Accreditation

Accreditation of Programs by Other Agencies

In addition to institutional accreditation by SACSCOC, a number of Miami Dade College programs are also accredited by nationally recognized agencies charged with upholding the standards of the professions they represent.

MDC Programs Accrediting Agencies
Aviation Administration, Associate in Science Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Maintenance, Associate in Science Federal Aviation Administration
Clinical Laboratory Science, Associate in Science National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science, Bachelor of Applied Science National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Dental Hygiene, Associate in Science Commission on Dental Accreditation
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Associate in Science Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs
Exploration Station, The Preschool at Miami Dade College, Associate in Science National Association for the Education of Young Children
Funeral Services Education, Associate in Science American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation
Health Information Management, Associate in Science Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
Histotechnology, Associate in Science National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Histotechnology, Bachelor of Applied Science National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Medical Coding, Associate in Science American Health Information Management Association Foundation, Professional Certificate Approval Program
Nuclear Medicine Technology, Associate in Science Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nursing, Associate in Science, Associate in Science Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
Nursing, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Opticianry, Associate in Science Commission on Opticianry Accreditation
Paralegal Studies, Associate in Science American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals Approval Commission
Paramedic, Associate in Science The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Science American Physical Therapy Association Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant, Associate in Science - Health Science + Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Science Physician Assistant Studies Concentration Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Professional Pilot Technology, Associate in Science Federal Aviation Administration
Radiography, Associate in Science Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care, Associate in Science Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care
Surgical Technology, Associate in Science Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Veterinary Technology, Associate in Science American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities