ARC-PA would like to inform you that the current Program Portal will undergo maintenance on February 11th beginning at 5 PM as we are transitioning to our new Portal in Salesforce. During this transition time, the Portal will be unavailable.  Once live, the new Portal will be accessible via the same Portal link: http://portal.arc-pa.org.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this transition. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Accreditation Services at accreditationservices@arc-pa.org or 770-476-1224.

COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

PUBLIC STATEMENT OF CHEA RECOGNITION

January 31, 2025

Statement to be used by Accrediting Organizations for Recognition

At its meeting on January 27, 2025, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Board of Directors reviewed the recommendation of the CHEA Committee on Recognition regarding the Recognition application submitted by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA). The Board of Directors accepted the Committee recommendation and recognized ARC-PA for the following recognized scope of accreditation:

Programs preparing individuals for entry into physician assistant practice located in institutions in the United States that are accredited by recognized regional accrediting bodies. ARC-PA accredited programs are located in institutions offering, associate, baccalaureate or master’s degrees in conjunction with the PA credential award. (2015)

Join us for interactive Q&A sessions to support your understanding of accreditation matters related to your role in PA education. These sessions offer a chance to connect directly with ARC-PA experts and clarify any questions about the accreditation process and standards. Whether you’re seeking deeper explanations on specific topics, practical tips for applying the content, or simply a collaborative space to engage with fellow participants, these sessions are here to help.

Advance registration is required for all participants.

Available Sessions & Times:  February 20^th (1pm-3pmET), May 14^th (11am-1pm), August 20^th (11am-1pm) and November 12^th (11am-1pm)

To ensure a productive session, attendees are encouraged to submit their questions online before the event. Participant questions submitted prior to the session will be discussed as time permits.

Registered attendees can find the Zoom Connection details on the registration confirmation screen.

ARC-PA PostGrad Office Hours Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/V0naFDzzii

PostGrad Office Hours Question Submission: https://padlet.com/arc_pa/postgradofficehours

Registration is now open for our Path to Accreditation: ARC-PA Provisional Applicant Workshop.

This workshop is designed for individuals involved in planning for initial provisional accreditation, offering a comprehensive overview of the provisional accreditation process.

For details and registration, visit: arc-pa.org/events

Join us for a monthly interactive Q&A session designed to support your understanding of accreditation matters related to your role in PA education. These sessions offers a chance to connect directly with ARC-PA experts, clarify any questions, and discuss insights gained from the video presentation. Whether you’re seeking deeper explanations on specific topics, practical tips for applying the content, or simply a collaborative space to engage with fellow participants, these sessions are here to help.

Please refer to the registration form for the dates and times of the scheduled office hours. Advance registration is required for all participants.

To ensure a productive session, attendees are encouraged to submit their questions online prior to the event. Participant questions submitted prior to the session will be discussed as time permits.

Connection details will be sent via email to registered participants approximately three business days before the session.

ARC-PA Office Hours Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/PJX8yyM22k

Office Hours Question Submission: https://padlet.com/arc_pa/officehours

General Information Videos: https://www.arc-pa.org/entry-level-accreditation/entry-level-tutorials/

Greetings!

Please read ARC-PA’s Fall 2024 Newsletter issue here.

Please look for this and future Newsletters to be archived on the ARC-PA website.