Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Mission and Scope: the accreditation of associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in the following disciplines: advanced cardiovascular sonography, anesthesia technologist, anesthesiologist assistant, cardiovascular technologist, cytotechnologist, diagnostic medical sonographer, electroneurodiagnostic technologist, emergency medical technician-paramedic, exercise science professional, kinesiotherapist, lactation consultant, medical assistant, medical illustrator, orthotic and prosthetic technician, orthotics and prosthetics, perfusionist, polysomnographic technologist, recreational therapy, specialist in blood bank technology, surgical assistant and surgical technologist. Source: CHEA. Established in 1995.