Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Cabarrus College of Health Sciences also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences 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).
Further, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges may be contacted to file a third-party comment at the time of Cabarrus College’s decennial review or to file a complaint against Cabarrus College for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries regarding admission requirements, financial aid, academic programs, etc., should be directed to Cabarrus College.
In addition, many of the programs at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences are accredited by a governing body in that area of healthcare or health education. Each accrediting body is listed below.
The College has approved programs for Veterans' Benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Public Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20420
Master of Science in Nursing and Baccalaureate Degrees in Nursing are accredited by the:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001
The Associate Degree program in Nursing is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326
The Associate Degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing programs are approved by:
The North Carolina Board of Nursing
4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
The Medical Assistant Diploma program is accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program and The Master of Occupational Therapy program are accredited by the:
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814
The Bachelor of Science on Occupational Therapy Assistant program has been granted Candidacy Status by:
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814
The Respiratory Therapy program is provisional accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
264 Precision Blvd, Telford, TN 37690
The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 US Highway 19 N, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763
The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120-8031
There are no additional accreditations required for the following programs:
Associate of Science
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Wellness
Bachelor of Science in Community Paramedicine
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Leadership and Development
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Studies
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging
Master of Science in Health Sciences