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Houston City College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Houston city college maybe directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’[s website](s website www.sacscoc.org)[ ](s website www.sacscoc.org)[www.sacscoc.org](s website www.sacscoc.org).  \nThe Houston City College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ([www.caahep.org](www.caahep.org)) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).  \nCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 727-210-2350  \n[www.caahep.org](www.caahep.org)  \n[To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445](To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445 www.coaemsp.org)[ ](To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445 www.coaemsp.org)[www.coaemsp.org](To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445 www.coaemsp.org)  \n“Accreditation” is review of the quality of higher education institutions and programs. In the United States, accreditation is a major way that students, families, government officials, and the press know that an institution or program provides a quality education.  \nTable of Contents  \nContent Pages  \n1. Program Description 6-9  \n2. General Course Information-Classroom and Clinical Courses 10-15  \na. Registration Requirement  \nb. CastleBranch Platform  \nc. CPR Certification  \nd. Approximate Cost  \ne. Health Insurance  \nf. Withdraw Policy  \ng. Campus Carry  \nh. Disability Placards  \ni. Tuition Waiver – Student receipt needed to show EMS fees were paid  \nj. Student Background – Starting the program and once class starts  \nk. Criminal Background Policy  \nl. Drug Screen  \nm. Student Services  \nn. Repeating the program  \no. Student Issues  \np. Grievance Policies and Procedures  \nq. Course Grade Appeal Process  \nr. Insubordination  \ns. Disruptive Behavior  \nt. Computer Resources  \nu. EGLS3 – HCC Evaluation  \nv. Slip Course  \n3. 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