Directory of Accredited Institutions and Programs
2008
The Meaning and Importance of Accreditation
Accreditation is a non-governmental, professional peer review process by which educational institutions and programs are provided technical assistance and are evaluated for quality based on pre-established academic and administrative standards. Accreditation is used by the public as the most reliable indicator of educational quality.
One of the primary goals of accreditation is to assist institutions in identifying and achieving goals in order to protect the public and to enhance the profession.
Accreditation is typically conducted by accrediting agencies composed of similar institutions, programs or professions that establish eligibility requirements, evaluation standards, and procedures for accreditation. These agencies are generally categorized as institutional (national or regional) and specialized programmatic and/or professional.
ABHES Scope of Recognition
ABHES is an independent non-profit agency unrelated to any trade or membership organization.
ABHES is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education for the accreditation of private, postsecondary institutions in the United States offering predominantly allied health education programs and the programmatic accreditation of medical assistant, medical laboratory technician and surgical technology programs leading to a certificate, diploma, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Occupational Science, or academic associate degrees and programs offered by distance delivery.
ABHES accredits programmatically for the three programs identified above being taught in both public and private institutions. It also accredits institutionally outside of the allied health area, providing the institutions retain predominance in allied health (see II.A.1.b. for ABHES definition of predominance).
The ABHES Mission
· To serve as a nationally recognized accrediting agency of institutions and programs specializing in health education.
· To establish eligibility criteria and accreditation standards for the administration and operation of institutions and programs specializing in health education.
· To ensure that eligibility criteria and evaluation standards are adequate, relevant, valid and reliable; and predictive of successful qualitative outcomes through a comprehensive program of systematic review and follow-up.
· To enhance the profession through the improvement of institutions and programs, and in the quality of their graduates.
· To promote sound business and ethical standards predominantly serving health education.
Overview of ABHES Accreditation Standards and Procedures
ABHES accreditation standards describe the characteristics of a quality institution or program. These standards act as a guide for the visitation team that evaluate the institution or program and for the commissioners who act on the findings of the visitation team. Institutions and programs accredited by ABHES must continually comply with the standards for accreditation as delineated in the ABHES Accreditation Manual.
THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS
STEP 1:
Visit the ABHES Website at www.abhes.org or contact the ABHES office to obtain the application packet. The inquiry letter contains instructions on how to apply for accreditation and includes eligibility criteria and financial statement requirements.
STEP 2:
Upon confirmation of compliance with the eligibility criteria, return the completed application with appropriate fee. A cover letter that outlines how the institution meets the eligibility criteria must accompany the application with the signed Statement of Ownership. Audited financial statements are also required for all applicants, preferably with submission of the completed application.
Although an institution may start the accreditation process, a grant of accreditation will be contingent upon receipt, review and approval of the audited financial statements. To allow sufficient processing time, the institution should provide the audited financial statements as soon as possible but preferably no later than three months following submission of the application).
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
Applicants are required to attend an ABHES Accreditation Workshop prior to submission of the SER. See the ABHES Schedule of Events.
STEP 5:
Initial institutional applicants are required to undergo a preliminary visit, which are conducted to confirm eligibility and determine whether the institution is in substantial compliance with the standards. Please note that a draft copy of the narrative portion of the Self-Evaluation Report will be required in preparation for the preliminary visit.
Should it be determined on the preliminary visit that your institution is not in substantial compliance with the ABHES Standards (Chapter IV), submission of your SER will be postponed and the institution will not undergo the full-on site team visit until the following travel cycle.
STEP 6:
The self-evaluation is the most important step in the accreditation process. The visiting evaluation team and Bureau Commissioners will base their judgments, in part, on this document. Note that the self-evaluation questions and evaluation standards (Chapters IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX of the Manual) are arranged consistently so that you can easily compare your answers to the questions with the minimum requirements of the Bureau. The institutions SER, including the narrative and exhibits, must be submitted on CD Rom.
STEP 7:
Upon receipt of the SER, a staff member will contact the institution to schedule the on-site evaluation visit. Visits are usually scheduled for two days and the number of evaluators is determined by the number of like programs offered by the institution. Each team consists of a team leader, program specialist(s), and ABHES staff member. The only hardcopies of the SER required are the copies the institution will forward to the visitation team, including the ABHES staff member, approximately one month prior to the site visit.
STEP 8:
Accrediting procedures provide an institution the opportunity to respond to the on-site visitation reports, concentrating specifically on areas of concern and violations, if any. The primary purpose of this step is to correct any errors of fact or interpretation of conditions as observed by the team during the visit. The response to the visitation reports provides an opportunity for the institution to report and support, with complete documentation, corrections of violations and implementation of measures taken in response to concerns noted.
STEP 9:
Commissioners are provided an institutions SER, team reports, and its response to the team reports for review and action. Results are then provided to schools within 10 working days of the Commission meeting. See the ABHES Schedule of Events.
Important Disclosure
Accreditation by ABHES signifies that the institution or program has met the eligibility criteria and evaluation standards of ABHES as evidenced during its most recent on-site review and continues to comply with the policies and procedures for maintenance of accreditation as established by ABHES.
While ABHES is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, various credentialing bodies, and postsecondary institutions throughout the country, accreditation does not guarantee Title IV or other financial aid eligibility, credentialing opportunities for graduates, or the ability to transfer credits to other institutions. It is the responsibility of institutions and programs accredited by ABHES and individuals seeking to train at an ABHES-accredited institution or program to explore all necessary aspects associated with their objectives.
ABHES Board of Commissioners
The ABHES Board of Commissioners consists of nine members; four appointed by the Board itself and five elected by the accredited members. Each Commissioner serves a defined term and is held responsible to a strict Code of Ethics.
Executive Committee Members
CHAIR
Mark Luebke
Vice President
Pima Medical Institute
Guy Euliano
President
Tri-State Business Institute
TREASURER
Colleen M. Rupp
Campus President
Keiser University
Linda Swisher, EdD
SECRETARY
Sandra Yelverton, Ed.D., Ed.S.
Retired, Alabama Department of Education
Carol Moneymaker
Executive Director
ABHES
Michael P. Covone M.Ed, RT(R), CT
Assistant Professor
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Terry Humphrey, CST
Instrument & Equipment Coordinator
Baptist Medical Center
Dr. Kevin L. Kirk
President
Community Care College
kkirk@communitycarecollege.com
Paul Mitchell
President/CEO
Ross Education, LLC
Marie H. Paulson RN, BSN, MS, CNOR
Perioperative Specialist
Kaiser Permanente Foundation Hospitals
Michael Schafer
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Health Education Division
Career Education Corporation
ABHES Staff
Carol A. Moneymaker
Executive Director
Date Employed: April 1995
Education: Master of Educational Administration,
American University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Mount Mercy College,
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Christopher J. Eaton
Associate Executive Director
Date Employed: June 1995
Education: Master of Higher Education and Human Development, George
Washington University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science,
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
Kelli M. Blocher
Accreditation Coordinator
Date Employed: December 2007
Education: Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion,
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Eileen M. Brennan
Director of Accreditation Development
Date Employed: April 2007
Education: Master of Science in Human Resource Development,
Trinity University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies,
Stonehill College, North Easton, MA
Tony Filipe
Director of Institutional Compliance
Date Employed: March 2002
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Honors Psychology,
University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Amy Rowe
Accreditation Specialist
Date Employed: August 2003
Education: Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences,
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
India Y. Tips
Director of Accreditation Services
Date Employed: November 1995
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Michael D. White
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Date Employed: April 2007
Education: Doctor of Law,
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Master of Science,
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Science,
Purdue University, Ft. Wayne, IN
Understanding the Directory
The Directory of Accredited Institutions and Programs is published each April following ABHES Annual Membership Meeting at which time commissioners are elected for terms beginning March 1. The Directory lists institutions and programs currently accredited by ABHES as follows:
State
Name of Institution
ABHES Identification #
School Contact, Title
Address
Telephone Number Facsimile Number
(Year Initially Accredited/Year Current Grant Expires)
Web Site
Programs offered
Classroom Space, if any
** Indicates a degree is offered in that program, in addition to
or instead of a certificate or diploma.
## Indicates institution with programmatic accreditation as well as Institutional.
Alabama
Capps College Mobile
ABHES ID#: I-055
Ms. Annette Hicks, Director
3590 Pleasant Valley Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 650-0800 Fax: (251) 650-0654
(1986/2008)
Allied Health Management (Medical Assisting);
Allied Health Management (Medical Office Specialty);
Allied Health Management (Pharmacy Technology);
Dental Assisting;
Massage Therapy;
Medical Assisting;
Medical Office Specialist;
Medical Transcription;
Pharmacy Technology
Capps College School of Cosmetology
ABHES ID#: I-05503
Ms. Carol McAllister, Director
300 Azalea Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 344-1203 Fax: (251) 344-1299
(1986/2008)
Cosmetology
Capps College Montgomery
ABHES ID#: I-055-02
Ms. Sheila Brown, Director
3736 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 31609
(334) 272-3857 Fax: (334) 272-3859
(2000/2008)
Dental Assistant;
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician;
Medical Administrative Assistant;
Medical Assistant;
Pharmacy Technician
Capps College Foley
ABHES ID#: I-227
Ms. Pam Milstead, Director
914 North McKenzie Street
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 970-1460 Fax: (251) 970-1660
(1998/2008)
Medical Assisting;
Medical Office Specialist
Capps College Dothan
ABHES ID#: I-227-01
Ms. Sheila Wright, Director
200 Vulcan Way
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 677-2832 Fax: (334) 677-1624
(2003/2008)
Medical Assisting;
Medical Office Specialist;
Pharmacy Technology
Cardiac & Vascular Institute of Ultrasound
ABHES ID#: I-066
Dr. Thomas R. Hopper, Administrative Director
1729 Springhill Avenue, Suite 11
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-1600 Fax: (251) 433-1605
(2005/2008)
www.ultrasound.cc
Cardiac Ultrasound;
Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound;
Vascular Ultrasound
Arizona
Arizona College of Allied Health
ABHES ID#: I-050
Mr. Matthew Calhoun, Director
4425 West Olive Street, Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602) 222-9300 Fax: (602) 200-8726
(1994/2011)
Dental Assistant;
Health Information Specialist;
Health Information Technology**;
Massage Therapy;
Medical Administrative Assistant;
Medical Assisting;
Medical Assisting**;
Paralegal Studies**;
Pharmacy Technician;
Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute Mesa
ABHES ID#: I-190-01
Ms. Kristen Torres, Campus Director
957 South Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 644-0267 Fax: (480) 644-8171
(1986/2016)
Dental Assisting;
Massage Therapy;
Medical Administrative Assisting;
Medical Assisting;
Nursing**;
Pharmacy Technology;
Phlebotomy Technology;
Radiography**;
Advanced Placement Track Radiography (Residential & Online);
Respiratory Therapy**;
Veterinary Assisting
Pima Medical Institute Mesa
ABHES ID#: I-192
Mr. Mark Luebke, Director
941 South Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 644-0267 Fax: (480) 649-5249
(2003/2009)
Nursing Assisting;
Pharmacy Technology
Pima Medical Institute Tucson
ABHES ID#: I-190
Mr. Dale Berg, Campus Director
3350 East Grant Road, Suite 200
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-1600 Fax: (520) 326-3945
(1982/2016)
Dental Assisting;
Medical Administrative Assisting;
Medical Assisting;
Pharmacy Technology;
Phlebotomy Technology;
Physical Therapy Assisting**;
Radiography**;
Advanced Placement Track Radiography**;
Respiratory Therapy**;
Veterinary Assisting
Classroom Space:
University of Phoenix Grant Road Campus
5099 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
Classroom Space:
40 N. Swan Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85711
RainStar College of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
ABHES ID#: I-215
Dr. Elaine Bilbao, Dean of Education & Administrative Services
8390 East Via de Ventura, Building F204
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 423-0375 Fax: (480) 619-5030
(2008/2012)
elaineb@rainstaruniversity.com
Massage Therapy**
Arkansas
BAPTIST HEALTH Schools Little Rock
ABHES ID#: I-082
Dr. Judy I. Pile, Assistant Vice President of Education
11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 1000
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 202-6200 Fax: (501) 202-6071
(2008/2013)
www.baptist-health.com/health_schools/
Histotechnology;
Medical Technology;
Nuclear Medicine Technology;
Nursing (Express Track);
Nursing (Accelerated Track);
Nursing (Traditional Track);
Occupational Therapy Assistant;
Practical Nursing;
Practical Nursing (option 1);
Practical Nursing (option 2);
Radiography;
Sleep Technology;
Surgical Technology##
Eastern College of Health Vocations
ABHES ID#: I-080
Mr. Joe Dalto, Director
6423 Forbing Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-0211 Fax: (501) 565-4076
(1984/2012)
Dental Assistant;
Medical Assistant
California
Absolute Safety Training Paramedic Program
ABHES D#: I-002
Mr. Daniel Paul Layne I, Dean
Physical address: 78 Table Mountain Boulevard
Oroville, CA 95965
Mailing address: P.O. Box 906
Chico, CA 95927
(530) 934-7251 Fax: (530) 934-7256
(2005/2009)
Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic
American Career College Anaheim
ABHES D#: I-017-01
Ms. Robyn Burrell, Corporate Director of Accreditation
1200 North Magnolia Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 952-9066 Fax: (714) 952-1819
(2000/2009)
Health Claims Examining/Medical Billing;
Massage Therapy;
Medical Assisting;
Optical/Spectacle Lens Dispensing;
Pharmacy Technology;
Respiratory Therapy**;
Surgical Technology;
Vocational Nursing
American Career College Los Angeles
ABHES ID#: I-017
Ms. Robyn Burrell, Corporate Director of Accreditation
4021 Rosewood Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 668-7555 Fax: (323) 953-3654
(1983/2009)
Computerized Business Applications;
Health Claims Examining/Medical Billing;
Massage Therapy;
Medical Assisting;
Optical Dispensing;
Pharmacy Technology;
Surgical Technology;
Vocational Nursing
American Career College Ontario
ABHES ID#: I-073
Ms. Katherine Allin, Campus Director
3130 East Sedona Court
Ontario, CA 91764
(951) 739-0788 Fax: (951) 739-0798
(2004/2010)
Dental Assisting;
Diagnostic Medical Sonography;
Massage Therapy;
Medical Assisting;
Optical Dispensing;
Pharmacy Technology;
Surgical Technology;
Surgical Technology**;
Vocational Nursing
American College of Health Professions
ABHES ID#: I-128
Ms. Michele Brooks, President
Physical address: 11870 Pierce Street, Suite 270
Riverside, CA 92505
Mailing address: 700 E. Redlands Boulevard, #U227
Redlands, CA 92373
(951) 637-6900 Fax: (951) 637-6924
(1996/2011)
Surgical Technology##
American Institute of Massage Therapy
ABHES ID#: I-025
Mr. Thanh H. Nguyen, Chief Operating Officer
1570 E. Warner Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 432-7879 Fax: (714) 210-3199
(2004/2013)
Massage Therapy;
Massage Therapy/Sports Massage Therapy
American Medical Sciences Center
ABHES ID#: I-032
Mr. Vardan Karagezian, President
225 West Broadway, Suite 115
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 240-6900 Fax: (818) 240-6902
(2002/2009)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography;
Echovascular Technology;
General Abdominal Sonography
Antelope Valley Medical College - Lancaster
ABHES ID#: I-081
Mr. Marco Johnson, President
44201 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-1911 Fax: (661) 726-5158
(2001/2011)
Criminal Justice**;
Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management;
Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management**;
Emergency Care Technician;
Emergency Medical Technician;
Emergency Management Services**;
Fire Science**;
Health and Fitness Specialist**;
Massage Therapy;
Massage Therapy Specialist**;
Medical Administrative Assistant;
Medical Assistant;
Medical Billing;
Medical Clinical Assistant;
Medical Coding Specialist**;
Paralegal Studies**;
Paramedic;
Pharmacy Technician;
Vocational Nursing
Classroom Space:
1415 Rosamond Boulevard, #19
Rosamond, CA 93560
California Career College
ABHES ID#: I-051
Ms. Susan Naimi, Program Director
7003 Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 710-1310 Fax: (818) 710-1329
(2004/2014)
Vocational Nursing
California College of Vocational Careers
ABHES ID#: I-060
Mr. Rudy Fernandez, Director
2822 F Street, Suite L
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-6791 Fax: (661) 323-6792
(2002/2009)
Dental Assisting;
Medical Assisting
Career Care Institute Lancaster
ABHES ID#: I-069
Mr. Edmund Carrasco, Director
43770 15th Street West, Suite 205
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6204 Fax: (661) 942-8130
(2003/October 8, 2008)
ecarrasco@careercareinstitute.com
Dental Assisting;
Limited Permit X-Ray Technician;
Massage Therapy;
Medical Assisting;
Medical Billing/Health Claims Examiner;
Vocational Nursing
Career Care Institute Ventura
ABHES ID#: I-069-01
Mr. Shawn Carrasco, Director
5740 Ralston Street, Suite 200
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 477-0660 Fax: (805) 477-0659
(2004/October 8, 2008)
Dental Assisting;
Limited Permit X-Ray Technician;
Medical Assisting;
Vocational Nursing
Classroom Space:
1901 Holster Walk, Suite 315
Oxnard, CA 93036
Career Development Institute, Inc.
ABHES ID#: I-058
Ms. Janis K. Newton, President
1830 South Robertson Boulevard, Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 559-0225 Fax: (310)559-7114
(2008/2011)
Nurse Assistant;
Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide/Restorative Nurse Aide;
Vocational Nurse
Career Networks Institute
ABHES ID#: I-057
Mr. James Buffington, President
3420 Bristol Street, Suite 209
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-9697 Fax: (714)437-9356
(1997/2011)
Massage Therapy;
Massage Therapy HHP**;
Medical Assisting;
Medical Billing and Coding;
Medical Office Administration;