Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Rockingham Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Rockingham Community College. To learn more about the college’s accreditation status with SACSCOC or to find out more about the accreditation process, please visit the SACSCOC website.
Specialized Program Accreditations
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the
North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON)
P.O. Box 2129,
Raleigh, NC 27602-2129
919-782-3211
www.ncbon.com
The Basic Law Enforcement Training Program is approved by the
North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
Criminal Justice Standards Division
P.O. Drawer 149,
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-661-5980
www.ncdoj.gov
The Cosmetology Program is approved by the
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts
1207 Front Street, Suite 110,
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-733-4117
www.nccosmeticarts.com
The Emergency Medical Services Program is approved by the
North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Office of Emergency Medical Services
Physical Address: 1201 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-2008
Mailing Address: 2707 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2707
919-855-3935
www.ncems.org
The Nurse Aide Program is approved by the
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of
Health Regulation Health Care Personnel Registry Section Center for Aide and Education (CARE)
Center for Aide Regulation and Education
2709 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-2709
919-855-3969
www.ncnar.org
The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the
North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON)
P.O. Box 2129,
Raleigh, NC 27602-2129
919-782-3211
www.ncbon.com
The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
264 Precision Blvd.
Telford, TN 37690
817-283-2835
www.coarc.com
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council in Education Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
1361 Park Street,
Clearwater, FL 33756
717-210-2350
www.arcstsa.org
Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 210,
Littleton, CO 80120
303-694-9262
www.arcstsa.org
The Rockingham 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 Executive Office). 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 Executive Office:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312,
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214 -703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
Additionally, The North Carolina Community College System approves the programs of study for all degrees, diplomas and certificates offered by Rockingham Community College. The college has also been fully approved for payment of veterans’ benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and North Carolina State Approving Agency for eligible veterans.
