BHS1 Accreditation
What is program self-assessment? What are the 2 components of self assessment?
1- analysis: study of compiled data interpreting cause/effect relationships and trends, with the subsequent understanding used to validate or make changes as needed for program improvement 2) Comprehensive and Analytical
***TEST QUESTION**** What are the requirements to maintain certification?
1. 100 hours of CME every 2 years 2. recertification every 6 years (PANCE retake)
What organizations support the ARC-PA? (7)
1. American Academy of Family Physicians 2. American Academy of PAs 3. American Academy of Pediatrics 4. American College of Physicians 5. American College of Surgeons 6. American Medical Association 7. Physician Assistant Education Association
Which organizations approved the esseentials of PA accreditation? (4)
1. American Academy of Pediatrics 2. American Society of Internal Medicine 3. American College of Physicians 4. American Academy of Family Physicians
What are functions of accreditation? (5)
1. Encourages evaluation and improvement 2. Assists prospective students 3. Protects programs from pressures 4. Involves faculty and staff 5. Sets national standards
What are the goals of the ARC-PA? (4)
1. Foster excellence in PA education through the devleopment of uniform national standards for educational effectiveness 2. Foster excellence in PA programs by requiring continuous self-study and review 3. Assure general public and licensing agenciesthat accredited programs have met defined standards for preparing PAs for practice 4. Provide info and guidance to individuals and organizations re: PA program accreditation
What comprises the Curriculum standard (B)? (7)
1. Instruction 2. Basic Medical sciences 3. Clinical Preparatory sciences 4. Behavioral and Social sciences 5. Information Literacy 6. Health Policy and Professional Practice 7. Superised Clinical Practice
What is considered in the Evaluation standard (C) ? (4)
1. Ongoing program self-assessment 2. Periodic self study report 3. student evaluation 4. clinical site evaluation
What is the process for a program to be accredited by the ARC-PA? (8)
1. Program request 2. Application, including self-study 3. Document 4. Site visit (verify, validate, clarify) 5. Observations from visit 6. Response from program (optional) 7. ARC-PA review and accreditation action 8. Ongoing monitoring
What are the accreditation actions the ARC-PA is able to take? (6)
1. Provisional accreditation 2. Accreditation 3. Probationary Accreditation 4. Administrative Probationary Accreditation 5. Accreditation Withheld 6. Accreditation Withdrawn
What comprises the Administration standard (A)? (5)
1. Sponsoring institution 2. Location 3. Program personnel 4. Fair practices and admissions 5. Resources
What are the components of accreditation? (6)
1. Standards 2. Self Study Process 3. Site Visit 4. Accreditation Action and Publication 5. Monitoring 6. Reevaluation
**TEST QUESTION** What is the difference between accreditation and certification?
1. accreditation is for programs 2. certification is for graduate PAs
How is conflict of interest handled/avoided in terms of accreditation?
1. all information is kept confidential 2. conflicts of interest are scrutinized-where private interests obstruct obligations to the university 3. Due process/fair treatment
What are the standards for accreditation? (4)
1. competency based 2. meet minimum criteria 3. allow for institution and program prerogative 4. do not require a specific academic degree
**TEST QUESTION** What is accreditation?
1. for programs 2. must be voluntary, private, and nongovernmental; devoid of conflict of interest and assure due process
What falls under the Student Services standard (D)? (3)
1. health and immunizations 2. Guidance 3. Identification as PA students
What is considered Provisional Accreditation (F)? (2)
1. only applies to programs enttering the accreditation process 2. specific requirements for personal curriculum
When was the ARC-PA started? What happened in 1971, 1972, and 1973?
1971: the AMA developed Essentials/JRC-PA 1972: first programs accredited by JRC-PA 1976: AMA creates CAHEA over JRC-PA
When does the JRC-PA become the ARC-PA?
1988
What year did AAPA admin take responsibility for ARC?
1991
What year did the CAHEA dissolve, and CAAHEP begin?
1994
What year did the ARC-PA become freestanding?
2001
What year did the ARC-PA move to Georgia?
2004
How many PAs took the first PANCE?
888 from 40 states
What does the ARC-PA evaluate when considering the standards? (A-F)
A. Administration B. Curriculum C. Evaluation D. Student services E. Provisional Accreditation F. Accredication Maintenance
**TEST QUESTION** What does ARC-PA stand for?
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA
What does ARC-PA stand for?
Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the PA
What does AMA stand for?
American Medical Association
When did the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) agree to develop the PANCE?
April 1972
What does ASPA stand for?
Association of Specialized & Professional Accreditors
Why was accreditation necessary?
Because there was a variety of formally and informally trained health personnel
CAAHEP
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
COPRA
Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation
CAHEA
Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation
What does CHEA stand for?
Council of Higher Education Accreditation
COPA
Council on Postsecondary Accreditation
What falls under the Accreditation Maintenance standard (F)? (6)
Deals with responsibilities of programs for: 1. Filing reports to ARC-PA 2. Paying fees 3. Proposed changes to class size 4. Proposed changes to curriculum 5. Proposed changes to degrees 6. Proposed expansion to distant campus
What is the function of an accrediting agency?
Grant public recognition to an institution or specialized program that meets or exceeds nationally established standards of acceptable quality
What does LCME stand for?
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
***TEST QUESTION**** Who administers the current PA Board exams (PANCE)?
NCCPA
What does NCCPA stand for?
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
What does PANCE stand for?
Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam
What was the main goal of achieving accreditation?
To ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality
What does USDE stand for?
U.S. Department of Education
How did Duke University achieve accreditation?
asked the American Medical Association (AMA) for guidelines
***TEST QUESTION**** Why is certification necessary?
insures quality graduates from PA programs
What is the function of the ARC-PA? (5)
it is the recognized accrediting agency that protects the interests of the public and PA profession by: 1. defining and establishing the standards for PA education 2. evaluating PA educational programs within the territorial United States to ensure their compliance with those standards 3. award accreditation 4. work with collaborating organizations 5. define and administer appeal process
What is the definition of an accrediting agency?
private educational associations of regional or national scope, that develop evaluation criteria and conduct peer evaluations to assess whether or not those criteria are met
***TEST QUESTION**** Who developed the first board exam for PAs?
the AMA and the National Board of Medical Examiners