Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action Requirement for CACREP accreditation for educational programs
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 7/14/2017
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5/17/17  3:44 pm
Commenter: Ben Toma, LCPC, Alexandria CSB

I graduated from CACREP accredited schools. We are not superior.
 

I graduated from a CACREP accredited college (Lynchburg College) in Va in 1998, I am licensed in both Maryland and Virginia. Needless to say, I have found the post-masters certificate at Johns Hopkins (CACREP accredited).  Both have conributed to my development as a professional, yet I am certain that CACREP does not necessarily ensure higher competence. I have colleagues who did not graduate from CACREP insitutions and they display a high level of skill and competency; and, numerous clients finf them helpful.  I do not believe that the CACREP monopoly will be helpful to anyone.

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