Program length: ____________________________________________________________________
Documents submitted by the school and a site visit at the expense of this institution must produce evidence of qualification satisfactory to the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities for the program to be classified "Accredited." Programs applying for re-accreditation must submit their self-evaluation report 6 weeks prior to the site visit.
Programs Applying for Initial Accreditation:
Submit materials as outlined in Section VI Standard Operating Procedures for Initial Accreditation
Provide anticipated enrollment of first cohort: ________________________________________
Provide anticipated graduation date of first class:______________________________________ (Site visits are usually conducted once the initial class has completed about 2/3 of the curriculum.)
Indicate preference for site visit (month/year): _________________________________________
Programs applying for initial accreditation must submit the application form along with the non-refundable application fee. Following acceptance of the initial application materials, a self-study report is due 8 weeks prior to the site visit.
Fees: Initial accreditation $3,000 Re-application for initial accreditation $3,000
Print Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Chief Executive Officer of Institution
Print Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Department Head/Division Dean
Print Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Director of Program
Indicate credentials of Program Director: __________________________________________________
Date: __________________________
Submit this application along with the materials requested in Step 1 found in Section VI of the CVTEA Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/cvtea_operating.asp by using the Initial Application Material and Feedback Form. Contact AVMA staff for a copy of this form.
Send to: American Veterinary Medical Association, Education and Research Division, 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4630
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