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

Answer

The CACREP Board of Directors reviews the recommendations from site visit teams and makes the final official accreditation decisions.

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

Answer

Accreditation standards require faculty to hold appropriate terminal degrees (e.g., doctoral level) and demonstrate relevant clinical and professional experience.

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

Answer

Programs may appeal unfavorable decisions through CACREP's formal appeals process, which is reviewed by a designated independent appeals panel.

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

Answer

Some programs can obtain accreditation status through an affiliation or connection with an already-accredited program at the same institution under certain CACREP provisions.

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

Answer

Adding a new program track or specialization generally requires submitting a separate application or formal amendment for CACREP review and approval.

(RP) Registered Psychotherapist Certification Practice Test

(RP) Registered Psychotherapist Certification Practice Test

RP Accreditation Process 5