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ARDMS credentialing programs (RDMS, RDCS, RVT, and RPVI) have earned the ANSI-ISO 17024 accreditation through the International Organization for Standardization and the American National Standards Institute. The organization is the recognized international standard in sonography credentialing. [5]
The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) is the accrediting body for graduate programs in healthcare management in the United States and Canada. It is based in Spring House, Pennsylvania , and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization .
However, all these programs are subjected to an accreditation review by their respective organizations: The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM in the US) [1] and the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM in Canada). [2]
The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
In 2001, AHU received accreditation to offer distance degrees from SACSCOC. The first program offered in an entirely off-campus modality was a radiography B.S. completion degree. [11] [12] A B.S. completion degree in nursing was added to the online line-up followed by a third B.S. completion program in diagnostic medical sonography in 2007. [11]
Gurnick Academy provides a variety of courses, from continuing education certificates to diplomas and degree programs, combining theoretical training with practical and clinical components. There are over 1,600 students enrolled full-time across six campuses at any given moment.
A program in Radiology Technology was added in 1960, followed by Surgical Technology. As advances were made in healthcare, a need developed for more specialized healthcare practitioners. Since 1982, programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Invasive Specialty, and Nuclear Medicine have been added.
In the United States, the most widely accepted sonographic education is provided by CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accredited programs. The American Society of Ultrasound Technical Specialists, now the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography , was founded in 1970 as the primary professional society for sonographers. [ 3 ]