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Consumer beware: a few words about accreditation.

Sally Brownell1

  • 1Revans University, Boulder, Colorado, USA. baskinglory@earthlink.net

International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Incorporating Leadership in Health Services
|September 12, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Choosing online health services programs requires careful vetting due to accreditation risks. Ensure programs are recognized by employers and institutions for career advancement.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Education
  • Online Learning
  • Accreditation Standards

Background:

  • The proliferation of online educational opportunities presents challenges in verifying program legitimacy.
  • The health services field demands rigorous standards due to its impact on public health and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the risks associated with selecting unaccredited online health services programs.
  • To inform prospective students about the importance of accreditation for institutional and employer recognition.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of the problem of unaccredited online programs.
  • Identification of recognized American accreditation agencies.

Main Results:

  • Online health services programs may lack accreditation, leading to non-recognition.
  • Unaccredited programs pose risks to students' educational and career progression.

Conclusions:

  • Prospective students must verify accreditation status before enrolling in online health services programs.
  • Accreditation is crucial for the credibility and acceptance of health services education by institutions and employers.

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