Accreditation
Mountain Empire Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Mountain Empire Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Mountain Empire Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the institution and not to the Commission’s office.
Degree programs are approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, and are also approved for listing in the U.S. Office of Education directories for participation in various federally-sponsored programs of student aid and educational assistance.
The College is authorized by the Veterans Administration to certify students to receive veterans’ benefits and is approved by the Department of Health and Human Services for students who receive Social Security and Vocational Rehabilitation benefits.
The Health Information Management program is accredited by CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Health Information Management. The College’s accreditation for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2027.
The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
The Nursing program is approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (3390 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326).
The Practical Nursing and Nursing Assistant programs are approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
The Emergency Medical Services Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
The Phlebotomy program is approved by the National Phlebotomy Association.
The Pharmacy Technician program is in candidate status for accreditation with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Mountain Empire’s Dental Assisting program is recognized by both Virginia and Tennessee Boards of Dentistry. MECC is starting the Commission On Dental Accreditation (CODA) review, which is a national recognition honored in all 50 states.
