Northwest Technical College continues to be an accredited institution with the Higher Learning Commission. That decision was affirmed following the peer review visit in spring 2016. NTC has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission without interruption since 1995. Reaffirmation of Accreditation is the result of a 10-year cycle of monitoring, goal setting and evaluation completed by the institution and affirmed by the commission. The Higher Learning Commission is an institutional accreditation agency that accredits degree-granting institutions of higher education that are based in the United States.

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