CADE Accreditation Resources

CADE Accreditation Resources

The following documents and forms were developed by CADE and are available for use on a voluntary basis.

Eligibility Requirements and Accreditation Standards

NEW 2009 ERAS Format
Applications for candidacy, initial and continued accreditation must address the Eligibility Requirements and Accreditation Standards in effect at the time each application is submitted. The 2008 ERAS became mandatory on March 1, 2009. The 2008 ERAS are available here in PDF format. You are free to use either the new 2009 ERAS format which includes easy-to-use labels and a table of contents or the original ERAS document format.

Templates and Forms

The Self Study Templates for 2008 Eligibility Requirements and Accreditation Standards  includes forms and instructions for providing the evidence needed to assist programs in preparing the self-study application and the on-site visit.

Guidance Documents