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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Body Collision Technology | Joe Wambeke Autobody Instructor [email protected] 320-222-5577 | National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Accredited 2019, Next accreditation visit May 2024 |
| Automotive Service Technology Program | Kevin Larison Auto Tech Instructor [email protected] 320-222-5581 | National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Accredited 2020, Next accreditation visit November 2024 |
| Cosmetology | Kelly Piipke [email protected] 320-222-5972 | Minnesota Board of Cosmetology Licensed April 2022, Annual licensure visits (unannounced) |
| Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic | Cody Aston BS, NRP 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) Accredited 2010, Next accreditation visit 2023 |
| Massage Therapy | Katy Lundell-Stuhr [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 [email protected] 320-222-7563 | Commission on Message Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) Endorsed Curriculum April 2020, Next visit April 2024 |
| Medical Assistant | Cherie Miller AAS, CMA, LPN Medical Assistant Instructor [email protected] 320-222-7572 | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Continuing Accreditation April 2019, Next accreditation 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 July 2016, Date of next accreditation visit Fall 2024 |
| 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 2018, Date of next accreditation visit July 2028 |
| 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 Instructor 320-222-8266 | The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Full accreditation Fall 2018, Next accreditation visit Fall 2024 |
