EFSC Health Sciences Programs Earn Accreditation
According to the U . S . Bureau of Labor Statistics , the healthcare and social assistance field is projected to add the most jobs of all industry sectors , about 2.6 million jobs between 2021 and 2031 . Nursing and Health Sciences Institute programs at Eastern Florida State college include hands-on clinical experience so graduates are well prepared for the job market .
Achievement of accreditation for our health science programs is essential for graduates , as it ensures placement in career field positions . Additionally , many advanced programs require students to graduate from accredited programs in order to apply for higher degrees and for continuing education .
This year , EFSC Health Sciences Institute faculty and staff dedicated themselves to maintaining existing accredidations or achieving new ones for a number of programs . ( See box on right )
Health Sciences Degree Programs
• AS to BSN : Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE )
• Dental Hygiene : Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA )
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography : Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography ( CAAHEP ) Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Sonography ATC Vascular Sonography ATC
• Medical Assistant Advanced Medical Assisting CCC : American Medical Technologists ( AMT )
• Medical Laboratory Technology : National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences ( NAACLS )
• Nursing RN : Accreditation Commission for Education Nursing ( ACEN )
• Physical Therapist Assistant : Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education ( CAPTE )
• Radiography : Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology ( JRCERT )
• Respiratory Care : Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ( CoARC )
• Surgical Technology Services : Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( CAAHEP )
• Central Sterile Processing Technologist CCC : Association of Surgical Technologists ( AST )
• Transition to associate degree Nursing RN : Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing ( ACEN )
• Veterinary Technology : American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities ( AVMA CVTEA )
Health Sciences Certificate Programs
• Dental Assisting ATD : Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA )
• Medical Coder / Biller ATD : American Health Information Management Association ( AHIMA ), American Academy of Professional Coders ( AAPC )
• Patient Care Assistant CTC : Florida Nursing Assistant Certification Exam
• Practical Nursing / LPN CTC : Florida State Board of Nursing Examination ( NCLEX-PN )
• Veterinary Assistant CCC : Florida Veterinary Medical Association ( FVMA )
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