CAAHEP is the Accrediting Commission for Union Health Education Programs. It is the country's largest accreditation body in the field of health science. Its role is to revise the courses and curriculum guidelines for schools that offer diplomas or diplomas in various areas of health care. After the CAAHEP has reviewed the school, they can accredit it.
For students it is very important to register in an accredited program. Most professional organizations only allow students to obtain professional certification in their field if they have received a degree from an accredited program. If a student completes a program that covers the same information as an accredited program, they still will not receive the same certification as a student who graduated from an accredited program.
As an accredited body, CAAHEP is professionally recognized by several other organizations. CHEA (Council for Accreditation of Higher Education) recognizes CAAHEP and declares that it has the right to accreditation in the field of health sciences. In addition, CAAHEP is a member of the good reputation of the ASPA (Association for Specialized and Professional Accreditation).
In addition to accredited health programs, CAAHEP also acts as a link between programs and prospective students. If you do not know what you want to study, you can visit their website to view a description of each area in which they are accredited. At the end of the description you will find a link to professional organizations that manage this field. You can contact the professional association with any additional questions about pursuing a career in this field.
If you already know what kind of career you would like to pursue, the CAAHEP website may also be useful to you. For example, if you are interested in finding out which programs are accredited by CAAHEP, you can visit their website. There you will find an easy to use search engine. You need to choose which health sciences you want to study, what degree you want to pursue, and the state in which you want to study. They will then provide you with a list of accredited programs, and you can click on the program for more information.
CAAHEP accredits programs in the following areas: Advanced Cardio Sonography or Cardioscopy, Anesthetist, Anesthetist Asst, Cardiovascular Technique, Cyto or Cell Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Ultrasound Technique, Electroneurodiagnostic Technique, EMT or Paramedica, Physiology and Physical Exercise , Kinesitherapy, Lactation Consultant, Medical Assistant, Medical Illustrator, Surgical Assistant and many others.
If you want to have a career in any of these fields or in any of the other fields listed on the CAAHEP website, you need to register for a diploma program. It doesn't matter if you earn a certificate, an Associate degree, a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree. From a professional point of view, it is only important that you enroll in a program accredited by CAAHEP. This is the only way to ensure that your chosen program will be recognized by other people in your profession.
