Accreditation

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

The Higher Learning Commission

230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500

Chicago, IL 60604-1413

(312) 263-0456

Richland earned its Reaffirmation of Accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission in Spring 2015. Accreditation has been extended to 2022-2023.

Certified Programs

Health Professions Division

EMT – Illinois Department of Public Health
AEMT – Illinois Department of Public Health
Paramedic – Illinois Department of Public Health
Nurse Assistant Program – Illinois Department of Public Health
AAS Nursing – Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Healthcare Documentation – Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Health Information Technology – Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAAHIM)
Radiography Program – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Joint Review Committee in Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Surgical Technology Program – Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs

Liberal Arts Division

Mathematics, Science, and Business Division

Recognition

Richland Community College is recognized by the following organizations and agencies:

Illinois Board of Higher Education
Illinois Community College Board under the provision of the Community College Act
Illinois State Board of Education
U.S. Department of Education
Veterans’ Administration
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)