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 to award the Associate Degree, Diploma, and Technical Certificates of Credit. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Columbus Technical College. 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
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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. |
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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 |
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP). |
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| Medical Assisting | The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)accredits on recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Medical Assistant Education. | The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)accredits the Medical Assisting program on recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Medical Assistant Education. Continuing accreditation was awarded to the Medical Assisting Program on September 19, 2014. www.caahep.org |
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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) 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 |
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Pharmacy Technology | American Society of Health-System Pharmacists |
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Respiratory Care | The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com): 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, Texas 76021-4244 (817) 283-2835 | 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(www.coarc.com).
Commission on Accreditationfor Respiratory Care1248 Harwood Road |
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Surgical Technology | The Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) 1361 Park Street Clearwater Fl 33756 (727) 210-2350
accredits the Surgical Technology program on the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, 6West Dry Creek Circle, Littleton, CO 80120 (303)694-9262 www.arcstsa.org | The Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP)1361 Park Street Clearwater Fl 33756(727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org accredits the Surgical Technology program on the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 6West Dry Creek Circle,Littleton Co. 80120(303) 694-9262 www.arcstsa.org |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108 Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 816-233-3747 exdir@abfse.org www.abfse.org | The Funeral Service Education Program is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. However, the college is diligently working towards achieving accreditation with ABFSE. Students graduating from this program are not eligible to take the national board examination or any state board examination for which graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required. |