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External Accreditation

Cerritos College demonstrates honesty and integrity in its relationships with external agencies, including compliance with regulations and statutes.

Various programs at the College are accredited by external agencies including:

• Dental Assisting Program
  • The Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
  • The next site visit is scheduled for 2031 (Notice of Accreditation Status)

• Dental Hygiene Program
  
  • The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
  • Verification of Accredited Status through August 2027

• Nursing Program
  • The Nursing Program is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing through 2029
  • Verification of Accredited Status

• Paralegal Program
  • The Paralegal Program is accredited by the American Bar Association through 2030
  • Verification of Accredited Status

• Pharmacy Technology Program
  • The Pharmacy Technology program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists through 2029
  • Verification of Accredited Status

• Physical Therapist Assistant Program
  • The PTA program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) through 2027
  • Verification of Accredited Status