CAAHEP and ABHES accredited programs need to be accredited as a requirement.
The retirement of Executive Director Kathleen Megivern will take place on December 31, 2021.Read more.
The retirement of the Executive Director will take place on December 31, 2021.There is a position announcement on the CAAHEP Executive Director Search page.
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is the largest accreditor of health sciences professions.CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2200 individual education programs in health science occupations.The Standards and Guidelines of each profession are assessed on an ongoing basis to assure that the accredited programs meet them.
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) recognizes CAAHEP.The Association of Specialized & Professional Accreditors is also a member of the CAAHEP.