Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Profile of Accredited Programs, 2020-2021:

2,241

Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Programs:

46,000

Students

1,424 Total Degree-Granting:

1,101	Public
211	Private Nonprofit
112	Private For-Profit

817 Total Non-Degree-Granting:

559	Public
159	Private Nonprofit
99	Private For-Profit

Recognition Status as of 2020-2021:

Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Range of Accreditation Activity:

Accredits certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the following disciplines: 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:

65 sponsoring organizations

International Accreditation Activity:

Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.

U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.

Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Program Countries

Canada
China
New Zealand
Saudi Arabia

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:

Budget:

$1,111,800

$195,000	Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$n/a	In-kind support from any sponsoring organization

Employees and Volunteers:

5	Full-time Employees
1	Part-time Employees
930	Volunteers - Served 2020-2021

Composition of Decision-Making Body

11 member board of directors composed of commissioners from sponsoring organizations, educational programs, committees on accreditation, at-large education representatives, and the public.

Profile of 2020-2021 Accreditation Activities :

Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: Every 5 to 10 years (it varies by profession)

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: At least once every 10 years (more frequently as needed)

Summary of 2020-2021 Formal Actions:

n/a	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Granted
n/a	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Denied
53	Initial Accreditation Granted
1	Initial Accreditation Denied
137	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review
45	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review with Required Follow-up
n/a	Notice or Warning
11	Probation
n/a	Show Cause
1	Accreditation Terminated or Removed
0	Actions under Appeal
1	Other

Summary of Additional 2020-2021 Actions:

4	Substantive Changes Reviewed
188	Site Visits
49	Voluntary Discontinuance or Expiration of Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Profile of Accrediting Organization, 2020-2021

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