By seeking and maintaining accreditation with the following agencies, OTC ensures we are fulfilling our mission of providing high quality learning opportunities for our students.

Accreditation

OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the logo below.  Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031.

For more information please contact the Higher Learning Commission:

https://www.hlcommission.org
info@hlcommission.org

230 S LaSalle St #7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
800.621.7440 / 312.263.0456

Program Accreditation

OTC ProgramAcronymnAccrediting BodyCurrent Status
Associate of Science – Nursing Complete – ACENASNAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)A site visit occurred during the Fall 2023 semester. The program is waiting on final word from ACEN.
Associate of Science – Nursing Direct Entrye – ACENASNAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)A site visit occurred during the Fall 2023 semester. The program is waiting on final word from ACEN.
Associate of Science – Nursing Complete – Missouri State Board of NursingASNMissouri State Board of NursingFull approval of the Board. Next visit during the Fall 2024 semester.
Associate of Science – Nursing Direct Entry – Missouri State Board of NursingASNMissouri State Board of NursingThe program has provisional approval.
Automotive Collision RepairABRASE Education FoundationMaster-Level Accreditation expires June 1, 2028. The next site visit will be during the 2027-2028 academic year.
Automotive TechnologyAUMASE Education FoundationMaster-Level Accreditation expires June 1, 2028. The next site visit will be during the 2027-2028 academic year.
Construction TechnologyCSTThe Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)Continued Accreditation until 2029. A progress update is due in 2025.
Culinary ArtsCULAmerican Culinary Federation Education Foundation, Inc. Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC)Accreditation with Exemplary Status expires 12.31.2026. Next visit will be during the Fall 2026 semester.
Culinary Arts - Baking and PastryCULAmerican Culinary Federation Education Foundation, Inc. Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC)Accreditation with Exemplary Status expires 12.31.2026. Next visit will be during the Fall 2026 semester.
Dental AssistingDASCommission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)The program has been granted the accreditation status of Approval Without Reporting Requirements. The next visit will be in 2030.
Dental HygieneDHYCommission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)The program has been granted the accreditation status of Approval Without Reporting Requirements. The next visit will be in 2030.
Diesel TechnologyDSLASE Education FoundationMaster-Level Accreditation expires December 1, 2027. The next site visit will be during the 2026-2027 academic year
Early Childhood DevelopmentECDNational Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited through March 2027. Next visit will be during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Electrical Distribution Systems - LebanonEDSThe Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)Initial Accreditation expires in 2029. A progress update is due in 2025.
Electrical Distribution Systems - Richwood ValleyEDSThe Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)Initial Accreditation expires in 2029. A progress update is due in 2025.
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic – CoAEMSPEMSCommittee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)Accredited. Next visit will be during the spring or summer of 2024.
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic – CAAHEPEMSThe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)Accredited. Next visit will be during the spring or summer of 2024.
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic – Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesEMSMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesAccreditation expires August 31, 2024. Next visit will be during the Spring 2024 semester.
Fire Science TechnologyFSTInternational Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)Accredited. Next visit will be in Spring 2026 semester.
Health Information TechnologyHITCommission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)Accredited. The next visit will be during the 2029-2030 academic year.
Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Springfield HRAHVAC ExcellenceAccreditation expires May 16, 2029. The next site visit will be during the 2028-2029 academic year.
Medical Laboratory TechnicianMLTNational Accrediting Agency for Clinical Lab Sciences (NAACLS)Accreditation expires April 30, 2027. Next visit will be during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Occupational Therapy AssistantOTAAccreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)Accredited. Next visit during the 2023-2024 academic year
Physical Therapist AssistantPTACommission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)Accredited. Next visit during the Fall 2024 semester.
Practical Nursing - LebanonNURMissouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN)Full approval of the Board. Next visit will be June 2025.
Practical Nursing - SpringfieldNURMissouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN)Full approval of the Board. Next visit will be July 2025.
Practical Nursing - Table RockNURMissouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN)Full approval of the Board. Next visit will be in 2026.
Respiratory Therapy - Associate of Applied Science degree.RSTCommittee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)Accredited. Next visit will be in 2027.
Respiratory Therapy Bachelor of Science degree Waynesville CenterBSRTCommission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)The program was granted provisional accreditation in July 2022.
Surgical Technology – ARC-STSASURAccreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA)Accredited. The next site visit will be in 2032.
Surgical Technology – CAAHEPSURThe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)Accredited. The next site visit will be in 2032.
Welding TechnologyWLDAmerican Welding Society (AWS)The welder test facility has been granted continued accreditation until January 1, 2027. Yearly updates will be submitted.