There is no research or statistics to suggest that practitioners who only graduate from CACREP programs are better prepared clinically to treat those who suffer from mental health issues. Being a graduate of a master’s degree program in clinical psychology, it has been my personal experience that gaining a degree from a CACREP program does not make a clinician more qualified to practice. In practical real life experience, my additional trainings (post grad school), advanced certificates, and years of practice makes me an overall great clinician. I agree there should be rules and regulations put in place to protect the welfare of those we serve but I believe that's why we have licensing boards with specific requirements which must be completed prior to us practicing clinical skills within our communities.