--- title: Allied Health Professional Eligibility (Non-Nurses) description: Whether non-nurses and allied health professionals can enroll at INCA, the case-by-case specialty exceptions, and why ANCC contact hours are nurses-only. --- [Skip to content](https://questions.inursecoach.com/allied-health-professional-eligibility-non-nurses#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![LOGO INCA ACADEMY 2026 v2](https://questions.inursecoach.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGO%20INCA%20ACADEMY%202026%20v2.png?width=400&height=77&name=LOGO%20INCA%20ACADEMY%202026%20v2.png)](https://inursecoach.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to inursecoach.com Go to inursecoach.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Integrative Nurse Coach Academy Knowledge Base](https://questions.inursecoach.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Prospective Students - Admissions](https://questions.inursecoach.com/prospective-students-admissions?hsLang=en) 3. [Eligibility & Requirements](https://questions.inursecoach.com/prospective-students-admissions?hsLang=en#eligibility-requirements) # Allied Health Professional Eligibility (Non-Nurses) ## Who can enroll and what prerequisites (if any) apply. ### Overview INCA programs are designed primarily for licensed nurses. This article explains eligibility for non-nurses and allied health professionals, including limitations related to program access and contact hours. **Note:** LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs can already enroll in any of INCA's self-paced specialty programs — they don't need a special exception. The guidance below is for non-nursing allied health professionals. ### Eligibility for Non-Nurses The [Integrative Nurse Coach® Certificate Program (INCCP)](https://inursecoach.com/course/integrative-nurse-coach/) is not open to non-nurses. Enrollment requires active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN/NP), reflecting the scope, structure, and nursing-specific framework of the program. ### Specialty Programs and Allied Health Professionals On occasion, certain non-nursing allied health professionals may be permitted to enroll in select self-paced specialty programs. These exceptions are considered case-by-case and depend on: - The specific specialty program - The individual's professional background and credentials - Alignment between the program content and the learner's scope of practice ### Important Note About Contact Hours INCA is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Because of this, contact hours are awarded only to licensed nurses. **Caution:** Non-nurses and allied health professionals are not eligible to receive ANCC contact hours, even if permitted to enroll. Certificates of completion may still be issued for educational participation, but will not include ANCC contact hours. ### Scope of Practice and Use of Content All INCA programs are educational in nature. Non-nurse participants are responsible for practicing within their own professional scope, complying with employer, licensure, and regulatory requirements, and understanding how content applies to their role. Completion does not grant licensure, certification, or authorization to practice. ### Interested but Unsure? 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