Accrediting Organizations
Texas Tech Health El Paso and its programs are accredited by multiple accrediting agencies, including U.S. Department of Education-recognized organizations for institutional and programmatic accreditation. Institutional agencies accredit entire institutions; programmatic agencies accredit specific programs within institutions.
U.S. Department of Education-Recognized Accrediting Organizations
| Organization | Description | Program | Accredited Date | Last Review Date | Next Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education , opens in a new tab | Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing. | B.S.N. | 2012 | 2018 | 2027 |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education , opens in a new tab | Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing. | M.S.N. | 2020 | 2025 | 2035 |
| Commission on Dental Accreditation , opens in a new tab | CODA is nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the sole agency to accredit dental and dental-related education programs conducted at the post-secondary level. CODA accredits dental schools and programs, including advanced dental education programs and allied dental education programs in the United States. | D.M.D. | 2020 | 2025 | 2032 |
| Liaison Committee on Medical Education , opens in a new tab | LCME is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the World Federation for Medical Education as the reliable authority for the accreditation of medical education programs leading to the M.D. degree. Medical education programs leading to the M.D. degree in the United States and Canada are accredited by LCME. | M.D. | 2008 | 2025 | 2027 |
| Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges , opens in a new tab | SACSCOC is the U.S. Department of Education-recognized regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in eleven Southern states. The commission also accredits international institutions of higher education. SACSCOC strives to enhance educational quality by ensuring that institutions meet standards established by the higher education community to address the needs of society and students. | Institutional accreditation | 2018 | 2023 | 2033 |
Additional Accrediting Organizations
The following accreditors are not recognized by the U.S. Department of Education but provide additional accreditation or recognition for specific institutional programs, services, or activities.
| Organization | Description | Accredited Date | Last Review Date | Next Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care , opens in a new tab | AAALAC International is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. | 2015, under TTUHSC | 2025 | 2028 |
| Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education , opens in a new tab | ACGME is an independent, not-for-profit, physician-led organization that sets and monitors the professional educational standards essential in preparing physicians to deliver safe, high-quality medical care. | 2011 | 2021 | 2031 |
| Society for Simulation in Healthcare , opens in a new tab | SSH serves a global community of practice dedicated to enhancing the quality of healthcare. SSH seeks to improve performance and reduce errors in patient care through the use of simulation. | 2012 | 2023 | 2028 |