Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

To ensure you receive the highest quality education, Northeast Iowa Community College follows the established criteria of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for accreditation; in partnership with state and federal agencies. This is a 10 year standard pathway cycle of accreditation focused on quality assurance and institutional improvement.

The following Criteria must be met for HLC Accreditation:

  • Articulate the mission publicly & operationalize throughout the College.
  • Act with integrity; the College’s conduct is ethical and responsible.
  • Provide quality education, wherever and however offerings are delivered.
  • Demonstrate responsibility for the quality of educational programs, learning environments, and support services, and evaluate the effectiveness of student learning through processes designed to promote continuous improvement.
  • Resources, structures and processes fulfill the mission, improve the quality of educational offerings, and respond to future challenges and opportunities.

Review the College’s HLC statement of accreditation.

Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
800.621.7440

Iowa Department of Education

Accreditation by the Iowa Department of Education (IDOE) confirms that NICC offers educational opportunities and services consistent with state standards, as prescribed by Iowa Code and assures the public that its tax-supported educational institutions operate at expected levels of efficiency and effectiveness.

NATEF Accreditation LogoAutomotive Technology
The automotive training program at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar has received accreditation by NATEF and The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

 

CODA LogoDental Assisting
The program in dental assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of approval without reporting requirements. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312.440.4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678.

 

CAHIIM LogoHealth Information Technology
‌The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

 

CVTEA Logo‌Production and Companion Animal Veterinary Technician
The Large Animal Veterinary Technician Program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).

 

CAAHEP LogoMedical Assistant
The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

 

NLN CNEA Nursing Program Accreditation LogoNursing - Associate Degree
The Northeast Iowa Community College Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037.

 

NLN CNEA Practical Nursing Program Accreditation LogoNursing - Practical
The Practical Nursing program at Northeast Iowa Community College was awarded full six-year accreditation by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

 

CAAHEP LogoParamedic
The NICC EMT-Paramedic program meets all requirements as outlined in the United States Department of Transportation and the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.

The NICC 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).

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs can be contacted at: 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 or by calling 727.210.2350.

The Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions can be contacted at 4101 W. Green Oaks Blvd Suite #305-599 Arlington, TX 76016 or by calling 817.330.0080.

 

JCERT LogoRadiologic Technology
The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

 

COARC LogoRespiratory Care
The Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

 

NACEP LogoHigh School Partnerships
‌The NICC concurrent enrollment program is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.