College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Accreditations
College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Accreditations
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The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), recognized by the United States Department of Education, assesses the quality and integrity of nursing programs.
The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, the master’s degree programs in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Grand Canyon University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation).
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education:
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 887-6791
https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Grand Canyon University’s Englewood, Colorado location is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
The following programs in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The Master of Science (MS) education program in speech-language pathology (distance education) at Grand Canyon University is a candidate for accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Blvd., #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “pre-accreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of five years.
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Blvd., #310
Rockville, MD 20850
800-498-2071
The Master of Science in Athletic Training is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Recognized by CHEA, the CAATE assesses and recognizes excellence in athletic training. The CAATE serves to uphold high standards of education within athletic training programs in order to ultimately enhance clinical practice. Woven within their mission are the values of transparency, accountability and excellence, which serve as a foundation for accredited athletic training education programs.
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
2001 K Street NW (Third Floor North)
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 512-733-9700 │ caate.net
Accredited Master’s Degree:
The Health Information Management accreditor of Grand Canyon University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2030-2031. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
Accredited Bachelor’s Degrees:
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
200 East Randolph Street
Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-235-3255
cahiim.org
Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS-HI) program can prepare graduates to apply health informatics theories to relevant and emerging health technology and healthcare delivery issues. The health informatics education allows students to define, assess and apply evidence-based initiatives through the application of policy, business management, nursing, medicine, information technology and information science. This mission is accomplished through a program that focuses on integrating Christ-centered Christian values and emphasizes healthcare technology and informatics solutions throughout the program.
Graduates are taught to respond to ever-changing needs by implementing innovative thinking, healthcare technology and informatics skills to address complex issues within healthcare — catalysts for human flourishing. Our commitment is to prepare the next generation of transformative, servant leaders to exercise their vocational calling.
GCU integrates the AMIA Code of Ethics into its MS-HI program, embedding these principles into student learning through competency-based assignments.
The Master of Science in Health Informatics program is in candidacy status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Candidacy Status Master's Degree:
Grand Canyon University’s immersive simulation centers for pre-licensure and accelerated tracks of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program have been granted accreditation in the area of teaching/education by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). The SSH accreditation is a peer-reviewed, customized evaluation of the simulation program. With obtaining accreditation, GCU is recognized for its expertise in simulation above and beyond domain expertise.
P.O. Box 856114
Minneapolis, MN 55485-6114
Phone: 866-730-6127
https://www.ssih.org/
The baccalaureate-degree-level occupational therapy assistant program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is 301.652.AOTA and its web address is acoteonline.org.
The program must have a pre-accreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-6611 and its web address is acoteonline.org.
The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Grand Canyon University has been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. If you would like more information about this accreditation and how it and others help to serve the greater purpose of GCU, visit our University Accreditation page.