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Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

To ensure you receive the highest quality education, 91麻豆精品 follows the established criteria of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for accreditation; in partnership with state and federal agencies. This is a 10 year cycle of accreditation focused on quality assurance and institutional improvement.

The following Criteria must be met for HLC Accreditation:

  • Articulate the mission publicly & operationalize throughout the College.
  • Act with integrity; the College's conduct is ethical and responsible.
  • Provide quality education, wherever and however offerings are delivered.
  • Demonstrate responsibility for the quality of educational programs, learning environments, and support services, and evaluate the effectiveness of student learning through processes designed to promote continuous improvement.
  • Resources, structures and processes fulfill the mission, improve the quality of educational offerings, and respond to future challenges and opportunities.

Review the College's .

Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
800.621.7440

Iowa Department of Education

Accreditation by the (IDOE) confirms that NICC offers educational opportunities and services consistent with state standards, as prescribed by Iowa Code and assures the public that its tax-supported educational institutions operate at expected levels of efficiency and effectiveness.

Accreditation of College Programs and Partnerships

NACEP logoThe NICC concurrent enrollment program is accredited by the .

Mandatory
Initial Accreditation Date: 2012
Accreditation Status: Continued accreditation 
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 6/7/2019 Letter
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2026

Commission on Dental Accreditation logo.The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and has been granted the accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements." The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312.440.4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. View the .

Mandatory
Initial Accreditation Date: 1977
Accreditation Status: Full Accreditation
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 8/10/2023 Letter
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2028

CAHIIM LogoThe Health Information Management accreditor of 91麻豆精品 is the (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for associates degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2026. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601; by phone at 312.235.3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

Voluntary
Initial Accreditation Date: 1990
Accreditation Status: Reaccredited; a virtual follow-up will be conducted on April 20, 2027 to ensure compliance with the 2026 CAHIM Standards. 
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 12/13/2023 Letter
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2030

CAAHEP logoThe Medical Assistant program is accredited by the upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
727.210.2350

Mandatory
Initial Accreditation Date: 2014
Accreditation Status: Continuing accreditation 
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 3/15/2024 Letter
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2033

NLN CNEA Nursing Program Accreditation Logo91麻豆精品 Associate Degree in Nursing Program holds continuing accreditation from the , located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037 or 202.909.2487.

Voluntary
Initial Accreditation Date: 2019
Accreditation Status: Continuing accreditation granted with additional information submitted for Quality Indicators (accepted on 6/23/2025)
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 2/13/2025 Letter
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2034

The Associate Degree in Nursing Program is approved by the .

Mandatory
Initial Accreditation Date: 1977
Accreditation Status: Approved
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 7/18/2024 Letter
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2030

NLN CNEA Practical Nursing Program Accreditation Logo91麻豆精品 Practical/Vocational Nursing Program holds continuing accreditation from the , located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037 or 202.909.2487.

Voluntary
Initial Accreditation Date: 2019
Accreditation Status: Continuing accreditation granted with additional information submitted for Quality Indicators (accepted on 6/23/2025)
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 2/13/2025 Letter
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2034

The Practical Nursing program is approved by the .

Mandatory
Initial Accreditation Date: 1977
Accreditation Status: Approved
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 7/18/2024 letter
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2030

CAAHEP logoThe NICC EMT-Paramedic program meets all requirements as outlined in the United States Department of Transportation and the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.

The NICC Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

The can be contacted at:
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
727.210.2350

The can be contacted at:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite #111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214.703.8445

Mandatory
Initial Accreditation Date: 2014
Accreditation Status: Continuing
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 1/20/2026 CAAHEP Letter; Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services EMS Training Program Authorization Certificate
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2031

Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accreditation sealThe Production and Companion Animal Veterinary Technician Program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) (CVTEA). The Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities can be contacted at 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 or 800.248.2862.

Voluntary
Initial Accreditation Date: 2014
Accreditation Status: Following review of the progress report for the 91麻豆精品 veterinary technology program, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) continued the program on Full accreditation.
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 6/28/2024 Letter, CVTEA Report of Evaluation, 6/30/2025 Letter
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2030

JCERT LogoThe Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the .

Mandatory
Initial Accreditation Date: 1988
Accreditation Status: Maximal accreditation of eight years 
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 10/26/2022 Letter for 6/2022 91麻豆精品
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2030

COARC LogoThe Respiratory Care program is accredited by the .

Mandatory
Initial Accreditation Date: 1975
Accreditation Status: Reaffirmation of Continuing Accreditation 
Most Recent Site 91麻豆精品 Findings: 3/19/2021 Letter
Next Accreditation Site 91麻豆精品: 2031

Contact Us About Accreditation

Kathy Nacos-Burds
Kathleen Nacos-Burds, Ph.D.
Vice President of Teaching and Learning
  • Email: nacos-burdsk@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2135