Surgical Technologist programs are accredited by which organization?

• A. CAPTE
• B. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
• C. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• D. National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

Answer: (C)

Accreditation for allied health education programs is handled by national bodies that set and enforce standards for curriculum, faculty qualifications, facilities, and student outcomes to ensure graduates are prepared for certification and practice. Surgical technology programs are commonly accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, known as CAAHEP. This agency evaluates programs to verify they meet comprehensive criteria and prepare students for credentialing exams, helping ensure consistent, high-quality education across institutions. In many cases, CAAHEP works in partnership with the ARC-STSA specifically for surgical technology standards. The other organizations specialize in different fields—for example, CAPTE is for physical therapy, JRCERT for radiologic technology, and NAACLS for clinical laboratory sciences—so CAAHEP is the appropriate accrediting body for surgical technology programs.