Psychologists