Accreditation & Approvals
Clarkson College has maintained continuous accreditation with The Higher Learning Commission since 1984 for all programs.
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604
PH 800.621.7440
https://www.hlcommission.org
Statement of Accreditation Status
Healthcare Education and Leadership Program
Doctorate of Education in Healthcare Education and Leadership
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Community Health Program
Bachelor of Science in Community Health and related certificates available.
Medical Imaging
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging
Nursing Programs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing & Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
PH 404.975.5000
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Also approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice with a Specialty in Nurse Anesthesia & Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nurse Anesthesia
Also accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
222 S. Prospect Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068
PH 847.655.1160
http://coacrna.org
Healthcare Business Programs
- Master of Healthcare Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business
Health Information Management Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business
- Associate of Science in Health Information Management
The Health Information Management accreditor of Clarkson College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Accreditation for the Clarkson College Associate's degree in Health Information Technology and Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Business with major in Health Information Administration have been reaffirmed through 2027. All inquiries about the program's accreditation status should be directed by mail to:
CAHIIM
200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601
Email: info@cahiim.org
PH 312.233.1131
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Clarkson College is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
PH 703.706.3245
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Website: www.capteonline.org
Radiography Program
Associate of Science in Radiography
Also accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182
PH 312.704.5300 mail@jrcert.org
As an accredited program, the Radiography program is required to meet specific standards. Complaints or concerns involving accreditation issues should be directed to the Faculty Committee (any faculty member) or the JRCERT. Upon receipt of any allegations of non-compliance, the program director and the faculty involved will investigate the report within three weeks. If an incident of non-compliance is identified, the program director and faculty will take action within the following three weeks to remedy the situation. The results of such actions will be reviewed and discussed during the next Faculty Committee meeting.
Continuing Education
Nursing
Clarkson College is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Clarkson College is an approved Iowa provider 345.
Physical Therapy & Physical Therapist Assistant
For Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant continuing education activities, appropriate continuing education units are sought through the Nebraska Chapter American Physical Therapy Association.
600 S. 42 St. Omaha, NE 68198-5450
PH 402.559.6415
Health Information Management
For Health Information Management continuing education activities, appropriate continuing education units are sought through the American Health Information Management Association.
Basic & Advanced Life Support & First Aid
Approved by the American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231
Nurse Aide & Medication Aide
Approved by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: Regulation and Licensure; Credentialing Division
P.O. Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
PH 402.471.4376
Nurse Refresher
Approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing
Note: Details and updates concerning accreditation can be found by contacting the appropriate program director.