🏛 AADP School Accreditation Program
The American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) School Accreditation Program formally recognizes educational institutions that demonstrate commitment to curriculum integrity, ethical instruction, and professional preparation within holistic health and drugless therapies.
Since 1990, AADP has served as a professional certifying body supporting holistic health practitioners throughout the United States and internationally. The School Accreditation Program extends this professional framework to institutions committed to educational quality, ethical standards, and graduate advancement opportunities.
AADP School Accreditation is designed to support educational institutions while preserving academic independence and organizational flexibility.
Why Accreditation Matters
AADP Accreditation provides institutions with:
- Professional alignment with an established certifying organization
- Increased credibility with prospective students
- Public listing in the official AADP Accredited School Directory
- A defined pathway connecting graduates with AADP certification opportunities
- Eligibility to use the AADP Accredited School designation and seal
- Promotional opportunities through AADP platforms and communications
- Differentiation within a competitive educational marketplace
For smaller and founder-led institutions, accreditation demonstrates a commitment to educational standards and ethical training while maintaining institutional independence.
Accreditation Structure
Accreditation is granted for a five (5) year term and includes:
- Successful application approval
- Payment of applicable fees
- Annual School Membership participation
- Continued alignment with AADP standards
Although accreditation is granted for five years, institutions maintain Active status through annual School Membership participation.
Accredited institutions are expected to notify AADP of significant organizational or program changes during the accreditation term.
Examples include:
- Institutional relocation
- Ownership changes
- School name changes
- Major curriculum revisions
- Delivery modality changes
- Significant operational restructuring
Fee Overview
AADP School Accreditation includes:
Application & Accreditation Review Fee
$199 (non-refundable)
Annual School Membership
$325/year
Annual School Membership maintains:
- Active accreditation status
- Directory visibility
- Verification support
- Graduate pathway participation
- Accredited School Seal eligibility
Getting Started
Institutions interested in participating in the AADP School Accreditation Program may review eligibility requirements and begin the application process online.
AADP School Accreditation is a professional accreditation designation issued by AADP and does not constitute governmental, regional, or academic accreditation. Institutions remain responsible for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.