Medical Education Abbreviations and Acronyms

1. NMT
   Nuclear Medicine Technologist
2. NP
   Nurse Practitioner
3. OCN
   Oncology Certified Nurse
4. ONC
   Orthopedic Nurse Certified
5. PA
   Physician Assistant
6. PALS
   Pediatric Advanced Life Support
7. PBLS
   Pediatric Basic Life Support
8. PEPP
   Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
9. PHN
   Public Health Nurse
10. PNP
    Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
11. PTA
    Physical Therapy Assistant
12. RD
    Registered Dietician
13. RDA
    Registered Dental Assistant
14. RDBS
    Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
15. RDCS
    Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
16. RDH
    Registered Dental Hygienist
17. RDMS
    Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
18. REG N
    Registered Nurse
19. REGN
    Registered Nurse
20. RHIA
    Registered Health Information Administrator

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