Credential
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Definition
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A
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| AA |
Associate of Arts |
| AAP |
Applied Ayurvedic Practitoner |
| AAS |
Associate of Applied Science (e.g. Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy) |
| ACN |
Certified in Applied Clinical Nutrition |
| APRN |
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse |
| ASCP |
American Society of Clinical Pathologists |
| ATC |
Certified Athletic Trainer |
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B
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| BA |
Bachelor of Arts |
| BBA |
Bachelor of Business Administration |
| BCS |
Bachelor of Computer Science |
| BICM (AAIM) |
Board Certified in Integrative Medicine (American Association of Integrative Medicine) |
| BFA |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
| BHK |
Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Canada) |
| BMed (China) |
Bachelor of Medicine (China) |
| BS |
Bachelor of Science |
| BSc |
Bachelor of Science |
| BSME |
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering |
| BSN |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
C
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| CCN |
Certified Chiropractic Nutritionist (same acronym) |
| CCN |
Certified Clinical Nutritionist (same acronym) |
| CSCP |
Certified Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) Cranial Practitioner |
| CCSP |
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (or “Practitioner” in some states) |
| CCST |
Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma |
| CES |
Corrective Exercise Specialist |
| CES (NASM) |
Corrective Exercise Specialist (National Academy of Sports Medicine) |
| CHTP |
Certified Healing Touch Practitioner |
| CICE (ABIME) |
Certified Independent Medical Examiner (American Board of Independent Medical Examiners) |
| CIISN (ISSN) |
Certified Sports Nutritionist (International Society of Sports Nutrition) |
| CKTP |
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner |
| CLT |
Certified Laboratory Technician (same acronym) |
| CLT |
Certified Lymphedema Therapist (same acronym) |
| CMA |
Certified Management Accountant |
| CMA (AAMA) |
Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assistants) |
| CMT |
Certified Massage Therapist |
| CNIM |
Certification in Neurological Intraoperative Monitoring |
| CNS |
Certified Nutritional Specialist |
| CPC |
Certified Professional Coder |
| CPT |
Certified Personal Trainer |
| CPT (NASM) |
Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine) |
| CSCS |
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist |
D
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| DA |
Doctor of Arts |
| DAAPM |
Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management |
| DABCC |
Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Consultants |
| DABCI |
Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists |
| DABCO |
Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists |
| DABCSP |
Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians |
| DABFE |
Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners |
| DABIHM |
Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine |
| DAc |
Doctor of Acupuncture |
| DACAN |
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology |
| DACBN |
Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (same acronym) |
| DACBN |
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition (same acronym) |
| DACBOH |
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Occupational Health |
| DACBR |
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiologists |
| DACBSP |
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians |
| DACCP |
Diplomate of the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics |
| DACO |
Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists |
| DACRB |
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board |
| DAOM |
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine |
| DC |
Doctor of Chiropractic |
| DCBCN |
Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition |
| DCCN |
Diplomate of the College of Clinical Nutrition |
| DD |
Doctor of Divinity |
| DIBAK |
Diplomate of the International Board of Applied Kinesiology |
| DIBCN |
Diplomate of the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology |
| DIBE |
Diplomate of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis |
| DICBN |
Diplomate of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology |
| Diploma Om |
Diploma in Oriental Medicine |
| DiplAc |
Diplomate in Acupuncture |
| DiplCH |
Diplomate in Chinese Herbology |
| DiplOM |
Diplomate in Oriental Medicine |
| DNBHE |
Diplomate of the National Board of Homeopathic Examiners |
| DNP |
Doctor of Nursing Practice |
| DO |
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
| DOM |
Doctor of Oriental Medicine |
| DSc |
Doctor of Science (see also ScD) |
E
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| EdD |
Doctor of Education |
F
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| FAACP |
Fellow of the American Academy of Chiropractic Physicians |
| FAAP |
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics |
| FACC |
Fellow of the American College of Chiropractors |
| FACO |
Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists |
| FACP |
Fellow of the American College of Physicians |
| FCCS |
Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Sciences |
| FCCS(C) |
Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Sciences (Canada) |
| FIACA |
Fellow of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture |
| FIACN |
Fellow of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurologists |
| FIAMA |
Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture |
| FICA |
Fellow of the International Chiropractic Association |
| FICC |
Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors |
| FICPA |
Fellow of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association |
| FRANZCR |
Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists |
H
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| HB KIN |
Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology |
I
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| ICSSD |
International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma |
| ICSSP |
International Chiropractic Sports Science Practitioner |
J
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| JD |
Juris Doctor |
L
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| LAc |
Licensed in Acupuncture |
| LD |
Licensed Dietitian |
| LLB |
Bachelor of Laws |
| LMT |
Licensed Massage Therapist |
| LP |
Licensed Psychologist |
| LPN |
Licensed Practical Nurse |
| LSXO |
Limited Scope X-Ray Operator |
M
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| MA |
Master of Arts |
| MAc |
Master of Acupuncture |
| MAcOM |
Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine |
| MAE |
Master of Arts in Education |
| MAOM |
Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine |
| MBA |
Master of Business Administration |
| MBBS |
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (Pakistan) |
| MD |
Doctor of Medicine |
| MEd |
Master of Education |
| MET |
Master of Educational Technology |
| MFA |
Master of Fine Arts |
| MLD |
Manual Lymph Drainage Certification |
| MLIS |
Master of Library and Information Science |
| MM |
Master of Music |
| MMA |
Master of Management and Administration |
| MMed (China) |
Master of Medicine (China) |
| MOm |
Master of Oriental Medicine |
| MPH |
Master of Public Health |
| MPhil |
Master of Philosophy |
| MS |
Master of Science (see also MSc) |
| MSAc |
Master of Science in Acupuncture |
| MSc |
Master of Science (see also MS) |
| MSEd |
Master of Science in Education |
| MSIE |
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering |
| MSOM |
Master of Science in Oriental Medicine |
| MSTOM |
Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine |
| MT |
Medical Technologist |
| MTS |
Master of Theological Studies |
N
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| NCCAOM |
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine |
| NCTM |
National Certification in Therapeutic Massage |
| NCTMB |
National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork |
| ND |
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine |
O
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| OMD |
Doctor of Oriental Medicine |
P
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| PES |
Performance Enhancement Specialist |
| PharmD |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
| PhD |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| PsyD |
Doctor of Psychology |
| PT |
Licensed Physical Therapist |
R
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| RD |
Registered Dietitian |
| RN |
Registered Nurse |
S
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| ScD |
Doctor of Science (see also DSc) |
| SPHR |
Senior Professional in Human Resources |