UAF Community and Technical College is dedicated to maintaining high standards in order to help students achieve educational and professional success. Accreditations and certifications recognize that these programs are regularly reviewed and currently meet the standards needed for students to gain admission to other reputable institutions of higher learning or to achieve credentials for professional practice.
Automotive
Accredited by ASE Education Foundation in the areas of instruction, course of study, facilities and equipment to meet the standards of quality for the training of Automobile technicians at the level of Maintenance and Light Repair.
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified. One of the only FAA-certified, Part-147 school programs in the nation that can be completed in just 12 months. All full-time faculty are designated by the FAA to administer Oral and Practical exams for mechanics.
Certified Nurse Aide
State approved by the Alaska Board of Nursing and successful completion qualifies students to take the state certification exam.
Emergency Services-Fire Science
Accredited by the State of Alaska Training and Education Bureau to instruct Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Instructor I and Rapid Intervention Technician (how to rescue trapped firefighters). The State of Alaska is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). All students who pass Firefighter I, Firefighter II and Fire Instructor I receive a certification from the State of Alaska that has an IFSAC seal. The curriculum follows the US Fire Administrations, National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model. Students can receive internationally recognized certifications for their profession. Most states and the Department of Defense will recognize or give direct reciprocity for IFSAC fire certifications.
IT Specialist
Provides coursework that can help students prepare for industry certifications in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Entry-level Network Technician (CCENT), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and/or Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA).
Instrumentation Technology
Prepares students to take the nationally recognized Control System Technician (CST associate) exam administered by the International Society of Automation (ISA).
Law Enforcement
Training approved by Alaska Police Standards Council.
Medical Assistant Certificate
Nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assistant Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs: 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775.
» Medical Assistant, Program Accreditation Outcome Report
Paramedic Academy
The UAF CTC Paramedicine 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).
» Student/Graduate Achievement Accreditation Chart
Paralegal Studies
Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Less than 25% of the Paralegal programs in the country are approved by ABA.
Process Technology
Adheres to the Alaska Process Industries Careers Consortium (APICC) standards and the Center for the Advancement of Process Technology (CAPT) standards. Program is endorsed member college of the North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA).
