Accreditation
Rockingham Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Rockingham Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Rockingham Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON).
North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON)
P.O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602-2129
www.ncbon.com
919-782-3211
The Basic Law Enforcement Training Program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Justice Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
North Carolina Department of Justice Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
P.O. Drawer 149, Raleigh, NC 27602
www.ncdoj.gov
919-661-5980
The Cosmetology Program is approved by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts.
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts
121 Edinburgh South Drive, Suite 209, Cary, NC 27511
www.nccosmeticarts.com
919-736-6123
The Emergency Medical Services Program is approved by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Office of Emergency Medical Services
Physical Address: 1201 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-2008
Mailing Address: 2707 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2707
www.oems.nc.gov
919-855-3935
The Rockingham Community College Paramedic 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 Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 – 113th Street, N. #7709 Seminole, FL 33775
www.caahep.org
727-210-2350
Committee on Accreditation for Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088
www.coaemsp.org
(214) 703-8445 FAX (214) 703-8992
The Rockingham Community College AEMT program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self-Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. The Letter of Review NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
The Nurse Aide Program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Regulation Health Care Personnel Registry Section Center for Aide and Education (CARE)
Center for Aide Regulation and Education
2709 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2709
https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/hcpr/nat.html
919-855-3969
The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON).
North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON)
P.O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602-2129
https://www.ncbon.com/
919-782-3211
The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
264 Precision Blvd. Telford, TN 37690
www.coarc.com
817-283-2835
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775
www.caahep.org
727-210-2350
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 210, Littleton, CO 80120
www.arcstsa.org
303-694-9262
Additionally, the North Carolina Community College System approves the programs of study for all degrees, diplomas and certificates offered by Rockingham Community College. The College has also been fully approved for payment of veterans’ benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and North Carolina State Approving Agency for eligible veterans.