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 31, 2023
Licensing Disclosures
The Associate of Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders is designed to meet the academic 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 requirements prior to applying for your certification or licensure including but not limited to: further coursework or training, 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. Review the licensure or certification Board in your state for more information regarding whether Rio Salado’s Associate of Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders meets, does not meet or whether Rio Salado was unable to determine the academic requirements of a given state.
Dental Programs
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
Licensing Disclosures
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Dental Hygiene degree is designed to meet the academic requirements for a Licensed Dental Hygienist in Arizona. The program is only offered and available to students located in Arizona. Rio Salado College has not determined whether the program meets or does not meet the academic requirements for licensing in other states.
Educator Preparation Programs
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 academic requirements for a certified educator in the State of Arizona.
The Rio Salado Educator Preparation Program Post Baccalaureate Teacher in Residence program MUST be completed in Arizona with initial licensure in Arizona.
For students in the Rio Salado Post Baccalaureate Traditional program seeking certification or licensure in a state other than Arizona, the Rio Salado Post Baccalaureate Traditional program DOES NOT meet academic requirements for initial teacher certification in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Rio Salado has not determined if its program meets or does not meet the educational requirements for Missouri and Vermont. Students may seek initial certification in Arizona and then be eligible for reciprocity in other states, except for Kentucky. If you are initially certifying through Arizona, you may be eligible for reciprocity in your home state. A listing of specific contacts for licensure or certification Boards is attached.
Students in Delaware and Kentucky should not enroll in the Post Baccalaureate Traditional program at Rio Salado College because Rio Salado College does not have state approval in those states.
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. 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.
For information on initial certification review the attached pdf.
For information on reciprocity review the attached pdf.
Languages
Angela Felix, Faculty Chair
Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
1725 I Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Valid thru November 20, 2022
- Spanish for Medical Interpretation, SPA206 Lesson 11: Medical Vocabulary for Cancer Detection and Treatment
Valid thru November 19, 2023
