Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is a programmatic postsecondary accrediting agency based in Seminole, Florida. The organization is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and employs four people. CAAHEP accredits over 2,600 entry-level education programs across 31 health science professions. These programs span a wide range of disciplines, including Advanced Cardiovascular Sonography, Anesthesia Technology, Anesthesiologist Assistant, Art Therapy, Assistive Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Clinical Research, Cytology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Inclusive Rehabilitation Sciences, Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring, Kinesiotherapy, Lactation Consulting, Medical Assisting, Medical Illustration, Neurodiagnostic Technology, Orthoptics, Orothotic and Prosthetic Assisting, Orthotic and Prosthetic Technology, Orthotist and Prosthetist, Perfusion, Personal Fitness Training, Polysomnography, Recreational Therapy, Respiratory Care, Specialist in Blood Banking Technology, Surgical Assisting, and Surgical Technology. CAAHEP carries out its accrediting activities in cooperation with 25 review committees known as Committees on Accreditation. CAAHEP can be reached via their website at caahep.org.