Which agency is described as a new accreditation agency for allied health education programs recognized by the US Department of Education?

• A. ABHES
• B. NCCA
• C. CAAHEP
• D. AMA

Answer: (C)

When evaluating which organization is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit allied health education programs, focus on the agency that oversees the accreditation of those programs themselves. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is the body responsible for accrediting a wide range of allied health programs and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national accrediting agency. Accreditation through this agency signals that a program meets established standards for curriculum, faculty qualifications, facilities, and student outcomes, which is exactly how the Department assesses quality across allied health education. Other options don’t fit as well: certifying agencies (like those accredited by NCCA) oversee credentialing exams rather than program accreditation; the AMA is a professional association, not an accreditation body for educational programs; ABHES is another accreditor but is not the one highlighted as the recognized national accrediting agency in this context.