Accreditations and Certifications
Cochise College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. In 2015, the college received the maximum accreditation of 10 years; the next re-accreditation visit will be in 2025-2026. The college holds memberships in the Council of North Central Two-Year Colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), and the Association of Community College Trustees.
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
(800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
www.hlcommission.org
The nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
Fax: (404) 975-5020
www.acenursing.org
Arizona State Board of Nursing
1740 W Adams Street, Suite 2000
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 889-5150
Fax: (602) 889-5155
www.azbn.gov
The paramedicine program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
The paramedicine and emergency medical technician programs are certified through Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System.
Arizona Department of Health Services
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System
150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 540
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(800) 200-8523 or (602) 364-3150
Fax: (602) 364-3568
www.azdhs.gov/bems/
The respiratory therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, TX 76021-4244
(817) 283-2835
www.CoARC.com
The professional pilot program is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration under 14 CFR Part 141.