Â鶹ÒùÔº Community College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education – (NECHE) (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). Â
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied though a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210Â
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 425 7785Â
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Specialized Accreditations
Nursing
The associate degree nursing program at Â鶹ÒùÔº Community College located in Portsmouth, NH is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850; 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 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Surgical Technology
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA).Questions about the status of accreditation for the Surgical Technology program should be addressed to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775 Website:Â Â 727.210.2350 Email:Â [email protected]Â Fax: 727.210.2354
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA), 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339, Parker, CO 80138 303.694.9262 Website:Â Ìý·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:Ìý[email protected]
Questions about certification should be addressed to the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 3 West Dry Creek Circle, Littleton, CO 80120 Toll Free: 1.800.707.0057 FAX: 303.325.2536 Website:Â
Veterinary TechnologyÂ
The Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA).Â
