Eastern Gateway Community College is accredited – on probation by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411, Phone: (800) 621-7440/ (312) 263-0456, Fax: (312) 263-7462 or e-mail at info@hlcommission.org
The Associate Degree Nursing program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing located at 17 S. High Street, Suite 660, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3466 (614) 466-3947. Website: (https://nursing.ohio.gov)Faculty belong to the National League for Nursing (NLN) which helps advance excellence in nursing education. The NLN can be contacted at The Watergate, 2600 Virginia Avenue, NY, Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20037; 800-669-1656. The league’s web address is www.nln.org. The ADN program is also a member of OADN- Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. OADN works to advance excellence in nursing education and community college pathways into registered nursing careers. 8650 Genesee Ave #214 PO Box 928380, San Diego, CA 92192-8380
The Dental Assisting Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of Accredited. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is https://coda.ada.org/en/accreditation.
The Expanded Dental Auxiliary Program has been approved at the state level, by the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB) and Pennsylvania State Dental Board (PSDB).
The Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic courses are approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety Services Division of EMS; program number 316. The Paramedic Program (600635) 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 (www.coaemsp.org) To contact CAAHEP: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355-1131h Street North #7709 Seminole, FL 33775. (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org and to contact CoAEMSP: Committee on Accreditation on Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession, 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088; (214) 703-8445, www.coaemsp.org
The Fire Science Program is recognized by the United States Fire Administration(USFA) is a Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Program (FESHE). U.S. Fire Administration, 16825 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 800-238-3358.
The Health Information Management Associate Degree program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). CAHIIM is an accrediting organization which has independent authority in all actions pertaining to accreditation of educational programs in health informatics and health information management. CAHIIM is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAHIIM is located at 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100 Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 235-3255 and on the web at www.cahiim.org or email at info@cahiim.org
The Police Academy police academy has had full time accreditation since the early 1970’s. Full accreditation through the Ohio Attorney General (https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Home) and the Ohio Peace Office Training Council. (https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/law-enforcement/ohio-peace-officer-training-academy/ohio-peace-officer-training-commission). Ohio Attorney General: 30 E. Broad St., 14th Floor. Columbus, OH 43215. Phone: 800-282-0515
The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (#20163). The Associate Degree Nursing program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing located at 17 S. High Street, Suite 660, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3466 (614) 466-3947
The Radiologic Technology Program at the Steubenville campus is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (www.jrcert.org) 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; (312) 704-5300, Email: mail@jrcert.org.
The Radiologic Technology Program at the Youngstown campus started in the Fall 2021 semester. We will be seeking accreditation from the by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (www.jrcert.org) 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; (312) 704-5300, Email: mail@jrcert.org. Students who enter the program at this time should realize the program is in candidacy until approval granted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Student’s can sit for their boards but the program is awaiting to set up a site visit.
The Respiratory Therapy Program, CoARC Program #200326, Associate of Applied Science, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) (www.coarc.com) at 264 Precision Blvd Telford, TN 37690.
The Veterinary Technician program gained its accreditation through The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) on Aug 24,2023. Website: https://www.avma.org. 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100. Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360. Phone: 800-248-2862. Graduates of Eastern Gateway Community Colleges’Veterinary Technology program are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). Students must pass the VTNE to be eligible for licensure in Ohio; In Ohio, licensure from the OVMLB is necessary to practice as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Applicants should contact the OVMLB at https://ovmlb.ohio.gov/ for information regarding licensure in the state of Ohio.
The College is a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO). https://www.aacrao.org/
Ohio American Association of Community Colleges (OACC) since November 1971. https://ohiocommunitycolleges.org/
The Associate Degree Nursing program: (NCLEX-RN: National Council Licensure Examination)
Year | Pass Rates (%) |
2020 | 88.89% |
2021 | 79.63% |
2022 | 77.76% |
2023 | 90% |
The Practical Nursing Program: (NCLEX-PN: National Council Licensure Examination)
Year | Pass Rates (%) |
2020 | 80% |
2021 | 80% |
2022 | 100% |
2023 | 100% |
The Dental Assisting Certificate Program (DANB: Dental Assisting National Board Results)
Year | Pass Rates (%) |
2020 | 100% |
2021 | 100% |
2022 | 80% |
2023 | 100% |
The Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary Certificate Program (EFDA: Board Exam Results)
Year | Pass Rates (%) |
2020 | 100% |
2021 | 100% |
2022 | 100% |
2023 | 100% |
The Paramedic Program (National Registry Exam Results)
Year | Pass Rates (%) |
2020 | 83% |
2021 | 100% |
2022 | 89% |
The Health Information Management (RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician Exam Results)
2021-2022 Students | EGCC Average Pass % Rate | National Average Pass % Rate |
Q1 (Aug-Oct) 21-22 | 80.0% | 68.8% |
Q2 (Nov-Jan) 21-22 | 50.0% | 62.6% |
Q3 (Feb-Apr) 21-22 | 75.0% | 69.6% |
Q4 (May-Jul) 21-22 | 75.0% | 70.3% |
Total/Average | 70.6% | 69% |
2022-2023 Students | EGCC Average Pass % Rate | National Average Pass % Rate |
Q1 (Aug-Oct) 2022 | 83.3% | 71.5% |
Q2 (Nov-Jan) 22-23 | 100% | |
Q3 (Feb-Apr) 2023 | 100% | |
Q4 (May-Jul) 2023 | 100% |
The Radiologic Technology Program at the Steubenville campus (ARRT: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Exam Results)
Year | Pass Rates (%) |
2020 | 83% |
2021 | 55% |
2022 | 73% |
2023 | 100% |
The Respiratory Therapy Program (NBRC: National Board for Respiratory Care Exam results)
Year | Pass Rates (%) |
2019 | 100% |
2020 | 83% |
2021 | 100% |
2022 | 50% |
2023 | 89% |
The Veterinary Technician (VTNE: Veterinary Technician National Exam Results)
(New Program: Results will be updates in 2023-2024)
The Radiologic Technology Program at the Youngstown Campus(American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination)
Pending 2023 results
Eastern Gateway Community College is accredited – on probation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The probation status began on November 4, 2021.