What is PAHRA?

Accreditation

Purpose

Goals

Steps

Schools

Links

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

• What is a self-evaluation?
• How much time does my program have to complete the self-evaluation?
• What is a Site Evaluation?
• How long does it take to complete the Site Evaluation?
• Who is the Site Evaluation Team Leader? What are the qualifications for Site Evaluation Team Members who participates in the Site Evaluation?
• After the program's Site Evaluation is completed, when will the program know the results of the evaluation?
• Who comprises the PAHRA Accreditation Committee
• How long will the accreditation be valid?
• What are the fees involved in the accreditation process?
• Does my program have to use a specific curriculum?
• Does my program have to use a specific text book?
• What is the Industry Competency Exam (ICE)?
• Does my program have to use the Industry Competency Exam (ICE)?
• Do the students have to take the Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Handling Certification Exam Section 608?
• What benefits will my school receive from accreditation of the program?

Questions Regarding Specific Articles

• Article 2.5 Advisory Committee
• Article 4.5 Post Graduate Information
• Article 6.8 Minimum Instruction Area
• Article 7.3 Student to Instructor Ratio
• Article 9.2 Technical Qualifications for Instructional Staff