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Old Jan 06, 2008, 06:02 AM
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Re: Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees and Certifications and Allied Heath Certifica

The Credentialing agencies for CMA and RMA:

Medical Association of Medical Assistants (CMA); and American Medical Techologists (RMA).


Last edited by sirI : Jan 06, 2008 at 07:24 AM. Reason: unnecessary input
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Old Mar 08, 2008, 09:01 PM
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Re: Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

CSPI RN is a Certified Poison Information Specialist. Certified by AAPCC.

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Old Apr 12, 2008, 11:46 PM
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Re: Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

Oh this is sooo usefull! finally I understand the abbreviations! Thank you very much!

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Old May 27, 2008, 04:33 PM
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Re: Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

CTropMed: Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health, offered by the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene

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Old Jul 03, 2008, 09:48 AM
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Re: Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

What does "RN, APR" mean? Is this homologous (sorry, I've got A&P on my brain ) with "APRN" or "APRN-BC"?

Does anyone know if there are any additional certifications for CNA's?

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Old Jul 04, 2008, 07:25 PM
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Re: Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

Also, here are some additional certifications for respiratory therapists:

Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS).

Certified in Asthma Education (AE-C)

Polysomnography Certified (RPSGT)

Respiratory Care Case Management (CCM); Not exclusive to RTs

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)

Cardiac Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

Certified Tobacco Cessation Treatment Specialist (CTCTS); Not exclusive to RTs

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Old Jul 15, 2008, 01:16 PM
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Re: Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

PNCC: Prenatal Care Coordinator
Primary Nurse Care Coordinator


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