RESOURCES
To gain or maintain accreditation with ABHES, an institution must comply with the standards, policies, and procedures contained in the Accreditation Manual. Please click the icon below for the current manual.
Current Edition:
18th Edition Accreditation Manual – Effective January 2021
Bylaws
Previous Editions:
18th Edition Accreditation Manual – Effective July 2020
18th Edition Accreditation Manual – Effective January 2020
18th Edition Accreditation Manual – Effective June 2019
18th Edition Accreditation Manual – Effective January 2018
Final Revision Notices:
October 30, 2020 – Effective January 1, 2021
July 31, 2020 (Department of Education Regulations) – Effective Immediately
July 31, 2020 (Surgical Technology) – Effective Immediately
August 15, 2019 – Effective January 1, 2020
August 17, 2018 – Effective January 1, 2019
September 13, 2018 – Effective January 1, 2019
November 26, 2018 – Radiologic Technology/Radiography Update
May 17, 2019 – Effective Immediately
New Application Submissions
Any new applications should be submitted to ABHES online via DropBox Applications. All applications must indicate the type of application and the file name must include your ABHES ID#, type of application, and date of submission (ex. I-100_DEModification_32020).
Fees
Payment of any fees can now be remitted electronically via bank transfer, or by credit card, where a 2.9% convenience fee is to be applied. Please contact the Accounting Department at accounting@abhes.org to obtain your invoice. A spreadsheet to calculate application fees is now available for immediate download and use. This spreadsheet is not a requirement, but it will help schools facilitate accurate calculation of fees prior to contacting ABHES for an invoice.
Please click below to download the corresponding applications:
Application for Institutional Accreditation
Application for Programmatic Accreditation
Application for Initial Accreditation for a Surgical Technology Program
Application for Accreditation Addendum
Application for Approval to Conduct “Other Business” on School Premises
Application for Change in Academic Measurement
Application for Change in Accreditation Status
Application for Change in Location
Application for Change in Mission
Application for Change in School Name
Application for Change in Legal Status, Ownership or Control Part I
Application for Change in Legal Status, Ownership or Control Part II
Application for Excluded Continuing Education Courses or Programs
Application for Initial Distance Education Delivery
Application for Minor Program Revision
Application for Modification of Distance Education Delivery
Application for New Program Approval
Application for Non-Main Campus Inclusion
Application for Reclassification to a Main Campus
Application for Separate Educational Center
Application for Substantive Program Revision
Please click on the form titles below to download the corresponding forms:
Action Plan Template – Outcomes
Attestation of Responsibility
Campus Closure Form
Change in Campus Leadership Form
Elements of a Financial Improvement Plan
Faculty Data Sheet
Financial Delineation Form
Guide to Third-Party Contracts and Consortium Agreements
Guidelines for Audited Financial Statements
Guidelines for Conducting a Market Survey
Guidelines for Reviewed Financial Statements for Initial Applicants
Notice of Commissioner Recusal
Notification of Discontinuation of Program and/or Delivery Method
On-Site Student Satisfaction Survey
Ownership Disclosure Form
Preparing Your Response
Program Profile Grid
Request for Good Cause Extension
State Authorization Attestation
Teach Out Plan Approval Form
Updated Information
Virtual Meeting Room Materials – Distance Education
Virtual Meeting Room Materials – Institutional
Virtual Meeting Room Materials – Programmatic
W-9 Tax Form
Please click on the titles below to access items related to expense reimbursement:
Certify Expense User Guide
Certify Expense Training Video (Password: 5TZ#5ur& )
Submit ACH Information
Expense Reimbursement Calendar 2020
ANNUAL REPORT
SELF-EVALUATION REPORT (SER)