Accreditations & Approvals

The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
(800) 621-7400

Iowa Department of Public Health
Bureau of EMS
321 East 12th Street
Lucas State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
(515)281-3741

Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 440-2500

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave. Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
703.706.3245

Iowa Board of Nursing
Riverpoint Business Park
400 S.W. 8th Street, Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50319-1166
(515) 281-3255

National Council of State Boards of Nursing
111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2900
Chicago, IL 60601-4277
(312) 525-3600

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: (727) 210-2350
Fax: (727) 210-2354

Accreditation Review Committee for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 694-9262
Fax: (303) 741-3655
info@arcstsa.org

The practical nursing program at Western Iowa Tech Community College located in Sioux City, Iowa is acredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
The most recent accreditation decision made ny the ACEN Board of Commissioners for practical nursing program is continuing accreditation.

Curricula Approved by:

Iowa State Board of Education

Approved for:

Associate of Arts Degree
Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Science - Career Option
Associate of Applied Science Degree
One-year Diploma
Occupational Proficiency Certificate
Veterans' Training

Member of:

Iowa Association of School Boards
Iowa Association of Community College Trustees, Presidents

Western Iowa Tech Community College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.