The current status of the Higher Learning Commission accreditation for Northwest Technical College is below.

30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Phone: (312) 263-0456

Program-Specific Accreditation

The following programs are accredited by their respective commissions.

Dental Assisting

The program in Dental Assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678.

The Commission on Dental Accreditation has accredited the program in Dental Assisting. However, accreditation of the program does not in itself constitute recognition of any dental specialty status.

Nursing

The Northwest Technical College Practical Nursing diploma and Associate Degree Nursing programs are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

October 15, 2019 Department Announcement

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000