SACSCOC stamp signifying the college is an accredited institutionDurham Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Durham Technical Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. 

Questions about the accreditation of Durham Technical 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 college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges.

Program Accreditation

ProgramAccrediting Agency
Anesthesia TechnologyCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Automotive Systems TechnologyAutomotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation
Clinical Trials Research AssociateCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Dental Laboratory TechnologyCommission on Dental Accreditation
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
English for Academic PurposesCommission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)
Medical AssistingCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Nursing: Associate Degree Nursing and Practical NursingNorth Carolina Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Occupational Therapy AssistantAccreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
OpticianryCommission on Opticianry Accreditation and approved by the North Carolina Board of Opticians
Respiratory TherapyCommission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Surgical TechnologyCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)


Approbation

Durham Technical Community College is approved by and a member of the North Carolina Community College System. The following programs are approved by state agencies: the Emergency Medical Sciences program is approved by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services; the Opticianry program is approved by the North Carolina State Board of Opticians; the Nurse Aide I program is approved by the North Carolina Division for Facilities Services; the Paralegal Technology program is approved by the North Carolina State Bar; insurance pre-licensing courses are approved by the North Carolina Department of Insurance; and the Basic Law Enforcement Training program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Justice.