Healthcare licensing in West Virginia
Official boards and license lookups for West Virginia, by profession. Links checked Oct 1, 2026.
Full West Virginia guides are coming
For now this page lists West Virginia's official boards and lookups. Step-by-step state guides are being added state by state. How licensing works
Certified Nursing Assistant
WV Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC) - Nurse Aide Program
Official website Lookup: see the official website
Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses
Official website Lookup: see the official website
Also: Nursys QuickConfirm (free, participating boards). Compact status: NLC map.
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Official website Lookup: see the official website
Also: Nursys QuickConfirm (free, participating boards). Compact status: NLC map.
Home Health Aide
WV Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC) - Nurse Aide Program
Official website Lookup: see the official website
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
West Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
West Virginia Board of Dentistry
Respiratory Therapist
West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
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
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Compact status: Physical Therapy Compact Commission map.
Occupational Therapist
West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
Compact status: Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Commission map.
Speech-Language Pathologist
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Where these links come from
Boards change their websites and rules. Always confirm requirements on the board's own site. Found a broken link? Tell us through the Contact page.