Abbreviations and Acronyms

ABAAM American Board of Anti-Aging Medication Certification or American Board of Alternative Medicine AND Association for the Neurologically Disabled - Canada or Adult Nurse Designation? (ANP) B.A.O. Baccalaureate in Arte Obstetrica or Bachelor in the Art of Obstetrics B.S. Pharmac. Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy B.S.Sp.Ed Bachelor of Science - Special Education B.Sc Phrm Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy B.Sc. Bachelor of Science BCH Bachelor of Surgery (Baccalaureus Chirurgiae) BSN Bachelor fo Science - Nursing C.C.N. Certified Clinical Nutritionist or Certified Critical Care Nurse C.F.N.P. Certified Family Nurse Practitioner C.H. Clinical Herbalist or Surgeon designation (in the UK) C.S. Chief of Staff or Clinical Supervisor are only hits CCC Canadien Counselor Certification or Continuity of Care Certification CCH Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist or Certified in Classical Homeopathy CCN Certified Clinical Nutritionist or Certified Critical Care Nurse CDN Certified Dietitian Nutritionist Ch.B. Bachelor of Surgery Clinical Herbalist CH is designation CMT Cardiac Monitor Technician, Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Medical Technician, Certified Medical Transcriptionist CN Certified Nurse CNP Certified Nurse Practitioner CNS Certified Nutrition Specialist or Clinical Nurse Specialist CNT Certified Nurse Technician CPH Certificate in Public Health CPht Certified Pharmacy Technician CPNP Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner D.A.B.P. Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics or Diplomate of the American Board of Pathology D.A.C.B.N. Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic D.E.A. Development Education Association (London, UK) or Distinguished Educator Award D.H.C.-P Dental Healthcare Personnel D.I.C.C.P. Chiropractic Pediatrics Certification D.O. Doctor Of Osteopathy D.P.M. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine D.R.C.O.G. Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology D.Sc. Doctor of Science DACBN Doctor American Clinical Board of Nutrition DCH Diploma in Child Health DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery DHANP Diplomate of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians DIP Diplomate or Diploma Dip.Med. Diploma in Medicine DlHom. Diploma in Homeopathy DN Doctor of Nursing DNBHE Diplomate of the National Board of Homeopathic Examiners Dr.SpA Doctor of Speech Pathology and Audiology DRCOG Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK) DSH-P Pharmacy Membership Organization Ed.D. Doctor of Education EX&Nutr Exercise & Nutrition F.NCFM Naturopath FAAEM Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine FAAFP Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians FAAP Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics FIACP Fellow of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists FNP-C Family Nurse Practitioner w/ credentials from the AANP FRIPH Fellow of the Royal Institute of Public Health FRSA Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts FRSH Fellow of the Royal Society for Health FRSM Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine HN Holistic Nurse I.Ac. Intercalated Degree ICM Institute for Complementary Medicine (UK) J.D. Doctor of Jurisprudence (Doctor of Laws) L.A. Licensed Accupuncturist L.Ac. Licensed Accupuncturist L.D. Licensed Dietitian L.D.N. Licensed Dietician/Nutritionist L.N. Licensed Nurse LAC Licensed Acupuncturist LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor LMT Licensed Massage Therapist M.A. Master of Arts M.B. Bachelor of Medicine M.D. Doctor of Medicine M.Ed. Master of Education M.H.A. Masters of Health Administration M.I.C.G.P. Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners M.Ph.H. Masters in Pharmacy M.Phil. Master of Philosophy M.S. Master of Science M.S.N. Master of Science in Nursing M.S.W. Master of Science in Social Work MA Ed Master of Education MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MPH Master of Public Health MPh Master in Pharmacy MRC Medical Research Council (UK) or Medical Research Council of Canada Ms.Ac. Master of Science in Acupuncture Msc Master of Science MSPH Master of Science in Pharmacy N.D. Doctor of Nursing or Doctor of Naturopathy N.M.D. Naturopathic Doctor N.P. Nurse Practitioner NDT Doctor of Nursing NT Nursing Technician O.D. Doctor of Optometry P,Behav Behavioral Physician? No match. P.A. Physician Assistant P.C. Personal Care or Primary Care P.M.D. Preferred Medical Doctor PA-C Physician Assistant-Certified PD Doctor of Pharmacy Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy Pharm.D. Doctor of Pharmacy Psy.D. Doctor of Psychology R.D. Registered Dietician R.N. Registered Nurse R.N.C.P. Nurse Practitioner (NCC) R.Ph. Registered Pharmacist RNC Nurse Practitioner (NCC) RPH Registered Pharmacist