Complaints which fall outside of due process will be handled on an individual or case by case basis. Upon receiving an informal or written complaint, the Program Director/ Department Chair will assimilate the information presented and respond accordingly depending upon the nature of the complaint. With respect to employers of graduates and/or the general public, the Program Director/ Department Chair may seek consultation from the program’s Advisory Board and/ or the Dean of Health Professions and/or the Vice President for Academic Affairs. All complaint records including plan for improvement and outcomes will be maintained and held in a locked file cabinet located in the office of the Program Director/ Department Chair.
You may also contact the Accreditation Department at accreditation@apta.org or by calling 703-706-3245.