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What Is State Authorization?
State Authorization is a legal issue dealing with a college’s adherence to state requirements for colleges to secure authorization to offer instruction in that state. Compliance with individual state requirements is now part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, Amended 2010. HEOA 600.9 (c).
If an institution is offering post-secondary education through distance or correspondence education to students in a state in which it is not physically located or in which it is otherwise subject to State jurisdiction as determined by the State, the institution must meet any State requirements for it to be legally offering post-secondary distance or correspondence education in that State. An institution must be able to document to the Secretary [of Education] the State’s approval upon request. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1001 and 1002)
In What States Is Bladen Community College Authorized To Offer Online Courses?
As a participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), Bladen Community College is authorized to offer Distance Learning courses in 49 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Bladen Community College is not authorized to offer Distance Learning courses in California and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Is Bladen Community College Accredited?
Bladen Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
For more about the accreditation status of Bladen Community College, visit this link or contact the Commission on Colleges using the information provided below.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges:
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033
404.679.4500
Licensure Programs
Dr. Michelle Norris
P.O. Box 266
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5532
Email: mnorris@bladencc.edu
Licensure Information:
Students interested in licensure in other states will need to contact that state’s regulatory agency. NCSBN Licensure Requirements by State
(for pre-licensure nursing and APRN candidates seeking professional licensure)
Licensure Contact Information for Each State
- Lynn Marshburn
P.O. Box 266
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5588
Email: lmarshburn@bladencc.eduLicensure Information:- Pesticide Applicators License (AGR 140)
- Licensure accepted only in N.C., FL., and S.C.
- Students interested in licensure in other states will need to contact that state’s regulatory agency.
Lee Anne Bryan
P.O. Box 266
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5653
Email: lbryan@bladencc.edu
Licensure Information:
- Business Administration Professional Licensure Disclosure (all concentrations)
- Information Technology Professional Licensure Disclosure (all concetrations)
- Medical Office Administration (All concentrations)
- Office Administration Professional Licensure Disclosure
- Medical Coding Certification Prep Professional Licensure Disclosure (OST 249)
- Hardware Software Support Professional Licensure Disclosure (CTS 120)
- Network & Security Foundation Professional Licensure Disclosure (CTI 120)
- Networking Concepts Professional Licensure Disclosure (NET 110)
- Security Concepts Professional Licensure Disclosure (SEC 110)
Microsoft:
Danny Priest
P.O. Box 266
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5536
Email: dpriest@bladencc.edu
Licensure Information:
- Detention Officer Certification Licensure Information
- Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Licensure Information
- Students interested in licensure in outside of North Carolina will need to contact that state’s regulatory agency.
Audrey Lewis
P.O. Box 266
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5650
Email: alewis@bladencc.edu
Licensure Information:
- Students interested in licensure in other states will need to contact that state’s regulatory agency. Licensure Contact Information for each state
- Cosmetology Programs Professional Licensure Disclosure
Dr. Priscilla McAnulty
P.O. Box 266
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5554
Email: pmcanulty@bladencc.edu
Licensure Information:
- Students interested in licensure in other states will need to contact that state’s regulatory agency. Licensure Contact Information for each state
- Early Childhood Education Professional Licensure Disclosure
James Green
P.O. Box 266
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5543
Email: jgreen@bladencc.edu
Licensure Information:
- Students interested in licensure in other states will need to contact that state’s regulatory agency. Licensure Contact Information for each state
- NC Credential (Certification) NC Office of EMS (NC Department of Health and Human Services). 1201 Umstead Dr. Raleigh, NC 27603 Phone. 910-855-3935 www.ncems.org
- National EMS Credential (Certification) National Registry of EMTs 6610 Busch Blvd. Columbus, OH 43229 Phone: 614-888-4484 www.nremt.org
- Emergency Medical Services Professional Licensure Disclosure (All EMS/Paramedic programs: Curriculum & ConEd).
Gene Mattiaccio
P.O. Box 266
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5662
Email: gmattiaccio@bladencc.edu
Certification:
- North Carolina State Board of Refrigeration Contractors
- Valid in all 50 states and US territories and does not expire.
- HVAC (Refrigeration Certification) Professional Licensure Disclosure
Crystal Dowd
P.O. Box 266
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5620
Email: cdowd@bladencc.edu
Licensure Information:
- Physical Therapy Assistant Professional Licensure Disclosure
- Students interested in licensure in outside of North Carolina will need to contact that state’s regulatory agency.
Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Betty Bryan
P.O. Box 266
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5594
Email: bettybryan@bladencc.edu
EKG Technician and Phlebotomy certification is through MedCa a national credentialing company.
EKG Technician Professional Licensure Disclosure
Phlebotomy Professional Licensure Disclosure
MedCa Certifications
376 S. Bayview Avenue
Freeport, NY 11520
https://medcainc.com/
Nurse Aid I/ NA I Refresher:
State certification through Credentia (NA Credentialing Services). After passing the test the student’s name will be placed on the NC NA Registry.
Nurse Aide I Professional Licensure Disclosure
Credentia
3 Bala Plaza West, Suite 400a
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
https://credentia.com/
Nurse Aid II
After completing course requirements the RN instructor will send the student’s name to the NC Board of Nursing verifying completion. Then the student will be allowed to be listed on the NC Nurse Aide II registry.
Nurse Aide II Professional Licensure Disclosure
NCBON
4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
Raleigh, NC
https://www.ncbon.com/
https://www.ncbon.com/licensure-listing-nurse-licensure-compact
Medical Terminology I and II
Medical Coding I Professional Licensure Disclosure
Medical Coding II Professional Licensure Disclosure
AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders)
2233 S Presidents Drive Suite F
Salt Lake City, UT 84120
https://www.aapc.com/
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician Professional Licensure Disclosure
PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)
2215 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037-2985
https://www.ptcb.org/
https://www.ptcb.org/state-associates
Dr. Deana Guido
Phone: 910-879-5553
Email: guido@bladencc.edu
For Welding and ELC programs (ConEd/Workforce Development) national certifications are governed by NCCER.
National Center for Construction Education and Resource
13614 Progress Boulevard
Alachua, FL 32615
https://www.nccer.org/
State Reciprocity Information
CompTIA Certifications
https://www.comptia.org/certifications
A determination has not been made as to whether these program meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification outside of North Carolina.
Eligibility for licensure and/or certification may involve more than successful degree completion. All Bladen Community College academic programs prepare students to sit for applicable licensure and/or certification in North Carolina. In order to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations regarding distance education and professional licensure, Bladen Community College is required to make the following disclosure with respect to professional licensure and/or certification outside the state of North Carolina.
Bladen Community College cannot confirm whether a particular program meets requirements for professional licensure and/or certification outside of the State of North Carolina. Please contact Applicable Licensure Boards in any state you may want to pursue licensure and/or certification prior to beginning the academic program in order to determine whether the program meets licensure and/or certification requirements.
If you do not live in North Carolina and are considering a program at Bladen Community College that leads to licensure or certification, please use the information and contact list below to discuss licensure options.
Our programs may:
- meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification,
- not meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification, or
- no determination has been made.
What does a student do if they have complaints?
Barry Priest
P.O. Box 266
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5579
Email: bpriest@bladencc.edu
students may file a complaint with: North Carolina’s State Authorization Portal: SARA NC (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement North Carolina)
Mailing Address:
NCSEAA
c/o SARA North Carolina
P.O. Box 41349
Raleigh, NC 27629
Phone: (855) SARA1NC, toll free
Website: www.saranc.org
Email: information@saranc.org
The North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints unit. Please review the Student Complaint Policy (PDF), print and complete the Student Complaint Form (PDF) and submit the complaint to:
c/o Student Complaints
223 S. West Street, Suite 1800; Raleigh NC 27603
Regional Accreditor (SACSCOC) Complaint Process
If a student has evidence that an institution is in significant non-compliance with SACSCOC standards, policies, or procedures, the individual should inform SACSCOC using the SACSCOC Complaint Procedure.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges:
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033
404.679.4500
SACSCOC Website