Otero College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
The Commission can be reached at:
230 South LaSalle Street,
Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60602-1411
(800) 621-7440 | (312) 263-2456 | Fax: (312) 263-7462
Email: info@hlcommission.org
Other Accreditations and Affiliations
The Nursing Assistant and Practical Nursing programs are approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing. The ADN Registered Nursing Program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone: 404-975-5000.
The Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) Board of Directors.
The Otero Law Enforcement Training Academy follows the Peace Officers Standards and Training guidelines. POST certification testing is scheduled at the end of each law enforcement academy. During each academy, Otero instructors administer various levels of certification and testing based on current POST guidelines.