Program Accreditation & Certification
The following Palm Beach State academic programs carry program accreditation and/or state certification. This is in addition to the College's accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
SACSCOC Accreditation Information
Program Accreditation
| Program | Accreditation Agency | Agency Address | Last Accreditation | Next Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technology |
ASE Education Foundation formerly National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (NATEF) |
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176 | 2016 | 2021 |
|
BAS Supervision and Management |
Accrediting Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | 11520 W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS, 66213 | 2016 | 2026 |
|
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN |
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) |
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Ste 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 |
2019 | 2027 |
|
Dental Assisting |
American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) |
211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611 | 2014 | 2021 |
| Dental Hygiene | American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) | 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611 | 2014 | 2021 |
| Diesel Service Technology | ASE Education Foundation formerly National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (NATEF) | 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176 | 2016 | 2021 |
| Health Information Technology AS Degree | Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM) |
200 East Randolph Street, |
2012 | 2022 |
| HVAC | HVAC Excellence
|
P.O. Box 521, Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056 | 2017 | 2023 |
| Machining Technology | National Institute for Metal Working Skills (NIMS) | 10565 Fairfax Blvd., Suite 10, Fairfax, VA, 22030 | 2017 | 2022 |
|
Medical Assisting |
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) |
9355 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 |
2014 | 2022 |
|
Medical Information Coder/Biller - CCC
|
American Health Information Management Association Foundation (AHIMA) | 233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Floor, Chicago, IL, 60601-5809 | N/A - Submission of Self-study Analysis every 3 years | N/A |
| Nursing ADN (Lake Worth & Belle Glade) | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) | 3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Ste 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 | 2017 | 2025 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technology | International Council of Accreditation for Allied Ophthalmic Education Programs (ICA) formerly Commission on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs (CoA-OMP) | 2025 Woodlane Dr., St. Paul, MN, 55125 | 2018 | 2023 |
| Paralegal Studies (AS) | American Bar Association (ABA) | 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW., Suite 400, Washington D.C. 20036 | 2020 | 2026 |
| Paramedic | Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services for Professionals (CoAEMSP) | 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX, 75088 | 2018 | 2023 |
| Radiography | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) | 20 North Wacker Dr., Suite 2850, Chicago, IL, 60606 | 2016 | 2022 |
| Residential & Commercial Electrician | National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) | 13614 Progress Boulevard, Alachua, FL, 32615 | 2019 | 2022 |
| Respiratory Care | Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) | 264 Precision Blvd. Telford, TX, 37690 | 2016 | 2026 |
| Sonography | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) |
9355 113th St. N, #7709 |
2015 | 2025 |
| Surgical Technology | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) | 9355 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 |
2011 | 2021 |
| Welding Technology | National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) | 13614 Progress Boulevard, Alachua, FL, 32615 | 2019 | 2022 |
State Certification
| Program | State Agency | Agency Address | Last Certification | Next Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) | Florida Bureau of EMS | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A22, Tallahassee, FL, 32399 | 2020 | 2022 |
| Fire Recruit | Bureau of Fire Standards and Training | 11655 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL, 34482-1486 | 2020 | 2021 |
| Law Enforcement/Corrections (Criminal Justice Institute) | Florida Department of Law Enforcement | P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-1489 | 2020 | 2025 |
| Massage Therapy | Florida Board of Massage Therapy | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C06, Tallahassee, FL, 32399 | N/A | N/A |
| Nursing LPN | Florida Board of Nursing | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C02, Tallahassee, FL, 32399 | N/A | N/A |
| Paramedic/EMS | Florida Bureau of EMS | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN A22, Tallahassee, FL, 32399 | 2020 | 2022 |
| Patient Care Assistant | Florida Board of Nursing | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C02, Tallahassee, FL, 32399 | N/A | N/A |
| Radiologic Technology | Florida Board of Radiologic Technology | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C06, Tallahassee, FL, 32399 | N/A | N/A |
| Respiratory Therapy | Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C85, Tallahassee, FL, 32399 | N/A | N/A |
