Program
accreditation is a multi level process which aims to evaluate and
continuously improve educational effectiveness based on firstly self
evaluation by the relevant program followed by verification and
validation by the Council.
The CCEA undertakes the
accreditation function by:
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Developing
Standards for First Professional Chiropractic Programs (“Standards”)
which set out the accreditation process for review and evaluation of
Programs. These Standards emphasise the use of outcomes assessment
measures and detail the Criteria for Accreditation which establish
the minimum education expected to be received by students who are
studying to be primary health care clinicians.
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Maintaining an
Accreditation Committee. The Accreditation Committee is responsible
for interpreting the Standards, implementing the process of
accreditation and certifying the quality and integrity of
Australasian Chiropractic Programs through the evaluation of their
compliance with the Criteria for Accreditation. The Accreditation
Committee also provides recommendations to Chiropractic Programs on
issues of effectiveness and program quality.
The purpose of the
accreditation process is to determine that chiropractic programs:
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have a clearly defined
mission and goals consistent with the Foreword of the Standards,
with educationally-appropriate objectives;
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maintain conditions
under which the achievement of these objectives can reasonably be
expected;
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are in fact achieving
these objectives substantially; and
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can be expected to
continue to achieve these objectives in the future.
In order to enhance a
Chiropractic Program’s effectiveness, the Accreditation Committee
will:
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encourage improvement
through continuous self study and review; and
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provide counsel and
assistance to established and developing Chiropractic Programs.
To
access information regarding the Accreditation Committee,
Accreditation Documentation and the current accreditation status of
Australasian Chiropractic Programs, please click on relevant link in
the navigation bar above.
