About NPCC

NPCC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7 - 500, Chicago, IL 60604
(800) 621-7440 (312) 263-0456 Fax: (312) 263-7462

Most programs and courses satisfactorily completed at this institution will transfer to other colleges and universities throughout the United States. However, we encourage students who plan to transfer to discuss specific courses and transfer options with a counselor or advisor as early as possible.

Both of the Nursing Programs A.S. (RN ) and the PN (LPN) Certificate are approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The Associate degree program is also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The NLNAC is a source of information about the program and invites third party comments as a component of accreditation. NLNAC may be reached at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone: 404-975-5000, or at their web site: www.nlnac.org .

The HIT Associate of Applied Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). CAHIIM, 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5800.

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. NAACLS may be contacted at 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, phone 773-714-8880, fax 773-714-8886, or email: info@naacls.org. Website: www.naacls.org

The Radiography Program is also accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. This accreditation agency may be contacted at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182 Phone: (312) 704-5300, Fax: (312) 704-5304 E-mail: mail@jrcert.org. Website: www.jrcert.org

National Park Community College is nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), 41 Perimeter Center, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30334, Phone: 770-396-3898. for the offering of its business programs that culminate in the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Sciences Degrees.

The EMS Program is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Health, 5800 W. 10TH Suite 800,Little Rock Ar. 72204 (501) 661-2262 and the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSOP) Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312; Rowlett, TX. 75088 (214) 703-8445

The Technical and Professional programs are accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30334, Phone:770-396-3898.  The Automotive program is also accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, and the Residential Carpentry program is approved by the Associated General Contractors of America.

The College holds institutional memberships in the following:

• National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD)
• American Association of Community Colleges
• Council for North Central Two Year Colleges (CNCTYC)
• Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges
• Association of Community College Trustees
• The Higher Learning Commission