Program Accreditation – What It Is and Isn't: ACATE and CAAHEP Overview (Not Eligible for CEs)

Focus Groups (Not eligible for Continuing Education)

Dana Elmendorf, MA., ATR-BC, LPC
Dana Elmendorf is Coordinator of the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education. She is also the program director for the Seton Hill University Art Therapy program and combines her accreditation expertise with an understanding of the needs of educational programs, institutions, and the students they serve.


The Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE) has been working since 2015 to develop processes for managing the accreditation of art therapy education programs under CAAHEP. Come hear an overview of the process, learn what is new, and bring your questions. Resources will also be shared.