Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is a programmatic postsecondary accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and carries out its accrediting activities in cooperation with 25 review committees (Committees on Accreditation). CAAHEP currently accredits over 2600 entry-level education programs in 31 health science professions. Currently, CAAHEP accredits programs in the following disciplines: Advanced Cardiovascular Sonographer Anesthesia Technologist Anesthesiologist Assistant Art Therapist Assistive Technologist Cardiovascular Technologist Clinical Research Professional Cytology Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Exercise Physiology (Applied and Clinical) Exercise Science Inclusive Rehabilitation Sciences Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring Kinesiotherapist Lactation Consultant Medical Assistant Medical Illustrator Neurodiagnostic Technologist Orthoptics Orothotic and Prosthetic Assistant Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician Orthotist and Prosthetist Perfusionist Personal Fitness Trainer Polysomnographic Technologist Recreational Therapist Respiratory Care Specialist in Blood Banking Technology Surgical Assistant Surgical Technologist