June 2019
From the President
Just a few months ago we were looking forward to the warmer spring weather and here we are dodging heavy rain and watching for tornadoes in many parts of the country. Each season brings good and bad weather but we all learn to cope with the changes. Summer is a time for weddings, graduations, and vacations. It is a time for new beginnings whether it is for newlyweds or graduates. A vacation from work allows us to rest, relax, explore new territories, and forget about work for a week or two. By now I sincerely hope that you have finalized your summer plans and look forward to spending some time with your family and friends.
This is a time to wish all of my CAAHEP friends a Happy New Year. For CAAHEP, July 1
st is January 1
st, the start of the new budget year and a new Board of Directors, including a new President. In May, the Board of Directors elected a new President, Glen Mayhew. I wish Glen well as he takes over the President’s duties and offer him my full support. To the new Board members, enjoy the experience and take your obligations seriously. To the Board members who are walking off into the sunset along with me, thank you for your support and dedication to CAAHEP.
There is a saying that “all good things come to an end” and so my time as CAAHEP President comes to an end. I have certainly enjoyed my time as President because of Kathy Megivern and the CAAHEP staff. Working with all of them has made this job so much easier and I will miss their friendly reminders and frequent emails. I want to extend my deep appreciation to all of the CAAHEP family- Kathy Megivern, the CAAHEP staff, the CoAs, and commissioners. There is a religious hymn entitled “We Are Many Parts” which I believe best describes CAAHEP. The verse reads that “we are many parts; we are one body”. CAAHEP is comprised of over 25 CoAs, a Board, an excellent staff, and many commissioners, each with a function that when properly done, allows “CAAHEP” to meet its mission. I am indeed proud to have been a part of this ‘one CAAHEP body’. I hope that each CAAHEP part continues to perform its function to ensure that the CAAHEP body stays healthy and strong.
The ‘New Year’ will bring some changes to CAAHEP so please read through this edition and make changes as necessary. In his book,
Who Moved My Cheese, Dr. Johnson encourages us to “Enjoy change, savor the adventure and enjoy the taste of new cheese”. Change will happen so expect and adapt to it. Enjoy your summer vacation and all the best to each one of you.
Gregory Ferenchak, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(QM)
President
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CAAHEP Board Elects 2019-2020 Officers
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At the May 2019 CAAHEP Board Meeting, the Board elected the following individuals to lead the organization in the 2019-2020 fiscal year:
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President Glen Mayhew, DHSc, NRP
Roanoke, Virginia
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Vice President Kathryn (Katie) Kuntz MEd, RT, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, FSDMS
Woodbury, Minnesota
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Treasurer Kate Feinstein MD, FACR
Chicago, Illinois
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Secretary Fred Lenhoff, MA
Chicago, Illinois
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Thank You for Your Service
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With the new fiscal year approaching, terms of office of some of the members of the Board come to an end. "Thank you" just doesn't seem enough for all of the dedicated efforts and hard work put forth by these Board members. On behalf of the programs, students, and sponsors, we appreciate your allegiance to CAAHEP accreditation.
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Amber Donnelly, PhD, MPH, SCT
Omaha, NE
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Gregory Ferenchak, EdD, RT(R)(QM)
Paris, Texas
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Elizabeth (Betsy) Slagle, MS, RN, CST, FAST
Pompano Beach, Florida
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World Accreditation Day, held annually on June 9, is an initiative to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation.
Accreditation touches just about every level of our lives - whether it is accrediting a product or service - it's through accreditation that society has confidence that the product has been tested or inspected in some way or a service has been evaluated to ensure it meets a specific set of Standards. The value of accreditation is recognized by economies and societies worldwide. It is a measure of trust and provides confidence in consumers.
CAAHEP accreditation is recognized for its ability to evaluate education programs against the Standards developed by the profession. Graduates of CAAHEP accredited programs can be assured to have the knowledge needed to be successful in entering their chosen allied health field.
CAAHEP accreditation is a trusted choice for students, employers, certifying and licensure bodies, and the public.
So, here's to World Accreditation Day! Cheers to all, as we're all a part of CAAHEP accreditation.
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At its meeting in May, the CAAHEP Board approved changes to several CAAHEP Policies. A new Policies and Procedures Manual is posted on the CAAHEP website, and include changes to the following sections:
- Policy 103 Geographic Scope
- Policy 206.A.7. Special Procedures for Recommendations Requiring Due Process
- Policy 208.B. Administrative Probation
- 106.D. Confidentiality
- Policy 301 Public Notification of Program’s Status
Please
download a copy to become familiar with the changes in CAAHEP Policies.
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Looking Back Over 25 Years
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CAAHEP's Silver Anniversary
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CAAHEP continues its anniversary
Blog posts from guest writers. If you missed April's post by CAAHEP Past President Bill Horgan, check it out. June's post is from Past President M. LaCheeta McPherson, where she shares the ups and downs of her time on the Board and as President.
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CAAHEP served as an exhibitor and sponsor of the first-ever ACCREDITCON, a meeting developed by the CoAEMSP, which was held May 29 – June 2, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky.
ACCREDITCON
was a successful EMSP/Accreditation conference with over 450 registrants from 45 states. The meeting consisted of multiple workshops, general sessions, and breakouts to assist education programs in gaining a better understanding of CAAHEP accreditation and the CoAEMSP accreditation process.
CAAHEP congratulates the CoAEMSP on the success of ACCREDITCON and looks forward to the 2020 conference.
Below, CAAHEP President-elect Glen Mayhew, DHSc, NRP, and CoAEMSP Executive Director George Hatch,
EdD, LP, EMT-P
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Open Hearings and Comment Period on Proposed Standards
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For those wanting to participate in the Open Hearings, but are unable to attend in person, you may register for the online version of the Hearing available through GoToWebinar. Please
register through the CAAHEP website to participate in the hearing.
Please note that there is no charge to attend the Open Hearing electronically using your computer microphone and speakers (VoIP), however, if you will be participating by telephone you may incur long distance charges depending on your telephone long distance service plan.
Please be mindful of the registration dates and comment dates on both sets of proposed Standards.
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CAAHEP SPONSORING ORGANIZATION NEWS
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50th Anniversary
Congratulations to the American Art Therapy Association on its 50th Anniversary! The
AATA is Celebrating 50 Years of Healing through Art. The AATA has advocated for access to professional art therapists and the advancement of art therapy as a regulated mental health and human services profession.
The AATA is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Conference October 30-November 3, 2019, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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The AAMA Student Essay Contents Deadline July 1, 2019.
The American Association of Medical Assistants is holding an essay contest, and you are eligible to enter if you are enrolled in and have completed at least one quarter or semester at a college-level medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Essay contestants are eligible to win $1,000.
The essay prompt:
What inspired you to be a medical assistant and why is it important to become credentialed?
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Each profession in the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) system has a Committee on Accreditation (CoA) that consists of experts in the profession that are responsible for reviewing programs and making appropriate recommendations for accreditation to CAAHEP. CAAHEP reviews recommendations received from its CoAs in each profession, assures due process was followed, and takes final action on an accreditation status.
CAAHEP took the following actions at its May 17, 2019 meeting. Actions are identified by profession, action taken, date of the next comprehensive evaluation, and whether a progress report to improve program compliance is required. In some cases, the concentration and/or degree are also specified. To view a copy of the most recent accreditation award letter for a program, which includes information about the accreditation decision, visit the program’s listing on
the Find An Accredited Program section of the CAAHEP website. Where available, the a link to each program's website is provided.
The following programs were found to be in compliance with the accreditation Standards and Guidelines and were granted continuing accreditation, with the next comprehensive evaluation to occur no later than 2024. These actions require no progress report and were approved on the consent agenda.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The following programs were found to be in compliance with the accreditation Standards and Guidelines and were granted continuing accreditation, with the next comprehensive evaluation to occur no later than 2026. These actions require no progress report and were approved on the consent agenda.
Medical Illustration
Neurodiagnostic Technology
The following programs were found to be in compliance with the accreditation Standards and Guidelines and were granted continuing accreditation, with the next comprehensive evaluation to occur no later than 2029. These actions require no progress report and were approved on the consent agenda.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Science
Surgical Assisting
Surgical Technology
The following programs were found to be in substantial compliance with the accreditation Standards and Guidelines, with one or more Standards requiring a progress report to be submitted to the appropriate Committee on Accreditation (CoA). The programs were granted continuing accreditation, with the next comprehensive evaluation to occur no later than 2029.
Surgical Technology
The following programs were found to be in compliance with the accreditation Standards and Guidelines and were granted initial accreditation with the next evaluation to occur no later than 2024. These actions require no progress report and were approved on the consent agenda.
Art Therapy
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Exercise Physiology
Lactation Consultant
Medical Assisting
Neurodiagnostic Technology
Personal Fitness Training
Surgical Technology
The following program was found to be in substantial compliance with the accreditation Standards and Guidelines, with one or more Standards requiring a progress report to be submitted to the appropriate Committee on Accreditation (CoA). The program was granted initial accreditation with the next evaluation to occur no later than 2024.
Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763
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