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Links to Lists of Accredited Programs by Profession

Allied Health Professions:

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHP) includes a list of accreditation programs that is updated annually.

Those covered on the CAAHEP Website:

-Anesthesiologist

-Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician

-Cytotechnologist

-Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

-Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic

-Medical Assistant

-Orthotist and Prosthetist

-Perfusionist

-Surgical Technologist

Those not covered on the CAAHEP Website (but listed on ExploreHealthCareers.org):

-Blood Bank Technology http://www.aabb.org/development/education/specialist/Pages/sbbdirectory.aspx

 -Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist

http://www.aacvpr.org/Resources/SearchableProgramDirectory/tabid/113/Default.aspx

-Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician

http://www.naacls.org/search/programs.asp

-Community Health Worker

http://www.chw-nec.org/resources.cfm?p=training

-Dosimetrist

https://portal.jrcertaccreditation.org/summary/accreditedprogramsearch.aspx

-Genetic Counselor http://www.abgc.net/Training_Program_Accreditation/US_Accredited_Programs.asp

-Health Information Manager

http://www.cahiim.org/accredpgms.asp

-Healthcare Documentation Specialist

http://www.ahdionline.org/Careers/FindanApprovedMTSchool/tabid/251/Default.aspx

-Healthcare Interpreter

 http://www.imiaweb.org/education/trainingnotices.asp

-Medical Coder

http://www.aapc.com/training/medical-coding-classes.aspx

-Nuclear Medicine Technologist

http://www.jrcnmt.org/find-a-program/

-Nurses Aide/ Nursing Assistant

https://www.vcn.org/healthcare/find-learning/results/programs/onetcode/31-1014.00/zip/20005/distance/500/awlevel/0

-Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician

https://www.vcn.org/healthcare/find-learning/results/programs/onetcode/51-9083.00/zip/20005/distance/500/awlevel/0

https://www.vcn.org/healthcare/find-learning/results/programs/onetcode/29-2057.00/zip/20005/distance/500/awlevel/0

https://www.vcn.org/healthcare/find-learning/results/programs/onetcode/29-2099.05/zip/20005/distance/500/awlevel/0

-Optician (Dispensing)

https://www.vcn.org/healthcare/find-learning/results/programs/onetcode/29-2081.00/zip/20005/distance/500/awlevel/0

-Orientation & Mobility Specialist

http://www.aerbvi.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1103

-Pathologists’ Assistant

http://www.pathassist.org/?page=aboutus_naacls&terms=accredited+and+programs

-Phlebotomist

http://www.naacls.org/search/programs.asp

-Radiologic Technologist

https://portal.jrcertaccreditation.org/summary/accreditedprogramsearch.aspx

https://www.arrt.org/Education/Educational-Programs

 -Respiratory Therapist

http://www.coarc.com/36.html

Arts & Humanities in Health:

-Art Therapist

http://www.americanarttherapyassociation.org/aata-educational-programs.html

-Medical Historian

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/resources/web/graduateprograms.html

-Medical Illustrator

http://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/graduate-programs.html 

-Medical Librarian

http://www.mlanet.org/education/libschools/

Chiropractic Medicine:

-Chiropractor

http://www.acatoday.org/content_css.cfm?CID=32

Complementary & Alternative Medicine:

-Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine Practitioner

http://www.acaom.org/find-a-school/

-Massage Therapist

http://www.ncbtmb.com/tools/find-approved-school

-Naturopathic Doctor

http://www.cnme.org/programs.html

Dentistry:

-Allied Dental Educator

http://www.adea.org/about_adea/who_we_are/Degree_Completion_Programs_in_Dental_Hygiene.html

 http://www.adea.org/Secondary.aspx?id=17885

 -Dental Assistant

http://www.ada.org/5500.aspx

 -Dental Hygienist

 http://www.ada.org/5500.aspx

-Dental Laboratory Technician

http://www.ada.org/5500.aspx

-Dentist

http://www.ada.org/267.aspx 

Environmental Health:

-Built Environment Specialist

http://www.ehacoffice.org/accred-prog/under-prog.php

http://www.ehacoffice.org/accred-prog/grad-prog.php

-Environmental Health Advocate

http://www.ehacoffice.org/accred-prog/under-prog.php

http://www.ehacoffice.org/accred-prog/grad-prog.php

-Food Safety Specialist

http://www.ehacoffice.org/accred-prog/under-prog.php

http://www.ehacoffice.org/accred-prog/grad-prog.php

-Occupational Health & Safety Expert

http://www.ehacoffice.org/accred-prog/under-prog.php

http://www.ehacoffice.org/accred-prog/grad-prog.php

 Forensic Science:

-Crime Scene Investigator

http://fepac-edu.org/accredited-universities

-Forensic Biologist

http://fepac-edu.org/accredited-universities

-Forensic Chemist

http://fepac-edu.org/accredited-universities

-Forensic Odontology

http://fepac-edu.org/accredited-universities

http://www.ada.org/267.aspx

- Forensic Pathologist

http://fepac-edu.org/accredited-universities

-Forensic Toxicologist

http://fepac-edu.org/accredited-universities

Gerontology:

-Geriatric Pharmacist

https://www.acpe-accredit.org/shared_info/programsSecure.asp

-Geriatric Psychiatrist

https://www.acgme.org/ads/Public/Reports/ReportRun?ReportId=1&CurrentYear=2012&SpecialtyId=90

-Geriatric Staff Nurse

http://apps.aacn.nche.edu/CCNE/reports/accprog.asp

-Geriatrician

http://www.aghe.org/677909

Health Administration/Management:

-Health Administrator

http://www.cahme.org/dbapp2/program_search.php

http://www.aupha.org/custom/directory/programs.cfm?corpType=full%20certified&progtype=undergraduate

Informatics:

-Dental Informatics

http://www.amia.org/education/programs-and-courses

-Nursing Informatics

http://www.amia.org/education/programs-and-courses

Medicine:

-Biogerontologist

http://www.aghe.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=40634&PID=677909

 -Disaster Medical Specialist

http://www.abpsus.org/disaster-medicine

-Emergency Medicine

https://www.acgme.org/ads/Public/Programs/Search?specialtyId=10&orgCode=

-Family Medicine

https://www.acgme.org/ads/Public/Programs/Search?specialtyId=14&orgCode=

-Palliative Care Doctor

https://www.acgme.org/ads/Public/Programs/Search?specialtyId=153&orgCode=

 -Pathologist

https://www.acgme.org/ads/Public/Programs/Search?specialtyId=54&orgCode=

 -Physician (D.O.)

http://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/about/affiliates/Pages/osteopathic-medical-schools.aspx

 -Physician (M.D.)

http://www.lcme.org/directry.htm

 -Physician Assistant

http://www.arc-pa.org/acc_programs/

 -Physician Scientist

 http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Training/InstPredoc/PredocOverview-MSTP.htm

 Mental Health:

-Psychiatrist DO/MD

https://www.acgme.org/ads/Public/Programs/Search?specialtyId=86&orgCode=

-Psychologist

http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/programs/index.aspx

-Rehabilitation Counselor

http://www.core-rehab.org/AccreditedPrograms

-Social Worker

http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation/Accredited-Programs.aspx

 Nursing:

-Clinical Nurse Specialist

Please click on “CNS Program Directory” on the left side of the page.

http://www.nacns.org/html/careers.php

http://apps.aacn.nche.edu/CCNE/reports/accprog.asp

-Nurse Anesthetist

http://www.aana.com/aanaaffiliates/accreditation/Pages/Accredited-Programs.aspx

-Nurse Educator

 http://www.aacn.nche.edu/students/nursing-program-search?search=&name=&state=&category_id=10&x=15&y=7

-Nurse Midwife

http://www.midwife.org/midwifery-education-programs

-Nurse Practitioner

http://npprogramsearch.aanp.org/Search/Results?State=&DistanceLearning=false&PopulationFocus=&Subspecialty=&EntryOption=

-Nurse Researcher

http://apps.aacn.nche.edu/CCNE/reports/accprog.asp

-Occupational Health Nurse

http://apps.aacn.nche.edu/CCNE/reports/accprog.asp

-Pediatric Nurse

http://apps.aacn.nche.edu/CCNE/reports/accprog.asp

http://www.napnap.org/ForStudents/PNPSchoolListing.aspx

 -Public Health Nurse

http://apps.aacn.nche.edu/CCNE/reports/accprog.asp

 -Registered Nurse

http://apps.aacn.nche.edu/CCNE/reports/accprog.asp

 -Vocational/Licensed Practical Nurse

http://www.nlnac.org/forms/directory_search.htm

 Nutrition/Dietetics:

-Dietetic Technician

http://www.eatright.org/BecomeanRDorDTR/content.aspx?id=8474

-Dietitian

http://www.eatright.org/BecomeanRDorDTR/content.aspx?id=8472

http://www.eatright.org/BecomeanRDorDTR/content.aspx?id=8471

http://www.eatright.org/BecomeanRDorDTR/content.aspx?id=8473

Occupational Therapy:

-Occupational Therapist

http://www.aota.org/Students/Schools/EntryLevelOT/Doctoral.aspx

http://www.aota.org/Students/Schools/EntryLevelOT/38119.aspx

-Occupational Therapy Assistant

http://www.aota.org/Students/Schools/EntryLevelOT/38117.aspx

Optometry:

-Optometrist

www.aoa.org/documents/ACOE/ODProgramDirectory.doc

www.aoa.org/documents/ACOE/ResidencyDirectory.doc

 Pharmacy:

-Pharmaceutical Scientist

http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/AAGAccreditation.htm

https://www.acpe-accredit.org/shared_info/programssecure.asp

-Pharmacist

https://www.acpe-accredit.org/shared_info/programssecure.asp

-Pharmacy Technician

http://accred.ashp.org/aps/pages/directory/technicianProgramDirectory.aspx

Physical Therapy:

-Physical Therapist

http://www.capteonline.org/apta/directories/accreditedschools.aspx?navID=10737421958&site=capte

-Physical Therapist Assistant

http://www.capteonline.org/apta/directories/accreditedschools.aspx?navID=10737421958&site=capte

Podiatric Medicine:

-Podiatrist (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine)

http://www.cpme.org/colleges/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2425&navItemNumber=2240

Public Health:

-Behavioral Science/Health Education

http://ceph.org/accredited/

-Biomedical & Laboratory Practice

http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=1106

-Biostatistics

http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=1106

-Environmental Health Sciences:

http://ceph.org/accredited/

http://www.ehacoffice.org/accred-prog/under-prog.php

http://www.ehacoffice.org/accred-prog/grad-prog.php

 -Epidemiology

http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=1106

-Global Health

http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=1106

-Health Services Administration

http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=1106

-Maternal and Child Health

http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=1106

-Public Health Practice & Program Management

http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=1106

Speech-Language-Hearing:

-Audiologist (Doctor of Audiology)

http://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/CAAAccreditedPrograms.pdf

-Speech Language Pathologist

http://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/CAAAccreditedPrograms.pdf

Sports Medicine:

-Athletic Trainer

http://www.caate.net/

-Exercise Physiologist

http://www.asep.org/?q=services/ACCREDITEDprograms

-Kinesiotherapist

http://akta.org/education/accredited-programs

Veterinary Medicine:

-Animal Behaviorist

http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABSAppliedBehavior/certified-applied-animal-behaviorists/about-the-program-for-certified-applied-animal-behaviorists/?searchterm=Programs

-Veterinarian

https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/Education/Accreditation/Colleges/Pages/colleges-accredited.aspx

-Veterinary Technologist/ Technician

https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/Education/Accreditation/Programs/Pages/vettech-programs-all-programs-list.aspx