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Accreditation
assesses the capacity of an institution and its programs to assure quality and to produce evidence that it does so. As an accredited institution, Edison State Community College is expected to have the standards, processes, and the will for quality assurance in depth and throughout our educational offerings and programs that includes a focus on student learning, education, continuous improvement, evidence-based institutional learning, integrity, ethical behavior, institutional sustainability, mission-centeredness and accreditation through peer review. Holding accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission is a privilege that we proudly maintain.
Edison State Community College holds the following accreditations.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Edison State Community College
is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission
. The Statement of Affiliation Status and Organizational Profile may be reviewed by clicking the graphic.
State Authorization
Edison State Community College has been approved by the State of Ohio to participate in the
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary education.
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) establishes a state-level reciprocity process that will support the nation in its efforts to increase the educational attainment of its people by making state authorization
more efficient, effective, and uniform in regard to necessary and reasonable standards of practice that could span states;
more effective in dealing with quality and integrity issues that have arisen in some online/ distance education offerings; and
less costly for states and institutions and, thereby, the students they serve.
Some of Edison State's degree and certificate programs may lead to professional licensure and/or certification upon successful completion of the program requirements. Licensure or certification may be global, national or state-specific. Ohio licensing requirements may not apply in other states. SARA does not provide reciprocity for state professional licensing requirements. Out-of-state students interested in a professional licensure program at Edison State should first contact their program's home state licensing agency or the professional association (
see Licensure Programs information
). Edison State Program Contacts will work one-on-one with students, upon student request, to determine if the program meets the educational requirements in other states or US territories. Academic programs and individual graduates must meet standards set by that state's licensure requirements for a graduate to be eligible for a license. More information about Edison State Professional Licensure Programs can be found below.
Edison State Professional Licensure Programs
Business Pathway Programs
Real Estate Certificate and Short-Term Technical Certificate
Engineering and Manufacturing Pathway Programs
Aviation Professional Pilot Program
Single-Engine Commercial Pilot Certificate
Health Science Pathway Programs
Nursing AAS-RN and LPN/ADN Transition Programs
Emergency Medical Technician Short Term Certificate Program
Paramedic Certificate Program
Medical Laboratory Technician AAS Program
Phlebotomy Short Term Certificate Program
Physical Therapist Assistant AAS Program
Veterinary Technology AAS Program
Respiratory Care AAS Program
Social and Human Service Pathway Programs
Early Childhood Education AAS Program
Peace Officer Academy Program
Distance learning students from out of state should attempt to resolve any issues or complaints with Edison State Community College first. Procedures for filing a complaint can be found
here
. However, if an issue cannot be resolved internally, you may file a complaint about Edison State Community College with your state by referring to the list of State Agencies in compliance with federal Department of Education regulations. You may also contact our accrediting agency, the
Higher Learning Commission.
Additional
NC-SARA Complaint
information can be found
here
NC-SARA Physical Presence
information can be found by clicking
here
NOTE:
California is the only state that has not joined SARA.
Location Policy
Federal and state regulations require institutions of higher education to make a determination regarding the State in which a student is located, which must be applied consistently to all students.
Establishing Student Location
Edison State Community College recognizes the student address on file in the student information system as the physical “student location.” Student location is recorded in the student information system at the time of enrollment. “Time of Enrollment” is defined as the point at which students have been admitted to a program or major but have not yet registered for courses in that program or major.
Change in Student Location
The student location established at the time of enrollment will remain effective unless and until the student provides notification to the College. Official address change notification is defined as completing the address change form or update within the student information system. Once the student notifies the College, the date of entry will be used as the effective date of a student’s revised location for the purposes of this policy. If a student does not notify the College of a change of address and their permanent address has been end-dated in the student record system because mail was returned as undeliverable, their location will be considered the state of Ohio.
Responsibility of Students
Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, including those related to practicum/internship as well as pre-qualifications for licensure such as the need for a criminal background check. We highly recommend that students contact the applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program that results in licensure and prior to beginning any internship/practicum. Many licensure boards require more than successful degree completion to obtain a license. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. Changes in requirements can impact the program's ability to meet educational requirements for licensure. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements.
Program Accreditation Affiliations
The
Associate Degree Nursing Program
at Edison State Community College at the Piqua Campus located in Piqua, Ohio, is accredited by the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
ACEN Continuing Accreditation 2019 to 2027
The
Associate Degree Nursing Program
is approved by the
Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN)
2023 OBN Approval Letter
The
Medical Assisting Program
is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Examination Review Board.
9355–113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727.210.2350
2020 CAAHEP Accreditation Certificate
The
Phlebotomy Certificate Program
is approved by the
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
773.714.8880
2019 NAACLS Continuing Accreditation Certificate
The
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
at Edison State Community College is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703.706.3245;
email
; website:
. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 937.381.1517 or email by clicking
here
The
Associate of Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technician Degree Program
is accredited by the
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
773.714.8880
2011 NAACLS Accreditation Letter
2014 NAACLS Continuing Accreditation Letter
2021 NAACLS Continuing Accreditation Certificate
The
Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Education Degree Program
is approved by the
Ohio Department of Higher Education
to prepare teachers for the Ohio Pre-Kindergarten Associate Teacher License.
2017 ODHE Approval Letter
The Edison State Community College
Paramedic Program
has been issued a Letter of Review by the
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
. This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the NREMT's Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111–312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214.703.8445
www.coaemsp.org
2024 Initial Accreditation Letter
2021 Letter of Recommendation
The Edison State Community College Associate Degree Veterinary Technology Program is approved for initial accreditation by the
American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 N. Meacham Road, Ste 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
800.248.2862
2022 Initial Accreditation Letter
The Edison State Community College, CoARC program number 200667,
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Piqua Campus
, holds Provisional Accreditation from the
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit), to be allowed to admit students. It is recognized as an accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), which provides enrolled students who complete the program with eligibility for the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). The program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until it achieves Continuing Accreditation.
To contact CoARC:
264 Precision Blvd
Telford, TN 37690 USA
Telephone: 817-283-2835
2024 Initial Accreditation Letter
Other Affiliations
All
Librarians
at Edison State Community College hold Master’s Degrees from Institutions accredited by the
American Library Association.
50 E. Huron
Chicago IL 60611
1.800.545.2433
Edison State's
Tutoring Center
is certified by the
College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
The
Early Child Development Center
is accredited by the
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
and is licensed by
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
. The Center received the Step Up to Quality–3-Star Quality Rating from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
2014 Early Childcare Development Center Accreditation
2014 Early Childcare Development Center Accreditation Certificate
The
Basic Peace Officer Academy
is certified by the
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, OPOTA.