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The CAHSE accreditation process is a voluntary “seal of approval” designed to provide a framework for continuous program planning, evaluation, and quality improvement<\/strong>. This rigorous peer-review process ensures that programs in Health Science meet national Standards and effectively prepare students for the healthcare workforce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Below is the step-by-step roadmap for programs pursuing accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Initial Accreditation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Programs not currently accredited must first be accepted into Candidacy Status<\/strong> before they can participate in the full review process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Pre-Application Requirements:<\/strong> Programs must ensure they have a permanent, full-time Program Director, necessary full-time faculty, and are housed within an institution accredited by a USDE-recognized organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit Documentation:<\/strong> Programs must email seven required documents, including a Letter of Intent from the institution\u2019s CEO, curriculum synopses, and syllabi, to the appropriate application submission address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Review:<\/strong> Upon payment of the application fee, CAHSE staff reviews the materials within 90 days to ensure all requirements are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acceptance into Candidacy:<\/strong> Successful programs are assigned a CAHSE Educational Program Code (EPC) and a due date for their Self-Assessment, which is typically one year from the date Candidacy was achieved<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Once Candidacy is established, or when an accredited program reaches the end of its seven-year term, it enters the Comprehensive Program Review Process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 1: Self-Assessment<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program forms a committee to conduct a thorough qualitative and quantitative evaluation of its own effectiveness. Using the CAHSE Accreditation System (CAS), the program identifies its strengths and weaknesses and demonstrates how it meets each Accreditation Standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Stage 2: Site Visit<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A team of trained Peer Reviewers<\/strong> (volunteer academic professionals) conducts a virtual or on-site visit to validate the Self-Assessment. They interview students, faculty, and advisory committees, and review physical or digital program records to ensure the program’s operations align with its stated goals and CAHSE Standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Stage 3: Program Response<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the visit, a Site Visit Report is generated. The program is required to provide a formal response to this report within 30 days of receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Stage 4: Council Recommendation<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Health Science Accreditation Council (HSAC) evaluates the program\u2019s level of compliance after reviewing all assessment stages and the program\u2019s responses. The Council then makes a formal recommendation for accreditation status to the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Stage 5: Board of Directors Decision<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CAHSE Board of Directors reviews the recommendation at it’s next meeting to make the final decision<\/strong> to approve or defer the accreditation award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Official Notification<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programs are officially notified of their accreditation status after the Board of Directors has made a final decision. They are listed on the program directory and accessible to the public. Programs are accredited for a period of seven (7) years before the next accreditation cycle commences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Value of Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the benefits of accreditation and why programs seek to undergo this voluntary process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the prerequisites programs must meet before applying for candidacy<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accreditation Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-step overview from initial application to full accreditation<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accreditation Standards & Curricular Competencies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

View the current Accreditation Standards and Curricular Competencies for each program level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reaffirmation & Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding Accreditation Statuses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Glossary explaining Accredited, Candidate, Probation, Show Cause, etc<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accreditation Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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