Notice of Non-Discrimination
Pueblo Community College prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, pregnancy or related conditions, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, gender expression, or any other class or category protected under applicable local, state or federal law (also known as “civil rights” laws) in connection with its employment practices or educational programs and activities. Pueblo Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.
The College has designated the Vice President of Human Resources as its AA/EEO and Title IX Coordinator, with the responsibility to coordinate the college’s Civil Rights Compliance Activities and Grievance Procedures. If you have any questions, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources, 900 W. Orman Avenue, Central Administration Building, Room 111, telephone 719.549.3220, email pcchr@pueblocc.edu. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204; phone: 303.844.3417.
Aviso de No Discriminación
Pueblo Community College prohíbe la discriminación, el acoso o las represalias basadas en el sexo, género, raza, color, edad, credo, origen nacional o étnico, ascendencia, discapacidad física o mental, estatus de veterano o militar, embarazo o condiciones relacionadas, estado civil, religión, información genética, identidad de género, orientación sexual, características sexuales, estereotipos de género, expresión de género, o cualquier otra clase o categoría protegida bajo las leyes locales, estatales o federales aplicables (también conocidas como leyes de “derechos civiles”) en relación con sus prácticas laborales o programas y actividades educativas. Pueblo Community College tomará las medidas adecuadas para garantizar que la falta de habilidades en el idioma inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en los programas de educación vocacional.
El Colegio ha designado al Vicepresidente de Recursos Humanos como su Coordinador de AA/EEO y Título IX, con la responsabilidad de coordinar las Actividades de Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles y los Procedimientos de Quejas del colegio. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el Vicepresidente de Recursos Humanos, 900 W. Orman Avenue, Edificio de Administración Central, Sala 111, teléfono 719.549.3220, correo electrónico pcchr@pueblocc.edu. También puede comunicarse con la Oficina de Derechos Civiles, Departamento de Educación de EE. UU., Región VIII, Edificio Federal, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204; teléfono: 303.844.3417.
Governance
Pueblo Community College is governed by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education, which comprises 13 state system community colleges. The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) is the central policy and coordinating board for all public institutions of higher education and establishes policy on legislative, academic and fiscal matters.
Accreditation
Pueblo Community College is a member of and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604; website; phone: 800.621.7440. In addition, several programs hold approval or accreditation from national and state level associations and agencies:
Dental Hygiene Program
Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611-2678; phone: 312.440.2500.
Emergency Medical Services Program-Paramedic
The Pueblo Community College Emergency Services 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
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
(214) 703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
Machining Technology Program
Accredited by The National Institute for Metalworking skills, 10565 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 10, Fairfax, VA 22030; phone: 703.352.4971; website.
Medical Coding Certificate Program
Accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), 233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5809; phone: 312.233.1100; website.
NSA/DHS National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education (CAE-2Y)
Accredited by the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education 2 Year Education Program criteria for measurement. Jointly sponsored by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
Nursing Aide
Approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
Nursing – Associate Degree Nursing Program
Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; phone: 404.975.5000, website. Approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814 (301-652-6611). www.acoteonline.org.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Pueblo Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 719-549-3433 or email Margaret.Oreskovich@pueblocc.edu.
Psychiatric Technician Program
Approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
Respiratory Care Program
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 12248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021-4244; phone: 817.283.2835.
Surgical Technology Program
The PCC Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763; phone: 727.210.2350; upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Certification
The following programs have received certification as designated:
Automotive Service Technology
Certified by National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) under the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) guidelines, 101 Blue Seal Drive S.E., Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175; phone: 703.669.6650.
Certified by Automotive Youth Educational System (AYES) guidelines, 2701 Troy Center Drive, Suite 450, Troy, MI 48084; phone: 888.339.2937.
Law Enforcement Academy
Certified by the Colorado Department of Law, Criminal Justice Section – Colorado POST, Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center, 1300 Broadway, 9th Floor, Denver, CO 80203; phone: 720.508.6721; fax: 866.858.7486.
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