Rasmussen Accreditation

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Whether online, on campus, or through blended learning models, we adhere to the highest standards of education and student support. Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Regional accreditation is only awarded to colleges that meet criteria set by the association in their respective region, and can provide assurance that an organization has been found to meet strict requirements and criteria, and that there are reasonable grounds for believing it will continue to do so according to the HLC's Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions: An Overview, 2007 Edition.

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Accreditations and Approvals

Higher Learning Commission

Higher Learning Commission

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

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

The Rasmussen College Professional Nursing Associate’s degree in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida is approved by the Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida Board of Nursing.

Upon satisfactory completion of the 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 Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida Board of Nursing requirements.

Minnesota Board of Nursing
2829 University Avenue SE, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3253
Email: nursing.board@state.mn.us
Phone: (888) 243-2690 or (612) 617-2270

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

Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing
Wisconsin Board of Nursing
1400 E. Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703.

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, Suite 200
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.

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 Florida Board of Nursing requirements.

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

Health Information Technician - CAHIIM
The Health Information Technician Associate Degree Program offered at the Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove, Bloomington, Eagan, Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato, and St. Cloud Campuses in Minnesota – the Aurora/Naperville and Rockford Campuses in Illinois – the Green Bay Campus in Wisconsin – and the Rasmussen College Online Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Medical Assisting - CAAHEP

The Medical Assisting Diploma program at the Bloomington, Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove, Eagan, Green Bay, Mankato, and St. Cloud Campuses; and the Medical Assisting AAS Degree program at the Lake Elmo/Woodbury and the Medical Office Assisting AAS Degree Program Moorhead 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).

The Medical Assisting Diploma and AAS/AS Degree programs at the Aurora/Naperville, Fort Myers, New Port Richey/West Pasco, Ocala, Romeoville/Joliet, Rockford and Wausau campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

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

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314
N. Falls Church, VA 22043

Surgical Technologist - CAAHEP

The surgical technologist program at the Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove 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

Medical Laboratory Technician - NAACLS

The Medical Laboratory Technician Program at the Bismarck, Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato, Moorhead, and St. Cloud Campuses are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N River Road
Rosemont, IL  60018-5119
Phone: (773) 714-8880   Fax: (773) 714-8886

 

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, 2nd Floor
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 North Dakota is authorized by: North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education
600 East Boulevard Ave., Dept. 270
Bismarck, ND 58505-0610
(701) 328-3180
http://www.nd.gov/cte

Rasmussen College in Wisconsin is approved by: State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
30 West Mifflin Street, 9th Floor
P.O. Box 8696
Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8696
(608) 266-1996
http://eab.state.wi.us/

ACBSP

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Rasmussen College is a Candidate for Accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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.

 
 
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