Statement of Accreditation
Columbus Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree. Columbus Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Columbus Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA
30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Program Accreditations
The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of approval without reporting requirements]. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (800) 232-6108 or at 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60611-4250. The Commission’s web address is: http://coda.ada.org.
The program in Dental Assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of approval without reporting requirements]. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (800) 232-6108 or at 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60611-4250. The Commission’s web address is: http://coda.ada.org.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
The Funeral Service Education associate degree program at Columbus Technical College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE). 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org
Students applying for admission to the Funeral Service Education program should contact their respective state licensing agency regarding that state agency’s approval of this particular program of instruction.
The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355-113th St. N,#7709 Seminole, FL 33775. www.caahep.org
Continuing Education was awarded to the Medical Assisting program on September 19, 2022.
The Associate Degree nursing program at Columbus Technical College located in Columbus Georgia is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
The Columbus Technical College Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self-Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the National Registry’s Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
The Columbus Technical College Paramedic program has a site visit scheduled for pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (www.caahep.org). This step in the process is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
The Columbus Technical College Respiratory Care program, CoARC program number: 200526, Associate of Applied Science (AAS Degree), holds Continuing Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
264 Precision Blvd., Telford, TN 37690
Phone: 817-283-2835
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology – JRCERT (20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182) accredits the Radiologic Technology program.
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP, 9355-113th St. N,#7709, Seminole, FL 33775-7709, Phone: 727-210-2350 (www.caahep.org) accredits Columbus Technical College’s Surgical Technology program upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA, 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339, Parker, CO 80138, Phone: 303-694-9262 (www.arcstsa.org).
Approvals/Certifications
The Georgia Health Partnership (GHP)approves the Certified Nurse Aide program.
The Practical Nursing Program is approved by The Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses.
The Georgia Board of Examiners of Registered Nurses approves the Associate Degree in Nursing Program.
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundations (NATEF) certifies the Automotive Technology Program.
High School Accreditations (Career Plus Program)
Columbus Technical College Academy is accredited by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission. Columbus Technical College Academy is recognized across the nation as a school that meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).
