Accreditation consultancy services
Program planning
Program planning is complex and ongoing. DAA expects that all universities considering new dietetic programs will undertake a comprehensive needs assessment and consult with relevant stakeholders as part of the planning of a program. Universities may wish to engage a consultant in an advisory role throughout these processes to assist programs in meeting the required standards.
Preparing an accreditation report
There is significant resourcing required for preparation of accreditation documents and a university may wish to consider the appointment of a consultant for assistance in this process.
Failure to supply all the required evidence with the accreditation report can lead to lengthy delays that may impact on the accreditation status of a program.
DAA does not accept any responsibility if dietetic programs fail to achieve accreditation prior to the first cohort of students graduating or before the expiration of a current accreditation period if the time lines provided by DAA are not met by the university.
DAA
DAA encourages a university to discuss plans for new programs or changes to existing programs with the Accreditation, Recognition and Education Services (ARES) Manager as early as possible in the planning process.