Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
Kirk Bowden, Faculty Chair
National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 201
Alexandria, VA 23414
NASAC Accreditation Dates: valid to January 1, 2027
The Association for Addiction Professionals NAADAC
44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-741-7686
Website: https://www.naadac.org
Provider: 93246
Expiration Date: September 1, 2021
Licensing Disclosures
The Associate of Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders is designed to meet the coursework requirements for a Licensed Substance Abuse Technician in the State of Arizona. For students seeking certification or licensure in a state other than Arizona, you may need to fulfill additional coursework or training requirements prior to applying for your certification or licensure, and additional requirements including but not limited to: obtaining a fingerprint clearance card, passing licensure or certification exams, completing supervised work experience in the practice of substance abuse counseling, and/or a supervised practicum. Contact the licensure or certification Board in your state for more information.
Dental Programs
Holly S. Harper, Faculty Chair
American Dental Association (ADA)
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Dental Assisting Accreditation Status: approval without reporting requirements, teach out
The Rio Salado College Clinical Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements, teach out.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
The Rio Salado College Clinical Dental Assisting Program is no longer accepting new applicants. The program has been discontinued as of July 30, 2018.
New students who are interested in Dental Assisting degree and certificate programs are encouraged to contact a Rio Salado advisor to explore other options at Rio Salado or at other Maricopa County Community Colleges. Students who are receiving financial aid at Rio Salado should check with the Financial Aid office on any changes to their current program of study.
Dental Hygiene Accreditation Status: 2016-2020
Education, Early Childhood & Human Development, and eLearning Design
Jennifer Gresko, Faculty Chair
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Valid thru July 31, 2023
Valid thru July 31, 2023
Valid thru July 31, 2023
Valid thru October 31, 2024
Valid thru November 30, 2024
Valid thru July 31, 2022
Valid thru January 31, 2023
Valid thru April 30, 2025
Licensing Disclosures
The post baccalaureate educator preparation programs and the bachelor’s degree educator preparation pathway are designed to meet the coursework requirements for a certified educator in the State of Arizona.
For students seeking initial certification or licensure in a state other than Arizona, you may need to fulfill additional coursework requirements such as a state constitution course which may include or additional student teaching, prior to applying for your certification or licensure. In addition, you may need to meet additional requirements such as passing additional licensure or certification exams.
Students should also be aware that Arizona participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable in other states, such as additional licensure or certification exams, this Agreement makes it possible for an educator who holds a certificate or license in Arizona to earn a certificate or license in another state by means of reciprocity.
Please contact the licensure or certification Boards from your state for more information.
Languages
Angela Felix, Faculty Chair
Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
1725 I Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Valid thru November 20, 2020
- Spanish for Medical Interpretation, SPA206 Lesson 11: Medical Vocabulary for Cancer Detection and Treatment
Valid thru November 19, 2021
