Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status. The status indicates that the plans and resource allocation for the proposed program appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards, if fully implemented as planned. Accreditation - Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class.

The news came late Friday afternoon. Why is this important? In order for students to be eligible to take their national certifying examinations, they must matriculate into an accredited program. This was the last major hurdle for UC’s PA Program prior to entering its inaugural class.

David Payne PA-C
Program Director