RP Accreditation Process 5

Question 1

What is the role of the CACREP Board of Directors in the accreditation decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

They make final accreditation decisions based on review team recommendations

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They conduct on-site visits

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They write the self-study reports

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They administer licensure exams

Question 2

When evaluating a psychotherapy program's faculty qualifications, accreditation reviewers typically examine which criterion?

Accepted Answer

Faculty holding appropriate terminal degrees and relevant clinical experience

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Faculty social media presence

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Number of textbooks authored by faculty

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Faculty's political affiliations

Question 3

A program appeals an unfavorable accreditation decision. To whom is this appeal typically directed?

Accepted Answer

The CACREP Appeals Panel or designated review committee

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The state governor's office

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The APA Ethics Committee

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The U.S. Department of Education directly

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'accreditation by affiliation' or 'accreditation through an umbrella institution'?

Accepted Answer

A program earns CACREP accreditation by association with an already-accredited program at the same institution

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A program gains accreditation because the parent university is regionally accredited

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A consortium of programs shares a single accreditation

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International programs adopt US accreditation standards

Question 5

If a training program wishes to add a new specialization track after receiving CACREP accreditation, what must it typically do?

Accepted Answer

Submit an application or amendment for the new track to be reviewed separately

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Notify students via email only

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Wait until the next reaccreditation cycle to include it automatically

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Seek approval from the state legislature

Question 6

What does CACREP's 'standards alignment' requirement mean for psychotherapy practicum and internship placements?

Accepted Answer

Clinical sites must provide experiences consistent with CACREP competency standards

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Sites must pay students a minimum wage

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Sites must be located within 10 miles of the university

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Supervisors must have CACREP certification themselves

Question 7

Why is program accreditation status particularly important for psychotherapy graduates seeking employment in VA hospitals or federal agencies?

Accepted Answer

Many federal positions require graduation from a CACREP-accredited program as a condition of employment

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Federal jobs require candidates to have a lower GPA

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Federal agencies only hire graduates with international degrees

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VA hospitals set their own independent training standards unrelated to accreditation