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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Profile of Accrediting Organization 2022 - 2023

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Executive Director
: Gina Scarboro, D.B.A, CAA
Phone : 727-210-2350
Fax : 727-210-2354
Address:
9355- 113th St. N., UNIT 7709, Seminole, FL 33775

Profile of Accredited Institutions and Programs 2022 - 2023:
2,635 Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Institutions and Programs: 49,493 Students

1,740 Total U.S. Degree-Granting:

1,293 Public
288 Private Nonprofit
159 Private For-Profit
889 Total U.S. Non-Degree-Granting:

579 Public
192 Private Nonprofit
118 Private For-Profit

Recognition Status 2022 - 2023:
Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Range of Accreditation Activity:

advanced cardiovascular sonographer, anesthesia technologist, anesthesiologist assistant, art therapist, assistive technology practitioners, cardiovascular technologist, clinical research professionals, cytotechnologist, diagnostic medical sonographer, emergency medical services-paramedic, exercise science professional, kinesiotherapist, lactation consultant, medical assistant, medical illustrator, neurodiagnostic technologist, orthotist and prosthetist, perfusionist, polysomnographic technologist, recreational therapist, specialist in blood bank technology, surgical assistant and surgical technologist. CAAHEP accredits programs in the United States and internationally. (2020)

Sponsoring Organization:

The Commission members include 65 sponsoring organizations, 25 Committees on Accreditation, 17 Educational representatives, 1 Recent Graduate, and 2 members of the public.

International Accreditation Activity:
6 Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
0 U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
No Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Non-US Program and Institution Countries

Canada
New Zealand
China
Saudi Arabia

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:
Budget:
$1,118,692

$255,000 Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$0 In-kind support from any sponsoring organization
Employees and Volunteers:
6 Full-time Employees
1 Part-time Employees
780 Volunteers - Served 2022 - 2023
Composition of Decision-Making Body
The 11 member Board of Directors includes representatives from Sponsoring Organizations, Committees on Accreditation, Educators, and members of the Public.

Profile of 2022 - 2023 Accreditation Activities :
Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: 5

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: 10

Summary of 2022 - 2023 Formal Actions:
n/a Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Granted
n/a Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Denied
110 Initial Accreditation Granted
0 Initial Accreditation Denied
160 Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review
45 Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review with Required Follow-up
n/a Notice or Warning
5 Probation
n/a Show Cause
11 Accreditation Terminated or Removed
0 Actions under Appeal
4 Other
Summary of Additional 2022 - 2023 Actions:
6 Substantive Changes Reviewed
344 Site Visits
56 Voluntary Discontinuance or Expiration of Accreditation