Hawaii

MTC’s Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Care program meets the educational requirements for initial licensure for Respiratory Therapist in Hawaii. An official transcript from MTC showing the AAS.RTT3 degree as conferred must be sent to National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon graduation. Applicants must hold credentials as a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) or a certified respiratory therapist (CRT), as granted by the NBRC or its successor organization. MTC’s Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (AARC).

The Associates of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology at MTC meets the educational requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on the Education in Radiologic Technology. The graduates are certified by the ARRT and the state of SC by the SCRQSA (South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association). This meets the educational requirements of the state of Hawaii.

MTC’s Associate in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology program is NAACLS-accredited and therefore meets the educational requirements for national certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Applicants must earn a passing score on the MLT Board of Certification Exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) to obtain their national certification. Some states/territories, like Hawaii, require State Licensure in addition to the national Board of Certification exam through ASCP. MTC meets the educational requirements for this State Licensure, but additional paperwork, certification exams, fees, and/or work experience (clinical hours) may be required. Graduates should contact the Hawaii Department of Health for the most up-to-date requirements for this State Licensure.

The AA in Early Childhood & Elementary Education and the AA in Middle School Education degree pathways at Midlands Technical College are designed to transfer to the College of Education at the University of South Carolina (USC). Each pathway allows students to complete the first two years of their higher education at MTC and then transfer to USC to complete their final two years including PRAXIS testing and completion of teacher certification requirements. The teacher certification programs at USC are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and are South Carolina State-approved programs. For more information, review the licensure disclosures provided by USC.

The AA in Early Childhood & Elementary Education and the AA in Middle School Education degree pathways at Midlands Technical College are designed to transfer to the College of Education at the University of South Carolina (USC). Each pathway allows students to complete the first two years of their higher education at MTC and then transfer to USC to complete their final two years including PRAXIS testing and completion of teacher certification requirements. The teacher certification programs at USC are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and are South Carolina State-approved programs. For more information, review the licensure disclosures provided by USC.

MTC’s Pharmacy Technician program meets the educational requirements for initial licensure for pharmacy technicians in Hawaii. No requirement for licensure or certification.

MTC’s Associate in Applied Science Degree for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program meets the educational requirements for initial licensure for PTA in Hawaii. Applicants must earn a passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for PTAs administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (fsbpt). Additionally, individual states may require a jurisprudence exam be passed prior to being licensed in that state. A jurisprudence exam is a test of the state’s specific laws and rules. All licensed physical therapist assistants (PTAs) should be familiar with the state practice act and rules under which they intend and are allowed to work. 

Upon graduation, an official transcript from MTC showing the AAS.PTH3 (Physical Therapist Assistant) degree as conferred must be sent to the individual state licensure board in which a license is being applied for. 

MTC’s Associate in Applied Science Degree for the Physical Therapist Assistant is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

MTC’s Associate in Applied Science in the Dental Hygiene program meets the educational requirements for initial licensure for a Dental Hygienist in Hawaii. Applicants must earn a passing score on the NBDHE and a clinical board (CRDTS).