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CodeSystem: FaCeT Credential Code System

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ndh/CodeSystem/FaCeT-credentialCS Version: 2.0.0-current
Standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 4 Computable Name: FaCeTCredentialCS

FaCeT Credential Code System

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

  • This CodeSystem is not used here; it may be used elsewhere (e.g. specifications and/or implementations that use this content)

Properties

This code system defines the following properties for its concepts

NameCodeTypeDescription
cred_org cred_org string Credentialing Organization
cred_url cred_url string URL for Credential Organization
description description string Description of the credential
is_multisource is_multisource boolean Indicates whether the credential is offered by multiple organizations
is_clinical is_clinical boolean Indicates whether the credential is clinical in nature
is_board_certification is_board_certification boolean Indicates whether the credential is a board certification

Concepts

This case-sensitive code system http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ndh/CodeSystem/FaCeT-credentialCS defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitioncred_orgcred_urldescriptionis_multisourceis_clinicalis_board_certification
DVM DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Multiple veterinary schools Veterinary medicine doctorate true true false
VMD VMD Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Multiple veterinary schools Veterinary medicine doctorate (variant of DVM) true true false
BVScAH BVScAH Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Bachelor degree in veterinary science with animal husbandry specialization true true false
CAC CAC Certified Animal Chiropractor Certified chiropractor specializing in animal chiropractic care true true true
CVA CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist Certified veterinarian or practitioner specializing in veterinary acupuncture true true true
DACVD DACVD Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology American College of Veterinary Dermatology Board certification in veterinary dermatology false true true
DDS DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery Accredited dental schools https://www.ada.org/education-careers/dental-education/dental-schools Doctoral degree in dentistry qualifying graduates to practice general dentistry true true false
DMD DMD Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry Accredited dental schools https://www.ada.org/education-careers/dental-education/dental-schools Doctoral degree in dentistry equivalent to DDS, qualifying graduates to practice general dentistry true true false
PharmD PharmD Doctor of Pharmacy ACPE-accredited pharmacy schools https://www.acpe-accredit.org/ Professional doctoral degree for pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care and medication therapy management true true false
PsyD PsyD Doctor of Psychology APA-accredited psychology programs https://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation Professional doctoral degree in psychology emphasizing clinical practice and applied psychology true true false
DPT DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy CAPTE-accredited PT programs https://www.capteonline.org/ Entry-level doctoral degree for physical therapists to diagnose and treat movement dysfunction true true false
DC DC Doctor of Chiropractic CCE-accredited chiropractic colleges https://www.cce-usa.org/ Doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine focusing on diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders true true false
OD OD Doctor of Optometry ACOE-accredited optometry schools https://www.theacoe.org/ Doctoral degree in optometry for comprehensive eye and vision care, including diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases true true false
DPM DPM Doctor of Podiatric Medicine CPME-accredited podiatric medical schools https://www.cpme.org/ Doctoral degree in podiatric medicine for comprehensive foot and ankle care, including surgery true true false
AuD AuD Doctor of Audiology CAA-accredited audiology programs https://caa.asha.org/ Professional doctoral degree in audiology for diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders true true false
DNP DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice CCNE or ACEN-accredited nursing programs https://www.aacnnursing.org/DNP Practice-focused doctoral degree in nursing for advanced nursing practice and clinical leadership true true false
ND ND Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine CNME-accredited naturopathic medical schools https://cnme.org/ Doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine emphasizing natural healing methods and preventive care true true false
OTD OTD Doctor of Occupational Therapy ACOTE-accredited OT programs https://www.aota.org/education/accreditation Entry-level doctoral degree in occupational therapy for helping people participate in meaningful activities true true false
NMD NMD Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine CNME-accredited naturopathic medical schools https://cnme.org/ Doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine (alternative abbreviation to ND) emphasizing natural healing methods true true false
OMD OMD Oriental Medicine Doctor ACAOM-accredited acupuncture and oriental medicine programs https://acaom.org/ Doctoral degree in Oriental Medicine/Traditional Chinese Medicine including acupuncture and herbal medicine true true false
BHMS BHMS Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery Bachelor degree in homeopathic medicine and surgical practice true true false
CCH CCH Certified in Classical Homeopathy Certified practitioner of classical homeopathic medicine true true true
DHANP DHANP Diplomate of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians Diplomate-level certification in homeopathic medicine for naturopathic physicians false true true
DHt DHt Diplomate in Homeotherapeutics Diplomate certification in homeotherapeutic medicine and treatment true true true
DNBHE DNBHE Diplomate of the National Board of Homeopathic Examiners National Board of Homeopathic Examiners Diplomate certification from the National Board of Homeopathic Examiners false true true
RS_Hom RS Hom Registered with the Society of Homeopaths Society of Homeopaths Registered homeopath with the Society of Homeopaths false true true
CCSP CCSP Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Chiropractor certified in sports medicine and athletic injury treatment true true true
DACBN DACBN Diplomate of American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition Diplomate certification in chiropractic nutrition and dietary counseling false true true
CSPOMM CSPOMM Certified Specialty of Proficiency in Osteopathic Manipulation Medicine Certified specialty in osteopathic manipulative medicine techniques true true true
AOBSPOMM AOBSPOMM American Osteopathic Board of Special Proficiency in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine American Osteopathic Board of Special Proficiency in OMM Board certification in osteopathic manipulative medicine specialty false true true
CAAPM CAAPM Clinical Associate of the American Academy of Pain Management American Academy of Pain Management Clinical associate certification in pain management false true true
DAAPM DAAPM Diplomate of American Academy of Pain Management American Academy of Pain Management Diplomate certification in pain management false true true
DBA DBA Doctor of Business Administration Doctoral degree in business administration focusing on applied research and advanced business practice true false false
DED DED Doctor of Education Professional doctoral degree in education for advanced educational leadership and practice true false false
PHE PHE Doctor of Engineering Professional doctoral degree in engineering focusing on advanced engineering practice and applied research true false false
PHD PHD Doctor of Philosophy Research doctoral degree representing the highest level of academic achievement in various fields of study true false false
PHS PHS Doctor of Science Research or professional doctoral degree in scientific disciplines true false false
JD JD Juris Doctor Professional doctoral degree in law required for legal practice in most jurisdictions true false false
CRNA CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists https://www.nbcrna.com Advanced practice registered nurse specializing in anesthesia care, providing anesthesia services in various healthcare settings false true true
FNP FNP Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced practice registered nurse providing primary care across the lifespan to individuals and families true true false
PA-C PA-C Physician Assistant Certified National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants https://www.nccpa.net Healthcare professional licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision, certified by the national certifying body false true true
PA PA Physician Assistant Healthcare professional licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision true true false
APRN-CNP APRN-CNP Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner Advanced practice registered nurse with specialized graduate education and national certification in a nurse practitioner role true true true
NP NP Nurse Practitioner Advanced practice registered nurse with graduate education providing healthcare services including diagnosis, treatment, and management of medical conditions true true false
ARNP ARNP Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Advanced practice registered nurse with graduate education and expanded scope of practice true true false
CRNP CRNP Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Certified registered nurse with advanced education and training to provide comprehensive healthcare services true true true
FNP-BC FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified American Nurses Credentialing Center https://www.nursingworld.org/ancc Board certified family nurse practitioner providing comprehensive primary care to individuals and families false true true
NP-C NP-C Nurse Practitioner Certified Nationally certified nurse practitioner with advanced education and training true true true
CNP CNP Certified Nurse Practitioner Certified nurse practitioner with advanced practice nursing education and national certification true true true
CNM CNM Certified Nurse Midwife American Midwifery Certification Board https://www.amcbmidwife.org Advanced practice registered nurse providing comprehensive reproductive healthcare and midwifery services to women false true true
APN APN Advanced Practice Nurse Registered nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training in a specialized area of nursing true true false
PMHNP PMHNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Advanced practice registered nurse specializing in mental health care, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders true true false
PMHNP-BC PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified American Nurses Credentialing Center https://www.nursingworld.org/ancc Board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing comprehensive mental health services false true true
PAC PAC Physician Assistant Certified Certified physician assistant licensed to practice medicine under physician supervision true true true
CPNP CPNP Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Nursing Certification Board https://www.pncb.org Certified nurse practitioner specializing in comprehensive healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents false true true
ANP ANP Adult Nurse Practitioner Nurse practitioner specializing in healthcare for adults across the adult lifespan true true false
APNP APNP Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Advanced practice nurse with graduate education providing comprehensive healthcare services true true false
PNP PNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Nurse practitioner specializing in healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents true true false
AGACNP-BC AGACNP-BC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified American Nurses Credentialing Center https://www.nursingworld.org/ancc Board certified nurse practitioner specializing in acute care for adults and older adults false true true
RPA-C RPA-C Registered Physician Assistant Certified Registered and certified physician assistant licensed to practice medicine under physician supervision true true true
ACNP ACNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Nurse practitioner specializing in acute and critical care across various healthcare settings true true false
NNP NNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Nurse practitioner specializing in the care of newborns, especially high-risk and critically ill neonates true true false
WHNP WHNP Womens Health Nurse Practitioner Nurse practitioner specializing in comprehensive healthcare for women across the lifespan true true false
CPNP-PC CPNP-PC Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Pediatric Nursing Certification Board https://www.pncb.org Certified nurse practitioner providing primary care to infants, children, and adolescents false true true
CFNP CFNP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Certified nurse practitioner providing comprehensive primary care to individuals and families true true true
AGPCNP-BC AGPCNP-BC Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified American Nurses Credentialing Center https://www.nursingworld.org/ancc Board certified nurse practitioner providing primary care to adults and older adults false true true
AGNP AGNP Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Nurse practitioner specializing in healthcare for adults and older adults across care settings true true false
WHNP-BC WHNP-BC Womens Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org Board certified nurse practitioner specializing in comprehensive womens health care false true true
PA-S PA-S Physician Assistant Student Student enrolled in an accredited physician assistant educational program true true false
NNP-BC NNP-BC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Board Certified National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org Board certified nurse practitioner specializing in neonatal care and high-risk newborn management false true true
ANP-BC ANP-BC Adult Nurse Practitioner Board Certified American Nurses Credentialing Center https://www.nursingworld.org/ancc Board certified nurse practitioner specializing in adult healthcare across the adult lifespan false true true
ACNP-BC ACNP-BC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified American Nurses Credentialing Center https://www.nursingworld.org/ancc Board certified nurse practitioner specializing in acute and critical care management false true true
MPAS MPAS Master of Physician Assistant Studies Masters degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited educational program true true false
CPNP-AC CPNP-AC Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Pediatric Nursing Certification Board https://www.pncb.org Certified nurse practitioner specializing in acute care management for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents false true true
AGPCNP AGPCNP Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Nurse practitioner providing primary care services to adults and older adults in outpatient and community settings true true false
RNP RNP Registered Nurse Practitioner Registered nurse with advanced practice education and licensing to provide comprehensive healthcare services true true true
AG-ACNP AG-ACNP Adult Gerontology - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Nurse practitioner specializing in acute care management for adult and geriatric patients in hospital settings true true true
ARNP-C ARNP-C Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Certified Advanced registered nurse practitioner with national certification and expanded scope of practice true true true
ANP-C ANP-C Adult Nurse Practitioner Certified Certified nurse practitioner specializing in comprehensive healthcare for adult patients true true true
RPA RPA Registered Physician Assistant Registered physician assistant licensed to practice medicine under physician supervision with expanded clinical privileges true true true
FAAPA FAAPA Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants American Academy of Physician Assistants https://www.aapa.org Fellowship recognizing leadership in physician assistant profession false true false
EdD EdD Doctor of Education Professional doctoral degree for advanced practice in education leadership and policy true false false
DPH DPH Doctor of Public Health Professional doctoral degree focusing on population health, policy, and public health practice true false false
MS MS Master of Science Graduate degree in scientific, technical, or mathematical fields true false false
MPH MPH Master of Public Health Professional masters degree in public health practice and research true false false
MA MA Master of Arts Graduate degree in liberal arts, humanities, and social sciences true false false
MBA MBA Master of Business Administration Professional masters degree in business management and administration true false false
MSW MSW Master of Social Work Professional masters degree for clinical and macro social work practice true false false
MSED MSED Master of Science in Education Graduate degree focusing on educational theory, research, and practice true false false
MED MED Master of Education Professional masters degree for educational leadership and teaching true false false
MPA MPA Master of Public Administration Professional masters degree for public sector management and policy true false false
MHA MHA Master of Health Administration Professional masters degree for healthcare management and administration true false false
MASTERS MASTERS Masters Degree General masters level academic degree true false false
BA BA Bachelor of Arts Undergraduate degree in liberal arts, humanities, and social sciences true false false
BS BS Bachelor of Science Undergraduate degree in scientific, technical, or mathematical fields true false false
BSW BSW Bachelor of Social Work Professional undergraduate degree for entry-level social work practice true false false
AA AA Associate of Arts Two-year undergraduate degree in liberal arts and general studies true false false
CPA CPA Certified Public Accountant American Institute of CPAs https://www.aicpa.org/ Professional certification for accounting and auditing practice false false true
CSFA CSFA Certified School Food Administrator School Nutrition Association https://schoolnutrition.org/ Professional certification for school food service management false false true
HIS HIS Health Information Specialist Professional specializing in health information management and systems true false false
CEO CEO Chief Executive Officer Executive leadership position responsible for organizational management false false false
LNHA LNHA Licensed Nursing Home Administrator State-licensed administrator for long-term care facilities true false false
AO AO Administrative Officer Administrative professional responsible for organizational operations false false false
CRM CRM Certified Risk Manager Risk and Insurance Management Society https://www.rims.org/ Professional certification in organizational risk management false false true
NHA NHA Nursing Home Administrator Administrator responsible for nursing home operations and compliance true false false
ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR Administrator General administrative role in healthcare or organizational settings false false false
STUDENT STUDENT Student Individual enrolled in educational or training programs false false false
CMP CMP Certified Meeting Professional Events Industry Council https://www.eventscouncil.org/ Professional certification for meeting and event planning false false true
ESQ ESQ Esquire Professional title for licensed attorneys admitted to the bar true false false
AAS AAS Associate of Applied Science Two-year degree typically in technical or applied fields true false false
ASG ASG Affiliated Study Group Member of affiliated study group in medical specialty true false false
HASG HASG Homeopathic Affiliated Study Group Member of homeopathic affiliated study group true false false
HSG HSG Homoeopathic Study Group Member of homeopathic study group true false false
SG SG Study Group Member of medical specialty study group true false false
LL LL Laymens League Member of medical laymens league true false false
HLL HLL Homoeopathic Laymens League Member of homeopathic laymens league true false false
RN RN Registered Nurse true true false
LPN LPN Licensed Practical Nurse true true true
LVN LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse true true true
CNA CNA Certified Nursing Assistant true true true
RNFA RNFA Registered Nurse First Assistant true true true
BSN BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing true true false
STNA STNA State Tested Nursing Assistant true true true
MSN MSN Master of Science in Nursing true true false
NURSE NURSE Nurse true true false
GNP-BC GNP-BC Gerontological Nurse Practitioner American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
PPCNP-BC PPCNP-BC Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
SNP-BC SNP-BC School Nurse Practitioner American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
ADM-BC ADM-BC Advanced Diabetes Management American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
ENP-BC ENP-BC Emergency Nurse Practitioner American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
AGCNS-BC AGCNS-BC Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
ACNS-BC ACNS-BC Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
PMHCNS-BC PMHCNS-BC Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ Board certification for clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric and mental health nursing. false true true
GCNS-BC GCNS-BC Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
HHCNS-BC HHCNS-BC Home Health Clinical Nurse Specialist American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
PCNS-BC PCNS-BC Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
PHCNS-BC PHCNS-BC Public/Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
CNS-BC CNS-BC Clinical Nurse Specialist Core American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
AMB-BC AMB-BC Ambulatory Care Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
CV-BC CV-BC Cardiac-Vascular Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
GERO-BC GERO-BC Gerontological Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
NI-BC NI-BC Informatics Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
MEDSURG-BC MEDSURG-BC Medical-Surgical Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
NE-BC NE-BC Nurse Executive American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
NEA-BC NEA-BC Nurse Executive Advanced American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
CMGT-BC CMGT-BC Nursing Case Management American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
NPD-BC NPD-BC Nursing Professional Development American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
PMGT-BC PMGT-BC Pain Management Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
PED-BC PED-BC Pediatric Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
PMH-BC PMH-BC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
CCCTM CCCTM Care Coordination and Transition Management American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_1 RN-BC Certified Vascular Nurse American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_2 RN-BC College Health Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_3 RN-BC Community Health Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_4 RN-BC Faith Community Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
AFN-BC AFN-BC Forensic Nursing Advanced American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_5 RN-BC General Nursing Practice American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
AGN-BC AGN-BC Genetics Nursing Advanced American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_6 RN-BC Hemostasis Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_7 RN-BC High-Risk Perinatal Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_8 RN-BC Home Health Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_9 RN-BC Perinatal Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
PHNA-BC PHNA-BC Public Health Nursing Advanced American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_10 RN-BC Rheumatology Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_11 RN-BC School Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
RN-BC_12 RN-BC General Nursing Practice Certification American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
NHDP-BC NHDP-BC National Healthcare Disaster American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ false true true
FNP-C FNP-C Family Nurse Practitioner American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) https://www.aanpcert.org/certifications false true true
AGNP-C AGNP-C Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) https://www.aanpcert.org/certifications false true true
ENP-C ENP-C Emergency Nurse Practitioner American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) https://www.aanpcert.org/certifications false true true
PMHNP-C PMHNP-C Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) https://www.aanpcert.org/certifications false true true
CPN CPN Certified Pediatric Nurse Pediatric Nursing Certification Board https://www.pncb.org/certifications false true true
PMHS PMHS Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist Pediatric Nursing Certification Board https://www.pncb.org/certifications false true true
CCRN CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (Adult) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
CCRN-P CCRN-P Critical Care Registered Nurse (Pediatric) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
CCRN-N CCRN-N Critical Care Registered Nurse (Neonatal) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
CCRN-K CCRN-K Critical Care Registered Nurse (Knowledge Professional) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
CCRN-E CCRN-E Critical Care Registered Nurse (Tele-ICU) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
PCCN PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (Adult) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
PCCN-K PCCN-K Progressive Care Certified Nurse (Knowledge Professional) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
CMC CMC Cardiac Medicine (Adult) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
CSC CSC Cardiac Surgery (Adult) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
ACNPC-AG ACNPC-AG Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certified (Adult-Gerontology) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
ACCNS-AG ACCNS-AG Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult-Gerontology) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
ACCNS-P ACCNS-P Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Pediatric) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
ACCNS-N ACCNS-N Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Neonatal) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified false true true
RNC-OB RNC-OB Inpatient Obstetric Nursing National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
RNC-MNN RNC-MNN Maternal Newborn Nursing National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
RNC-LRN RNC-LRN Low-Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
RNC-NIC RNC-NIC Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
RNC-IAP RNC-IAP Inpatient Antepartum Nursing National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
C-EFM C-EFM Electronic Fetal Monitoring National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
C-NPT C-NPT Neonatal Pediatric Transport National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
C-NNIC C-NNIC Neonatal Neuro-Intensive Care National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
C-ELBW C-ELBW Care of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonate National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
C-ONQS C-ONQS Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
C-RHI C-RHI Reproductive Health and Infertility National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
C-OBE C-OBE Obstetric Emergencies National Certification Corporation https://www.nccwebsite.org/certification-exams/how-do-i-apply false true true
OCN OCN Oncology Certified Nurse Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation https://www.oncc.org/certification-renewal-guide false true true
CPHON CPHON Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation https://www.oncc.org/certification-renewal-guide false true true
CBCN CBCN Certified Breast Care Nurse Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation https://www.oncc.org/certification-renewal-guide false true true
BMTCN BMTCN Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation https://www.oncc.org/certification-renewal-guide false true true
AOCNP AOCNP Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation https://www.oncc.org/certification-renewal-guide false true true
AOCNS AOCNS Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation https://www.oncc.org/certification-renewal-guide false true true
CPON CPON Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation https://www.oncc.org/certification-renewal-guide false true true
AOCN AOCN Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation https://www.oncc.org/certification-renewal-guide false true true
CEN CEN Certified Emergency Nurse Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing https://bcen.org/cen/ false true true
CFRN CFRN Certified Flight Registered Nurse Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing https://bcen.org/cen/ false true true
CPEN CPEN Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing https://bcen.org/cen/ false true true
CTRN CTRN Certified Transport Registered Nurse Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing https://bcen.org/cen/ false true true
TCRN TCRN Trauma Certified Registered Nurse Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing https://bcen.org/cen/ false true true
CBRN CBRN Certified Burn Registered Nurse Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing https://bcen.org/cen/ false true true
AACRN AACRN Advanced HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board https://hancb.org false true true
ACRN ACRN HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board https://hancb.org false true true
ACLPN ACLPN HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board https://hancb.org false true true
ACHPN ACHPN Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center https://advancingexpertcare.org false true true
CHPN CHPN Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center https://advancingexpertcare.org false true true
CHPLN CHPLN Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center https://advancingexpertcare.org false true true
CHPPN CHPPN Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center https://advancingexpertcare.org false true true
CHPNA CHPNA Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center https://advancingexpertcare.org false true true
CPLC CPLC Certified in Perinatal Loss Care Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center https://advancingexpertcare.org false true true
AE-C AE-C Certified Asthma Educator National Board for Respiratory Care https://nbrc.org false true true
AHN-BC AHN-BC Advanced Holistic Nurse Board Certified American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation https://ahncc.org false true true
APHN-BC APHN-BC Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation https://ahncc.org false true true
HN-BC HN-BC Holistic Nurse Board Certified American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation https://ahncc.org false true true
HNB-BC HNB-BC Holistic Baccalaureate Nurse Board Certified American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation https://ahncc.org false true true
HWNC-BC HWNC-BC Health and Wellness Nurse Coach Board Certified American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation https://ahncc.org false true true
NC-BC NC-BC Nurse Coach Board Certified American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation https://ahncc.org false true true
AWCC AWCC Advanced Wound Care Certified National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy https://nawccb.org false true true
OMS OMS Ostomy Management Specialist National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy https://nawccb.org false true true
WCC WCC Wound Care Certified National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy https://nawccb.org false true true
CCCN CCCN Certified Continence Care Nurse Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board https://wocncb.org false true true
CCCN-AP CCCN-AP Certified Continence Care Nurse-Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board https://wocncb.org false true true
CFCN CFCN Certified Foot Care Nurse Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board https://wocncb.org false true true
COCN COCN Certified Ostomy Care Nurse Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board https://wocncb.org false true true
COCN-AP COCN-AP Certified Ostomy Care Nurse-Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board https://wocncb.org false true true
CWCN CWCN Certified Wound Care Nurse Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board https://wocncb.org false true true
CWCN-AP CWCN-AP Certified Wound Care Nurse-Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board https://wocncb.org false true true
CWOCN CWOCN Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board https://wocncb.org false true true
CWOCN-AP CWOCN-AP Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse-Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board https://wocncb.org false true true
CWON CWON Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board https://wocncb.org false true true
CWON-AP CWON-AP Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse-Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board https://wocncb.org false true true
BC-ADM BC-ADM Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators https://ncbde.org false true true
CDCES CDCES Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education https://cbdce.org false true true
CHFN CHFN Certified Heart Failure Nurse American Association of Heart Failure Nurses https://aahfn.org false true true
CHFN-K CHFN-K Non-Clinical Heart Failure Nurse American Association of Heart Failure Nurses https://aahfn.org false true true
IBCLC IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners https://iblce.org false true true
CLC CLC Certified Lactation Counselor Center for Breastfeeding https://centerforbreastfeeding.org false true true
CIC CIC Certified in Infection Control Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology https://cbic.org false true true
NCSN NCSN National Certified School Nurse National Board for Certification of School Nurses https://nbcsn.org false true true
CGRN CGRN Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses https://abcgn.org false true true
CRN_1 CRN Certified Radiologic Nurse Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing https://arinursing.org false true true
CRNO CRNO Certification for Registered Nurses of Ophthalmology American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses https://asorn.org false true true
CORLN CORLN Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses https://sohnnurse.com false true true
CNRN CNRN Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse American Board of Neuroscience Nursing https://abnncertification.org false true true
SCRN SCRN Stroke Certified Registered Nurse American Board of Neuroscience Nursing https://abnncertification.org false true true
CUA CUA Certified Urologic Associate Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates https://cbuna.org false true true
CUNP CUNP Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates https://cbuna.org false true true
CURN CURN Certified Urologic Registered Nurse Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates https://cbuna.org false true true
CRRN CRRN Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board https://rehabnurse.org false true true
CANS CANS Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board https://psncb.org false true true
CPSN CPSN Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board https://psncb.org false true true
CAPA CAPA Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification https://cpancapa.org false true true
CPAN CPAN Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification https://cpancapa.org false true true
CFPN CFPN Certified Foundational Perioperative Nurse Competency & Credentialing Institute https://cc-institute.org false true true
CNOR CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse Competency & Credentialing Institute https://cc-institute.org false true true
CNS-CP CNS-CP Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist Perioperative Competency & Credentialing Institute https://cc-institute.org false true true
CNAMB CNAMB Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse Competency & Credentialing Institute https://cc-institute.org false true true
CSSM CSSM Certified Surgical Services Manager Competency & Credentialing Institute https://cc-institute.org false true true
NPDA-BC NPDA-BC Nursing Professional Development Advanced Board Certified Competency & Credentialing Institute https://cc-institute.org false true true
CMSRN CMSRN Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses https://amsn.org false true true
CENP CENP Certified in Executive Nursing Practice American Organization for Nursing Leadership https://aonl.org false true true
CNML CNML Nurse Manager and Leader American Organization for Nursing Leadership https://aonl.org false true true
CNE CNE Certified Nurse Educator National League for Nursing https://nln.org false true true
CNE-cl CNE-cl Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator National League for Nursing https://nln.org false true true
CNL CNL Clinical Nurse Leader American Association of Colleges of Nursing https://www.aacnnursing.org/ false true true
CARN CARN Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Board of Certification https://cnetnurse.com false true true
CARN-AP CARN-AP Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Board of Certification https://cnetnurse.com false true true
CCHP-RN CCHP-RN Certified Correctional Health Professional-RN National Commission on Correctional Health Care https://ncchc.org false true true
CNN_1 CNN Certified Corrections Nurse American Correctional Association https://aca.org false true true
CNN/M CNN/M Certified Corrections Nurse/Manager American Correctional Association https://aca.org false true true
CDN CDN Certified Dialysis Nurse Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission https://nncc-exam.org false true true
CNN_2 CNN Certified Nephrology Nurse Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission https://nncc-exam.org false true true
CNN-NP CNN-NP Certified Nephrology Nurse-Nurse Practitioner Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission https://nncc-exam.org false true true
CCHT CCHT Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission https://nncc-exam.org false true true
CCHT-A CCHT-A Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician-Advanced Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission https://nncc-exam.org false true true
CD-LPN CD-LPN Certified Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission https://nncc-exam.org false true true
DNC DNC Dermatology Nurse Certified Dermatology Nurses Association https://dnanurse.org false true true
DCNP DCNP Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner Dermatology Nurses Association https://dnanurse.org false true true
SANE-A SANE-A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adult/Adolescent International Association of Forensic Nurses https://forensicnurses.org false true true
SANE-P SANE-P Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Pediatric International Association of Forensic Nurses https://forensicnurses.org false true true
CRNFA CRNFA Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant National Association of Surgical Assistants https://nascertification.com false true true
RNAS-C RNAS-C Registered Nurse Assistant at Surgery � Certified National Association of Surgical Assistants https://nascertification.com false true true
CRNI CRNI Certified Registered Nurse Infusion Infusion Nurses Society https://ins1.org false true true
LNCC LNCC Legal Nurse Consultant Certified American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants https://lncc.aalnc.org false true true
COHN COHN Certified Occupational Health Nurse American Board for Occupational Health Nurses https://abohn.org false true true
COHN-S COHN-S Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist American Board for Occupational Health Nurses https://abohn.org false true true
CM CM Occupational Health Nursing Case Management American Board for Occupational Health Nurses https://abohn.org false true true
CMCN CMCN Certification in Managed Care Nursing American Board of Managed Care Medicine https://abmcn.org false true true
CPHQ CPHQ Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality National Association for Healthcare Quality https://cphq.org false true true
CPHRM CPHRM Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management American Hospital Association https://aha.org false true true
CRN-BC CRN-BC Clinical Research Nurse Certification Clinical Research Nurse Certification Commission https://crncc.org false true true
CWCA CWCA Certified Wound Care Associate American Board of Wound Management https://abwmcertified.org false true true
CWS CWS Certified Wound Specialist American Board of Wound Management https://abwmcertified.org false true true
MWC MWC Medical Writer Certified American Medical Writers Association https://amwa.org false true true
FAAN FAAN Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing American Academy of Nursing https://www.aannet.org Honorary fellowship recognizing significant contributions to nursing false true false
ACNPC ACNPC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certified American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org Board certification for acute care nurse practitioners false true true
GNP GNP Gerontological Nurse Practitioner American Nurses Credentialing Center https://www.nursingworld.org Nurse practitioner specializing in geriatric care false true true
NPC NPC Nurse Practitioner Certified Various certification boards Generic nurse practitioner certification true true true
RN-C RN-C Registered Nurse Certified Registered nurse with specialty certification in specific clinical area true true true
RNCS RNCS Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist Registered nurse with advanced clinical specialization and expertise true true true
RN/NP RN/NP Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner Registered nurse with nurse practitioner qualification and advanced practice training true true true
MNNP MNNP Master of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Masters degree in nursing with nurse practitioner specialization true true false
PN PN Advanced Practice Nurse Advanced Practice Nurse with graduate-level education and clinical training true true false
BN BN Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor degree in nursing providing foundational nursing education true true false
CANP CANP Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner specializing in adult healthcare true true true
CRN_2 CRN Certified Registered Nurse Certified Registered Nurse with advanced certification beyond basic RN license true true true
CNS CNS Certified Nurse Specialist Certified Nurse Specialist with advanced practice nursing expertise in specialized clinical areas true true true
FPNP FPNP Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Family Practice Nurse Practitioner providing comprehensive primary care to families true true true
MSD MSD Master of Science in Dentistry Advanced graduate degree in dentistry beyond DDS/DMD true true false
FAGD FAGD Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry Academy of General Dentistry https://www.agd.org Fellowship recognition for advanced general dentistry education false true true
MAGD MAGD Master of the Academy of General Dentistry Academy of General Dentistry https://www.agd.org Mastership recognition for extensive continuing education in general dentistry false true true
RDH RDH Registered Dental Hygienist https://www.adha.org Licensed professional providing preventive dental care and education true true true
RDHAP RDHAP Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice Dental hygienist authorized to practice independently in certain states true true true
BDS BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery Dental degree common in international healthcare systems true true false
PharmC PharmC Clinical Pharmacist Pharmacist specializing in direct patient care and medication management true true false
RPH RPH Registered Pharmacist https://www.nabp.pharmacy Licensed pharmacist authorized to dispense medications true true true
CPHT CPHT Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board https://www.ptcb.org Certified technician assisting pharmacists in medication preparation false true true
PC PC Pharmacist Clinician Pharmacist providing clinical services in healthcare settings true true false
RD RD Registered Dietitian Commission on Dietetic Registration https://www.cdrnet.org Licensed nutrition professional providing medical nutrition therapy false true true
RDN RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Commission on Dietetic Registration https://www.cdrnet.org Updated credential name for Registered Dietitian false true true
REGISTERED-DIETITIAN REGISTERED-DIETITIAN Registered Dietitian Commission on Dietetic Registration https://www.cdrnet.org Licensed nutrition professional providing medical nutrition therapy false true true
HHA HHA Home Health Aide Certified aide providing basic health services in home settings true true false
CAA CAA Certified Audiologist Assistant Assistant supporting audiologists in hearing assessment and treatment true true true
CHW CHW Community Health Worker Health worker providing health education and advocacy in community settings true true false
CMA CMA Certified Medical Assistant https://www.aama-ntl.org Certified assistant performing clinical and administrative tasks in medical offices true true true
PCA PCA Personal Care Assistant Assistant providing personal care services to individuals with disabilities true true false
RADT RADT Registered Radiologic Technologist American Registry of Radiologic Technologists https://www.arrt.org Certified technologist performing diagnostic imaging procedures false true true
CNIM CNIM Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring American Board of Neurophysiologic Monitoring https://www.abnm.info Specialist monitoring nervous system function during surgery false true true
CT CT Computed Tomography Technologist American Registry of Radiologic Technologists https://www.arrt.org Specialized technologist operating CT scanning equipment false true true
CCP CCP Certified Clinical Perfusionist American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion https://www.abcp.org Specialist operating heart-lung machines during cardiac surgery false true true
CST CST Certified Surgical Technologist National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting https://www.nbstsa.org Certified technologist assisting in surgical procedures false true true
OPTICIAN OPTICIAN Licensed Optician https://www.abo-ncle.org Professional fitting and dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses true true true
LDO LDO Licensed Dispensing Optician Licensed professional dispensing corrective eyewear true true true
BC-HIS BC-HIS Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences https://www.nbc-his.org Board certified specialist fitting and dispensing hearing aids false true true
IDC IDC Infection Disease Control Specialist Specialist in preventing and controlling infectious diseases true true false
IDMT IDMT Independent Duty Medical Technician Military medical technician providing independent patient care true true false
DOULA DOULA Birth Doula Non-medical support person assisting during childbirth and postpartum true true false
CPM CPM Certified Professional Midwife North American Registry of Midwives https://narm.org Certified midwife providing care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum false true true
CD-DONA CD-DONA Certified Doula - DONA International DONA International https://www.dona.org DONA certified doula providing birth and postpartum support false true true
CPO CPO Certified Prosthetist Orthotist American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics https://www.abcop.org Certified professional designing and fitting prosthetic and orthotic devices false true true
NBC-HWC NBC-HWC National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching https://nbhwc.org Board certified coach helping clients achieve health and wellness goals false true true
MCD MCD Master of Communication Disorders Graduate degree in communication sciences and disorders true true false
AP_2 AP Advanced Practitioner General designation for advanced level healthcare practitioner true true false
CDPT CDPT Clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy Advanced clinical doctorate in physical therapy true true false
BMS BMS Bachelor of Medical Science Undergraduate degree in medical sciences true true false
CGC CGC Certified Genetic Counselor American Board of Genetic Counseling https://www.abgc.net Board certified counselor providing genetic risk assessment and counseling false true true
RDHEF RDHEF Registered Dental Hygienist Extended Function Dental hygienist with expanded scope of practice beyond standard RDH true true true
RDA RDA Registered Dental Assistant Certified dental assistant with advanced clinical skills true true true
ORTHODONTIST ORTHODONTIST Orthodontist American Board of Orthodontics https://www.americanboardortho.com Dental specialist in tooth and jaw alignment correction false true true
ENDODONTIST ENDODONTIST Endodontist American Board of Endodontics https://www.aae.org Dental specialist in root canal therapy and pulp diseases false true true
PERIODONTIST PERIODONTIST Periodontist American Board of Periodontology https://www.perio.org Dental specialist in gum diseases and supporting structures false true true
PROSTHODONTIST PROSTHODONTIST Prosthodontist American Board of Prosthodontics https://www.prosthodontics.org Dental specialist in prosthetic and restorative dentistry false true true
OMFS OMFS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery https://www.aboms.org Dental specialist in surgical treatment of face, mouth, and jaw false true true
BCPS BCPS Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties https://www.bpsweb.org Board certified pharmacist specializing in pharmacotherapy false true true
BCPP BCPP Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties https://www.bpsweb.org Board certified pharmacist specializing in psychiatric medications false true true
RDMS RDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography https://www.ardms.org Registered sonographer performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations false true true
RDCS RDCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography https://www.ardms.org Registered sonographer specializing in cardiac ultrasound examinations false true true
DTR DTR Dietetic Technician, Registered Commission on Dietetic Registration https://www.cdrnet.org Registered technician supporting dietitians in nutrition care false true true
CPC CPC Certified Professional Coder American Academy of Professional Coders https://www.aapc.com Certified professional specializing in medical coding for healthcare billing false false true
LN LN Licensed Nutritionist Licensed professional providing nutrition counseling and dietary guidance true true false
LNC LNC Licensed Nutritionist Counselor Licensed nutritionist with counseling credentials for dietary and nutrition therapy true true false
FIAOMT FIAOMT Fellow of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology https://iaomt.org/ Fellowship in oral medicine and toxicology false true false
FICCMO FICCMO Fellow of the International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics Fellowship in cranio mandibular orthopedics false true false
ABA ABA Associate of Business Administration Two-year associate degree in business administration covering basic business principles true false false
AE AE Associate of Engineering Two-year associate degree in engineering providing technical foundation in engineering principles true false false
AS AS Associate of Science Two-year associate degree in science covering mathematics, natural sciences, and related technical fields true false false
BBA BBA Bachelor of Business Administration Four-year undergraduate degree in business administration and management true false false
BE BE Bachelor or Engineering Four-year undergraduate degree in engineering disciplines true false false
BFA BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts Four-year undergraduate degree in fine arts, visual arts, or performing arts true false false
BSL BSL Bachelor of Science - Law Four-year undergraduate degree combining science and legal studies true false false
BT_2 BT Bachelor of Theology Four-year undergraduate degree in theological studies and religious education true false false
CER CER Certificate Certificate credential representing completion of specialized training or education program true false false
CTR CTR Certified Tumor Registrar Certified professional specializing in cancer data collection and registry management true true true
DIP DIP Diploma Diploma credential representing completion of educational or training program true false false
EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Certified emergency medical technician providing basic emergency medical care and transportation true true true
EMTP EMTP Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Advanced emergency medical technician with paramedic certification providing advanced life support true true true
HS HS High School Graduate High school diploma or equivalent representing completion of secondary education true false false
MCE MCE Master of Civil Engineering Graduate degree in civil engineering with specialized focus on infrastructure and construction true false false
MDI MDI Master of Divinity Graduate degree in divinity and theological studies for religious ministry true false false
MEE MEE Master of Electrical Engineering Graduate degree in electrical engineering with specialized technical focus true false false
ME ME Master of Engineering Graduate degree in engineering disciplines for advanced technical practice true false false
MFA MFA Master of Fine Arts Graduate degree in fine arts, visual arts, creative writing, or performing arts true false false
MME MME Master of Mechanical Engineering Graduate degree in mechanical engineering with specialized technical focus true false false
MSL MSL Master of Science - Law Graduate degree combining science and legal studies true false false
MTH MTH Master of Theology Graduate degree in theology and advanced religious studies true false false
MDA MDA Medical Assistant Healthcare support professional performing clinical and administrative tasks in medical settings true true false
MT_2 MT Medical Technician Healthcare technician providing technical support in medical laboratories and clinical settings true true false
NG NG Non-Graduate Individual who has not completed formal degree or certification program true false false
RMA RMA Registered Medical Assistant Registered medical assistant with advanced certification in clinical and administrative medical support true true true
SEC SEC Secretarial Certificate Certificate in secretarial skills and administrative support true false true
TS TS Trade School Graduate Graduate of trade school or vocational training program in specialized technical skills true false false
PT PT Physical Therapist Licensed healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats individuals with medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities. true true false
LPTA LPTA Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Licensed assistant who works under the supervision of a physical therapist to help patients recover movement and manage pain through therapeutic exercises and modalities. true true false
OTR/L OTR/L Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy https://www.nbcot.org/ Registered occupational therapist certified by NBCOT and licensed by state to help people participate in everyday activities through therapeutic interventions. false true true
PTA PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Assistant who provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. true true false
LMT LMT Licensed Massage Therapist Licensed professional who uses therapeutic massage techniques to treat muscle tension, pain, and improve circulation. true true false
OTR OTR Occupational Therapist Registered National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy https://www.nbcot.org/ Registered occupational therapist certified by NBCOT who helps people participate in everyday activities through therapeutic interventions. false true true
SLP SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Licensed professional who diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. true true false
OT OT Occupational Therapist Healthcare professional who helps people participate in everyday activities through therapeutic interventions and environmental modifications. true true false
ATC ATC Athletic Trainer Certified Board of Certification https://www.bocatc.org/ Healthcare professional certified by BOC who specializes in prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses in physically active populations. false true true
CCC-SLP CCC-SLP Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology American Speech-Language-Hearing Association https://www.asha.org/ ASHA certification for speech-language pathologists demonstrating clinical competence in the profession. false true true
COTA COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy https://www.nbcot.org/ Certified occupational therapy assistant who provides OT services under supervision of an occupational therapist. false true true
COTA/L COTA/L Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Licensed National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy https://www.nbcot.org/ NBCOT certified occupational therapy assistant who is also state licensed to provide OT services under supervision. false true true
LMP LMP Licensed Massage Practitioner Licensed professional who provides therapeutic massage and bodywork services for health and wellness. true true false
LAC LAC Licensed Acupuncturist Licensed practitioner who uses acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine techniques to treat various health conditions. true true false
MPT MPT Master of Physical Therapy Graduate degree in physical therapy, typically a precursor to the current Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. true true false
MSPT MSPT Master of Science in Physical Therapy Graduate degree in physical therapy with emphasis on scientific research and clinical practice. true true false
RPT RPT Registered Physical Therapist Physical therapist registered with state regulatory board to practice physical therapy. true true false
OTRL OTRL Occupational Therapist Registered Licensed National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy https://www.nbcot.org/ Occupational therapist with both NBCOT certification and state licensure. false true true
RRT RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist National Board for Respiratory Care https://www.nbrc.org/ Advanced respiratory therapist registered by NBRC who provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. false true true
CMT CMT Certified Massage Therapist Massage therapist certified by various certification bodies to provide therapeutic massage services. true true true
SLPA SLPA Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Assistant who provides speech-language pathology services under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. true true false
OTA OTA Occupational Therapy Assistant Assistant who provides occupational therapy services under the supervision of an occupational therapist. true true false
LPT LPT Licensed Physical Therapist Physical therapist licensed by state regulatory board to independently practice physical therapy. true true false
MOTR/L MOTR/L Master of Occupational Therapy Registered/Licensed National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy https://www.nbcot.org/ Master level occupational therapist with both NBCOT certification and state licensure. false true true
CF-SLP CF-SLP Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist American Speech-Language-Hearing Association https://www.asha.org/ Speech-language pathologist completing supervised clinical fellowship year as part of ASHA certification requirements. false true false
SLP-CCC SLP-CCC Speech-Language Pathologist with Certificate of Clinical Competence American Speech-Language-Hearing Association https://www.asha.org/ Speech-language pathologist who has earned the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and skills. false true true
MOT MOT Master of Occupational Therapy Graduate degree in occupational therapy preparing practitioners for clinical practice in helping people participate in everyday activities. true true false
OT/L OT/L Occupational Therapist Licensed Licensed occupational therapist authorized by state regulatory board to practice occupational therapy. true true false
ACUPUNCTURIST ACUPUNCTURIST Acupuncturist Healthcare practitioner who uses acupuncture needles and traditional Chinese medicine techniques to treat various health conditions. true true false
LMBT LMBT Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist Licensed professional who provides therapeutic massage and various bodywork modalities for health and wellness. true true false
LAT LAT Licensed Athletic Trainer Licensed athletic trainer authorized by state to practice athletic training including injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation. true true false
CRT CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist National Board for Respiratory Care https://www.nbrc.org/ Entry-level respiratory therapist certified by NBRC to provide basic respiratory care services under physician supervision. false true true
PHYSICAL-THERAPIST PHYSICAL-THERAPIST Physical Therapist Healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats individuals with movement dysfunction and physical impairments. true true false
SUDPT SUDPT Substance Use Disorder Physical Therapist Physical therapist with specialized training in treating patients with substance use disorders and related movement impairments. true true false
RT RT Respiratory Therapist Healthcare professional who provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. true true false
MSOTR/L MSOTR/L Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Registered/Licensed National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy https://www.nbcot.org/ Master level occupational therapist with NBCOT certification and state licensure, with advanced scientific training in OT practice. false true true
ST ST Speech Therapist Healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats speech, language, voice, and communication disorders. true true false
AT AT Athletic Trainer Healthcare professional who specializes in injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for physically active individuals. true true false
LOTR LOTR Licensed Occupational Therapist Registered National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy https://www.nbcot.org/ Licensed occupational therapist with NBCOT registration authorized to provide occupational therapy services. false true true
RCP RCP Respiratory Care Practitioner National Board for Respiratory Care https://www.nbrc.org/ Respiratory care professional credentialed by NBRC to provide comprehensive respiratory therapy services. false true true
LicAc LicAc Licensed Acupuncturist Licensed practitioner of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques true true false
AK AK Acupuncturist (Pennsylvania) Acupuncturist licensed specifically in Pennsylvania true true false
AP_1 AP Acupuncture Physician Physician trained and licensed to practice acupuncture medicine true true false
CA CA Certified Acupuncturist Certified practitioner of acupuncture therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine true true true
DAc DAc Diplomate in Acupuncture Diplomate-level acupuncturist with advanced training and certification true true true
DAc_(RI) DAc (RI) Doctor of Acupuncture, Rhode Island Doctor of Acupuncture degree specifically recognized in Rhode Island true true false
DAc_(WV) DAc (WV) Doctor of Acupuncture, West Virginia Doctor of Acupuncture degree specifically recognized in West Virginia true true false
NCCA NCCA National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists Certification by National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists false true true
FIACA FIACA Fellow of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture Fellowship in clinical acupuncture false true false
MD MD Medical Doctor Doctor of Medicine degree from accredited medical school, enabling independent practice of medicine after residency training. true true false
DO DO Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree emphasizing holistic approach and manipulative treatment, equivalent to MD for medical practice. true true false
MBBS MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery British and Commonwealth medical degree combining medicine and surgery training, equivalent to North American MD. true true false
MBChB MBChB Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery British medical degree variant (Medicine, Surgery) granted by certain UK and Commonwealth universities, equivalent to MBBS. true true false
DR-MED DR-MED Doktor der Medizin German medical doctorate degree, typically requiring dissertation, qualifying holder for medical practice in German-speaking countries. true true false
DOCTEUR DOCTEUR Docteur en M�decine French medical doctorate degree qualifying holder to practice medicine in France and French-speaking countries. true true false
LAUREA-MED LAUREA-MED Laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia Italian medical degree in Medicine and Surgery, qualifying holder for medical practice in Italy after specialization. true true false
LIC-MED LIC-MED Licenciado en Medicina Spanish and Latin American medical licentiate degree qualifying holder for medical practice after completion of medical studies. true true false
MED-CIR MED-CIR M�dico Cirujano Latin American medical degree combining medicine and surgery, qualifying holder for general medical practice. true true false
YI-XUE-SHI YI-XUE-SHI ??? (Bachelor of Medicine) Chinese medical bachelor degree, foundational qualification for medical practice in Chinese-speaking regions. true true false
YI-XUE-BO-SHI YI-XUE-BO-SHI ???? (Doctor of Medicine) Chinese medical doctorate degree, advanced qualification for medical practice and research in Chinese-speaking regions. true true false
IRYO-GAKUSHI IRYO-GAKUSHI Iryo-gakushi (Bachelor of Medicine) Japanese medical bachelor degree, qualifying holder for medical practice in Japan after passing national examinations. true true false
BMBS BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Cambridge) Cambridge University variant of British medical degree, equivalent to other MBBS degrees for medical practice. true true false
MBBCH MBBCH Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Oxford) Oxford University variant of British medical degree, equivalent to other MBBS degrees for medical practice. true true false
BMED BMED Bachelor of Medicine Medical bachelor degree variant used by some universities, foundational qualification for medical practice. true true false
FAAP FAAP Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.aap.org Fellowship recognizing distinguished service and contributions to pediatric medicine and child health advocacy. false true false
FAAOS FAAOS Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons https://www.aaos.org Fellowship recognizing significant contributions to orthopedic surgery, education, and musculoskeletal health. false true false
FAAFP FAAFP Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Family Physicians https://www.aafp.org Fellowship recognizing excellence and leadership in family medicine practice, education, and community service. false true false
MD(H) MD(H) Homeopathic Medical Doctor (Arizona) Medical doctor with homeopathic specialization licensed in Arizona true true false
HMD HMD Homeopathic Medical Doctor (Nevada) Homeopathic medical doctor licensed specifically in Nevada true true false
DABFP DABFP Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice American Board of Family Medicine https://www.theabfm.org/ Board certification in family medicine practice false true true
DABIM DABIM Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine https://www.abim.org/ Board certification in internal medicine false true true
ABFP ABFP American Board of Family Practitioners American Board of Family Medicine https://www.theabfm.org/ Board certification by American Board of Family Practitioners false true true
ABO ABO American Board of Otolaryngology American Board of Otolaryngology https://www.aboto.org/ Board certification in otolaryngology (ENT) medicine false true true
ABPN ABPN American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology https://www.abpn.com/ Board certification in psychiatry and neurology false true true
AOBFP AOBFP American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians Board certification in osteopathic family medicine false true true
FACFO FACFO Fellow of the American College of Foot Orthopedics American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine Fellowship in foot orthopedics and podiatric medicine false true false
FACOG FACOG Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists https://www.acog.org/ Fellowship in obstetrics and gynecology false true false
FAAEM FAAEM Fellow of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine American Academy of Environmental Medicine https://aaemonline.org/ Fellowship in environmental medicine false true false
FAAC FAAC Fellow of the American College of Cardiology American College of Cardiology https://www.acc.org/ Fellowship in cardiology false true false
LICSW LICSW Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Advanced clinical social worker licensed to practice independently, providing psychotherapy and clinical services. true true false
LCSW LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Clinical social worker licensed to provide therapeutic services, mental health treatment, and psychosocial interventions. true true false
LPC LPC Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed mental health professional providing counseling and psychotherapy services for various psychological conditions. true true false
RBT RBT Registered Behavior Technician Behavior Analyst Certification Board https://www.bacb.com/ Paraprofessional who implements behavior analysis services under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. false true true
LMFT LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Licensed therapist specializing in relationship counseling, family therapy, and couples counseling. true true false
LMHC LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor Licensed professional counselor providing mental health services, therapy, and psychological support. true true false
BCBA BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst Behavior Analyst Certification Board https://www.bacb.com/ Board certified professional who designs, implements, and evaluates behavior analytic interventions. false true true
LSW LSW Licensed Social Worker Entry-level licensed social worker providing basic social work services and case management. true true false
LCPC LCPC Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Clinical counselor licensed to provide psychotherapy and mental health treatment services. true true false
MFT MFT Marriage and Family Therapist Mental health professional specializing in relationship and family counseling and therapy. true true false
LPCC LPCC Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Clinical counselor licensed to provide comprehensive mental health and psychotherapy services. true true false
LCSW-C LCSW-C Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical Clinical social worker with specialized clinical endorsement for advanced therapeutic services. true true false
LISW LISW Licensed Independent Social Worker Independent social worker licensed to practice without supervision, providing advanced social work services. true true false
LLMSW LLMSW Limited Licensed Master Social Worker Master-level social worker with limited licensure requiring supervision for clinical practice. true true false
CDCA CDCA Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certified professional specializing in substance abuse counseling and addiction treatment services. true true true
AMFT AMFT Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Entry-level marriage and family therapist working under supervision to gain clinical experience. true true false
CSW CSW Clinical Social Worker Social worker with clinical training and experience in providing therapeutic and mental health services. true true false
LCSW-R LCSW-R Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered Registered clinical social worker with specific state registration for clinical practice. true true false
MHPP MHPP Mental Health Paraprofessional Paraprofessional providing support services in mental health settings under professional supervision. true true false
LCSWA LCSWA Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate Associate-level clinical social worker working under supervision toward independent practice. true true false
LCMHC LCMHC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Clinical mental health counselor licensed to provide comprehensive psychological and therapeutic services. true true false
ASW ASW Associate Social Worker Entry-level social worker working under supervision to gain experience toward full licensure. true true false
LADC LADC Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Licensed professional specializing in alcohol and drug addiction counseling and treatment. true true false
CADC CADC Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certified counselor specializing in substance abuse treatment and addiction recovery services. true true true
LPCA LPCA Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Associate-level professional counselor working under supervision toward full licensure. true true false
QMHS QMHS Qualified Mental Health Specialist Mental health professional meeting state qualifications to provide specialized mental health services. true true false
LISW-S LISW-S Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor Independent social worker with supervisory credentials for overseeing other social workers and clinical staff. true true false
MT-BC MT-BC Music Therapist Board Certified Certification Board for Music Therapists https://www.cbmt.org/ Board certified music therapist qualified to use music interventions for therapeutic purposes. false true true
LGSW LGSW Licensed Graduate Social Worker Graduate-level social worker with licensure to practice under supervision toward independent practice. true true false
MT_1 MT Music Therapist Professional who uses music-based interventions to address therapeutic goals in healthcare and educational settings. true true false
LLPC LLPC Limited Licensed Professional Counselor Professional counselor with limited licensure requiring supervision for clinical practice. true true false
LGPC LGPC Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor Graduate-level professional counselor working under supervision toward full licensure. true true false
ACSW ACSW Academy of Certified Social Workers National Association of Social Workers https://www.socialworkers.org/ NASW certification recognizing advanced competency and experience in social work practice. false true true
BT_1 BT Behavior Technician Paraprofessional providing direct behavioral services under supervision of behavior analyst. true true false
LSCSW LSCSW Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker Specialized clinical social worker with advanced licensure for independent clinical practice. true true false
BCABA BCABA Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Behavior Analyst Certification Board https://www.bacb.com/ Board certified assistant who provides behavior analytic services under BCBA supervision. false true true
LMHCA LMHCA Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate Associate-level mental health counselor working under supervision toward full licensure. true true false
LCDC LCDC Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Licensed counselor specializing in chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment. true true false
MFTI MFTI Marriage and Family Therapist Intern Intern-level marriage and family therapist gaining supervised clinical experience. true true false
LCMHCA LCMHCA Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate Associate-level clinical mental health counselor working under supervision. true true false
LPC-A LPC-A Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Associate-level professional counselor working under supervision toward independent practice. true true false
LBSW LBSW Licensed Bachelor Social Worker Bachelor-level social worker licensed to provide basic social work services under supervision. true true false
CTRS CTRS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification https://www.nctrc.org/ Certified professional using recreational activities to improve functioning and independence. false true true
CASAC CASAC Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor State-credentialed counselor specializing in alcoholism and substance abuse treatment services. true true false
QMHA QMHA Qualified Mental Health Associate Mental health professional meeting state qualifications to provide associate-level mental health services. true true false
QBHP QBHP Qualified Behavioral Health Professional Professional qualified to provide behavioral health services in various clinical settings. true true false
LPCC-S LPCC-S Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Supervisor Clinical counselor with supervisory credentials for overseeing other mental health professionals. true true false
MHC MHC Mental Health Counselor Professional counselor providing mental health services and psychological support. true true false
PSS PSS Peer Support Specialist Individual with lived experience providing peer support services in mental health and recovery settings. true true false
SA-C SA-C Substance Abuse Counselor Certified Certified counselor specializing in substance abuse treatment and addiction recovery services. true true true
PLMHP PLMHP Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner Mental health practitioner with provisional licensure working toward full licensure requirements. true true false
LPC-MHSP LPC-MHSP Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider Licensed professional counselor designated as qualified mental health service provider. true true false
LISW-CP LISW-CP Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice Independent social worker licensed with specific authorization for clinical practice. true true false
LCSW-A LCSW-A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate Associate-level clinical social worker working under supervision toward independent practice. true true false
SOCIAL-WORKER SOCIAL-WORKER Social Worker Professional who provides social services, case management, and psychosocial support to individuals and families. true true false
MHC-LP MHC-LP Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit Mental health counselor with limited permit working under supervision. true true false
LAPC LAPC Licensed Associate Professional Counselor Associate professional counselor licensed to practice under supervision. true true false
QMHP QMHP Qualified Mental Health Professional Mental health professional meeting state qualifications to provide mental health services. true true false
PSYCHOLOGIST PSYCHOLOGIST Psychologist Doctoral-level professional who studies behavior and mental processes, provides psychological assessment and therapy. true true false
LMSW-CC LMSW-CC Licensed Master Social Worker - Clinical Certification Master social worker with clinical certification endorsement for therapeutic services. true true false
LLBSW LLBSW Limited Licensed Bachelor Social Worker Bachelor-level social worker with limited licensure requiring supervision. true true false
LP LP Licensed Psychologist Doctoral-level psychologist licensed to practice psychology independently, including assessment and therapy. true true false
CASAC-T CASAC-T Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor - Trainee Trainee-level substance abuse counselor working under supervision toward full credentialing. true true false
LCSWR LCSWR Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Restricted Clinical social worker with restricted licensure requiring specific practice limitations. true true false
LPC-S LPC-S Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor Professional counselor with supervisory credentials for overseeing other mental health professionals. true true false
LLP LLP Limited Licensed Psychologist Psychologist with limited licensure working under supervision toward full psychology licensure. true true false
APSW APSW Advanced Practice Social Worker Social worker with advanced practice credentials for specialized clinical and therapeutic services. true true false
MHP MHP Mental Health Professional General credential for professionals providing mental health and behavioral health services. true true false
CMHC CMHC Community Mental Health Counselor Mental health counselor specializing in community-based mental health services and programs. true true false
LPC-IT LPC-IT Licensed Professional Counselor - In Training Professional counselor in training working under supervision toward full licensure. true true false
CSAC CSAC Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Certified counselor specializing in substance abuse treatment and addiction recovery services. true true true
PPS PPS Peer Support Specialist Individual with lived experience providing peer support services in mental health and recovery settings. true true false
LMHP LMHP Licensed Mental Health Practitioner Licensed practitioner providing comprehensive mental health services and therapeutic interventions. true true false
APCC APCC Associate Professional Clinical Counselor Associate-level clinical counselor working under supervision toward independent practice. true true false
CPSS CPSS Certified Peer Support Specialist Certified peer support specialist with training to provide recovery-oriented services. true true true
MSSW MSSW Master of Science in Social Work Graduate degree in social work with emphasis on scientific research and evidence-based practice. true true false
COUNSELOR COUNSELOR Counselor General professional designation for individuals providing counseling and therapeutic services. true true false
LPC-ASSOCIATE LPC-ASSOCIATE Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Associate-level professional counselor working under supervision toward independent licensure. true true false
LAMFT LAMFT Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Associate-level marriage and family therapist licensed to practice under supervision. true true false
RMHCI RMHCI Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern Registered intern working under supervision toward full mental health counselor licensure. true true false
PRSS PRSS Peer Recovery Support Specialist Individual with lived recovery experience providing peer support services in substance abuse treatment. true true false
SAC-IT SAC-IT Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training Substance abuse counselor in training working under supervision toward full certification. true true false
BHRS BHRS Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services Professional providing behavioral health rehabilitation and recovery services to individuals with mental health conditions. true true false
SW SW Social Worker Professional who provides social services, advocacy, and support to individuals, families, and communities. true true false
CADC-II CADC-II Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II Advanced level certified alcohol and drug counselor with enhanced training and experience requirements. true true true
DT DT Dance Therapist Professional who uses movement and dance as therapeutic interventions to promote emotional, social, and physical health. true true false
ALC ALC Addiction Licensed Counselor Licensed counselor specializing in addiction treatment and substance abuse recovery services. true true false
LCADC LCADC Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Clinical-level licensed counselor specializing in comprehensive alcohol and drug addiction treatment. true true false
LCAS LCAS Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Clinical specialist licensed to provide advanced addiction treatment and substance abuse counseling services. true true false
LPA LPA Licensed Psychological Associate Licensed associate working under psychologist supervision to provide psychological services. true true false
ATR-BC ATR-BC Art Therapist Registered - Board Certified Art Therapy Credentials Board https://www.atcb.org Board certified art therapist registered to use visual arts and creative processes for therapeutic purposes. false true true
LPAT LPAT Licensed Professional Art Therapist State licensed professional art therapist authorized to practice art therapy independently. true true false
LCPAT LCPAT Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist Clinical-level state licensed art therapist providing advanced art therapy services. true true false
EMDR EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR International Association https://www.emdria.org Specialized psychotherapy technique certification for treating trauma and PTSD using bilateral stimulation. false true true
NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST Neuropsychologist American Board of Professional Psychology https://www.abpp.org Board certified psychologist specializing in brain-behavior relationships, cognitive assessment, and neurological conditions. false true true
MFCC MFCC Marriage, Family and Child Counselor Licensed counselor specializing in marriage, family, and child therapy true true false