Specialized Accreditation
Specialized accrediting agencies have awarded accreditation to five programs at Ridgewater College. These accrediting bodies are recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation and/or the United States Department of Education.
For more information on the specialized accreditation, please contact the coordinators below.
| Program | Coordinator(s) | Accrediting Organization | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Body Collision Technology | Joe Wambeke Autobody Instructor 320-222-5577 | National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) | Accredited Mechanical and Electrical Non-Structural Analysis/Damage Repair Painting and Refinishing Structural Analysis and Damage Repair |
| Automotive Service Technology Program | Kevin Larison Auto Tech Instructor 320-222-5581 | National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) | Accredited Master Automobile Service Technology |
| Medical Assistant | Cherie Miller Medical Assistant Instructor 320-222-7572 | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) | Continuing Accreditation |
| Nursing – Practical | Mary Leyk Dean of Nursing and Allied Health 320-222-5210 | The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) | Continuing Accreditation Last Evaluation Visit: September 17-19, 2013 Most Recent Action: March 2014 Next Evaluation Visit: Fall 2018 |
| Nursing – Associate Degree | Mary Leyk Dean of Nursing and Allied Health 320-222-5210 | The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) | Continuing Accreditation Last Evaluation Visit: February 16-18, 2016 Most Recent Action: July 2016 Next Evaluation Visit: Spring 2024 |
| Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic | Cody Aston BS, NRP Program Director [email protected] (320) 222-60(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) | Continuing Accreditation |
| Veterinarian Technician | Jennifer Anderson, DVM Vet Tech Instructor 320-222-8261 Roxanne Graham, CVT Vet Tech Instructor 320-222-8266 Beth Husman, CVT Vet Tech Instructor 320-222-8264 | The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) | Full Accreditation |
