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Specialized Accreditations

Many CCBC programs require specialized accreditation from industry organizations to ensure that CCBC provides an education that meets the needs of the modern workforce.

Credit program accreditations
CCBC Credit Program Program Coordinator(s) Organization responsible for external accreditation (year of next site visit)
Accounting Melissa Stitt
Mark Williams
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)* (2027)
Advanced Industrial Design and Tech John Lyons National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) (2026)
Anesthesia Technology Kimberly Allen Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP)* (2027)
Art, Design and Interactive Media Will Niebauer National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD) Commission on Accreditation (2022)
Automotive Technology

Harvey Heiserman (Nissan) 
Ryan Washington (Global)
Anthony Prescott (Ford)
Harold Babb (GM)

ASE Education Foundation (2022)
Business Administration/ Management Melissa Stitt
Mark Williams
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)* (2027)
Dance Tommy Parlon National Association of Schools of Dance Commission on Accreditation** (2023-2024)
Dental Hygiene Brionna Burris Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association** (2025)
Economics Jennifer Joyce Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)* (2027)
Emergency Medical Technology Jaime Taylor Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs*, *** (2024)
Health Informatics and Information Technology Irby Hunter Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)* (2030)
Histotechnology Candice Grayson National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences* (2025)
Human Services Counseling Ted McCadden National Addiction Studies Accreditation Consortium (NASAC) (2024)
Legal Studies Donna Mandl American Bar Association (2023)
Medical Laboratory Technology Candice Grayson National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences* (2025)
Mortuary Science Diane Donaldson American Board of Funeral Service Education*, ** (2023)
Music Production and Audio Recording Technology Brian Comotto National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Community College Accreditation** (2022-2023)
Music Rebecca Ocampo
Daniel Lewis
National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Community College Accreditation** (2023-2024)
Nursing/RN Mary Kay DeMarco
Elizabeth WEbster
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)*, ** (2025) and Maryland Board of Nursing**
Occupational Therapy Assistant Antoinette Shaw Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education*,** (2024)
Practical Nursing (Licensed) Cheryl McNamara Maryland Board of Nursing** (2023)
Radiation Therapy Adrienne Dougherty The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology*, ** (2027)
Radiography Erin Myers The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology*, ** (2022)
Respiratory Care Therapist Virginia Forster Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care* (2027)
Surgical Technology Amy Flagler Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP)* (2025)
Theatre Julie Lewis National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation** (2026-2027)
Veterinary Technology Carol M. Schwartz, VMD American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (2025)
Non-Credit program accreditations
CCBC Continuing Education Program Program Coordinator(s) Organization responsible for external accreditation (year of next review)
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) - Machine Tool Training Steve Ricketts National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) (2026)
Massage Therapy Bremacha LaGuerre Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) (2024-2031)
Medical Assistant Donna Rowan Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP)* (2023)
Polysomnographic Technology Rachel Newman-Waddy Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP)* (2026)

*Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

** Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

*** Recognized by Maryland Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Board