NOTICES
The ABHES Commission is responsible for the process of establishing the adequacy and relevance of its policies, procedures, and evaluation standards to achieve its mission. The policies, procedures, and evaluation standards used to evaluate institutions and programs are published in the Accreditation Manual. The Accreditation Manual is reviewed using a five-year cycle by which time a substantive review of each standard is complete.
In its review, participation and input from appropriate constituents, including accredited institutions and programs, students, graduates, employers, and industry leaders is sought. Those with an interest in commenting on the Commissions Proposed Revisions to the Accreditation Manual are asked to respond via the instructions within the written notice.
At this time, there are no call for comments available.
ABHES publishes a list of institutions and programs to be considered at its Commission meeting and requests comments pertaining to any institution or program listed on the Institutions/Programs to be Considered List. Comments must include information that assists the Commission in making a decision regarding pending applications. All comments received will be forwarded to the institution for an opportunity to submit a response to the comments. Anonymous comments will not be accepted.
Those wishing to provide comments to be considered at the next Commission Meeting must submit comments to Amy Rowe, Associate Executive Director of Membership Services at arowe@abhes.org.
To review the Institutions/Programs to be Considered List for the January 2023 Commission Meeting, please click the below link.
ABHES Commission Considerations January 2023
In accordance with Chapter III, Section D, Subsection 2 of the Accreditation Manual and 34 CFR §602.26(a)(1)&(2), ABHES provides written notice of accreditation decisions to the Secretary of the United States Department of Education, the appropriate state licensing or authorizing agencies, the appropriate accrediting agencies, and the public.
To view recent actions please click on the Final Actions Memo and/or Statistical Summary below. The Final Actions Memo includes the Institution Name, City, and State by action type and the Statistical Summary provides an overview of the actions taken per meeting.
Please see below actions taken by the ABHES Commission.
2023
Final Commission Actions 22023
2022
Final Commission Actions 82022
Final Commission Actions 22022
2021
Final Commission Action 122021
Final Commission Action 112021
Final Commission Action 102021
Final Commission Actions 92021
Final Commission Actions 82021
Final Commission Actions 82021
Final Commission Actions 22021
2020
Final Commission Action 102020
Final Commission Actions 82020
Final Commission Actions 52020
Final Commission Actions 12020
2019
2018
January 2018 Commission Actions
January 2018 Summary of Actions
2017
November 2017 Commission Actions
November 2017 Summary of Actions
January 2017 Commission Actions
January 2017 Summary of Actions
2016
September 2016 Commission Actions
January 2016 Commission Actions
January 2016 Summary of Actions
2015
January 2015 Commission Actions
January 2015 Summary of Actions
2014
January 2014 Commission Actions
January 2014 Summary of Actions
2013
January 2013 Commission Actions
January 2013 Summary of Actions
2012
2011
December 2011 Commission Actions
December 2011 Summary of Actions
2010
December 2010 Statistical Summary
December 2010 Commission Actions
January 2010 (Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C, Attachment D, Attachment E, Attachment F)
2009
In accordance with Chapter III, Section D, Subsection 2 of the Accreditation Manual and 34 CFR §602.26(a)(1)&(2), ABHES provides written notice of relinquishments to the Secretary of the United States Department of Education, the appropriate state licensing or authorizing agencies, the appropriate accrediting agencies, and the public.
The below institutions relinquished or had their accreditation expire in 2023.
- Fortis College – Institutional
200 E. Laurel Avenue
Foley, AL 36535
Effective February 1, 2023 - Stone Academy – Institutional
560 Saw Mill Road
West Haven, CT 06516
Effective February 14, 2023 - Stone Academy – Institutional
745 Burnside Avenue
East Hartford, CT 06108
Effective February 14, 2023 - Stone Academy – Institutional
101 Peirpont Road
Waterbury, CT 06514
Effective February 14, 2023 - Illinois College of Nursing – Institutional
55 W 22nd Street
Lombard, IL 60148
Effective February 24, 2023
For relinquishments prior to 2023, please click on the corresponding year for additional information.
2022 I 2021 I 2020 I 2019 I 2018 I 2017 I 2016 I 2015 I 2014
In accordance with Chapter III, Section D, Subsection 2 of the Accreditation Manual and 34 CFR §602.26(a)(1)&(2), ABHES provides written notice of a final decision to deny or withdraw the accreditation of an institution or program (appeal rights exhausted) to the Secretary of the United States Department of Education, the appropriate state licensing or authorizing agency, the appropriate accrediting agencies, and the public at the same time ABHES notifies the institution or program of the decision, but no later than 30 days after it reaches the decision. ABHES provides written notice to the public of the decisions within one business day of its notice to the institution or program.
For any final decision to deny or withdraw accreditation, ABHES makes available to the Secretary, the appropriate state licensing or authorizing agency, and the public, no later than 60 days after the decision, a brief statement summarizing the reasons for the agency’s decision and the official comments, if any, that the affected institution or program may make with regard to that decision, or evidence that the affected institution has been offered the opportunity to provide official comment.
DENIAL AND/OR WITHDRAWAL OF ACCREDITATION
Emergency Training Academy
10675 SW 190th Street, Suite 1207
Miami, FL 33157
February 16, 2023
The ABHES Commission acted to withdraw the institution’s current grant of accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
March 7, 2023
The institution did not appeal the Commission’s decision. Click here to view the final action letter.
Florida Institute of Ultrasound
8800 University Parkway, Suite A$
Pensacola, FL 32514
August 11, 2022
The ABHES Commission acted to withdraw the institution’s current grant of accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
August 23, 2022
The institution appealed the Commission’s decision and remains accredited through the appeal process.
October 5, 2022
The institution rescinded its opportunity to appeal the Commission’s action to withdrawal the current grant of accreditation; therefore, the Commission’s decision is now final effective as of October 6, 2022. Click here to view the final action letter.
Azure College
3201 W Commercial Boulevard, #127
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
February 17, 2022
The ABHES Commission acted to deny the institution’s application for continued accreditation and withdraw the current grant of accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
March 1, 2022
The institution appealed the Commission’s decision and remains accredited through the appeal process.
August 11, 2022
The Appeal Panel of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) has affirmed the decision of the ABHES Commission to deny the institution’s application for continued accreditation and to withdraw the current grant of accreditation. The amended decision to deny continued accreditation and withdraw accreditation is now final and not subject to further appeal. Click here to view the final action letter.
August 18, 2022
The Commission of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) voted on
August 18, 2022, to agree to a stay on its August 11, 2022, decision to withdraw the accreditation of Azure College pending the outcome of arbitration proceedings (a final decision and award by the arbitrator) that commenced on August 15, 2022.
Mia’s Medical Academy
624 Chavelle Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
February 17, 2022
The ABHES Commission acted to deny the institution’s application for initial accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
March 1, 2022
The institution appealed the Commission’s decision.
May 24, 2022
The Appeal Panel of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) has affirmed the decision of the ABHES Commission to deny the institution’s application for an initial current grant of accreditation. The decision to deny initial accreditation is now final and not subject to further appeal. Click here to view the final action letter.
Nursing Bridges Institute
14425 Cornerstone Village Drive
Houston, TX 77014
February 17, 2022
The ABHES Commission acted to deny the institution’s application for continued accreditation and withdraw the current grant of accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
March 1, 2022
The institution did not appeal the Commission’s decision. Click here to view the final action letter.
Institute of Health and Technology (Institutional)
4200 Mamie Street, Suite 120
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
August 12, 2021
The ABHES Commission denied renewed accreditation and withdrew the current grant of accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
August 23, 2021
The institution appealed the Commission’s decision and remains accredited through the appeal process.
October 1, 2021
The institution rescinded its opportunity to appeal the Commission’s action to deny renewal accreditation and withdrawal the current grant of accreditation; therefore, the Commission’s decision is now final effective as of August 23, 2021. Click here to view the final action letter.
School for Allied Health Professionals (Institutional)
1615 W. Abrams Street, Suite 110
Arlington, TX 76013
August 12, 2021
The ABHES Commission denied renewed accreditation and withdrew the current grant of accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
August 23, 2021
The institution appealed the Commission’s decision and remains accredited through the appeal process.
March 15, 2022
The Appeal Panel of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) has affirmed the decision of the ABHES Commission to deny the institution’s application for continued accreditation and to withdraw the current grant of accreditation. The amended decision to deny continued accreditation and withdraw accreditation is now final and not subject to further appeal. Click here to view the final action letter.
Orlando Medical Institute (Institutional)
6925 Lake Ellenor Drive Building 3, Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32809
August 12, 2020
The ABHES Commission denied renewed accreditation and withdrew the current grant of accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
August 22, 2020
The institution appealed the Commission’s decision and remains accredited through the appeal process.
November 30, 2020
The appeal panel affirmed the Commission’s decision to deny renewed accreditation and to withdraw the current grant of accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
WITHDRAWAL OF PROGRAM APPROVAL
Felbry College School of Nursing (Institutional)
6055 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43231
February 16, 2023
The ABHES Commission acted to withdraw the Nursing (1224.5 Clock Hours, 64.5 Semester Credit Hours) – Associate of Applied Science program approval from the institution’s grant of institutional accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
March 6, 2023
The institution appealed the Commission’s decision and the program remains accredited through the appeal process.
Midwest Institute (Institutional)
4260 Shoreline Drive
Earth City, MO 63045
August 11, 2022
The ABHES Commission acted to withdraw the Surgical Technology – Associate of Applied Science program approval from the institution’s grant of institutional accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
August 23, 2022
The institution did not appeal the Commission’s decision. Click here to view the final program approval withdrawal letter.
Premiere Career College (Institutional)
12901 Ramona Boulevard
Irwindale, CA 91706
May 26, 2022
The ABHES Commission acted to withdraw the Vocational Nursing – Diploma program approval from the institution’s grant of institutional accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter
June 7, 2022
The institution did not appeal the Commission’s decision. Click here to view the final program approval withdrawal letter.
City College (Institutional)
7001 NW 4th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32607
February 17, 2022
The ABHES Commission acted to withdraw the Allied Health, Medical Assisting – Associate of Science program approval from the institution’s grant of institutional accreditation.
March 1, 2022
The institution did not appeal the Commission’s decision. Click here to view the final program approval withdrawal letter.
City College (Institutional)
9300 S. Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33156
February 17, 2022
The ABHES Commission acted to withdraw the Emergency Medical Services – Associate of Science program approval from the institution’s grant of institutional accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
March 1, 2022
The institution did not appeal the Commission’s decision. Click here to view the final program approval withdrawal letter.
Charter College (Institutional)
17200 SE Mill Plain Boulevard, Suite 100
Vancouver, WA 98683
February 17, 2022
The ABHES Commission acted to withdraw the Medical Office Administrative Assistant – Certificate program approval from the institution’s grant of institutional accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
March 1, 2022
The institution did not appeal the Commission’s decision. Click here to view the final program approval withdrawal letter.
City College (Institutional)
6565 Taft Street, Suite 200
Hollywood, FL 33024
August 12, 2021
The ABHES Commission acted to withdraw the approval of the Associate of Science degrees in Cardiovascular Sonography – Associate of Science and Emergency Medical Services – Associate of Science program approval from the institution’s grant of institutional accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
August 25, 2021
The institution did not appeal the Commission’s decision. Click here to view the final program approval withdrawal letter.
Fortis Institute (Institutional)
201 Willowbrook Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Wayne, NJ 07470
August 12, 2021
The ABHES Commission acted to withdraw the Massage Therapy – Certificate program approval from the institution’s grant of institutional accreditation. Click here to view the final action letter.
August 25, 2021
The institution did not appeal the Commission’s decision. Click here to view the final program approval withdrawal letter.