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

US DOE-Recognized Accrediting Agencies
ProgramAccrediting or Approval OrganizationDate of Last AccreditationNext Reaffirmation
Associate Degree NursingAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)20222030,
pending 2025 follow-up report
Restorative Dental TechnologyAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation20232030
Occupational Therapy AssistantAmerican Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)20172026
Practical NursingAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)20142030,
pending 2025 follow-up report

 

Non-US DOE-Recognized Accrediting Agencies
ProgramAccrediting or Approval OrganizationDate of Last AccreditationNext Reaffirmation
Anesthesia TechnologyCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)20222026
Automotive Systems Technology: Maintenance and Light RepairAutomotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation20232028
Clinical Trials Research AssociateCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)20202025
Emergency Medical Science: ParamedicCommission 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)20202025
English for Academic PurposesCommission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)20232033
Medical AssistingCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)20182027
OpticianryCommission on Opticianry Accreditation and approved by the North Carolina Board of Opticians20222028
Respiratory TherapyCommission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care20162026
Surgical TechnologyCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)20222033


Approbation

Durham Technical Community College is approved by and is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. The following programs are approved by state agencies: 

  • The Basic Law Enforcement Training program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Justice;
  • The Emergency Medical Science program is approved by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services;
  • The Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs are approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing;
  • The Nurse Aide Program is approved by the Division Health Service Regulation within the NC Department of Health and Human Services;
  • The Opticianry program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Opticians;
  • The Paralegal Technology program is approved by the North Carolina State Bar;
  • The insurance pre-licensing courses are approved by the North Carolina Department of Insurance.