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Assuring the quality of health sciences education since 1994

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is the leader in the accreditation of health sciences and health professions education.

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Evaluating health sciences educational programs against Standards

CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor of the health sciences professions education.

Our global

Impact

2695

Programs accredited worldwide

1425

Institutions with accredited programs

31

Accredited health science professions

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Why is accreditation so important?

Studying at an accredited program ensures that future healthcare professionals are on the right track to building a successful career in their chosen field.

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How can my program get accredited?

Each Committee on Accreditation (CoA) in the CAAHEP system works directly with programs in its discipline throughout the accreditation process.

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THE VALUE OF ACCREDITATION

CAAHEP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Like accredited programs, CAAHEP must go through a recognition process by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to assure that we meet the recognition requirements for a programmatic accrediting body.

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