FHC Terminology - Chapter 3: Careers in Health Care

CRNA

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

• Certified Radiology Nurse Assistant

• Certified Registered Nursing Assistant

• Certified Rehabilitation Nurse Associate

MD

• Medical Doctor

• Master of Divinity

• Medical Director

• Molecular Designer

EMT-P

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Paramedic

• Emergency Room Nurse

• First Responder

CMA

• Certified Medical Assistant

• Certified Management Accountant

• Certified Medical Advisor

• Certified Marketing Associate

OT

• Occupational Therapist

• Optical Technician

• Operating Technician

• Office Technician

CEU

• continuing education unit

• certified education unit

• continuing engagement unit

• certification education unit

SW

• Social Worker

• Software Engineer

• System Administrator

• Sales Writer

DO

• Doctor of Osteopathy

• Doctor of Optometry

• Doctor of Orthopedics

• Doctor of Oncology

CNA

• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Certified Nursing Associate

• Certified Nurse Aide

• Certified Nursing Administrator

LPN

• Licensed Practical Nurse

• Licensed Professional Nurse

• Licensed Pediatric Nurse

• Licensed Psychiatric Nurse