Our Accreditations and Approvals

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The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Higher Learning Commission Mark of Affiliation

30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(800) 621-7440
http://www.ncahlc.org/

CAHIIM Accreditation

The Health Information Technician program offered at the Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Lake Elmo, Mankato, and St. Cloud locations in Minnesota and the Rockford location in Illinois is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

The Health Information Technician Associate’s degree offered at the Green Bay campus is in Candidacy Status for accreditation by the Commission on Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Students at these campuses will be kept informed of the program’s accreditation status. Graduates may not sit for the AHIMA credentialing examination until accreditation has been granted to the campus.

The Rasmussen College Practical Nursing Associate’s degree in Minnesota is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing

Upon satisfactory completion of the Practical Nursing Program requirements, students are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for practical nurses. Upon passing the NCLEX-PN Exam, the PN candidate is eligible for licensure, provided the candidate has satisfied all Minnesota Board of Nursing requirements.

Minnesota Board of Nursing
2829 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3253
Email: nursing.board@state.mn.us
Phone: (888) 243-2690 or (612) 617-2270

The Rasmussen College Practical Nursing diploma in Florida is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing

The Rasmussen College Professional Nursing Associate’s degree in Florida is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing

Upon satisfactory completion of the Professional Nursing Program requirements, students are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses. Upon passing the NCLEX-RN Exam, the RN candidate is eligible for licensure, provided the candidate has satisfied all Florida Board of Nursing requirements.

Florida Board of Nursing
4042 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252
Phone: (850) 245-4125

The Medical Assisting Program at five Minnesota Campuses is accredited by the CAAHEP

The Medical Assisting program at the Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Mankato, and St. Cloud Campuses is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350

Medical Laboratory Technician - NAACLS

The Medical Laboratory Technician program at the Bismarck Campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The Medical Laboratory Technician Programs offered at the Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato, Moorhead, and St. Cloud Campuses are actively seeking accreditation and have been granted serious applicant status.

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: (773) 714-8880 Fax: (773) 714-886

The Surgical Technologist Program at two Minnesota Campuses is accredited by the CAAHEP

The Surgical Technologist program at the Brooklyn Park and St. Cloud Campuses is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350

Rasmussen College registration, authorization, licensure, and approval by state:

Rasmussen College in Minnesota is registered by:

Minnesota Office of Higher Education
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
(651) 642-0567
http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/

Rasmussen College – MN locations are registered as private institutions with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 1306A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean credits earned at the institution can be transferred to all other institutions.

Rasmussen College in Illinois is authorized by:

Illinois Board of Higher Education
431 East Adams
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 782-3442
http://www.ibhe.state.il.us/default.htm

Rasmussen College in Florida is licensed by:

Commission for Independent Education
325 West Gaines Street
Suite 1414
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
(850) 245-3200
http://www.fldoe.org/cie/

Rasmussen College in Wisconsin is approved by:

State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
30 West Mifflin Street
P.O. Box 8696
Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8696
(608) 266-1996
http://eab.state.wi.us/

Rasmussen College in North Dakota is authorized by:

North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education
600 East Boulevard Ave
Bismarck, ND 58505-0610
(701) 328-3180
http://www.nd.gov/cte

Rasmussen College is approved for:

Veteran’s Education Benefits by the Veterans Affairs State Approving Agencies in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, and North Dakota. More information can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.