Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation

North Georgia Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of North Georgia Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Inquiries such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to North Georgia Technical College and not to the Commission’s office. Please direct all questions to: North Georgia Technical College, 1500 Highway 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523, 706-754-7700, Fax 706-754-7777.

Programmatic Accreditations

In addition to a college-wide accreditation, some industries require additional accreditation or certification by independent agencies that are program specific. Those programs and their additional accreditations are shown here.

Air Conditioning

The Air Conditioning Technology program is accredited by Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Excellence. (P.O. Box 491, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-0521; 800-394-5268)

Associates of Science in Nursing

The Associate of Science in Nursing program at North Georgia Technical College at the Clarkesville and Blairsville campuses located in Clarkesville and Blairsville, Georgia is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/acen-programs-05202024/north-georgia-technical-college

Auto Collision Repair

The Auto Collision Repair program is Master accredited and ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF). (101 Blue Seal Drive, SE, Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175; 703-669-6650)

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program is Master accredited and ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF). (101 Blue Seal Drive, SE, Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175; 703-669-6650)

 

Clinical Laboratory Technology

The Clinical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). (5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119; 773-714-8880)

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts program on the Blairsville and Currahee campuses is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. (American Culinary Federation, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095; 904-824-4468). Program Outcomes.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting program on the Blairsville and Clarkesville campuses is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Program Outcomes.

CAAHEP
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727)210-2350

Paramedicine

The North Georgia Technical College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).”

Program Outcomes

To Contact CAAHEP
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

To Contact CoAEMSP
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

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