Accreditation Review Schedule

Program Accreditation Agency

Most Recent Accreditation Review

Next Scheduled Accreditation Review

Accreditation Cycle

Notes

Self-Study Site Visit Self-Study Site Visit Athletic Training

NATA Post-Professional Education Review Committee

2012 2013 2019 2020 7 years M.S.

Medical Laboratory Science

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

2009 2010 2016 2017 2, 5, or 10 years B.S. in MLS

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) 2012 2013 2020 2021 Up to 8 years M.S. degree only

Physician Assistant Studies

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

2010 2010 2016 2016 1-7 years M.S.

Physical Therapy Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

2012-13 2013 2022-23 2023 10 years DPT

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March 12, 2010

John E. McCarty Executive Director 12000 Findley Road, Suite 240 Johns Creek, GA 30097 Phone: 770-476-1224 Fax: 770-476-1738 Email: johnmccarty@arc-pa.org

Lee T. Todd, Jr., PhD President University of Kentucky 101 Main Building Lexington, KY 40506 Email: pres@email.uky.edu Dear Dr. Todd: The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is an independent accrediting body authorized to accredit qualified PA educational programs leading to the professional credential, Physician Assistant (PA). Accreditation is a process of quality assurance that determines whether the program meets established standards for function, structure and performance. ARC-PA does not accredit any academic degree awarded by the sponsoring institution of the PA program. The sponsoring institution is solely responsible for determining which specific academic degree (e.g., BA, BS, MS, etc.) to award. At its most recent meeting, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) reviewed the application and supporting materials submitted from the University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Program. During its review of the PA program, the ARC-PA noted one area of noncompliance with the Standards (3rdEdition) was cited.

1. Standard C2.01b6 The program must prepare a self-study report as part of the application for continuing accreditation that accurately and succinctly documents the process and results of ongoing self-assessment. The report must follow the guidelines provided by the ARC-PA and, at a minimum, must document: outcome data and critical analysis of - preceptor evaluations of student performance and suggestions for curriculum improvement.

Note: While the SSR references the preceptor evaluations of student performance there is no specific analysis of that data or how it may, or may not, have led to curriculum improvement. The program response to the site visit observation was adequate and detailed. Had the SSR included even a part of the response it most likely

Collaborating Organizations: American Academy of Family Physicians • American Academy of Pediatrics • American Academy of Physician Assistants • American College of Physicians • American College of Surgeons • American Medical Association • Physician Assistant Education Association

Member: Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA) Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) 1

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would have been judged compliant. This lapse in an otherwise good SSR may be due to the fact that they combined C1 and C2 rather than addressing them separately. Response: No response is being requested.

The ARC-PA is pleased to notify you that the program has been awarded Continued Accreditation. Please note that the program is approved for up to 168 students, the maximum student capacity as specified in the program’s application. The approximate date for the next full review of the program by the ARC-PA will be 2017. The program will be contacted by the ARC-PA in advance of that review regarding specific details of the application, reports, and site visit. The ARC-PA reminds the program to review the Standards (3rd Edition) in particular Section F, regarding maintenance of accreditation. The ARC-PA web site (http://www.arc-pa.org/) houses copies of the Educational Standards (3rd Edition) and accreditation manual, as well as other informational documents designed to be helpful to programs. The Accredited Program section (http://www.arc-pa.org/Acc_Programs/acc_programs.html) includes a resource page with several resources for programs (analysis, objectives/competencies/syllabi). These resources updated periodically include materials from ARC-PA presentations at national meetings. This section also includes a link to program data related to the business before the ARC-PA. The Continuing and Provisional sections include applications and forms for use as programs prepare for accreditation. The ARC-PA appreciates the commitment and dedication to quality PA education as demonstrated by your participation in the accreditation process. If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call. Sincerely,

John E. McCarty Executive Director c. Doris A. Rapp, Pharm D., PA-C, Program Director

James B. Hammond, MA, PA-C, Chair, ARC-PA Lynn D. Fleisher, PhD, Esq., ARC-PA Legal Counsel

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