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Accreditations

Accreditation/Certification/Licensure

Southeastern Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Southeastern Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate Degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Southeastern Technical 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).

Inquiries such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Southeastern Technical College and not to the Commission’s office. Please direct all questions to Southeastern Technical College, 3001 E. First Street, Vidalia, GA 30474, (912) 538-3100, Fax (912) 538-3156.

  • The Associate of Science in Nursing program and Practical Nursing program are approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing, 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217-3858, (478) 207-2440. Georgia Board of Nursing Licensing.
  • The Associate of Science in Nursing program was granted full approval through December 31, 2021 by the Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON), 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217, (478) 207-2440.
  • The associate nursing program at Southeastern Technical College at the Vidalia and Swainsboro campus located in Vidalia and Swainsboro, Georgia is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000
  • The Nurse Aide program is approved by the State of Georgia. The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) designates Alliant/GMCF to ensure approved Nurse Aide training programs are in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations as stated in 42CFR483.150-158 and with State guidelines. Alliant/GMCF, 1455 Lincoln Parkway East, Suite 800, Atlanta, Georgia 30346, (678) 527-3010 or (800) 414-4358.
  • The Medical Assisting Diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 – 113th St.N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, (727) 210-2350.
  • The Early Childhood Care and Education Paraprofessional Training program are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, Two Peachtree Street, Suite 6000, Atlanta, GA 30303, (800) 869-7775.
  • The Southeastern Technical College Child Development Center is a Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning two-star Quality Rated Child Care Center. Quality Rated Child Care is a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early education and school-age care programs. By participating in Georgia’s voluntary Quality Rated program, families have assurance the program provides an environment and experience that is best for their child’s development. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, 754 East Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, (404) 656-5957 or (888) 442-7735.
  • Southeastern Technical College is a Certified Cisco Network Academy. The Cisco Network Academy program gives students the foundation for a digital career. The curriculum builds their core technical skills while developing the communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities needed in today’s economy.
  • Southeastern Technical College is a member of the Microsoft Imagine Academy. The Academy provides tools to train students on Microsoft technologies, help them succeed in school, and prepare them for the global economy. The program includes access to a variety of curricula and certifications, software licenses, and a range of instruction from computer basics to high-level programming and architecture.
  • Emergency Medical Technician graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry EMT Exam, Rocco V. Morando Building, 6610 Bush Blvd, P.O. Box 29233, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 888-4484.
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry AEMT Exam, Rocco V. Morando Building, 6610 Bush Blvd, P.O. Box 29233, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 888-4484.
  • EMS Professions graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Exam, Rocco V. Morando Building, 6610 Bush Blvd, P.O. Box 29233, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 888-4484.
  • Paramedicine program graduates are eligible to sit for the Paramedic Exam of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), Rocco V. Morando Building, 6610 Bush Blvd, P.O. Box 29233, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 888-4484.
  • The Paramedicine program is accredited by the Commission 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). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs, 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775,  (727) 210-2350.
  • The Emergency Services Education program is approved by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Office of EMS and Trauma. The Paramedicine program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoAEMSP).
  • Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions, 8301 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088.
  • The Technical College System of Georgia’s Cosmetology curriculum is approved by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. Cosmetology Diploma graduates are eligible to take the Master Cosmetologist Licensure Exam and graduates of the Hair Designer Technical Certificate of Credit are eligible to take the Hair Designer Licensure Exam.
  • The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300. Graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Examination sponsored by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  • The Clinical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5119, (773) 714-8880.
  • The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) – American Dental Association (ADA). 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. Graduates are eligible to take the ADA National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and the CRDTS National Dental Hygiene Examination.
  • Welding and Joining Technology is a registered S.E.N.S.E. (Schools Excelling through National Skills Education) training school approved by the American Welding Society (AWS) Education Services, 8669 N.W. 36th Street, Suite 130, Miami, FL 33166, SENSE@aws.org.
  • In addition, Southeastern Technical College is a member of the following organizations:
    • The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
    • The American Association of Community Colleges
    • The National Association of College and University Business Officers
    • The National Council on Student Development
    • The Council for Higher Education Accreditation
    • The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements