Accrediting Organizations
TTUHSC El Paso and its programs are accredited by multiple accrediting agencies, including the following U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting organizations.
| Organization | Description | Accredited Date | Last Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public’s health. The commission ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing. | 2013 | 2017 |
| Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) | LCME accreditation is a voluntary, peer-reviewed process of quality assurance that determines whether the medical education program meets established standards. | 2008 | 2017 |
| The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) | SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. | 2018 | 2018 |
TTUHSC El Paso Accreditors Not Recognized by U.S. Department of Education include:
| Organization | Description | Accredited Date | Last Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) | AAALAC International is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. | 2015 under TTUHSC |
2015 under TTUHSC |
| AAGL (formerly known as the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists) | The AAGL is the leading association promoting minimally invasive gynecologic surgery among surgeons worldwide. | 2013 | 2015 |
| Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) | ACGME is an independent, not-for-profit, physician-led organization that sets and monitors the professional educational standards essential in preparing physicians to deliver safe, high-quality medical care to all Americans. | 2015 | 2017 |
| Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) | SSH serves a global community of practice enhancing the quality of healthcare. SSH seeks to improve performance and reduce errors in patient care through the use of simulation. | 2012 | 2017 |