Accreditation
PVCC Accreditation
Paradise Valley Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association (NCA). PVCC evaluates all aspects of itself regularly and is scheduled for its next reaffirmation of accreditation status in 2015. The process for reaffirmation has begun for more information please visit PVCC HLC Self-study Project.
PVCC Self Study Report 2014
Last Reaffirmation of Accreditation:
2004 - 2005
2014 - 2015
Next Reaffirmation of Accreditation:
2024 - 2025
Last Date of Information Change: 5/04/2015
2014 Institutional Actions Council Letter
2024 Reaffirmation of Accreditation Letter
2008 Progress Report Executive Summary
2008 Progress Report
2008 Response from the Higher Learning Comission
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604
inquiry@hlcommission.org | (800) 621-7440
Program Accreditation
| Nursing | |
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Maricopa Nursing (AAS)
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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: 2012 Next scheduled visit: Spring 2018 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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| Nursing Assistant (CCL) |
Arizona State Board of Nursing. Last date of approval: 2013 Next scheduled visit: 2015 |
| Practical Nursing (CCL) |
Arizona State Board of Nursing. Last date of approval: 2012 Next scheduled visit: 2018 |
| Healthcare | |
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Dietary Technology (AAS)
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Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Formerly the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) First date of accreditation: 2006 Next scheduled visit: Fall 2015 |
| Paramedicine/EMT | |
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Paramedicine (CCL)
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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 Next scheduled visit: 2/2018 |
| 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 Next scheduled visit: 2/2018 |
| Hazmat Awareness & Operations courses (Required for CCL & AAS) |
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Last date of accreditation: 11/2013 Next scheduled visit: 11/2014 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and the certification authority is the AZ Center for Fire Service Excellence (AZCFSE) Last date of accreditation: 9/2013 Next scheduled visit: AZCFSE is responsible agency ProBoard and the certification authority is Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and The National Emergency Response & Rescue Training Center (NERRTC) Last date of accreditation: 11/2013 Next scheduled visit: TEEX is responsible agency |
| 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 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) 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 Last date of accreditation: Unknown - conducted by the U.S. Dept. of Interior-Bureau of Land Management Next scheduled visit: BLM is responsible agency |
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CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) course (required for CCL & AAS)
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International Association of Firefighters: Wellness-Fitness Initiative. The certification authority is MCCCD-PVCC Fire Science Program Last date of accreditation: 10/2013 Next scheduled visit: 10/2014 |
| Education | |
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Early Childhood Education (AAS)
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Accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Last date of accreditation: 2/2013 Next scheduled visit: 2/2020 |