Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

I am a CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) thru the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) but the VA Hospital calls me a "health technician". Also I have kept my CNA cert. active for the next two years

RPN=Registered Practical Nurse in most parts of Canada.

There sre also the:
QMHP - Qualified Mental Health Professional
LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
LPCI - Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

In Australia, BSc.Psych(hons) is the equivalent of the USA clinical psychologist