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Accredited vs. Non-Accredited Training

 

What Is Accreditation?

Accreditation is the process by which educational or post-secondary programs are officially reviewed, approved, and authorized. 

In the United States most accreditations are granted by the government approved state agencies, or organizations, and associations that rely on a variety of advisory groups in their continuous effort to improve the safety and quality of education and training provided to the public. In addition, most states have some means of approving or certifying the operation of independent and other nonpublic schools.
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  • The U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are accreditors for postsecondary programs.
  • The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is the largest specialized accreditation in the health sciences field.
  • The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredits private postsecondary institutions and programs preparing individuals for entry into the medical assisting profession.
  • Education Direct, which is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), and listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Accreditors undergo a periodic external review of their organizations known as “recognition.” Recognition is carried out either by another private organization, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA, a national coordinating body for national, regional and specialized accreditation), or the United States Department of Education (USDE).

By voluntarily conforming to the standards of excellence set by one or several of these agencies or associations, an educational institution becomes eligible for inclusion in their accredited or approved list.

 

Non-Accredited Institutions

 quote People who understand the theory of medical assisting, healthcare, and medical theory are available by the dozen, but employers want those who can actually put their knowledge to practical use. end quote

Non-accredited doesn't always mean substandard! There are legitimate vocational programs and institutions that are not, or not yet, accredited, and offer the same, if not better educational and training programs as their accredited conterparts; but often, they are licensed by their local U.S. Department of Education. Many of them are planning, or are in the process of completing their accreditation status! However, the process takes time.

Can It Be Right For Me? Here are 8 important things you need to ask, and take into consideration when choosing between different medical assisting programs:

  • What is the school's success rate (% graduates)?
  • Is the school planning to pursue accreditation status?
  • Is the institution licensed by regulatory entity in their state?
  • Will I be eligible to sit for national certification exam once I have graduated?
  • Will I be able to transfer educational credits earned to other schools?
  • Does the program offer clinical training and an externship to solidify learned skills?
  • If it is an online program will it help me to advance in my career?
  • What are the attendance and early withdrawal rules?
  • Will I get a refund should I need to withdraw early?
  • Will the school assist me in job placement?