Specialized Accreditation and Professional Program Approvals
Specialized organizations have awarded accreditation and other approvals to several Ridgewater College programs. These professional organizations are recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation, the United States Department of Education, and/or the associated profession for each of the programs listed.
For more information, please contact the coordinators below.
| Program | Coordinator(s) | Endorsing Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technology Program | Jonathan Friton Auto Tech Faculty [email protected] 320-222-5580 | National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Continuing Accredited 2020, Next visit November 2024 |
| Cosmetology | Allison Warne Salon Manager, CLA [email protected] 320-222-5972 | Minnesota Board of Cosmetology Continued Licensure August 2023, Next visit 2026 |
| Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic | Cody Aston BS, NRP Faculty/ Program Director [email protected] (320) 222-6065 | 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) Continued Accreditation March 2024, Next visit 2029 |
| Massage Therapy | Katy Lundell-Stuhr DC Faculty/Dept. Chairperson [email protected] 320-222-7563 | National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Designated as an Assigned School October 2019, Next visit October 2024 |
| Massage Therapy | Katy Lundell-Stuhr DC Faculty/Dept. Chairperson [email protected] 320-222-7563 | Commission on Message Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) Endorsed Curriculum September 2024, Next visit September 2028 |
| Medical Assistant | Cherie Miller AAS, CMA, LPN Medical Assistant Faculty [email protected] 320-222-7572 | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Continuing Accreditation April 2019, Next visit April 2028 |
| Nursing – Practical | Mary Leyk MSN, RN Dean of Nursing and Allied Health [email protected] 320-222-5210 | The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) Continuing Accreditation Sept. 2018, Next visit Fall 2026 |
| Nursing – Associate Degree | Mary Leyk MSN, RN Dean of Nursing and Allied Health [email protected] 320-222-5210 | The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) Continuing Accreditation Feb. 2016, Current accreditation visit Sept. 2024 with final report expected April 2025. |
| Peace Officer | Kyle Larson BS, PPOE [email protected] 320-222-7535 | Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training Reaccreditation 2020, Next accreditation visit 2025 |
| Veterinarian Technician | Roxanne Graham, CVT Vet Tech Faculty [email protected] 320-222-8266 | The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Full accreditation Fall 2018, Current accreditation visit October 2024 with final report expected June 2025. |
