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Quality and approval

Accreditation

Saint Michael College of Allied Health (SMCAH) is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), and by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) Atlanta, GA.

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For state approvals and licenses, see Licenses and Approvals.

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Council on Occupational Education (COE) (opens in a new tab)

The Council on Occupational Education (COE), originally founded in 1971 as a regional accrediting agency of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, is the successor to the Commission on Occupational Education Institutions (COEI).

In 1995, the Council became a national accrediting agency. In 2006, the Council celebrated its 35th year of assuring quality and integrity in career and technical education. The Council's accreditation process is conducted on behalf of more than 360,000 students across the nation who pursue careers in a variety of technical fields.

7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350

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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (opens in a new tab)

The practical nursing program is accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) supports the interests of nursing education, nursing practice, and the public by providing specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education and transition-to-practice programs. As the leading authority in nursing education accreditation, the goal of the ACEN is to be a supportive partner in strengthening the quality of nursing education and transition-to-practice programs.

3343 Peachtree Rd NE #850, Atlanta, GA 30326. (404) 975-5000

MSCHE Pre-Applicant Disclosure Statement

Saint Michael College of Allied Health is currently engaged in the process of determining eligibility to apply for accreditation status (pre-application) with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidacy status) activities for institutions of higher education, including distance education, correspondence education programs, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission's geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.

MSCHE accepts complaints and third-party comments for institutions engaged in the application and candidacy process. For additional information, please visit the MSCHE website (https://www.msche.org/ (opens in a new tab)). MSCHE also provides an online form for the submission of complaints or third-party comments on its website.

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