State Approved Programs

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
Next scheduled visit:  Spring 2026

ACEN Certification Letter

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 
Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-975-5000
info@acenursing.org
acenursing.org

Nursing Assistant (CCL)

Arizona State Board of Nursing.  
4747 North 7th Street ‐ Suite 200,
Phoenix, AZ 85014
602-771-7800
arizona@azbn.gov
azbn.gov

Last date of approval: 2015
Next  scheduled visit: 2026 

Practical Nursing (CCL)

Arizona State Board of Nursing.  
4747 North 7th Street ‐ Suite 200,
Phoenix, AZ 85014
602-771-7800
arizona@azbn.gov
azbn.gov

Last date of approval: 2018
Next scheduled visit: 2026


Dietetics
AAS in Nutrition & Dietetic Technology

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
eatright.org

First date of accreditation: 2006
Current Accreditation, 2016
Next Re-accreditation, 2023

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: 
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL, 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP: 
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org

First date of accreditation: 9/2013
Next scheduled visit: no later than 2024

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: 
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL, 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP: 
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org

First date of accreditation: 9/2013
Next scheduled visit: no later than 2024

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)
IFSAC Administration
Oklahoma State University
1812 Tyler Avenue
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
405-744-8303
ifsac.org

Last date of accreditation: 9/2013
Next scheduled visit: AZCFSE is responsible agency

Fire Operations (AAS)

International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). The certification authority is the AZ Center for Fire Service Excellence (AZCFSE)
IFSAC Administration
Oklahoma State University
1812 Tyler Avenue
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
405-744-8303
ifsac.org

Last date of accreditation: 9/2013
Next scheduled visit: AZCFSE is responsible agency

Wildland Firefighter course

National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG). The NWCG is also the certification authority 3833 S. Development Avenue
Boise, Idaho 83705
training.nwcg.gov

Last date of accreditation: Unknown - conducted by the U.S. Dept. of Interior-Bureau of Land Management
Next scheduled visit: BLM is responsible agency

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
1750 New York Avenue
NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006-5395
202-737-8484
iaff.org

Last date of accreditation: 10/2013
Next scheduled visit: 10/2014

Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education (AAS)

Accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
1313 L St. NW Suite 500
Washington, D.C.
202-232-8777
webmaster@naeyc.org
naeyc.org

Last date of accreditation: 2/2013
Next scheduled visit: 2/2020