In preparation for the transition to the Standards of Accreditation for Health Service Psychology (SoA)opens in new window (PDF, 1.20MB), the Commission on Accreditation has created an estimated timeline for the rollout of the SoA. This timeline is for both accredited and applicant programs. Further communication (e.g., a transition Q&A) will elaborate on this draft timeline.
Please contact the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation with any questions you may have regarding the transition process.
| Early 2015 (completed) | Final approval of SoA and AOP. |
| First batch of Implementing Regulations out for public comment. | |
| Training material development initiated. | |
| Late 2015 | Revise and finalize initial IRs. |
| Continue IR development/revision. | |
| Release transition Q&A for accredited programs. | |
| Finalize training materials. | |
| Early 2016 | Begin self-study and site visitor training. |
| Sept. 1, 2016 | First SoA self-studies accepted for applicant programs and accredited programs assigned to a spring site visit cycle. |
| Jan. 1, 2017 | Full implementation of SoA and AOP. |
| All accredited programs demonstrate adherence to SoA. |