Program Accreditations and Licensure at Southwest Tech

Southwest Tech is proud to maintain its standing with the leading accrediting agencies in many of our program fields.

Program Accreditations

Program	Professional Accreditation	Cycle of Accreditation	Most Recent Accreditation Date	Outcome of Accreditation Review	Next Accreditation Review Date
Automotive Technician	NATEF Master Automobile Service Technology Accreditation by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation	5 years	2024	Accredited for 5 years	2029
Cancer Information Management	National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)	3 years	2023	Accreditation renewed for 3 years	2027
Cancer Information Management – Advanced Technical Certificate	National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)	3 years	2023	Accreditation for 3 years	2027
Firefighter Courses	International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)	5 years	2023	Accreditation renewed for 5 years	2028
Health Information Technology	Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)	10 years	2018	Initial Accreditation 2018	2028-29
Medical Assistant	Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation of the curriculum review board of the Association of Medical Assistants Endowment	10 years	2016	Reaccredited for 10 years	2026
Medical Laboratory Technician	National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)	10 years	2023	Reaccredited for 10 years	2032
Midwife (Direct Entry)	Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC)	6 years	2019	Reaccredited for 6 years	2025
Nursing (Associate Degree)	Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)	9 years	2017	Reaccredited for 9 years	2025
Physical Therapist Assistant	Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)	10 years	2017	Reaccredited for 10 years	2027
Radiography	Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)	Seeking initial accreditation through JRCERT. On-site visit by the accreditor will take place in Fall 2025.
Surgical Technology	Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)	5 years	2024	Initial Accreditation	2029
Welding	American Welding Society (AWS)	3 years	2022	Reaccredited	2025

Professional Licensure

Under federal statute 34 CFR 668.14(b)(32), Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (Southwest Tech) provides occupational programs designed to.meet the education requirements leading to licensure or certification that may be required for the student to practice or find employment in an occupation the program prepares students to enter.

Following United States Department of Education (DOE) federal regulations for professional licensure and certification disclosures, Southwest Tech cannot enroll students in locations the College has not determined or has determined do not meet the licensure or certification requirements in that location. 

Only licensure boards or agencies can determine whether a program has met the required education requirements. These boards and agencies make that determination after someone graduates or completes the program and applies for a license. After all reasonable efforts, Southwest Tech has provided our best assessment of how our programs match the educational requirements for the license. Southwest Tech cannot guarantee the ability to earn any professional license or certification, in any field, in any state or territory. 

Completing a program is typically only one part of the professional licensure requirements. Most states require that individuals meet additional requirements to qualify for licensure, including coursework and training, supervised clinical experiences, and successful passage of state or national exams. Other licensure requirements include fees, background checks, years of work experience, references, fingerprinting requirements, etc.  For more information about professional licensure, Southwest Tech students should review the professional licensure requirements in the state(s) they wish to be licensed in.

Only programs that are eligible for financial aid are included below. There may be other programs or certificates that meet licensure or certification requirements that are not listed here. Licensure information is reviewed and updated annually. Licensure requirements are subject to changes at any time. Please contact the program dean for further information or questions.

Licensure

Certifications

Program	Professional Certification	Cycle of Certification	Most Recent Certification Date	Outcome of Certification Review	Next Certification Review Date
720-Hour Law Enforcement Academy	Wisconsin Department of Justice Training and Standards Bureau - Law Enforcement Standards Board	2 years	Fall 2024	No issues	Fall 2026
200-Hour Jail Academy	Wisconsin Department of Justice Training and Standards Bureau – Law Enforcement Standards Board	2 years	Fall 2024	No issues	Fall 2026
Driver Safety Education Certification	Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction – Educator Preparation Program	5 years	Initial Probationary Certification in 2022-23	No issues	2026-27
Emergency Medical Training	Department of Health and Human Services license. This is a certification to be a licensed training and exam provider.	3 years	2023	Licensed for 3 years	2026

Distance Education Authorization

Southwest Tech is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) initiative, which makes academic programs available to students outside of Wisconsin. Visit the Complaint Process page to learn more about filing a distance learning complaint.

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

Program Accreditations, Professional Licensure & Certification

Southwest Tech is proud to maintain its standing with the leading accrediting agencies in many of our program fields.