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Institutional Accreditation
Northeast is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Northeast can award two-year Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate in Nursing degrees, one-year diplomas, and certificates.
Higher Learning Commission
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456
STATUS: Approved; seeking reaffirmation in 2033-34
Specialized or Program Accreditation
In addition to institutional accreditation, several programs at Northeast Community College are accredited by state or professional organizations. Program statistics are identified for programs as designated by their accreditor.
Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program at Northeast Community College is accredited through the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
ASE Education Foundation
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE
Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (703) 669-6650
https://aseeducationfoundation.org/program-accreditation
STATUS: Approved through March 1, 2029
Basic Nurse Aide and Medication Aide
Northeast Community College is approved to conduct courses for Basic Nurse Aide and Medication Aide through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
DHHS Licensure Unit
Attn: Nurse Aide or Medication Aide
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509
Email: DHHS.NursingSupport@nebraska.gov
Phone: (402) 471-4322
Fax: (402) 742-1151
Nurse Aide
Medication Aide
STATUS: Approved through fall of 2024
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Food Service and Dietary Management
Food Service and Dietary Management program of Northeast Community College is approved by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP).
ANFP
406 Surrey Woods Drive
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: (630) 587-6308
STATUS: Approved through 2027
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Health Information Management Systems
The Health Information Management Systems program accreditor of Northeast Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College's accreditation for Associate degree in Health Information Management Systems has been reaffirmed through 2028. 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.
CAHIIM
200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 235-3255
info@cahiim.org
www.cahiim.org
STATUS: Approved through 2025
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program at Northeast Community College is accredited through the HVAC Excellence.
HVAC Excellence
PO Box 491
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Phone: (800) 394-5268
https://www.escogroup.org/accreditation/default.aspx
STATUS: Approved through February 2025
Nursing
The Practical and Associate Degree Nursing Programs at Northeast Community College are approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing. The Associate Degree in Nursing Program at Northeast Community College is accredited by:
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org
STATUS: Approved through 2032
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Paramedic/EMS
Northeast Community College is an approved EMS training agency able to conduct courses for EMR, EMT and Paramedic through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The Northeast 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 Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: (727) 210-2350
Fax: (727) 210-2354
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: (214) 703-8445
Fax: (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
STATUS: Approved through spring 2025
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Physical Therapist Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Northeast Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: (703) 706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (402) 844-7326 or email PTA@northeast.edu.
STATUS: Approved through 2030
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Veterinary Technology
The Veterinary Technology Program is accredited through the American Veterinary Medical Association.
American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 N. Meacham Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (800) 248-2862 ext.6624
STATUS: Approved through 2030-31
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Designations
The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security has designated Northeast Community College as an institution for CAE-2Y - National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense 2-Year Education.
STATUS: Designated CAE-2Y, seeking reaffirmation for designation in 2029
The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security has designated Northeast Community College as an institution for CAE-2Y - National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense 2-Year Education.
STATUS: Designated CAE-2Y, seeking reaffirmation for designation in 2029