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​Occupational Licensure Requirements Snapshots

Below are links to occupational "one-sheeters" that provides a snapshot of Pennsylvanian licensure requirements for individual occupations, such as:

  • Degree requirement
  • Examination requirement
  • Hours of Training and Experience required
  • Continuing Education hours for licensure renewal
  • Initial Licensing fees
  • Licensure Renewal fees
  • Reciprocity statutes

These snapshots were created as part of the 50 State Comparison Report and is part of our mission to protect, preserve and improve the health and safety of Pennsylvania's citizens and provide licensees easy to understand guides and timelines for licensure. 

Please note: These snapshots intend to provide a general description of licensure requirements. For more specific information about obtaining licensure, please visit the PALS site.


Licensure Snapshots:

BoardLicense SnapShotLicense Guide
State Board of Accountancy ​Certified Public Accountant Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Architects Licensure Board Registered Architect Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Auctioneer Examiners Apprentice Auctioneer Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Auctioneer Examiners Auctioneer  Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Auctioneer Examiners Trading Assistant Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Barber Examiners Barber Barber Navigator
State Board of Barber Examiners Barber Teacher Barber Navigator
State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Certified General Appraiser Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Licensed Appraiser Trainees Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Chiropractic Chiropractor Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Cosmetology Cosmetologist Cosmetology Navigator
State Board of Cosmetology Cosmetology Teacher Cosmetology Navigator
State Board of Cosmetology Esthetician Teacher Cosmetology Navigator
State Board of Cosmetology Esthetician Cosmetology Navigator
State Board of Cosmetology Nail Technician Teacher Cosmetology Navigator
State Board of Cosmetology Nail Technician Cosmetology Navigator
State Board of Cosmetology Natural Hair Braider Teacher Cosmetology Navigator
State Board of Cosmetology Natural Hair Braider Cosmetology Navigator
State Board of Crane Operators Crane Operator Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Dentistry Dentist Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Dentistry Dental Hygienist Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Dentistry Dental Assistant - Expanded Function Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Dentistry Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, & Geologists Professional Engineer Engineer Navigator
State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, & Geologists Engineer-In-Training Engineer Navigator
State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, & Geologists Professional Geologist Engineer Navigator
State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, & Geologists Geologist-In-Training Engineer Navigator
State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, & Geologists Professional Land Surveyor Engineer Navigator
State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, & Geologists Land Surveyor-In-Training Engineer Navigator
State Board of Funeral Directors Funeral Director Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Funeral Directors Funeral Supervisor Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Funeral Directors Funeral Trainee Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Funeral Directors Funeral Resident Intern Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Landscape Architects Landscape Architect  Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Massage Therapy Massage Therapist Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Medicine Acupuncturist Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine ​Athletic Trainer Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine Behavior Specialist Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine Certified Nurse Midwife Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine Orthotic Fitter Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine Genetic Counselor Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine ​Orthotist Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine Perfusionist Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine Pedorthist Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine Physician & Surgeon Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine Physician Acupuncturist Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine ​Physician Assistant Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine Practitioner of Oriental Medicine Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine Prosthetist Medicine Navigator
State Board of Medicine ​Respiratory Therapist Medicine Navigator
Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and Its Navigable Tributaries Maritime Pilot Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist Nursing Navigator
State Board of Nursing ​Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Nursing Navigator
State Board of Nursing ​Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist Nursing Navigator
State Board of Nursing ​Licensed Practical Nurses Nursing Navigator
State Board of Nursing Registered Nurses Nursing Navigator
State Board of Nursing Home Administrators Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure ​Occupational Therapist Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure Occupational Therapy Assistant Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Optometry Optometrist-Therapeutic Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Optometry ​Optometrist - Therapeutic & Glaucoma Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Optometry Optometrist - Diagnostic Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon Osteopathic Medicine Navigator
State Board of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Acupuncturist Osteopathic Medicine Navigator
State Board of Osteopathic Medicine ​Osteopathic Genetic Counselor Osteopathic Medicine Navigator
State Board of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Perfusionist Osteopathic Medicine Navigator
State Board of Osteopathic Medicine ​Osteopathic Physician Assistant Osteopathic Medicine Navigator
State Board of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Respiratory Therapist Osteopathic Medicine Navigator
State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist Pharmacy Navigator
State Board of Pharmacy Authorization to Administer Injectables Pharmacy Navigator
State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Intern Pharmacy Navigator
State Board of Physical Therapy Physical Therapist Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Physical Therapy ​Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Podiatry Podiatrist Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Psychology Psychologist Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
Real Estate Commission Broker (Standard) Real Estate Navigator
Real Estate Commission Cemetery Broker Real Estate Navigator
Real Estate Commission Cemetery Salesperson Real Estate Navigator
Real Estate Commission Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Navigator
State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors Social Worker State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Navigator
State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors Professional Counselor State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Navigator
State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors Clinical Social Worker State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Navigator
State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors Marriage & Family Therapist State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Navigator
State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology ​Speech Language Pathologists Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Audiologists Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers, and Salespersons Vehicle Salesperson Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers, and Salespersons Vehicle Representative Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Veterinary Medicine Veterinarian Licensure Guides and Timelines Home
State Board of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Technician Licensure Guides and Timelines Home