Healthcare licensing in Puerto Rico

Official boards and license lookups for Puerto Rico, by profession. Links checked Oct 1, 2026.

Full Puerto Rico guides are coming

For now this page lists Puerto Rico's official boards and lookups. Step-by-step state guides are being added state by state. How licensing works

Certified Nursing Assistant

No state licensing authority listed here yet.

CNA career hub · CNA pay in Puerto Rico

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse

Junta Examinadora de Enfermería de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud)

Official website Verify a license

Also: Nursys QuickConfirm (free, participating boards). Compact status: NLC map.

LPN/LVN career hub · LPN/LVN pay in Puerto Rico

Registered Nurse

Junta Examinadora de Enfermería de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud)

Official website Verify a license

Also: Nursys QuickConfirm (free, participating boards). Compact status: NLC map.

RN career hub · RN pay in Puerto Rico

Home Health Aide

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).

HHA career hub · HHA pay in Puerto Rico

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.

MA career hub · MA pay in Puerto Rico