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 professional pilot program is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration under 14 CFR Part 141.