Accreditation
Porter and Chester Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Medical Assisting programs at our Massachusetts campuses in Canton, Chicopee and Worcester and our Connecticut campuses in Enfield, Hamden, Rocky Hill, Stratford, and Waterbury are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
2101 Wilson Boulevard –Suite 302
Arlington, Virginia 22201
(703) 247-4212
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
7777 Leesburg Pike
Suite 314 North
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
State Approval and Licensure
Porter and Chester Institute is approved by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education and licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, Office of Private Occupational School Education.
Approvals
Porter and Chester Institute is approved by the following government agencies to train sponsored students:
- Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (CT)
- Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
- Workers’ Rehabilitation Services (CT)
- CT State Approving Agency for Veterans Benefits
- MA State Approving Agency for Veterans Benefits
Porter and Chester Institute is approved to train veterans and their qualified dependents that are eligible for Veterans Administration educational benefits.