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American Osteopathic Association 
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) was established to promote the public health, to encourage scientific research, and to maintain and improve high standards of medical education in osteopathi... Details >
American Physical Therapy Association
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), is a national professional organization representing more than 75,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students throughout the ... Details >
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Founded in 1925 as the American Speech and Hearing Association, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is a nonprofit organization established to maintain professional standards, enco... Details >
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
The mission of CARF is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. CARF dev... Details >
Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc.
The Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc. (CHAP) is an independent, non-profit accrediting body which was established in 1965. CHAP accreditation publicly certifies that an organization has vol... Details >
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is a private, not for profit organization established in 1951 to evaluate health care organizations that voluntarily seek accreditatio... Details >
National Academies of Emergency Dispatch
Formed in 1988, the Academy's main function is that of a standard-setting organization for all aspects of Emergency Dispatch. NAED is also an academic Academy with the mission statement: "To conduct a... Details >
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) was formed in 1975 to serve as the professional organization for EMTs, paramedics, instructors, and administrators. Services and acti... Details >
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), founded in 1906, serves as the national association for collegiate athletics. As a voluntary association of more than 900 institutions, the NCAA a... Details >
National Committee for Quality Assurance
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to measuring the quality of America's health care. The organization is governed by a Board... Details >