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SUNY Niagara’s Medical Assisting Program Earns Reaccreditation

By News Archive

April 11, 2023

SUNY Niagara Vice President of Academic Affairs Lydia Ulatowski announced that the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has awarded continuing accreditation to SUNY Niagara’s medical assisting program. “This accreditation acknowledges our faculty’s dedication to their students and their field,” Ulatowski said. “It marks SUNY Niagara’s medical assisting program as being on the forefront of both subject matter and practice.”

Reaccreditation comes as a result of demonstrated compliance with CAAHEP’s standards and other standards developed by Medical Assisting Education Review Board, American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, and National Healthcareer Association.

In his letter informing SUNY Niagara of the program’s reaccreditation, CAAHP President Donald Balasa noted the college’s pursuit of excellence. “CAAHEP accreditation is awarded due to the program’s demonstrated compliance with the standards,” wrote Balasa. “The commission recognizes your organization’s commitment to continuous quality improvement in health professions education.”

The medical assisting program is one of 12 programs within SUNY Niagara’s Division of Nursing, Physical and Allied Health. Its reaccreditation will last through 2032.

SUNY Niagara Vice President of Academic Affairs Lydia Ulatowski announced that the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has awarded continuing accreditation to SUNY Niagara’s medical assisting program. “This accreditation acknowledges our faculty’s dedication to their students and their field,” Ulatowski said. “It marks SUNY Niagara’s medical assisting program as being on the forefront of both subject matter and practice.”

Reaccreditation comes as a result of demonstrated compliance with CAAHEP’s standards and other standards developed by Medical Assisting Education Review Board, American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, and National Healthcareer Association.

In his letter informing SUNY Niagara of the program’s reaccreditation, CAAHP President Donald Balasa noted the college’s pursuit of excellence. “CAAHEP accreditation is awarded due to the program’s demonstrated compliance with the standards,” wrote Balasa. “The commission recognizes your organization’s commitment to continuous quality improvement in health professions education.”

The medical assisting program is one of 12 programs within SUNY Niagara’s Division of Nursing, Physical and Allied Health. Its reaccreditation will last through 2032.


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SUNY Niagara Nursing Licensures Exceed State and National Rates

By News Archive

January 26, 2023

SUNY Niagara Nursing programs announced today that their students’ National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) scores are well above the state and national averages. The 2022 Registered Nursing program NCLEX scores are 92.5% and the Licensed Practical Nursing program scores are 100% for the third year in a row.

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito said, “These exceptional rates reflect the dedication and diligence of both our nursing faculty and students. As one of the most rigorous nursing programs in Western New York, our graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively treat patients throughout the healthcare industry.”

Dr. Diane Pytlik-Flammia, assistant vice president of academic affairs for the SUNY Niagara Nursing, Physical & Allied Health programs, shares, “We are proud of our graduates and confident in their knowledge to care for our community. The faculty and I share in the students’ achievement of these high NCLEX scores as they have moved through the pandemic and unforeseen times in education with perseverance. Much credit should also go to our dedicated faculty who ensure students are given the highest quality content in theory, lab, and the clinical setting.”

The success rate was released on the heels of SUNY’s announcement that more than $1.4 million has been allocated to 11 campuses in an effort to expand nursing degree programs. SUNY Niagara was a proud recipient of the grant made possible by SUNY’s Nursing Emergency Training Fund.

SUNY Niagara is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York, the largest public university system in the country. The College provides more than 50 certificate and degree programs and is funded by the Niagara County Legislature, the State University of New York, and student tuition. 

SUNY Niagara Nursing programs announced today that their students’ National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) scores are well above the state and national averages. The 2022 Registered Nursing program NCLEX scores are 92.5% and the Licensed Practical Nursing program scores are 100% for the third year in a row.

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito said, “These exceptional rates reflect the dedication and diligence of both our nursing faculty and students. As one of the most rigorous nursing programs in Western New York, our graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively treat patients throughout the healthcare industry.”

Dr. Diane Pytlik-Flammia, assistant vice president of academic affairs for the SUNY Niagara Nursing, Physical & Allied Health programs, shares, “We are proud of our graduates and confident in their knowledge to care for our community. The faculty and I share in the students’ achievement of these high NCLEX scores as they have moved through the pandemic and unforeseen times in education with perseverance. Much credit should also go to our dedicated faculty who ensure students are given the highest quality content in theory, lab, and the clinical setting.”

The success rate was released on the heels of SUNY’s announcement that more than $1.4 million has been allocated to 11 campuses in an effort to expand nursing degree programs. SUNY Niagara was a proud recipient of the grant made possible by SUNY’s Nursing Emergency Training Fund.

SUNY Niagara is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York, the largest public university system in the country. The College provides more than 50 certificate and degree programs and is funded by the Niagara County Legislature, the State University of New York, and student tuition. 


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SUNY Niagara’s Dr. Pytlik-Flammia Elected as Secretary for NYS Nursing Council

By News Archive

September 4, 2020

The Council of Associate Degree Nursing in New York State, Inc. (CADN) has announced that SUNY Niagara’s Chair of the Nursing and Allied Health Division, Dr. Diane Pytlik-Flammia, has been elected as their Corresponding Secretary.

The CADN is a voluntary, non-profit organization whose mission is to address issues of students, faculty, and administrators in Associate degree nursing programs throughout the State. Through their forum, the council seeks to resolve educational, professional, and political matters that are of key importance to the nursing profession and have a specific connection to undergraduate nursing programs.

SUNY Niagara has been a member of the CADN since its inception in the 1970s. Dr. Pytlik-Flammia has been a member for five years. She states, “Being a part of the CADN for New York State has been a great way for me to network with deans from other nursing programs as well as State Education Offices, and many other professional organizations.” She adds, “The CADN has provided guidance for students, courses, faculty, and administration at SUNY Niagara. We have also provided input on experiences of our nursing program to the Council.”

The CADN offers professional development activities for members and nursing faculty across New York State to ensure educators are up to date on the latest practices in the healthcare field. These trainings are passed down to students, cultivating knowledgeable, experienced graduates entering our hospitals and medical practices. These core principles of the CADN align with Dr. Pytlik-Flammia’s values as her “Favorite part about leading the Nursing and Allied Health division is playing a part in securing a quality education and excellent career opportunities for students in the healthcare field.”

Dr. Pytlik-Flammia has been employed with the College since 2007. In 2015, she became the Assistant Vice President of Nursing and Allied Health. This SUNY Niagara alumna recently earned a Doctor of Health Administration from the University of Phoenix.  She, along with the rest of the experienced faculty, continue to lead and support students who have an interest in joining the healthcare field. For more information about the Nursing and Allied Health program at SUNY Niagara, please visit www.niagaracc.suny.edu/nah or call 716-614-5940.


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