Individuals who may file a complaint about a CAAHEP-accredited program include current and former students, faculty, employers, clinical preceptors, and any stakeholder, such as a member of the public. Those considering filing a complaint are advised to review CAAHEP Policies and Procedures, Policy 602, Complaints Regarding Accredited Programs.

Definition of Complaint: A complaint is a written and signed grievance involving an alleged violation of the Accreditation Standards or policies established by CAAHEP and its Committees on Accreditation (CoAs).

CAAHEP emphasizes that neither CAAHEP nor its Committees on Accreditation will intervene in personnel matters nor review an institution’s internal administrative decisions in matters such as admissions, honor code or code of conduct violations, disputes concerning the assignment of grades, or similar issues unless the context of an allegation suggests that unethical or unprofessional conduct or action may have occurred that might call into question the program’s compliance with accreditation Standards or policies.

INCOMPLETE FORMS: Complaints that do not include all required information will be returned to the complainant with an explanation of why the complaint is being returned. Returned complaints may be resubmitted within one year of the events giving rise to the complaint.

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