At Southeast Tech, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we offer a multitude of pathways into the healthcare industry. Whether you are interested in getting your foot in the door through a CNA certificate or medical assistant diploma, becoming a registered nurse or focusing on medical technology, Southeast Tech can help you get to where you want to be with a career in healthcare.
“Choosing STC helped me get to work faster. I also built relationships with my classmates through hands-on activities. We started as strangers and became a family.”
“I always knew I wanted to be in the medical field, and I wanted to be able to get into the field as soon as possible with a hands-on experience as part of my education. Southeast Technical College was the best choice for me because of the direct correlation between what I learned in class and what I do on the job.”
"My experience at Southeast Technical College has been incredibly fulfilling. I have been able to deepen my understanding of students with different backgrounds, and the interactive nature of STC allows students like me to actively participate in hands-on learning. Faculty have played a critical role in creating a positive and supportive environment."
“I chose to attend Southeast Tech because it is a cost-effective way to get my nursing degree at a faster rate, and it also sets me up for financial success in the future.”
"I really like seeing real-life situations in the LPN program. My teachers are there, doing hands-on learning, with me."
“I chose Southeast Technical College for its Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program and because it is close to home. I like STC for its location, small campus size and full-ride scholarship opportunities through Build Dakota.”
Southeast Technical College provided me with a ton of on-the-job experience, and I was ready to go to work in the field when I graduated. I loved having the option to stay in my hometown and still get an education.
"Southeast Tech faculty and programs set you up for nothing but success. You grow close relationships with your instructors who want you to do your best, and push you to do your best."
In addition to accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, the following programs are also accredited by industry entities:
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredits the Southeast Tech Cardiac Sonography Program upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
JRC-CVT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology
1449 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
978-456-5594
www.jrccvt.org
ARDMS
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20852-1402
301-738-8401 or 800-541-9754
www.ardms.org
The Southeast Tech Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS.)
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
JRC-DMS
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
443-973-3251
www.jrcdms.org
ARDMS
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20852-1402
301-738-8401 or 800-541-9754
www.ardms.org
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredits the Southeast Tech Invasive Cardiovascular Program upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
CCI
Cardiovascular Credentialing International
1500 Sunday Drive Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
800-326-0268
www.cci-online.org
JRC-CVT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology
1449 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
978-456-5594
www.jrccvt.org
The Licensed Practical Nursing program at Southeast Technical College located in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Huron, S.D., is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the practical nursing program is September 2023.
View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program.
The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program has full approval status from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
South Dakota Board of Nursing
4305 S Louise Ave, Suite 201
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3315
605-362-2760
www.sdbon.org/
The Medical Assisting program at Southeast Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org/
The associate Registered Nursing program at Southeast Technical College located in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Huron, S.D., is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the associate Registered Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. The date of
the last site visit was Feb. 25-27, 2020, and the next site visit is scheduled for
Spring 2028.
View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program.
Southeast Tech's Registered Nurse (RN) program has full approval status from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
South Dakota Board of Nursing
4305 S Louise Ave, Suite 201
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3315
605-362-2760
www.sdbon.org/
The Southeast Technical College Respiratory Therapy program, CoARC program number
200684, Associate of Science degree, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, holds Provisional
Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient
compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation
Self Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well
as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit), to be allowed to admit students.
It is recognized as an accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care
(NBRC), which provides enrolled students who complete the program with eligibility
for the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). The program will remain on
Provisional Accreditation until it achieves Continuing Accreditation.
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve
this end, it utilizes an "outcomes based" process. Programmatic outcomes are performance
indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are
achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented. https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/
The Southeast Tech Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
The Southeast Tech Vascular Ultrasound Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
JRC-CVT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology
1449 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
978-456-5594
www.jrccvt.org
ARDMS
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20852-1402
301-738-8401 or 800-541-9754
www.ardms.org
