Accreditations / NCCCS Performance Measures

Accreditations

Central Piedmont Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Central Piedmont Community College 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).

The following organizations also have accredited and/or approved Central Piedmont programs:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)

  • Christa A. Overcash Associate Degree Nursing Program

American Bar Association

  • William K. Diehl Jr. Paralegal Technology Program

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, Inc.

  • Culinary Arts
  • Baking & Pastry Arts

American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

  • Dental Hygiene
  • Dental Assisting

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

  • Pharmacy Technology

ASE Education Foundation

  • BMW Automotive Service Educational Program
  • General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program

CFP Board of Standards, Inc. 

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

  • Respiratory Therapy

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), ARC/STSA.

  • Surgical Technology

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Cytotechnology Programs Review Committee (CPRC) of the American Society of Cytopathology (ASC).

  • Cytotechnology

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT) at the associate degree level in the Non-Invasive Cardiology (Adult Echocardiography) concentration and the Invasive Cardiology (Invasive Cardiovascular Technology) concentration; The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

  • Non-Invasive Cardiology (Adult Echocardiography)
  • Invasive Cardiology (Invasive Cardiovascular Technology)

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

  • Medical Assisting

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

  • Polysomnography

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions, North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (COAEMSP)

  • Emergency Medical Services

Council for Standards in Human Service Education

  • Human Services Technology
  • Human Services Technology - Developmental Disabilities

Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET

  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Computer Engineering Technology
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology

International Council of Accreditation (ICA)

  • Ophthalmic Medical Assisting

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

  • Medical Laboratory Technology

National Association for the Education of Young Children

  • Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Program

National Institute for Metalworking Skills

  • Computer-Integrated Machining Technology

Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System

  • Mortgage Broker

North Carolina Appraisal Board

  • Appraiser - Registered Trainee, Certified Residential

North Carolina Bar Certified

  • William K. Diehl, Jr. Paralegal Technology Program

North Carolina Board of Nursing

  • Christa A. Overcash Associate Degree Nursing Program
  • Practical Nursing

North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission

  • Basic Law Enforcement Training Technology

North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, Division of Health Service Regulation, Center for Aide Regulation and Education (CARE)

  • Nurse Aide

North Carolina Department of Insurance

  • NC Casualty Insurance Agent
  • NC Life Insurance Agent
  • NC Health Insurance Agent
  • NC Property Insurance Agent

North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission

  • Firefighter Training

North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS)

  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Paramedic

North Carolina Real Estate Commission

  • NC Real Estate Broker

North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts

  • Cosmetology