APPLICATION FOR EXCLUDED CONTINUING EDUCATION
COURSES OR PROGRAMS
Allow up to eight weeks for review and approval.
The Application for Exclusion of Continuing Education Courses or Programs must be submitted for:
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The addition of courses or short-term programs not leading to an occupational objective and that meet the requirements of Chapter III.B.1.iv., of the Accreditation Manual.
Please review carefully Chapter III.B., of the Accreditation Manual before submitting a program-related application.
Continuing education courses or programs are excluded from the institution’s grant of accreditation, do not lead to an occupational objective, are clearly identified in publications as not accredited, and are not combined with other excluded courses or programs to circumvent accreditation requirements or those of other authorizing bodies.
Institution: ABHES ID Number:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone: Website:
Current On-site Director: Email Address:
Contact for Application: Email Address:
I certify that the information submitted is current and that the proposed new continuing education courses or
programs have not already been implemented.
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
Is the application in response to a Commission directive or finding from an on-site evaluation? (NOTE: applications should be submitted under separate cover and NOT as part of response materials.)
yes no
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES OR PROGRAMS:
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No more than 10 courses/programs may be included on one application.
* Institutions may not award academic credit or confer an academic credential or degree. The completion certificate may not in any way resemble a diploma.
REQUIRED EXHIBITS FOR EACH COURSE OR PROGRAM IDENTIFIED ABOVE:
Applications will not be reviewed if submitted without the required exhibits.
Exhibit 1
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a cover letter outlining the rationale for the exclusion of continuing education courses or programs highlighting the avocational nature of the offerings
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Exhibit 2
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a summary of the educational objectives, schedule of instruction, course/program description, and delivery method
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Exhibit 3
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a description of the intended audience to include the criteria for enrollment (prerequisites, licenses, prior education, etc.)
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Exhibit 4
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copies of publications used to identify the continuing education course or program
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Exhibit 5
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a copy of the document used to demonstrate successful completion of the course or program
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
One (1) USB or a CD Rom of the completed application is required (hard-copies are no longer necessary). The USB or CD must be submitted in one seamless PDF document and bookmarked for ease of review. The file must include the completed Application document and all required exhibits labeled as directed in the application. It is imperative that the submission is correctly labeled with the (1) institution’s name, (2) city/state, (3) ABHES ID #, and (4) Type of Application (e.g., MPR, NPA, Substantive). Submissions must include the appropriate fee. Applications submitted less the required fee or exhibits will enter the review queue upon receipt of all materials.
NOTIFICATION OF THE DECISION:
ABHES will notify the individual noted on the application in writing of the status of the application within eight (8) weeks of receipt of the completed application.
Revised: August 2016
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