Accreditation in Nursing, Accreditation agencies, Purpose of Accreditation, Types of Accreditation

2. ACCREDITATION
Dr. Rahul B. Pandit
Faculty of Nursing
Sassoon General Hospital, Pune

3. Introduction
 Accreditation is very important for
educational Institute
 It is ongoing evaluation process
 Accredited institutions are responsible for
development and maintenance of academic
standard and quality of education.

4. Definition
Accreditation is the process in which
certification of competency, authority, or
credibility is presented.
Accreditation is the process meeting
predetermined qualifications and standard
by agencies.

5. Purpose
1. Maintenance of adequate admission
requirement.
2. Maintenance of minimum academic standard.
3. Stimulation of institutional self improvement.
4. Protection of institutions against
educationally and socially harmful pressures.

6. Types
1. Regional accreditation agencies
2. State accreditation agencies
3. National Professional accreditation agencies

7. Accreditation Agencies in
India
1. Central Advisory Board of Education. (CABE)
2. All India Council for Elementary Education (AICEE)
3. All India Council for Secondary Education (AICSE)
4. University Grant Commission (UGC)
5. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
6. National Assessment and Accreditation Council
(NAAC)

8. Professional Accreditation
Agencies in India
1. Medical Council of India (MCI)
2. Indian Nursing Council (INC)
3. Dental Council of India (DCI)
4. Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)

9. Accreditation by
Inspection
1. Periodic Inspection
2. Re Inspection
3. Enhancement Inspection

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