PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

In order to comply with new criteria set by external recognition bodies pertaining to information that agencies make available to the public about accreditation decisions, APA-CoA must modify its decision disclosure policies and practices.

Technical modifications have been made to the accredited program directory. In addition to the currently published information, the directory will display the specific standards on which a program is required to provide ongoing reporting. These reporting requirements will be contained in a section entitled, “Standards for Reporting.” An example of how these ongoing reporting standards will be included according to the model is presented below:

Standards for Reporting

P.II.D.1.b: Data on residents' competencies must include competency-based assessments of residents as they progress through, and at completion of, the program (proximal data), as well as information regarding their attainment of competencies after they complete the program (distal data).

i. Proximal data will, at the least, include evaluations of residents by knowledgeable others (i.e., supervisors or trainers). The evaluation process and assessment forms must parallel the program’s expected competencies. These evaluations include the feedback provided to residents as required in Standard I.C.1(d). 

ii. At each evaluation interval, the evaluation must be based in part on direct observation of the competencies evaluated. 

iii. Distal data reflect the program’s effectiveness in achieving its aims, as reflected by resident attainment of program-defined competencies. 

iv. Distal data typically include information obtained from alumni surveys assessing former residents’ perception of the degree to which the program achieved its aims by preparing them in the competencies identified as important by the program. The data may also include graduates’ professional activities and accomplishments (e.g., licensure, employment, memberships, and affiliations).

P.IV.B.2: Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Faculty/Staff

a. The program makes systematic and sustained efforts to attract and retain faculty/staff from diverse backgrounds into the program.

b. Consistent with such efforts, it acts to ensure a supportive and encouraging learning environment and the provision of continuing educational opportunities appropriate for a broad spectrum of professionals.

c. The program avoids any actions that would restrict program access on grounds that are irrelevant to a career in health service psychology.

Reporting standards for all accredited programs will be incorporated into the directory for all outstanding reporting requirements issued and outstanding as of Aug. 11, 2019. These standards will be removed as they are addressed and satisfied throughout the program review process.
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