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