Discipline Lead Person Kenneth Kaloustian, PhD kenneth.kaloustian@quinnipiac.edu		Staff Program Coordinator Elizabeth Everson NAACLS 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 670 Chicago, IL  60631- PH: (773) 714-8880 x379 FAX: (773) 714-8886 eeverson@naacls.org

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			Standards
			Standards are the minimum national standards used for the development and evaluation of accredited educational programs. They are developed through a process that requires the input and review of peer groups, sponsoring and participating organizations, affiliating organizations and other interested professional groups. The Standards describe the general characteristics of an acceptable accredited program.
			Documents
			Download documents related to Pathologists' Assistant (PATH A) accreditation.
			Guide to Accreditation
			The Guide to Accreditation is designed to familiarize and assist you with the programmatic accreditation process.
			Paper Review Form
			The Paper Review Form is used by the paper reviewer to evaluate a program's self-study document.
			Site Visit Form
			The Site Visit Form is an evaluation tool used by the site visitor.
			Links
			Links for Pathologists' Assistant (PATH A)

Highlights

			New PA Program Director Packet (zip) New PA Program Directors should download this packet.
			New Guide to Accreditation The new Guide to Accreditation has been updated to contain the NAACLS Standards and the details of the Programmatic Accreditation Process for all but Doctoral level NAACLS Accredited Programs. All programs that have a Self-Study due date after September 1, 2009 are required to follow the guidelines and Standards within the new Guide to Accreditation when assembling the Self-Study and preparing for the Spring 2010 site visit.
			Fee Changes The Board of Directors has made updates to NAACLS fees.