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?? Exciting Opportunity at ARC-PA! The ARC-PA is now accepting applications for the role of Accreditation Director. This is a pivotal position where you'll play a key role in supporting the mission of advancing quality in PA education. If you're passionate about accreditation, leadership, and contributing to the growth and excellence of PA programs, we encourage you to explore this opportunity. Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your network!

?? Join Our Team at ARC-PA! We are excited to announce that the ARC-PA is now accepting applications for the position of Accreditation Specialist. This role is essential to our mission of ensuring excellence in PA Education. As an Accreditation Specialist, you'll collaborate with programs and contribute to maintaining the high standards that define the PA profession. Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this opportunity with your network!

ARC-PA Regional Conferences The ARC-PA is thrilled to announce the launch of ARC-PA Regional Conferences! ?? These events bring together local groups to connect, collaborate, and learn in a way that best meets their unique needs. Each conference is tailored to reflect the regional group's priorities. Attendees?will find hands-on sessions facilitated by ARC-PA Commissioners and Accreditation Directors.?These are also excellent opportunities for networking with local peers. Anyone interested in hosting an ARC-PA Regional Conference, contact Sharon Luke ([email protected])!

Upcoming Presentations & Workshops https://lnkd.in/ejk-KncB ARC-PA Accreditation and You Workshop? Atlanta, GA? January 19-21, 2025? This interactive workshop will help participants understand and apply the elements of data analysis and appropriately document a robust ongoing self-assessment process.?The workshop will require participants to engage in data analysis related to the Self-Study Report, which is actively required for?programs undergoing accreditation review under the Standards, 5th edition.?Attendees will be asked to bring their individual program data applying concepts learned at this workshop to complete a portion of the ARC-PA self-study report.? This program has yet to be approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for 18 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined. ARC-PA Self-Study Workshop? Atlanta? January 22-24, 2025? This in-person workshop will provide PA program faculty with an overview of the accreditation process, including sessions designed to give participants the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the interpretation of individual Standards 5th?Edition.?It focuses on bringing the Standards?5th?Edition?and required data reports together as working tools for programs. Sessions will address the application and site visit, data collection, and analysis over time for the self-study report and specific Standards cited most often during accreditation reviews. This program has yet to be approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for 18 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.

Upcoming Presentations & Workshops https://lnkd.in/ejk-KncB ARC-PA Accreditation and You Workshop? Atlanta, GA? January 19-21, 2025? This interactive workshop will help participants understand and apply the elements of data analysis and appropriately document a robust ongoing self-assessment process.?The workshop will require participants to engage in data analysis related to the Self-Study Report, which is actively required for?programs undergoing accreditation review under the Standards, 5th edition.?Attendees will be asked to bring their individual program data applying concepts learned at this workshop to complete a portion of the ARC-PA self-study report.? This program has yet to be approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for 18 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined. ARC-PA Self-Study Workshop? Atlanta? January 22-24, 2025? This in-person workshop will provide PA program faculty with an overview of the accreditation process, including sessions designed to give participants the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the interpretation of individual Standards 5th?Edition.?It focuses on bringing the Standards?5th?Edition?and required data reports together as working tools for programs. Sessions will address the application and site visit, data collection, and analysis over time for the self-study report and specific Standards cited most often during accreditation reviews. This program has yet to be approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for 18 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.

Upcoming Presentations & Workshops https://lnkd.in/ejk-KncB ARC-PA Accreditation and You Workshop? Atlanta, GA? January 19-21, 2025? This interactive workshop will help participants understand and apply the elements of data analysis and appropriately document a robust ongoing self-assessment process.?The workshop will require participants to engage in data analysis related to the Self-Study Report, which is actively required for?programs undergoing accreditation review under the Standards, 5th edition.?Attendees will be asked to bring their individual program data applying concepts learned at this workshop to complete a portion of the ARC-PA self-study report.? This program has yet to be approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for 18 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined. ARC-PA Self-Study Workshop? Atlanta? January 22-24, 2025? This in-person workshop will provide PA program faculty with an overview of the accreditation process, including sessions designed to give participants the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the interpretation of individual Standards 5th?Edition.?It focuses on bringing the Standards?5th?Edition?and required data reports together as working tools for programs. Sessions will address the application and site visit, data collection, and analysis over time for the self-study report and specific Standards cited most often during accreditation reviews. This program has yet to be approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for 18 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.

ARC-PA Regional Conferences The ARC-PA is thrilled to announce the launch of ARC-PA Regional Conferences! ?? These events bring together local groups to connect, collaborate, and learn in a way that best meets their unique needs. Each conference is tailored to reflect the regional group's priorities. Attendees?will find hands-on sessions facilitated by ARC-PA Commissioners and Accreditation Directors.?These are also excellent opportunities for networking with local peers. Anyone interested in hosting an ARC-PA Regional Conference, contact Sharon Luke ([email protected])!

?? ARC-PA 2024 Fall Newsletter is Now Available! We’re excited to share the latest edition of the ARC-PA Newsletter, filled with timely updates, important announcements, and valuable insights impacting PA education and accreditation. This season’s issue covers: ? Key highlights from our recent workshops and conferences ?? Updates on 2024 accreditation standards ?? Resources and guidance for programs navigating the accreditation process ?? Important dates for upcoming ARC-PA events and deadlines Whether you're a program director, faculty member, or part of the broader PA education community, there’s something in this newsletter for everyone! Watch all the news and stay connected to the ARC-PA community by reading the Fall Newsletter now. ?? QR code below #PAeducation #ARC_PA #Accreditation #HigherEd #HealthcareEducation #PAs

The ARC-PA is excited to share the FIRST DRAFT?of the Accreditation Standards for PA Education 6th Edition. ? The ARC-PA is excited to share the FIRST DRAFT of the Accreditation Standards for PA Education!??The Standards recognize the continuing evolution of the PA profession and practice and endorse experiential competency-based education as a fundamental tenet of PA education. The next step in this process is to elicit feedback from our stakeholders. Please review the attached document and use the QR code below or this link: https://lnkd.in/ee28Zcgs to provide feedback by Friday, November 8, 2024 ? Upon reviewing the feedback from all stakeholders, the Standards Committee will continue to work on revisions to present to the ARC-PA Commission.

?? New Education Modules Alert! ?? Is your program looking for guidance on Standards B4.01a and B4.01b? ARC-PA has developed new education modules specifically designed to help you understand these essential standards. ? Check out the latest B Standards modules to enhance your program’s compliance and quality. Additional Standards will be available as they are developed, so stay tuned for more updates! ?? Access the modules here: https://lnkd.in/eBBHfgfV #ARCPA #PAEducation #StandardsCompliance #ProgramDevelopment #HigherEducation