[Document Introduction] The COMTA Self-Study Report (SSR) is to be completed and submitted in the online Accreditation Management System (AMS), EDvera (https://comta.edvera.com), available after the approval of the application form. You will not be submitting this form; it is only provided as a working document. To assist in timely completion and to ensure all schools have back-up copies of their information, please write SSR narratives in a Word document and save…

[Document Introduction] The term accreditation implies a generally accepted process by which a school or program is evaluated. Schools with accreditation may, therefore, be said to have achieved a minimum level of excellence, based on an accepted set of standards. The benefit of accreditation to a profession lies in the fact the public to whom the profession is rendering a service is assured of a certain standard of quality from the…

[Document Introduction] The Competency Table is made up of four columns. The first two columns identify the Competencies and the individual elements. The third column, “Teach,” is where the knowledge and skills that are taught within the curriculum are identified. The final column, “Assessment,” notes where in the program the Competency or element of the Competency is assessed. Prior to submitting the curriculum materials for the accreditation application or for the…

The Competency Table is made up of four columns. The first two columns identify the Competencies and the individual elements. The third column, “Teach,” is where the knowledge and skills that are taught within the curriculum are identified. The final column, “Assessment,” notes where in the program the Competency or element of the Competency is assessed. Prior to submitting the curriculum materials for the accreditation application or for the self-study report…

[Document Introduction] These policies support and extend COMTA Accreditation Standard III.B & III.C. This document serves to provide additional guidelines and instruction for schools striving for compliance. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The individuals involved in a program’s execution are key to its success. Therefore, faculty members should have the educational background, field experience, and proper credentials to competently teach their assigned courses. In addition to expertise in professional technique, schools must ensure…

[Document Introduction] These policies support and extend COMTA Accreditation Standard II.E. This document serves to provide additional guidelines and instruction for schools striving for compliance. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The clinic/fieldwork experience is a vital component of student learning. Clinic/fieldwork should be considered an integral part of the instructional process, with appropriate learning objectives and evaluation tools. Clinics may be either permanent health centers in which students operate or temporary clinics in…