Professional Licenses Require a Criminal Background Check in Indiana
Obtaining a professional license can be an important step to a better job, higher income, and career mobility. It requires a lot of hard work, money, and time. In Indiana it also requires a criminal background check. Anyone applying for certain Indiana licenses or certificates, including in nursing, must submit to a national criminal history background check.
Juvenile records will not appear on the background check. However, records that were part of a diversion program will appear and can be considered in the issuance or denial of a license. If the board finds no criminal record and the applicant meets all other requirements, the license will be issued.
What happens if the background check finds a criminal record? According to in.gov:
“The board has the discretion to either approve your application without any further action or request your appearance in front of the board to discuss the matter further. If a personal appearance is requested, the board may request supplemental information from you including an explanation of the criminal event(s) and disposition documentation. If you do not have the information in your possession, you can obtain the documents from the court or law enforcement agency of record that processed the matter. This is the same process that applicants underwent when criminal history was self-disclosure only. The board will provide a copy of the criminal record for your review upon request.”
Expunge or Seal Your Criminal Record Now
If you are applying for a professional license in Indiana, don’t risk the time, money, and effort that you put into your career. Contact Gibson Law Office today about expunging or sealing your criminal record. Be confident about passing the criminal background check for your professional license. It is unlawful discrimination for any person to refuse to grant or renew a license, permit, or certificate necessary to engage in any activity, occupation, or profession because of a conviction or arrest record that has been expunged or sealed.
The following is a list of professional licenses and certificates in Indiana that require a criminal background check:
1. Addiction Counselors (LAC) 2. Advanced Practice Nurse 3. Advanced Practice Nurse CSR 4. Audiologist 5. Chiropractor 6. Chiropractor Temporary 7. Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) 8. Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 9. Dental Hygienist 10. Dentist 11. Dietitian 12. Genetic Counselor 13. Health Facility Administrator 14. Health Facility Administrator Residential 15. Licensed Acupuncturist 16. Licensed Practical Nurse 17. Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 18. Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA) 19. Massage Therapist 20. Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) 21. Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) 22. Nurse Midwife 23. Occupational Therapist 24. Occupational Therapy Assistant 25. Optometrist 26. Osteopathic Physician 27. Pharmacist 28. Pharmacy Technician 29. Pharmacy Technician-In-Training 30. Physical Therapist 31. Physical Therapy Assistant 32. Physician 33. Physician Assistant 34. Podiatrist 35. Podiatrist - Temporary 36. Private Investigator Psychologist 37. Real Estate Appraiser 38. Registered Nurse 39. Registered Veterinary Technician 40. Respiratory Care Practitioner 41. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Temp 42. Social Worker (LSW) 43. Speech Pathologist 44. Speech-Language Pathology Associate 45. Speech-Language Pathology Aide 46. Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 47. Veterinarian
