Certification & Licensure

Licensure Disclosure

The US Department of Education requires UNMC to make the following disclosures to applicants who are interested in or enrolled in degree programs that lead to state licensure.

Licensure requirements differ from state to state. We are required to notify you if the program you are interested in or enrolled in will meet educational requirements to apply for licensure in your home state. The official categories are: "Meets"; "Does Not Meet"; and "Have Not Made a Determination if it Does or Does Not Meet."

A "Does Not Meet" or "Have Not Made a Determination" status DOES NOT indicate that you will be unable to obtain licensure in your home state. Please check with your advisor, department chair, or certification officer for further details. Contact information for each program is found in the program sections below.

Common causes for a "Does Not Meet" or "Have Not Made a Determination" include the following:

• Your home state does not have an equivalent for an endorsement completed in Nebraska.
• Your home state requires you to take an additional course or exam specific to that state’s history or laws. These courses and exams are not offered in Nebraska.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Upon successful completion of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program, students are eligible to apply for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) credentialing exam(s) specific to their field of study. Individuals should refer to the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) licensure information page for state licensure requirements. Licensure laws vary greatly and are implemented differently in each state. Sonographers are not licensed in the state of Nebraska.