Accreditation, Certifications, Affiliations

Institutional Accreditation

Lane Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer-review process. An accredited college or university is one that has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding Lane's accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052, 425-558‐4224.

Other Accreditation, Certifications, Affiliations

Automotive Technology: Certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, a non-profit foundation within the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Aviation Maintenance: Approved under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration
Dental Assisting: Accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting board recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education. The Commission may be contacted at 800-621-8099 or 312-440-4653 or 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Dental Hygiene: Accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting board recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education. The Commission may be contacted at 800-621-8099 or 312-440-4653 or 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Diesel Technology: Accredited by the Association of Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF). Membership: Northwest Diesel Industry Council (NDC) & Oregon Trucking Association (OTA)
Medical Assistant: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, on the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33753, 727-210-2350
Nursing and Practical Nursing, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. Curriculum approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Portland, OR, 971-673-0685
Paramedicine, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Physical Therapist Assistant, The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Lane Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia, 22305-3085; telephone 703-706-3245; email acccreditation@apta.org; website: capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (541) 463-5617 or email pt-assistant-info@lanecc.edu