Accreditation, Approvals and Legal Status
Northwestern Health Sciences Universityis accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE)
The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Northwestern Health Sciences University is awarded programmatic accreditation by The Council on Chiropractic Education, 10105 E. Via Linda, Suite 103 - 3642, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321, Phone: (480) 443-8877, Website: www.cce-usa.org.
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)
The Master of Acupuncture and Master of Chinese Medicine programs are accredited under applicable Master’s Degree Standards, by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), the recognized accrediting agency for programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. ACAOM institutional and programmatic accreditation status and notes may be viewed at: http://acaom.org/directory-menu/directory/
The Northwestern Health Sciences University (“NWHSU”) Professional Doctorate (PD) program, approved to begin enrolling students, is not yet accredited or pre-accredited by ACAOM. Graduates of this program are not considered to have graduated from an ACAOM-accredited or pre-accredited program and may not rely on ACAOM accreditation or pre-accreditation for professional licensure or other purposes.
This program is eligible for ACAOM accreditation, and NWHSU is currently in the process of seeking ACAOM pre-accreditation/accreditation for the program. However, NWHSU can provide no assurance that pre-accreditation or accreditation will be granted by ACAOM.
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
8941 Aztec Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347
phone 952/212-2434; fax 952/657-7068
Web: www.acaom.org
Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)
The Massage Therapy Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).
900 Commonwealth Place
Ste 200-331
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Phone: (202) 888-6790
Web: http://comta.org
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)
The Medical Assisting Diploma is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). All graduates of the Associate Degree will also be granted a diploma in Medical Assisting and, thus, will be graduating from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
The Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
email: mail@jrcert.org
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
The Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N River Road
Suite 720
Rosemount, IL 60018
773-714-8880
Fax: 773-714-8886
Web: naacls.org
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Northwestern Health Sciences University is registered 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.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
Saint Paul, MN 55108-5227
Phone: (651) 642-0567
Fax: (651) 657-3866
Web: www.ohe.state.mn.us
Minnesota State Approving Agency
The Minnesota State Approving Agency has approved Northwestern Health Sciences University for Veterans' education benefits. Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private, not-for-profit corporation under articles and bylaws registered with the State of Minnesota, Office of the Secretary of State. The University is qualified as a 501C (3) tax-exempt organization with the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Department of Treasury. 501C (3) status is reserved for organizations operating for educational, religious or charitable purposes.
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
Northwestern Health Sciences University has been approved by the state of Minnesota to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). The NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Learn more about the NC-SARA and their mission by visiting their website at nc-sara.org.