Accreditation
What is the difference between one- and three-year accreditation?
Fully accredited centers meet all accreditation criteria and are accredited for three years. Conditionally accredited centers are substantially complaint with all criteria but are deficient in at least one criterion specific to their accreditation level (level 3 or 4) and are accredited for one year. Conditionally accredited centers must [...]
I am new to the accreditation process. Where do I start?
You have come to the right place. As a NAEC member, you have access to a wealth of accreditation resources. The accreditation process occurs once a year, beginning in November and ending March 1st. Your center must become a member of NAEC by February 1st to participate in that accreditation cycle. [...]
What is the fee associated with the accreditation process?
There is no separate accreditation fee. The NAEC membership dues of $2000 must be paid annually by all centers. Dues must be paid each year, even for centers with two-year accreditation who are not completing the full accreditation process.
If my center is already accredited by NAEC do I need to upload updated CVs for each full accreditation application?
There is no need to submit updated CVs if your Medical Director, second epileptologist, neurosurgeon, and neuropsychologist have not changed. However, if you have hired new personnel you will need to upload his/her CV.
Do EMU Caring certificates expire?
While NAEC encourages different center personnel to complete EMU Caring, the EMU Caring certificate does not expire. Once completed, you do not have to retake the course.
I am not ready to submit a final version of my Center Annual Report. Is it possible to save my work so I can complete the report at a later date?
To save information in the Center Annual Report click the SAVE button at the bottom of the page. As long as you select “Not complete, still working on it,” you will be able to go back into the report and make changes.
