Each of the areas in which CAAHEP accredits programs represents a unique health sciences discipline. The CAAHEP accreditation system currently includes 23 health sciences professions.
CAAHEP has provided an occupational and employment description for each of the 23 health sciences professions currently in the CAAHEP system of accreditation. At the end of each description you will find contact information for certifying bodies (where applicable) and professional organizations.
To access these profession descriptions and contact information for certification and careers, please click on the appropriate profession from the list provided.
For more information about these CAAHEP-accredited and other health sciences programs and professions, consult the
Health Professions Career and Education Directory, published by the American Medical Association.
Advanced Cardiac Sonography
Anesthesia Technology
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Cardiovascular Technology
Cytotechnology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Exercise Physiology
Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring
Exercise Science
Kinesiotherapy
Lactation Consultant
Medical Assisting
Medical Illustration
Neurodiagnostic Technology
Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Perfusion
Personal Fitness Training
Polysomnographic Technology
Recreational Therapy
Specialist in Blood Bank Technology/Transfusion Medicine
Surgical Assisting
Surgical Technology