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ACCREDITATION MANUAL APPLICATIONS FORMS REPORTING

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 March 2021
Bylaws

Previous Editions:
18th Edition Accreditation Manual – Effective January 2021
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:
February 16, 2021 – Effective July 1, 2021
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!
Online Application Submissions
The following program applications can now be completed and paid for online through the Membership Portal.

Application for Initial Distance Education Delivery (now located in the membership portal)
Application for Minor Program Revision (now located in the membership portal)
Application for Modification of Distance Education Delivery (now located in the membership portal)
Application for New Program Approval (now located in the membership portal)
Application for Substantive Program Revision (now located in the membership portal)

Dropbox Application Submissions
The applications below 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_NonMainInclusion_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 Non-Main Campus Inclusion
Application for Reclassification to a Main Campus
Application for Separate Educational Center