Get credit for licenses & certifications
At Jamestown Community College, you can earn Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) based on your licenses and certification. CPL can be applied to your JCC academic program.
To get credit for licensure or certification, provide proof of certification to Admissions.
Computer & IT
| Licensure or Certification | Issued By | Course Equivalency | Credits | Time Limit & Other Factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | CompTIA | CSC 1580: Computer Hardware & System Software | 3 | 3 years post completion of the certification exam |
| Network + | CompTIA | CSC 2510: Intro to Networks | 3 | 3 years post completion of the certification exams: N10-008 & N10-009 |
| Security + | CompTIA | CSC 1520: Intro to Cybersecurity | 3 | 3 years post completion of the certification exams: SY0-601 & SY0-701 |
| Cybersecurity Professional | CSC 1520: Intro to Cybersecurity | 3 | 3 years post-award | |
| IT Support Professional | CSC 1620: Introduction to IT CSC 2550: Advanced IT Infrastructure CSC 2510: Introduction to Networks |
9 | 3 years post-award |
Education
| Licensure or Certification | Issued By | Course Equivalency | Credits | Time Limit & Other Factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate | Council for Professional Recognition | EDU 1250: Early Childhood Development EDU 1260: Health/Safety/Nutrition/Child EDU 1290: Intro Early Childhood Ed/Care EDU 2210: Field Placement I-Education |
11 | n/a |
Healthcare
| Licensure or Certification | Issued By | Course Equivalency | Credits | Time Limit & Other Factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASAC | OASAS | HUS 1310: Studies in Alcohol and Chemical Dependency HUS 2400: Ethics/Issues – Addiction Services HUS 2430: Alcohol/Chemical Dependency: Treatment |
9 | 5 years post completion of CASAC-T Required credentialing CEUs to maintain active certification |
| CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA) | HIT 1460: Electronic Health Record Management | 3 | 3 years post completion of the certification exam (CCMA recertification is every two years) |
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CPR & AED and/or CPR for Healthcare Providers and/or Basic Life Support |
Nationally recognized organization such as American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross, National Safety Council (NSC), or Health and Safety Institute (HSI) | HCR 1300: Adult & Child CPR/AED | 0.5 | Once certification is verified, students take a confirmation of skills/knowledge exam with a certified instructor. Students who receive CPL credit for these classes will not be re-certified. Therefore, they should discuss options with an advisor before pursuing CPL for this course. |
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First Aid, CPR, & AED and/or CPR for Healthcare Providers and/or Basic Life Support |
Nationally recognized organizations such as American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross, National Safety Council (NSC), or Health and Safety Institute (HSI) | HCR 1310: First Aid & Mental Health | 0.5 | Once certification is verified, students take a confirmation of skills/knowledge exam with a certified instructor. Students who receive CPL credit for these classes will not be re-certified. Therefore, they should discuss options with an advisor before pursuing CPL for this course. |
| NCLEX | National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) | HIT 1410: Medical Terminology | 3 | N/A |
| Personal Trainer | NASM, ACE® Fitness, NCSF, or equivalent nationally recognized certifying organization | PHE 1480: Personal Trainer Cert Prep | 3 | 2 years post completion of certification exam; followed by required credentialing CEUs to maintain active certification |
Language
| Licensure or Certification | Issued By | Course Equivalency | Credits | Time Limit & Other Factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Seal of Biliteracy / ACTFL OPI / CEFR | Language 1510/1520: Introductory I/II | 3 or 6 | 5 years post completion of Seal of Biliteracy award |