CAAHEP is a programmatic accreditor evaluating health sciences educational programs against standards.

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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs | 2,220 followers on LinkedIn. Assuring the quality of health sciences education since 1984. | 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

CAAHEP Director of Accreditation Services

Theresa Sisneros

Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director, Echocardiography Laboratory, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Section Head…

Jordan Strom

Director, Information and Communications

Lorna Frazier-Lindsey

Associate Provost of Health Science Programs and Campus Dean for Anesthesia Technology

Marc McGaffic, MS, BS, Cer ATT

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Don't miss the CAAHEP Symposium, July 17-18, 2025, at the Renaissance Orlando Resort & Spa! If you can't join us in person, join us virtually! See the full preliminary agenda and registration information https://lnkd.in/ej42ekSe

At its November meeting, the CAAHEP Board of Directors elected Jenna LeBlanc as Secretary of the Board. Jenna represents the Cytology Programs Review Committee on the Commission. Congratulations!

There is a new CAAHEP records update project in the works. The Board of Directors recently approved new policies improving the alignment of CAAHEP accreditation records. Between November 2024 and February 2025, accredited programs will be contacted with information about the update, including dates of informational webinars, and will receive an emailed request to assist in updating the CAAHEP records. Please review the CAAHEP website for additional information. https://lnkd.in/e6yT65t8

Let's celebrate the achievement of the EMS Paramedic program at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX! The program meets CAAHEP Standards and is awarded continuing CAAHEP accreditation. Well done! https://lnkd.in/ebpDY8MN

CAAHEP is proud to announce that the EMS Paramedic Program at Michigan's Medic 1 Community Emergency Service has been awarded continuing accreditation! This achievement reflects the program's commitment to meeting CAAHEP standards and equipping students with the skills necessary for success in the paramedic field. Congratulations! https://ow.ly/PW7p50U7531

CAAHEP is excited to share that the EMS Paramedic program at Texas Southmost College meets CAAHEP Standards! Congratulations on your continuing accreditation! Well done. https://lnkd.in/eSWgbWmG

National Park College is awarded continuing CAAHEP accreditation for its EMS Paramedic program. Following a thorough review by the CoAEMSP, the National Park's program continues to meet CAAHEP standards. Congratulations! https://lnkd.in/exiphTB8

Join CAAHEP in celebrating Coastal Pines Technical College's achievement of continuing accreditation for its surgical technology program! This significant milestone reaffirms CPTC's commitment to providing top-tier education and training for students in Waycross, GA. Well done! https://ow.ly/9rWj50U72s5

Congratulations, Florida State College at Jacksonville! The EMS Paramedic program is awarded continuing CAAHEP accreditation after a review affirms the program meets CAAHEP Standards. Well done! Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/eqAVCgCu

Piedmont Virginia Community College is awarded continuing CAAHEP accreditation for its Surgical Technology program! Congratulations on meeting CAAHEP Standards. https://lnkd.in/eJHX84Ys

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