Specialized Accreditation at RCC
Specialized accrediting agencies accredit individual educational programs such as business, law, engineering, or nursing with regard to program-specific standards. For each of these specialized organizations has its distinct definitions of eligibility, criteria for accreditation, and operating procedures. Educational programs accredited by specialized accrediting agencies may reside within comprehensive institutions or within single-purpose institutions (p. 2, NWCCU Accreditation Handbook, January 2017 Edition).
- Dental Assisting
- The program in dental assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental. 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. The Commission’s web address is: coda.ada.org.
- Dental Hygiene
- The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental. 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. The Commission’s web address is: coda.ada.org
- Massage [PDF]
- Nursing [PDF]
- Practical Nursing [PDF]
- Emergency Services (2 different accreditations)