Healthcare licensing in Ohio
Official boards and license lookups for Ohio, by profession. Links checked Oct 1, 2026.
Full Ohio guides are coming
For now this page lists Ohio's official boards and lookups. Step-by-step state guides are being added state by state. How licensing works
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ohio Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry
Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
Ohio Board of Nursing
Also: Nursys QuickConfirm (free, participating boards). Compact status: NLC map.
Registered Nurse
Ohio Board of Nursing
Also: Nursys QuickConfirm (free, participating boards). Compact status: NLC map.
Home Health Aide
Ohio Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry
Nurse aide registries often cover home health aides too. Aides in Medicare-certified home health agencies need at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training (42 CFR 484.80).
Medical Assistant
Most states don't require medical assistants to be certified, but some set education, licensing or certification rules (BLS). Check with your state's medical board.
Dental Assistant
Ohio State Dental Board
Dental Hygienist
Ohio State Dental Board
Respiratory Therapist
State Medical Board of Ohio
Phlebotomist
We list a state phlebotomy credential only where we've confirmed it on the state's own website. Many employers ask for national certification.
Physical Therapist
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
Compact status: Physical Therapy Compact Commission map.
Occupational Therapist
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
Compact status: Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Commission map.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board
Where these links come from
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