Accreditation is a rigorous process conducted by a body which governs an activity. An example would be the American Medical Association and doctors, certifying that the graduates of that program meet the standards set forth by the governing body. It is a way to hold institutions accountable for the quality of their programs. Accreditation provides other colleges and universities to whom our graduates apply the assurance that our programs are duly structured and are taught by properly credentialed faculty.
SACSCOC Accreditation
Columbus Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree, diploma and technical certificates of credit. 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).
Normal inquiries about Columbus Technical College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the College and not to the Commission’s office. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support a significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Career Programmatic Accreditations
| Program | Program Accreditor | Accrediting Statement |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene | The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)/ The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association | The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) – American Dental Association (ADA). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Unites States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. www.ada.org/117.aspx Graduates are eligible to take the ADA National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and the CRDTS National Dental Hygiene Examination |
| Dental Assisting | The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)/ The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association | The Dental assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) – American Dental Association (ADA). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. http://www.ada.org/117.aspx |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP). | 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). |
| Medical Assisting | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) | 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 accreditation was awarded to the Medical Assisting Program on September 19, 2014. |
| Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) | The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). | 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. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm |
| Pharmacy Technology | American Society of Health-System Pharmacists | The Pharmacy Technology Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Located at http://www.ashp.org. |
| Respiratory Care | The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) | The Columbus Technical College Respiratory Care Program, located in Columbus, GA awards the Associate of Applied Science degree. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented. Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. 264 Precision Blvd. Telford, TN 37690 Phone:(817)-283-2835 www.coarc.com |
| Surgical Technology | The Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) 1361 Park Street Clearwater Fl 33756 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org | The Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) accredits the Surgical Technology program on the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. The Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) 1361 Park Street Clearwater Fl 33756 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 6 West Dry Creek Circle Littleton Co. 80120 (303) 694-9262 www.arcstsa.org |
| Radiologic Technology | The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | 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. http://www.jrcert.org/resources/program-effectiveness-data/ |
| Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) | The Georgia Board of Examinees of Registered Nurses approves the Associate Degree in Nursing program | The Georgia Board of Examiners of Registered Nurses approves the Associate Degree in Nursing Program |
| Practical Nursing | The Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses approves the program | The Practical Nursing Program is approved by The Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses |
| Certified Nurse Aide | The Georgia Health Partnership (GHP)approves the Certified Nurse Aide program. | The Georgia Health Partnership (GHP)approves the Certified Nurse Aide program. |
| Automotive Technology | National Automotive Technicians Education Foundations (NATEF) | National Automotive Technicians Education Foundations (NATEF) certifies the Automotive Technology Program. |
| Funeral Service Education | The American Board of Funeral Service Education-(ABFSE) | The Funeral Service Education degree program at Columbus Technical College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE). American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108 Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 Phone 816.233.3747 exdir@abfse.org www.abfse.org |