Do I send my package to the Texas address or to the Colorado address? The former JRC-AT (now CAATE) office and staff relocated to Round Rock, Texas in March of 2006; therefore, all materials are to be shipped to CAATE’s Texas address:

CAATE
2201 Double Creek Drive
Suite 5006
Round Rock, TX 78664

All references to the prior Colorado address should be removed from you files.

We are a continuing program, so do we have to pay the $500 application fee as well as the CAATE institutional fee? Yes, all programs, regardless of their current accreditation status, must pay the $500 application fee when they submit their self-studies. This fee is for the extra service of the Comprehensive Review.

Can we break our self-study Appendices into more than one binding, as it is very large? Yes, you may break the self-study appendices into multiple bound documents, as long as you have the different bound documents bound, tabbed and paginated according to the instructions. You may also, and it is recommended, copy your appendices double-sided to reduce the amount of paper; however, you still must follow the directions by having the Appendices tabbed according to the Table of Contents provided, and the entire document must still be paginated.

How do we paginate our self-study? The narrative should be paginated with page numbers that are consecutive (i.e. 1-50). The Appendices may be paginated by section and consecutively (i.e. A1-A50, B1-B12), or as one document and consecutively (i.e. 1-250). You must paginate each page regardless if the documents have page numbers from the printed source from which they were taken (i.e. catalog, handbook). Page numbers may be done by hand, as long as they all appear legibly when reproduced.

What kind of binding is acceptable for my self-study or reports that I must submit to the CAATE? Any spiral type binding is appropriate, as long as the document may be able to be laid open on a table like a book. 3-ring binders are not acceptable for any document (self-study, rejoinder, progress report, or audit).

What kind of tabbing does the CAATE require when submitting a document? Avery and other manufacturers make numerical, alphabetical, or blank types of tabbing that are acceptable. Tabs with paper/cardboard inserts are not preferred as the inserts fall out during shipping. Pieces of paper are not considered “tabs”, because they do not extend beyond the edge of the document; tabs must extend beyond the edge of the document to be considered acceptable.

We didn’t get an invoice for our accreditation application fee, can you send one? Accreditation is voluntary; therefore, the CAATE does not invoice for application fees. Should the program require an invoice in order to request a check from their institution, the program should contact the CAATE office. An invoice will be created and can be faxed to the appropriate institutional authority.

Does the CAATE accept credit cards? The CAATE does not have the ability to accept credit cards. All payments must be made with a check or money orders and are due NET 60 days to avoid paying the $50 Administrative Fee.

Our accreditation expires in October 2008, when do we need to submit our self-study? Under the CAATE system of accreditation, accreditation is a continuing process. Should a program not submit the self-study at the required time, the ATEP will be placed on probation and ultimately, may have its accreditation removed involuntarily. As an example, if your CAAHEP initial accreditation had an expiration date of October 31, 2008, then under the CAATE system your accreditation cycle is in the 2008-2009 academic year which means your self-study is due either June 1, 2008 for a fall 2008 site visit, or September 15, 2008 for a spring 2009 site visit. Currently, all programs may select the submission date of their self-study which ultimately effects the semester of their site visit. If this process should change, the CAATE will notify all programs.

If we had a fall site visit last time, do we have to have a fall site visit this time? Your site visit does not have to be in the same semester as it was during the last site visit cycle. The submission of your self-study for the current cycle will determine the semester of your site visit. The site visit must occur during the academic year of your next accreditation cycle (i.e. academic year 2007-2008 with a self-study due either June 1, 2007, or September 15, 2007). Self-studies are due either for the summer or fall deadlines before your next accreditation cycle. See question above for the definition of an accreditation cycle.

The rejoinder instructions say there is a 50 page maximum, what if we go over 50 pages? The CAATE does have a 50 page maximum length on rejoinders and progress reports; however, the program must respond as directed in the report which may exceed the 50 page limit. The CAATE requests that documentation be presented only once within the document, and then be referenced, if necessary, to respond to another Standard, later in the document . While conciseness and brevity are the goals, the CAATE does understand the need, on some occasions, to exceed the page limit.

I have a question that I need a CAATE response to. What is the process? All questions must be submitted, in writing or via email, to the CAATE office (caate@sbcglobal.net). Questions submitted before the 1st of each month will be addressed on the monthly conference call scheduled for that month. Final official responses will be emailed to the individual or programs submitting the question(s). The CAATE has adopted this process in order to provide the best singular response that represents a consensus of the Commission. Questions must not be directed to individual Commissioners, but to the entire board as stated above.

Can I get a list of the Program Director’s names and email addresses? The CAATE does not provide a listing of contact information for the Program Directors; however, the CAATE website does contain a list of all accredited programs with contact information for public use.

Can we use the CAATE logo on our website and in our publications? The regular “CAATE” logo is reserved exclusively for use by the CAATE, unauthorized use of the CAATE logo is a violation of copyright and trademark law. CAATE logos, designed specifically for institution/program use, are available on the CAATE website; however, the process for the use of those logos must be followed to gain access to the logo. The CAATE logo may not be used until the user obtains written permission from the CAATE. Failure to follow this policy and/or non-approved use of the CAATE logo will result in a fine of up to $500 and administrative probation. The CAATE makes variations of its logo available for specific uses. Programs accredited by the CAATE have default permission to use the following statements or links:

-“This Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education”
-“Link to the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education”

All CAATE logos must be used exactly as they were created, without changes in color, verbiage, typeface or otherwise altering the appearance of the logo(s). The standard CAATE logo is reserved exclusively for use by the CAATE.

If I have a change in my Medical Director, do I need to notify the CAATE office? Changes in Medical Director must be reported to the CAATE Office as per Standard K2.3