Accreditation

Should accreditation really make a difference to you? Absolutely, because many employers are more likely to consider you when you come from an accredited institution or program. Why? Because it assures them (and you) that you received an education from a college that meets very specific standards of quality for faculty, curriculum and service. Plus, accreditation is essential to many schools when considering acceptance of your transfer credits or acceptance into a school to pursue an advanced degree in the future. Below, you can read more about all the ways Carrington College® and programs at specific campuses are accredited.

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), 750 First St. NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002, 202-336-6780, to award associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees (online only), and certificates of achievement. ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Note: Copies of documents describing Carrington College’s accreditation, as well as its state, federal and/or tribal approvals, are available for review from the campus executive director.

The Dental Assisting program at the Boise campus is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. 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 – 2678. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/100.aspx.

The Dental Hygiene program at the Boise, Mesa and Portland campuses is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. 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 60611–2678. The Commission’s web address is www.ada.org/100.aspx.

The Medical Assisting certificate and associate degree programs at the Boise campus as well as the certificate program at the Portland and Spokane campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N, Falls Church, VA 22043, 703 917 9503. The Bureau’s web address is: http://www.abhes.org.

The Medical Radiography program at the Phoenix Westside and Spokane campuses is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606 – 3182, 312 704 5300, e-mail: mail@jrcert.org.

The Registered Nursing program at the Albuquerque and Phoenix Westside campuses is a candidate for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000). Candidacy is the first step toward NLNAC accreditation.

The Registered Nursing program at the Reno campus is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000, www.nlnac.org).

The Nursing Bridge program at the Boise campus is a candidate for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000). Candidacy is the first step toward NLNAC accreditation.

The Practical Nursing program at the Boise campus is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404.975.5000).

The Practical Nursing program at the Portland campus is a candidate for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000). Candidacy is the first step toward NLNAC accreditation.

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at the Mesa campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703 706 3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website www.capteonline.org.

Effective January 30, 2011, the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at the Albuquerque, Boise, and Las Vegas campuses has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703 706 3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). Candidate for Accreditation is a pre-accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates that the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses and that the program is progressing toward accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation.

The Respiratory Care program at the Mesa, Las Vegas, and Phoenix Westside campuses is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021 – 4244, 817 283 2835. The Commission’s web address is: www.coarc.com.

Arizona Licenses and Approvals
Arizona campuses and the online campus are licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Board at 1400 West Washington, Room 260, Phoenix, AZ 85007, 602 542 5709, www.azppse.gov.

The Arizona Board of Nursing certifies that Carrington College has satisfactorily fulfilled requirements and is granted full approval. Board offices: 4747 N. 7th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, 85014 – 3655, 602 771 7800.

For student complaints that cannot be resolved after exhausting the Institution’s grievance procedure, students may file a complaint with the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education. Students must contact the State Board for further details. The State Board address is: 1400 W. Washington, Room 260, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Phone: 602/542-5709 www.azppse.gov

Idaho Licenses and Approvals
The Boise campus is registered with the Idaho State Board of Education and holds a Certificate of Compliance with provisions of Section 3, Chapter 57, Session Laws 1993. Board offices: 650 West State Street, Suite 307, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720 – 0037, 208 334 2270, www.boardofed.idaho.gov.

Carrington College holds full approval of its practical nursing program and provisional approval for its associate degree professional nursing education program. The Idaho Board of Nursing issued a certificate of approval. Board offices: 280 North 8th Street, Suite 210, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720 – 0061, 208 334 3110, www.ibn.idaho.gov.

Nevada Licenses, Approvals, and Required Disclosures
The Nevada campuses are licensed by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Commission at 3663 East Sunset Road, Suite 202, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120, 702 486 7330, www.cpe.state.nv.us.

Students not satisfied with the final disposition of a grievance may contact the State of Nevada licensing authority.

Carrington College holds provisional approval for the Reno and Las Vegas campuses from the Nevada State Board of Nursing, 2500 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 207, Las Vegas, NV 89102 – 4392, 702 486 5800, 888 590 6726 (toll free), www.nursingboard.state.nv.us. Upon graduation from the associate degree in nursing program, students are eligible to sit for the state licensing exam, which is required to achieve the Registered Nurse licensure.

Nevada Tuition Recovery Fund
Nevada law requires that a fee of $5 be assessed each student upon enrollment to support the Nevada Student Tuition Recovery Fund. This fund was established by the Nevada Legislature to reimburse students who might otherwise experience a financial loss as a result of untimely school closure. The Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education administers the fund. Institutional participation is mandatory. Students should keep a copy of their enrollment agreement, any promissory note, tuition receipts, or canceled checks. These documents may be used to determine the amount of tuition paid. Students should also keep any records indicating the percentage of the program that has been completed. With these items, a student could substantiate a claim for reimbursement from the fund. For further information, contact: Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education, 3663 East Sunset Road, Suite 202, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120, 702 486 7330, www.cpe.state.nv.us/.

New Mexico Licenses and Approvals
The New Mexico campus is licensed by the Higher Education Department. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Department at 2048 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 – 2100, 505 476 8442, www.hed.state.nm.us.

The Massage Therapy program offered at the Albuquerque campus is registered by the New Mexico Board of Massage Therapy, Toney Anaya Building, Second Floor, 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505, 505 476 4870, www.massage.board@state.nm.us

The New Mexico Board of Nursing certifies that Carrington College meets the requirements set by law and board rules and is granted full approval as evidence that its graduates will be eligible for admission to the Registered Nurse Licensing Examination in the State of Mexico, 6301 Indian School NE, Suite 710, Albuquerque, NM, 87110 505 841 8340, www.bon.state.nm.us

Oregon Licenses and Approvals
Carrington College is a unit of a business corporation authorized by the State of Oregon to offer and confer the academic degrees described herein, following a determination that state academic standards will be satisfied under OAR 583 – 030. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Office of Degree Authorization, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401, www.osac.state.or.us/oda.

The Carrington College practical nursing program holds continuing approval from the Oregon State Board of Nursing, 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97224 – 7012. 971 673 0685, www.oregon.gov/OSBN/.

Texas Licenses, and Approvals
The Carrington College Mesquite campus is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas.

Carrington College is legally authorized to grant degrees, grant credit towards degrees and use certain protected academic terms in the state of Texas under a conditional certificate of authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordination Board.

Unresolved grievances must be directed to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Career Schools and Colleges, Room 266T, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778-0001, 512 936 3100; http://csc.twc.state.tx.us/. Carrington’s TWC-assigned school number is: S3858.

This provision is in addition to any grievance procedure specifically provided for by statute or rule to the extent that the claims are within the scope of such statute or rule.

Washington Licenses and Approvals
The Carrington College Washington campus is licensed by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board under Chapter 28C.10 RCW. Inquiries or complaints regarding this or any other private vocational school may be made to the Board, 128 10th Avenue SW, PO Box 43105, Olympia, WA 98504 – 3105, 360 753 5662, www.wtb.wa.gov/.

Carrington College is authorized by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Carrington College to offer the following degree programs: Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Office Management and Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Radiography. Authorization by the HECB does not carry with it an endorsement by the board of the institution of its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the HECB at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, A 98504-3430.

The Pharmacy Technology program is approved by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 1099, Olympia, WA 98507 – 1099, 360 236 4700, www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/professions/Pharmacy/default.htm.

Selected programs of study at the Carrington College Washington campus are approved by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board's State Approving Agency for enrollment of veterans and eligible beneficiaries to receive benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, USC.

Carrington College retains copies of all approval and accreditation documents. Copies are available upon request and can be obtained for the Dean of Academic Affairs at each campus.