Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, accredits Front Range Community College.

The Higher Learning Commission
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
1-800-621-7440

Programs accredited by special agencies

• Automotive Technology: National Automotive Technological Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF)
• Dental Assisting: Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education
• Dietetic Technology: The Dietetic Technology Program is currently granted accreditation or approval status by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of The American Dietetic Association, 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312)899-5400
• Emergency Medical Services: (Boulder County, Larimer and Westminster Campuses), Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Emergency Medical Services and Prevention Division
• Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA)
• Machining Technology (closed to new students): National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
• Medical Assisting: The certified Medical Assisting Program, Boulder County Campus, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). CAAHEP, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350
• Nursing: Colorado State Board of Nursing
• Paramedic: The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, through CoAEMSP, the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions.
• Pharmacy Technician: American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)
• Practical Nursing: Colorado State Board of Nursing
• Veterinary Technology: American Veterinary Medical Association (Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities)

Eligible programs are approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training.

The State Board approves vocational programs for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE).

Associate degree programs are approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE).