Institutional Accreditation

 

Institutional Accreditation

 

BridgeValley Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). HLC is an independent corporation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education that accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the United States. Information regarding affiliation status may be directed to     

Higher Learning Commission

230 South LaSalle Street
Suite 7500
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 800.621.7440
https://www.hlcommission.org/

Accreditation Status: Accredited
Next Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2029-2030

 

 

2023 HLC Assurance Argument

Program Accreditation

 

The following programs have additional specialized accreditation. Information regarding specialized program accreditation may be directed to the associated accrediting agency.

BridgeValley's Veterinary Technology Program, a collaborative program with Carver Career Center, is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).

American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 North Meacham Road,
Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
Phone: 800.248.2862
https://www.avma.org/

Accreditation Status: Probationary Accreditation*
Next Accreditation Visit: 2025

*The program's three-year average VTNE passage rate percentage for first-time test takers did not meet the required benchmark. Programs on Probationary accreditation are still officially accredited.  Graduates from programs on Probationary accreditation are graduates of an AVMA CVTEA-accredited program.

Seeking Accreditation

 

The following programs are in the process of seeking specialized accreditation. Information regarding specialized program accreditation may be directed to the associated accrediting agency.

Disclosure Statement: BridgeValley Community and Technical College is currently pursuing initial JRCERT program accreditation in Radiologic Technology.

***Accreditation application does not guarantee accreditation will be granted***

Accrediting Agency: JRCERT  
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
[email protected]

                                                                       

Certification and Credentialing Examination: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)                                                                    

The ARRT is the world's largest organization offering credentials in medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy. The ARRT certifies and registers technologists in a range of disciplines by overseeing and administering education, ethics, and examination requirements. https://www.arrt.org               

                                                     

West Virginia Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners
West Virginia Medical Imaging License                                                                     

The Board of Examiners was created to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of West Virginia by licensing individuals who use ionizing radiation as medical imaging professionals. The Board is fully funded by license application fees. West Virginia Code §30-23-1 authorizes the Board to regulate the following licenses.                                     

https://www.wvrtboard.gov/

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) License
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Apprentice License
Nuclear Medicine License
Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT License 
Nuclear Medicine and Non-Diagnostic CT License 
Nuclear Medicine Apprentice License
Podiatric Medical Assistant Permit
Radiation Therapy License
Radiography License
Temporary Nuclear Medicine License
Temporary Radiography License
Temporary Radiation Therapy License
Temporary Radiation Therapy License