03-08-2010California Law
MEMORANDUM
March 8, 2010
As you are aware, on January 1, 2010, The California Private Postsecondary Act of 2009 (Act) took effect implementing new state regulations for private postsecondary institutions in California. The new Act contains provisions for approval by accreditation and with that approval the ability for institutions to make substantive changes as outlined in California Education Code section 94896. Keep in mind that in order for institutions to become approved by accreditation the institution must apply; this is not an automatic process.
When an institution applies for...More
02-18-2010Commissioner Election Results
Congratulations to Jim Buffington and Randy Nikola!
Name: Jim Buffington
Position: President, Career Networks Institute, Costa Mesa, California
Jim currently serves as an ABHES commissioner, having been appointed to complete the term of a previously elected commissioner. He is active in the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools, having served as its president. Jim oversees the daily operation of Career Networks Institute and owns another institution specializing in cosmetology, both of which were founded by he and his wife.
Name: Randall Nikola
Position: President and Director, Healing Mountain Massage School, Utah
Randy currently...More
02-16-20102010 Conference Highlights
Please click below for PowerPoint presentations from the 2010 ABHES National Conference on Allied Health Education:
Developing an Effective Program Needs Analysis
Developing a Program Effectiveness Plan
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01-19-2010NBSTSA Scholarship Winners
Winners of NBSTSA Scholarship Program
January 19, 2010
Congratulations to the following students attending ABHES-accredited surgical technology programs on being among the winners of the 2009 National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Scholarships!
Gwen O'Roarke, Sanford Brown College, St. Peters, MO
Carolyn Venard, Anthem College, Aurora, CO
01-14-2010January 2010 Commission Actions
MEMORANDUM
January 14, 2010
At its December 2009 meeting, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) took a number of actions as described below. These actions are separated by final revisions to accreditation standards, previously distributed for comment; request for comment to proposed accreditation standards; and an informational section that does not affect accreditation standards but is, instead, are policy related.
All final changes to the Accreditation Manual apply to the new 16th Edition, and are effective July 1, 2010. The effective date of proposed changes, if and when approved,...More
01-07-2010Important Update - Financial Requirements for Programmatic Members
MEMORANDUM
January 7, 2010
Important Update - Financial Requirements for Programmatic Members
The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools’ current edition of the Accreditation Manual (16th edition, effective July 1, 2010) does not include financial capability requirements relative to those holding or applying for programmatic accreditation by ABHES. This oversight is handled by the recognized institutional accreditor, a prerequisite for programmatic accreditation by ABHES.
Therefore, institutions holding or applying for programmatic accreditation are not required to forward financial statements to ABHES. We will inform the concerned institutions promptly should any changes regarding...More
12-24-2009December 2009 Commission Actions
MEMORANDUM
December 24, 2009
SCHOOL ACTIONS
Below is a listing of final actions taken by the ABHES Commission at its December 2009 meeting. Actions that are not considered final, including deferral of accreditation pending additional information, do not appear on this list. More specific information on each applicant, including contact information and grant length, can be found at www.abhes.org.
INITIAL INSTITUTIONAL GRANT
College of Massage Therapy, Blackfoot, ID
Covenant School of Surgical Technology, Lubbock, TX
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, Concord, CA
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, Fresno, CA
Gurnick Academy of Medical...More
12-10-2009Call for Commissioner Nominations
ABHES BULLETIN
This is notification of commissioner positions available for the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) for election by the membership and appointment by the Commission.
To assure that ABHES maintains the blend of commissioner credentials and experience required by its recognition by the United States Department of Education, the Bylaws describe specific, required qualifications with each of the eleven seats on the Commission. The terms of office of four current commissioners will expire on June 30, 2010. The four seats to be filled and the specific necessary...More
12-09-2009Richard L. Luebke Memorial Scholarship Winner
ABHES BULLETIN
ABHES is pleased to announce Sharonda Saddler, Allied College, Maryland Heights, Missouri, has been chosen as the winner of the Richard L. Luebke Memorial Scholarship!
Ms. Saddler is a full-time surgical technology program student and full-time mother of two. As noted in the nomination, not missing a single day of school, Sharonda has never greeted anyone with anything less than a smile. Sharonda, in her own words, states “I want the best I can be for myself and daughters…I do not want to be a failure in...More
12-08-2009Success Stories
The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) has always taken seriously its mission of ensuring that their accredited institutions and programs achieve and comply with the high standards necessary to effectively prepare students for careers in the health care industry. Programs are measured by the competency of an institution’s faculty and staff, the amount of available resources, the quality of their training equipment, and the accessibility of externship facilities. ABHES is responsible for ensuring schools are consistent in all areas pertaining to student instruction and training.
Student placement is one of the highest priorities of any...More