Program Accreditation
Several Chesapeake health profession programs are accredited by separate governing bodies specific to the discipline. Each has its own standards for accreditation as well as assessment criteria. Those programs, which are referenced below, each have varying accreditation cycles.
- The Nursing Program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Upon approval of the Maryland Board of Nursing, associate degree graduates may take the national licensure examination for registered nurse (NCLEX-RN).
- The Radiologic Sciences program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Successful completion of the program leads to eligibility to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) Exam.
- The Paramedic/EMS Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Successful completion of the program leads to eligibility to take state and national certification examinations including the Paramedic National Registry exam, Paramedic State Protocol exam, Cardiac Rescue Technician--Intermediate, National Registry Exam (EMT-I) exam, and/or the Cardiac Rescue Technician, State Protocol exam (CRT).
- The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (CAPTE). Successful completion of the program leads to eligibility to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE).
- The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Successful completion of the program leads to eligibility to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) examination.