Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is a recognized higher education accreditation organization in the United States specializing in the institutional accreditation of private, postsecondary institutions that offer allied health education programs, and the programmatic accreditation of programs leading to associate degrees or certificates in the medical assistant, medical laboratory technician and surgical technology fields.[1] The ABHES is the only healthcare education accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In addition to recognition by the U.S. Department of Education, the ABHES is also recognized by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT) and the Liaison Council for Certification of Surgical Technologists (LLC-ST).[2]
The organization is based in Falls Church, Virginia.
ABHES Accredited Schools
- ACT College
- American Career College
- The College of Health Care Professions
- Fortis College - select campuses
- Heritage College & Heritage Institute
- Medical Professional Institute
- Pima Medical Institute
- CBD College
- Ross Medical Education Center
- Medical Prep Institute
- Ultimate Medical Academy
- Center for Ultrasound Research and Education
Casa Loma College
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Competitors
- National Healthcareer Association
- National Phlebotomy Association
- National Center for Competency Training
- National Association For Health Professionals
- American Medical Technologists
References
- ↑ Specialized Accrediting Agencies, US Department of Education (accessed March 31, 2008)
- ↑ "Healthcare Accrediting Agencies". Guide to Healthcare Schools. Retrieved 7 December 2012.