2026 CAHME Standards
2026 Accreditation Standards
Upcoming Training Sessions
CAHME is holding several different training sessions in June, July, and August. Review the below table for a list of upcoming sessions as well as the audience listed for the sessions.
| Session | Date and Time (EDT) | Audience: Program Director & Program Contacts |
Audience: Site Visitors |
Audience: Other Stakeholders |
Registration Link |
| Pilot Program Open Q&A Session |
June 24 July 22 |
X (pilot programs only) |
June 24: Zoom Link July 22: Zoom Link |
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| CAHME Annual Programs Update | July 8 1:30-2:30 pm | X | X | X | Register here. |
| Site Visitor Training for Pilot Site Visits |
July 28 August 5 |
X (only those on Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 site visits using 2026 standards) |
July 28: Register here. August 5: Register here. |
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| CLC Learning Lab: Standards Q&A | July 29 10:30-11:30 am |
X (must be CLC Subscriber) |
Contact Melissa Cross: mcross@cahme.org |
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| Candidacy to Self-Study: Transitioning to the 2026 Standards |
June 24 July 22 |
X (current Candidate Programs) |
Contact Tecia Mentzer: tmentzer@cahme.org |
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| CPR: Candidacy Program Readiness | 5 sessions | X (for programs in Eligible status) |
Contact Tecia Mentzer: tmentzer@cahme.org |
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| APR: Accreditation Process Readiness | June 22 1:00-2:00 pm |
X (programs with Spring 2027 site visit) |
Contact Amanda Grow: agrow@cahme.org |
Exhibits
Standard 1: Program Development, Operations and Sustainment
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 1.1.1: Program Variant Table | 02/18/2026 | |
| 1.2 | 1.2.1: Program Resource Planning and Sustainment Table | 02/18/2026 | |
| 1.2 | 1.2.2: Strategic Initiatives Tracking Table | 02/18/2026 | |
| 1.2 | 1.2.3: Program Risk Assessment and Mitigation Table | 02/18/2026 | |
| 1.2 | 1.2.4: Plan Review and Evaluation | 02/18/2026 | |
| 1.4 | Instructions on how to pull Exhibits for 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, and 1.4.4 from CARE | 09/10/2025 | |
| 1.4 | 1.4.5: Admissions Table | 02/18/2026 | |
| 1.5 | 1.5.1: Information Transparency Table | 02/18/2026 |
Standard 2: Competency Model
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 2.1.1: Competencies and Program-Level Competency Attainment Assessment | 05/04/2026 | |
| 2.1 | 2.1.2: Proficiency Scale | 02/18/2026 | |
| 2.2 | 2.2.1 Program-level Competency Attainment Table/Tool (Provided by Program) | 09/10/2025 | Example |
| 2.2 | 2.2.2 Competency Direct Assessments | 05/04/2026 | |
| 2.3 | 2.3.1 Stakeholder Engagement | 09/10/2025 |
Standard 3: Curriculum
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 3.1.1 Student Exposure and Engagement | 02/18/2026 | |
| 3.1 | 3.1.2 Courses Offered in Self-Study Year | 09/10/2025 | |
| 3.1 | 3.1.3 Required Program Topics Required Program Topics Definitions |
05/04/2026 | |
| 3.1 | 3.1.4 Competency Mapping | 05/04/2026 | |
| 3.4 | 3.4.1 Stakeholder Engagment | 09/10/2025 |
Standard 4: Student Success
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 4.1.1 Academic Resources | 09/10/2025 | |
| 4.4 | Instructions on how to pull Exhibits for 4.4 from CARE | 09/10/2025 |
Standard 5: Faculty
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 5.1.1 Current Program Faculty Qualifications | 02/18/2026 | |
| 5.1 | Instructions on how to pull Exhibits for 5.1 from CARE | 09/10/2025 | |
| 5.2 | 5.2.1 Faculty Androgogical Development Table | 09/10/2025 |
Resources
- Process Improvement Cycle (PIC) Tool Graphic
- Process Improvement Cycle (PIC) Tool (Updated 11/14/2025)
- Required Program Topics Definitions and Examples
- Narrative Validation Tool
- Self-Study Support Checklist
- Syllabi Checklist for 2026 Standards
- Site Visit Logistics Form
- LMS Data Access and Need Memorandum
Recorded Trainings
- Nov 13, 2025: Standards, Exhibits, & Tools Watch Video | View Slides
- Standards Basics Training 1 Watch Video | Session 1 & 2 Slides
- Standards Basics Training 2: Coming Soon
Timeline
Candidacy Application Criteria
Candidacy Exhibits
Standard 1: Program Development, Operations and Sustainment
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 1.1.1: Program Variant Table | 02/18/2026 | |
| 1.2 | 1.2.1: Program Resource Planning and Sustainment Table | 02/18/2026 | |
| 1.2 | 1.2.2: Strategic Initiatives Tracking Table | 02/18/2026 | |
| 1.2 | 1.2.3: Program Risk Assessment and Mitigation Table | 02/18/2026 | |
| 1.2 | 1.2.4: Plan Review and Evaluation | 02/18/2026 |
Standard 2: Competency Model
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 2.1.1: Competencies and Program-Level Competency Attainment | 05/04/2026 | |
| 2.1 | 2.1.2: Proficiency Scale | 02/18/2026 | |
| 2.2 | 2.2.1: Program-level Competency Attainment Table/Tool (Provided by Program) | 09/10/2025 | Example |
| 2.2 | 2.2.2 Competency Direct Assessments | 05/04/2026 | |
| 2.3 | 2.3.1 Stakeholder Engagement | 09/10/2025 |
Standard 3: Curriculum
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 3.1.1 Student Exposure and Engagement | 02/18/2026 | |
| 3.1 | 3.1.2 Courses Offered in Self-Study Year | 09/10/2025 | |
| 3.1 | 3.1.3 Required Program Topics | 02/18/2026 | |
| 3.1 | 3.1.4 Competency Mapping | 09/10/2025 | |
| 3.4 | 3.4.1 Stakeholder Engagment | 09/10/2025 |
Standard 5: Faculty
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 5.1.1 Current Program Faculty Qualifications | 02/18/2026 | |
| 5.1 | Instructions on how to pull Exhibits for 5.1 from CARE | 09/10/2025 |
Timeline
CAHME Staff Support
| Support For: | Staff |
|---|---|
| CAMP, Website, Exhibits | Stacey Rowand Chief Operating Officer 301-298-1820 Ext. 700 srowand@cahme.org |
| Candidacy | Tecia Mentzer Manager, Program Development 301-298-1820 Ext. 705. tmentzer@cahme.org |
| All Other Standards Inquiries |
Jillian Harrington |