Specialized Programmatic Accreditation & Approvals
Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
Patricia Hernandez, 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: August 31, 2025
Licensing Disclosures: Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
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 disclosures page for information on state boards and program availability in your state regarding whether Rio Salado’s Associate of Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders meets or does not meet the academic requirements of a given state. Students in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Utah should not enroll in the Addictions and Substance Use Disorders program at Rio Salado College because Rio Salado College does not meet the education requirements for licensure or certification within these states.
Licensing Disclosures: Certificate of Completion in Substance Use Prevention and Intervention
The Certificate of Completion in Substance Use Prevention and Interventions is designed to meet the academic requirements of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium domains for the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Examination. The State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners does not certify or license Prevention Specialists in 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.
Students in Louisiana, New York, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming should not enroll in the Certification of Completion in Substance Use Prevention and Interventions program at Rio Salado College because Rio Salado College does not meet the education requirements for licensure or certification within these states
Review the licensure disclosures page for information on state boards and program availability in your state. Rio Salado College has also provided information on Voluntary Boards, which are not governmental agencies, that also provide voluntary credentials.
Dental Programs
Monica Nenad, Faculty Chair
American Dental Association (ADA)
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Dental Hygiene Accreditation Status: 2021-2028
The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
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.
Educator Preparation Programs
Jennifer Gresko, Faculty Chair
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Dual-Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Grades K-8, and Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Grades K-12
- Valid thru July 31, 2028
- Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification, Secondary
- Valid thru November 30, 2028
- Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification, Special Education, Mild to Moderate Disabilities
- Valid thru April 30, 2025
- Post Baccalaureate Traditional Teacher Certification, Elementary Education
- Valid thru 1/31/2027
- Post Baccalaureate Alternative Teacher Certification, Elementary Education
- Valid thru 7/31/2028
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 Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Special Education , Post Baccalaureate Teacher in Residence, and Post Baccalaureate Traditional programs MUST be completed in Arizona with initial licensure in Arizona. These programs are only offered and available to students located in Arizona.
Rio Salado College does not convey that all states are eligible for licensure reciprocity. Students must seek initial licensure in Arizona and then pursue reciprocity, where available, in other states. For additional information on reciprocity outside of Arizona please refer to the listing below of state licensure Boards provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Languages
Angela Felix, Faculty Chair
Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
1725 I Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
- Spanish for Medical Interpretation, SPA205 Lesson 10: Interpreting for Children and First Response
- Valid thru November 20, 2024
- Spanish for Medical Interpretation, SPA206 Lesson 11: Medical Vocabulary for Cancer Detection and Treatment
- Valid thru November 19, 2024
Real Estate: Pre-License
Lily Davidov, Faculty Chair
Arizona Department of Real Estate
100 N 15th Ave #201
Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Real Estate: Pre-License
- Valid thru April 30, 2026