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NVCC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia, 30033-4097, telephone number 404/679-4501) to award
associate degrees, and certificates in selected occupational
areas.
Curricula of the College are approved by the NVCC Board and
by the State Board. The two-year, associate degree programs
are
also approved by the State Council of Higher Education for
Virginia (SCHEV).
Certain curricula of the College are accredited
by specialized accrediting organizations. They include (1) the
Allied Health
and Nursing programs, accredited by the American Dental Association,
the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education,
the Committee
on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, the Committee on Accreditation
of Educational Programs for Emergency Medical Services Professions,
the Commission on Accreditation for
Health Informatics and Information
Management Education,
the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences,
and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission;
(2) the Legal Assisting program, accredited by the American
Bar Association;
and (3) the Veterinary Technology program, accredited by
the
American Veterinary Medical Association. See the individual
program descriptions for additional details.
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