state approved program
About State Approval
Some professions require State approval per statute and rule to provide a training program. State statutes and rules may include (but are not limited to) defining criteria to apply to offer a program, administrative requirements, course offering and examination requirements, as well as notification, record-keeping and enforcement actions.
Program Accreditation:
Nursing
| Maricopa Nursing (AAS) |
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Last date of accreditation: 2018 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) |
| Nursing Assistant (CCL) |
Arizona State Board of Nursing. Last date of approval: 2024 |
| Practical Nursing (CCL) |
Arizona State Board of Nursing. Last date of approval: 2018 |
Dietetics
| AAS in Nutrition & Dietetic Technology |
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) First date of accreditation: 2006 |
| Chandler Gilbert Official Closure DT ReAccreditation Date DT Program ReAccreditation Letter | |
Paramedicine/EMT
| Paramedicine (CCL) |
The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). To contact CAAHELP: To contact CoAEMSP: First date of accreditation: 9/2013 |
| Paramedicine (AAS) |
The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). To contact CAAHELP: To contact CoAEMSP: First date of accreditation: 9/2013 |
| COAESMSP Award Letter Paramedic Training Certificate | |
Fire Science
| Firefighter Operations (CCL) |
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). The certification authority is the AZ Center for Fire Service Excellence (AZCFSE) Last date of accreditation: 9/2013 |
| Fire Operations (AAS) |
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). The certification authority is the AZ Center for Fire Service Excellence (AZCFSE) Last date of accreditation: 9/2013 |
| Wildland Firefighter course |
National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG). The NWCG is also the certification authority Last date of accreditation: Unknown - conducted by the U.S. Dept. of Interior-Bureau of Land Management |
| CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) course (required for CCL & AAS) |
International Association of Firefighters: Wellness-Fitness Initiative. The certification authority is MCCCD-PVCC Fire Science Program Last date of accreditation: 10/2013 |
Early Childhood Education
| Early Childhood Education (AAS) |
Accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Last date of accreditation: 2/2013 |