Accreditations & Approvals
Jump to related linksAccreditation ensures stakeholders that an educational institution meets acceptable standards of quality. Through an ongoing process of self-study and external peer review, accreditation affirms that the College and its programs are of the highest standards as recognized by regional, state, and programmatic accreditors. Mercy College of Ohio is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (formerly the Ohio Board of Regents). The College also has several programs of study that are accredited by specialized accrediting agencies.
Institutional Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
Phone: 800-621-7440
Phone: 312-263-0456
Fax: 312-263-7462
Complaints to The Higher Learning Commission
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has established a clear distinction between individual grievances and complaints that appear to involve broad institutional practices. Where a complaint does raise issues regarding the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Criteria of Accreditation, the Commission forwards the complaint to the institution and requests a formal response.
HLC complaints webpage: https://www.hlcommission.org/HLC-Institutions/complaints.html.
State Authorization
Ohio Department of Higher Education
25 South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-6000
Fax: 614-466-5866
Complaints to The Ohio Department of Higher Education
The Ohio Department of Higher Education is responsible for responding to formal complaints against public, independent non-profit, and proprietary institutions of higher education in Ohio. While the Ohio Department of Higher Education has limited authority over colleges and universities, and cannot offer legal advice or initiate civil court cases, their staff will review submitted complaints and work with student complainants and institutions.
https://www.ohiohighered.org/students/complaints
Complaints to The Ohio Attorney General
The Ohio Attorney General reviews general consumer complaints about business, non-profit and public entities. More information is available via the Attorney General’s office and website.
Ohio Attorney General
30 East Broad St., 14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
General: 800-282-0515
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/File-a-Complaint
Program Accreditations and Approvals
The following are programmatic or specialized accreditors:
Institutional Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
Phone: 800-621-7440
Phone: 312-263-0456
Fax: 312-263-7462
Complaints to The Higher Learning Commission
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has established a clear distinction between individual grievances and complaints that appear to involve broad institutional practices. Where a complaint does raise issues regarding the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Criteria of Accreditation, the Commission forwards the complaint to the institution and requests a formal response.
HLC complaints webpage: https://www.hlcommission.org/HLC-Institutions/complaints.html.
State Authorization
Ohio Department of Higher Education
25 South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-6000
Fax: 614-466-5866
Complaints to The Ohio Department of Higher Education
The Ohio Department of Higher Education is responsible for responding to formal complaints against public, independent non-profit, and proprietary institutions of higher education in Ohio. While the Ohio Department of Higher Education has limited authority over colleges and universities, and cannot offer legal advice or initiate civil court cases, their staff will review submitted complaints and work with student complainants and institutions.
https://www.ohiohighered.org/students/complaints
Complaints to The Ohio Attorney General
The Ohio Attorney General reviews general consumer complaints about business, non-profit and public entities. More information is available via the Attorney General’s office and website.
Ohio Attorney General
30 East Broad St., 14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
General: 800-282-0515
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/File-a-Complaint
The following are programmatic or specialized accreditors:
Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology program at Mercy College of Ohio is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) in association with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-235-3255
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
The Associate Nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio located in Toledo, Ohio is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm.
The Associate Degree Nursing program (Mercy College of Ohio St. Vincent School of Nursing) has met and maintained the requirements of Chapter 4723-5 Ohio Administrative Code and, effective July 25, 2022, the Board of Nursing's ("Board") Full approval of the Program is extended until the Board takes action concerning the Program at a regularly scheduled meeting.
Ohio Board of Nursing
17 South High Street, Suite 660
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-3947
Fax: 614-466-0388
Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology program at Mercy College of Ohio is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312- 704-5300
Fax: 312-704-5304
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Community Health Worker Certificate
The Community Health Worker certificate program at Mercy College of Ohio is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN).
Ohio Board of Nursing
17 South High Street, Suite 660
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-3947
Fax: 614-466-0388
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Mercy College of Ohio is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791
Fax: 202-887-8476
Mercy College of Ohio, Baccalaureate Nursing Program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN).
Ohio Board of Nursing
17 South High Street, Suite 660
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-3947
Fax: 614-466-0388
Polysomnographic Technology Certificate
The Polysomnographic Technology certificate program at Mercy College of Ohio is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350
Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education
1711 Frank Avenue
New Bern, NC 28560
Phone: 252-626-3238
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT) and Paramedic Certificate
The certificate programs in EMT and Paramedic at Mercy College of Ohio are accredited by Ohio Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services (OH-22).
Ohio Emergency Medical Services
Department of Public Safety
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH, 43223
Phone: 614-387-0648
The Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX, 75088
Phone: 214-703-8445
Fax: 214-703-8992
Mercy College of Ohio is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604
Phone: (800) 621-7440
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External LinkHigher Learning Commission
HLC is the accrediting body of Mercy College of Ohio
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Mercy College is authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 466-6000
Fax: (614) 466-5866
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External LinkOhio Department of Higher Education
Mercy College is authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education
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The Master of Science in Nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 887-6791
Fax: (202) 887-8476
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External LinkCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health
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The Bachelor of Science in nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
655 K Street NW Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 887-6791
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External LinkCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health
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The associate nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio located in Toledo, Ohio is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
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External LinkAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
ACEN is the accrediting body for the associate nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio.
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The pre-licensure nursing programs are approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN).
17 South High Street, Suite 400, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3413
Phone: (614) 466-3947
Fax: (614) 466 0388
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External LinkOhio Board of Nursing (OBN)
OBN actively safeguards the health of the public through the effective regulation of nursing care.
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The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) in association with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, Illinois 60601
Phone: 312-235-3255
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External LinkCommission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
CAHIIM is an independent accrediting organization who establishes and enforces educational standards.
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The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
20 N. Wacker Drive., Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
Phone: (312) 704-5300
Fax: (312) 704-5304
Email: mail@jrcert.org
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External LinkJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
JRCERT is the agency for the accreditation of traditional and distance education programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.
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The Community Health Worker program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN).
Ohio Board of Nursing; 17 South High Street, Suite 600; Columbus, Ohio 43215-7410
Phone: (614) 466-3947
Fax: (614) 466-0388
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External LinkOhio Board of Nursing (OBN)
OBN actively safeguards the health of the public through the effective regulation of nursing care.
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The EMT and Paramedic programs are accredited by Ohio Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services (OH-22).
1970 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio, 43223
Phone: (614) 387-0648
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External LinkOhio Emergency Medical Services
Ohio EMS oversees and establishes training and certification standards for EMS educational programs.
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The Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, Florida 33763
Phone: (727) 210-2350
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312, Rowlett, Texas 75088
Phone: (214) 703-8445
Fax: (214) 703-8992
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External LinkCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor of the health sciences professions.
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External LinkCommittee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
CoAEMSP seeks to advance the quality of EMS education through evidence based standards for accreditation.
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The Polysomnographic Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, Florida 33763
Phone: (727) 210-2350
Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG)
1711 Frank Avenue New Bern, North Carolina 28560
Phone: (252) 626-3238
Email: office@coapsg.org
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External LinkCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor of the health sciences professions.
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External LinkCommittee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG)
CoA PSG reviews and evaluates educational programs in polysomnographic technology to determine educational standards are met.
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The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Mercy College of Ohio Master of Physician Assistant Studies sponsored by Mercy College of Ohio.
Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at http://www.arc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Accreditation-History-Mercy-College-OH.pdf
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External LinkAccreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
The ARC-PA is an independent accrediting body authorized to accredit qualified PA educational programs leading to the professional credential, Physician Assistant (PA).
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