South Piedmont Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. South Piedmont Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South Piedmont 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).
The Commission may be contacted for the following reasons: 1) to learn about the accreditation status of South Piedmont Community College; 2) to file a third party comment at the time of the South Piedmont Community College decennial review; 3) to file a complaint against South Piedmont Community College for significant non-compliance with a standard or requirement.
Normal inquiries about South Piedmont Community College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to South Piedmont Community College and not to the Commission on Colleges.
The college is also recognized and approved by:
- The North Carolina State Board of Community
Colleges - The North Carolina Community College System
- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
- The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- The North Carolina State Board of Nursing
Medical Programs Accreditations
Associate Degree Nursing
The SPCC Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Contact the Board at P.O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602-2129 or 4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607 or call 919-782-3211 for questions about the approval.
Associate Degree Nursing Program Details
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
The SPCC Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Contact the Commission at 25400 US Hwy 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, Florida 33763 or call 727-210-2350 for questions about the accreditation.
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program Details
Medical Assisting
The SPCC Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Contact the Commission at 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 or call 727-210-2350 for questions about the accreditation.
Medical Assisting Program Details
Medical Sonography
The SPCC Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS). Contact the Commission at 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 or call 727-210-2350 for questions about the accreditation.
Medical Sonography Program Details
Practical Nursing
The SPCC Practical Nursing Program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Contact the Board at P.O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602-2129 or 4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607 or call 919-782-3211 for questions about the approval.