Accreditation as a provider of continuing education in nursing.
Accreditation is for a six-year period.
Each accreditation period is independent. Currently accredited organizations wishing to continue their accredited status must submit a new application before the end of each accreditation period. The application must document adherence to all appropriate criteria and policies. A site visit to the applicant organization is part of the accreditation process for initial accreditation and all subsequent accreditation periods. The COA Executive Committee has the authority to exercise all powers of COA between meetings of the commission.