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Accreditation

Become a USCAH Preferred organization today.

Commit to the health & safety of your athletes

Demonstrate your commitment by becoming USCAH Preferred.

With the USCAH Preferred accreditation, your organization is demonstrating that you are committed to the athletes you serve. Collaboration with USCAH illustrates a proactive approach to best practices for athlete healthcare and safety.

The USCAH Preferred accreditation identifies organizations that are leading the way in athlete healthcare and safety by pledging:

Best Practices

Commitment to implement best practices for athlete healthcare and safety.

Education

Implementation of organization-wide education for athlete healthcare and safety.

Independent

Ongoing independent external reviews of athlete healthcare and safety programming.

Transparency

Commitment to transparency regarding organizational athlete healthcare and safety guidelines and procedures.


The USCAH Preferred accreditation certifies:


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Completion of independent external review

A USCAH Preferred accreditation confirms your organization had an annual online program assessment completed to proactively identify potential areas of risk, determine strengths & weaknesses, provide an overall score of your medical program, and assess your program’s policies and procedures.

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Completion of educational courses

The USCAH Preferred accreditation shows that your organization has completed appropriate training to remain compliant with regulations. Our accessible e-learning modules keep your staff informed about sports-related health conditions, educate them on what to do in particular medical situations, and provide best practices for participating in sports in a healthy way.

Eligibility

USCAH Preferred accreditation is only eligible to organizations partnering with USCAH who display a proactive approach to best practices for athlete healthcare and safety. Certification awarded at the discretion of the U.S. Council, reviewed annually.

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