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AAH |
Associate in Allied Health |
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AAN |
Associate of Arts in Nursing |
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AARCF |
American Association for Respiratory Care Fellow |
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AAS |
Associate in Applied Science |
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AAT |
Associate of Applied Technology |
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AAT |
Associate of Arts in Teaching |
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ACP |
Applied Cognitive Psychology |
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ACRN |
AIDS Certified Registered Nurse |
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ADN |
Associate Degree in Nursing |
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AEMSN |
Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing |
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AMSc |
Associate in Medical Science |
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ANP |
Adult Nurse Practitioner |
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AOCN |
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse |
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AOCN |
American Oncology Certified Nurse |
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AOCNP |
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner |
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APMC |
Advanced Project Management Certification |
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APN |
Advanced Practice Nurse |
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APNP |
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber |
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APRN |
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse |
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ARNP |
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner |
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ARRT |
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists |
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ART |
Accredited Record Technologist |
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AS |
Associate in Science |
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ASCP |
American Society for Clinical Pathology |
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ASN |
Associate of Science in Nursing |
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ASNC |
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology |
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ASPO |
American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics |
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ASSOC |
Associate(d) |
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ATC |
Athletic Trainer, Certified |
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BA |
Bachelor of Arts |
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BC |
Bachelor of Surgery |
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BC-PCM |
Board Certified - Palliative Care Management |
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BCh |
Bachelor of Surgery |
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BDS |
Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
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BDSc |
Bachelor of Dental Science |
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BHS |
Bachelor of Health Science |
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bhyg |
bachelor of hygiene |
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BM |
Bachelor of Medicine |
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BMS |
Bachelor of Medical Science |
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BN |
Bachelor of Nursing |
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BPHARM |
Bachelor of Pharmacy |
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bphn |
bachelor of public health nursing |
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BS |
Bachelor of Science (clear in education line) |
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BSEd |
Bachelor of Science in Education |
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BSEH |
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health |
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BSM |
Bachelor of Science in Medicine |
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BSN |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
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BSPH |
Bachelor of Science in Public Health |
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BSW |
Bachelor of Social Work |
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BVMS |
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science |
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CAPA |
Certified Ambulatory Post-Anesthesia Nurse |
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CARN |
Certified Addiction Registered Nurse |
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CB |
Bachelor of Surgery |
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CBE |
Chemical and Biological Engineering |
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CBI |
Certificate in Breast Imaging |
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CCC-A |
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology |
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CCC-SLP |
Certificate of Clinical Competance in Speech language pathology |
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CCCN |
Certified Continence Care Nurse |
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CCE |
Certified Childbirth Educator |
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CCES |
Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist |
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CCM |
Certified Case Manager |
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CCNS |
Critical Care Nurse Specialist |
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CCP |
Certified Clinical Perfusionist |
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CCP |
Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist |
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CCRN |
Critical Care Registered Nurse |
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CCSP |
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician |
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CCST |
Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma |
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CD |
Clinical Dietitian |
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CD |
Certified Doula |
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CDA |
Certified Dental Assistant |
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CDN |
Certified Dialysis Nurse |
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CEN |
Certified Emergency Nurse |
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CETN |
Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse |
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CFNP |
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner |
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CFRN |
Certified Flight Registered Nurse |
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CGN |
Certified Gastroenterology Nurse |
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CGRN |
Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse |
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CGT |
Certified Gastroenterology Technician |
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ChB |
Bachelor of Surgery |
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ChD |
Doctor of Surgery |
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CHES |
Certified Health Education Specialist |
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CHN |
Certified Hemodialysis Nurse |
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chpn |
certified hospice and palliative nurse |
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CHUC |
Certified Health Unit Coordinator |
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CLA |
Certified Laboratory Assistant |
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CLPNI |
Certified Licensed Practitioner Nursing, Intravenous |
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CLS |
Clinical Laboratory Specialist |
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CLS |
Certified Laboratory Scientist |
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CLT |
Clinical Laboratory Technician |
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CLT |
Certified Laboratory Technician |
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CM |
Chirurgiae Magister |
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CM |
Certified Midwife |
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CMA |
Certified Medical Assistant |
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CMA-A |
Certified Medical Assistant - Administrative |
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CMA-C |
Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical |
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CMSRN |
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse |
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CNA |
Certified Nursing Assistant |
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CNA |
Certified in Nursing Administration |
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CNAA |
Certified in Nursing Administration, Advanced |
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CNDLTC |
Certified Nursing Director of Long-Term Care |
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CNM |
Certified Nurse Midwifery |
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CNMT |
Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist |
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CNN |
Certified Nephrology Nurse |
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CNP |
Certified Nurse Practitioner |
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CNP |
Community Nurse Practitioner |
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CNRN |
Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse |
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CNS |
Clinical Nurse Specialist |
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CNSN |
Certified Nutrition Support Nurse |
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CO |
Certified Orthotist |
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COCN |
Certified Ostomy Care Nurse |
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COHN |
Certified Occupational Health Nurse |
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COMA |
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Assistant |
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CORLN |
Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse |
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CORN |
Certified Operating Room Nurse |
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COTA |
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant |
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CP |
Certified Prosthetist |
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CPAN |
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse |
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CPDN |
Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse |
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CPFT |
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist |
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CPN |
Certified Pediatric Nurse |
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CPNP |
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practioner |
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CPON |
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse |
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CPSN |
Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse |
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CRN |
Certified Radiologic Nurse |
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CRNA |
Certified registered nurse anesthetist |
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CRNFA |
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant |
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CRNH |
Certified Registered Hospice Nurse |
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CRNI |
Certified Registered Nurse Infusion |
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CRRN |
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse |
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crrn-a |
certified rehabilitation registered nurse – advanced |
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CRT |
Certified Respiratory Therapist |
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CRTT |
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician |
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CSN |
Certified School Nurse |
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CST |
Certified Surgical Technologist |
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CUCNS |
Certified Urologic Clinical Nurse Specialist |
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CUNP |
Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner |
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CURN |
Certified Urology Registered Nurse |
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CWCN |
Certified Wound Care Nurse |
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DA |
Dental Assistant |
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DC |
Doctor of Chiropractic |
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DCH |
Diploma in Child Health |
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DCH |
Doctor of Surgery |
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DCP |
Diploma in Clinical Pathology |
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DDR |
Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology |
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DDS |
Doctor of Dental Surgery |
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DDSC |
Doctor of Dental Science |
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DM |
Doctor of Medicine |
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DMD |
Doctor of Dental Medicine |
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DME |
Doctor of Medical Education |
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DMSc |
Doctor of Medical Science |
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Dmt |
Doctor of Medical Technology |
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DMV |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
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DN |
Doctor of Nursing |
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DNC |
Dermatology Nurse Certified |
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DNE |
Doctor of Nursing Education |
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DNS |
Doctor of Nursing Science |
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DNSc |
Doctor of Nursing Science |
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DO |
Doctor of Osteopathy |
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DON |
Director Of Nursing |
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DOs |
Doctor of Ocular Science |
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DP |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
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DPH |
Doctor of Public Health |
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DPHIL |
Doctor of Philosophy |
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DPHN |
Doctor of Public Health Nursing |
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DRPH |
Doctor of Public Health |
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DS |
Doctor of Science |
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DSC |
Doctor of Science |
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DSW |
Doctor of Social Work |
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DVM |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
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DVMS |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery |
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DVR |
Doctor of Veterinary Radiology |
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DVS |
Doctor of Veterinary Science |
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EDD |
Doctor of Education |
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EMT-B |
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic |
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EMT-D |
Emergency Medical Technician-Defibrillation |
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EMT-P |
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic |
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ENP |
Emergency Nurse Practitioner |
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ET |
Enterostomal Therapist |
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FAAAI |
Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology |
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faafp |
fellow of the american academy of family physicians |
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FAAN |
Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing |
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FAAN |
Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology |
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FAAO |
Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology |
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FAAO |
Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy |
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FAAOS |
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons |
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FAAP |
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics |
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facaai |
fellow of the american college of allergy, asthma & immunology |
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facc |
fellow of the american college of cardiology |
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FACCP |
Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians |
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facd |
fellow of the american college of dentists |
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FACE |
Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology |
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FACEP |
Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians |
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facg |
fellow of the american college of gastroenterology |
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FACOG |
Fellow Of The American College Of Obstetrics And Gynecology |
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FACOOG |
Fellow American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
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facp |
fellow of the american college of physicians |
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FACPM |
Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine |
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FACR |
Fellow of the American College of Radiology |
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facs |
fellow of the american college of surgeons |
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FACSM |
Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine |
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FAGD |
Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry |
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FAMA |
Fellow of the American Medical Association |
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FAOTA |
Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association |
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fapa |
fellow of the american psychiatric association |
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FAPHA |
Fellow of the American Public Health Association |
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fcap |
fellow of the college of american pathologists |
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FCCM |
Fellow of Critical Care Medicine |
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fcps |
fellow of the college of physicians and surgeons |
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FDS |
Fellow in Dental Surgery |
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FFA |
Fellow Of The Faculty Of Anaesthetists |
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FFARCS |
Fellow of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons |
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FICA |
Fellow of the International Chiropractic Association |
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FICC |
Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors |
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FICS |
Fellow of the International College of Surgeons |
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LAC |
Licensed Acupuncturist |
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LAT |
Licensed Athletic Trainer |
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LAT |
Laboratory Animal Technician |
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LATC |
Licensed Athletic Trainer, Certified |
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LC |
Lighting Certified |
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LCCE |
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator |
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LCPC |
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor |
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LCSW |
Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
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LDN |
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist |
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LDO |
Licensed Dispensing Optician |
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LICSW |
Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
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LM |
Licensed Midwife |
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LMSW |
Licensed Master of Social Work |
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LNC |
Legal Nurse Consultant |
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LNCC |
Legal Nurse Consultant Certified |
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LPC |
Licensed professional counselor |
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LRCP |
Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians of London |
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LRCS |
Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons |
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LVN |
Licensed Visiting Nurse |
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LVN |
Licensed Vocational Nurse |
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MA |
Master of Arts |
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MB |
Bachelor of Medicine |
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MBA |
Master of Business Administration |
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MBBS |
Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae (Latin: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) |
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MC |
Master of Surgery |
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MCH |
Master of Surgery |
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MD |
Doctor of Medicine |
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MDS |
Master of Dental Surgery |
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ME |
Medical Examiner |
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MED |
Master of Education |
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MFT |
Marriage and Family Therapist |
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MHE |
Master of Health Education |
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MHS |
Master of Health Science |
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MLS |
Master of Library Science |
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MLT |
Medical Library Technician |
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MN |
Master of Nursing |
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MPA |
Master of Public Administration |
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MPAS |
Master of Physician Assistant Studies |
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MPH |
Master of Public Health |
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MPH |
Master of Pharmacy |
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MPT |
Master of Physical Therapy |
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Mrad |
Master of Radiology |
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MRCP |
member of the Royal College of Physicians |
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MRCS |
member of the Royal College of Surgeons |
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mrl |
medical records librarian |
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MS |
Master of Surgery |
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MSc |
Master of Surgery |
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MSD |
Master of Science in Dentistry |
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MSEE |
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering |
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MSEH |
Master of Science in Environmental Health |
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MSLS |
Master of Science in Library Science |
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MSN |
Master Of Science In Nursing |
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MSSW |
Master of Science in Social Work |
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MSurg |
Master of Surgery |
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MSW |
Master of Social Work |
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MT |
Medical Technologist |
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MTA |
Medical Technologist Assistant |
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MV |
Medicas Veterinarius |
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NCT |
Nuclear Cardiology Technologist |
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ND |
Doctor of Naturopathy |
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NMT |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
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NMT |
Nurse Massage Therapist |
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NP |
Nurse Practitioner |
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NREMT-P |
Nationally Registered Paramedic |
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OCN |
Oncology Certified Nurse |
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OCS |
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist |
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OD |
Doctor of Optometry |
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OHNCS |
Occupational Health Nursing Clinical Specialist |
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ONC |
Orthopedic Nurse Certified |
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OT-C |
Occupational Therapist - Canada |
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OTA |
Occupational Therapist Assistant |
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OTC |
Orthopedic Technician, Certified |
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OTL |
Occupational Therapist Licensed |
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OTR |
Registered Occupational Therapist |
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OTR/L |
Licensed Occupational Therapist |
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PA |
Physician Assistant |
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PA-C |
Physician's Assistant Certified |
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PD |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
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PHARMD |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
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PharmG |
Graduate in Pharmacy |
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PhD |
Doctor of Philosophy |
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PHN |
Public Health Nurse |
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PNP |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner |
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PTA |
Physical Therapy Assistant |
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RD |
Registered Dietitian |
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RD |
Registered Dietician |
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RDA |
Registered Dental Assistant |
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RDCS |
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer |
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RDH |
Registered Dental Hygienist |
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RDMS |
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer |
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REEGT |
Radiologic Electroencephalography Technologist |
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REPT |
Registered Evoked Potentials Technologist |
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RHIA |
Registered Health Information Administrator |
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RHIT |
Registered Health Information Technician |
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RMA |
Registered Medical Assistant |
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RN |
Registered Nurse |
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RNA |
Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
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RNC |
Registered Nurse Certified |
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RNCS |
Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist |
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RNP |
Registered Nurse Practitioner |
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ROUB |
Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist |
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RPH |
Registered Pharmacist |
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RPT |
Registered Physical Therapist |
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rRA |
registered record administrator |
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RRT |
Registered Respiratory Therapist |
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RT |
Registered Technologist |
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RT |
Radiologic Technologist |
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RTR |
Registered Recreational Therapist |
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RVT |
Registered Vascular Technologist |
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SBB |
Specialist in Blood Banking |
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SC |
Specialist in Chemistry |
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SCD |
Doctor of Science |
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SCT |
Specialist in Cytotechnology |
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SH |
Specialist in Hematology |
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SLS |
Specialist in Laboratory Safety |
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sm |
Specialist in Microbiology |
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sm |
Master of Surgery |
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ST |
Surgical Technician |
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SV |
Specialist in Virology |
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VMD |
Veterinary Medical Doctor |
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VT |
Veterinary Technician |
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WHNP |
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner |
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