2015-2016 Catalog

FRCC Program Accreditation

  • Accounting: Retail Management Certificate endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC)
  • Aromatherapy: Certificate in Holistic Health by the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA)
  • Automotive Technology: National Automotive Technological Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF)
  • Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES): Master Accreditation from the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation
  • Dental Assisting: Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education
  • Early Childhood Education: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • Emergency Medical Services: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Emergency Medical Services and Prevention Division
  • Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources: North American Wildlife Technician Association (NAWTA)
  • Health Information Technology: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
  • Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA)
  • Kitchen and Bath Design: Certificate in Interior Design has earned accreditation from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)
  • Medical Assisting: The certified Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). CAAHEP, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350
  • Nurse Aide: Colorado State Board of Nursing
  • Nursing: Colorado State Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)
  • Pharmacy Technician: American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)
  • Phlebotomy: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415
  • Practical Nursing: Colorado State Board of Nursing
  • Veterinary Technology: American Veterinary Medical Association (Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities)
  • Welding: American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility (AWS/ATF), P.O. Box 440367, Miami, FL 33126
  • Yoga Teacher: Certificate in Holistic Health is certified by the Yoga Alliance

Eligible programs are approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training.

The State Board approves vocational programs for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE).

Associate degree programs are approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE).