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How will we address the challenges at the other end of the pipeline?

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All COVID-19 exceptions ended on Oct. 8, 2023. CAPTE COVID-19 Guidance With Congress and President Biden ending the National Emergency on April 11, 2023, all waivers for distance education delivery, minimum length and/or hours of full-time clinical education experiences, as well as breadth and depth

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