Program–Specific Accreditation and Approvals
Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Additionally, some individual programs have been accredited or approved by discipline-specific organizations. The following table lists current accreditation and approvals for specific programs. To learn about programs that meet educational requirements for professional licensure, please visit the CMC NC-SARA webpage.
| PROGRAM | NAME OF EXTERNAL ACCREDITATION AGENCY | OUTCOME OF ACCREDITATION (APPROVED, NOT APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS) | DATE OF LAST ACCREDITATION | DATE OF NEXT ACCREDITATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene | Commission on Dental Accreditation | Initial Accreditation | February 2024 | Spring 2026 |
| Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education | NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children | Accredited | 2021 | 2025 |
| Associate of Applied Science in EMT Paramedic | CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs | Accredited | 2018 | 2024 |
| Associate of Applied Science in EMT Paramedic | CDPHE - Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment | Approved | 2023 | 2028 |
| Associate of Applied Science in Nursing | ACEN (Formerly NLNAC) - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Accredited | 2021 | 2029 |
| Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | Approved | 2024 | Continuous |
| Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology | AVMA - American Veterinary Medical Association | Accredited | 2023 | 2029 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Education | CDE - Colorado Department of Education | Approved | November 2023 | November 2028 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Education | CDHE - Colorado Department of Higher Education | Approved | November 2023 | November 2028 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | ACEN - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Accredited | 2021 | 2029 |
| Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA) Certificate | POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training Board | Approved Academy | Current - Every Semester | Every Semester |
| EMS Basic/Advanced Certificates | CDPHE - Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment | Approved | 2023 | 2028 |
| Medical Assisting Certificate Program at CMC in Edwards | CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs | Accredited | 2021 | 2025 |
| Nurse Aide Certificate | DORA - Colorado State Board of Nursing under the Department of Regulatory Agencies. Each of the three campuses has a different accreditation date. | Approved | Glenwood Springs; Rifle; Salida; Summit; and Vail Valley at Edwards: 2025
Steamboat Springs; and Soroco High School: Fall 2025 |
2027 |
| Real Estate Certificate | DORA -Colorado Real Estate Commission under the Department of Regulatory Agencies | Approved | 2013 | Continuous |