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WILKES-BARRE — The King’s College physician assistant program has received a stamp of approval good until 2027 — “accreditation-continued” status from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.
Though arcane sounding at best, accreditation is an important accomplishment for institutions of higher education and their programs. Without it, attracting students can be difficult if not impossible, and some federal grants are contingent on accreditation.
“Accreditation continued” means the program, already accredited, is in compliance with standards set by ARC-PA, a national independent accrediting body. The 10-year accreditation is the longest granted by the organization.
In a media release Tuesday, King’s touted the fact its program is one of only 216 nationwide accredited by ARC-PA, and only one of 23 in Pennsylvania. It also noted, “King’s is only one of three Pennsylvania accredited programs based at a college; most are at universities.”
“The physician assistant program has been outstanding since its inception at King’s,” said president The Rev. John Ryan. “This maximum term re-accreditation affirms that excellence and ranks the King’s program with the best in the country and means graduates of the program will play a vital part in the changing field of health care.”
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