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| CA - Certified Acupuncturist |
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| Usually required for thoer than an MD or DO. Provider must have this certification to provide acupuncture treatments. |
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| Licensed to perform psychological testing and therapy. Referral by an MD is usually not required. |
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| CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
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| Certified to administer anesthesia under the direction of an MD |
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| DC - Doctor of Chiropractice |
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| Perorms manual manipulations of the spine and other musculoskeletal areas. Licensed for office visits, x-rays, nutritional supplements. All other services should be questioned. Cannot draw blood or perform surgery. |
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| DDS - Doctor of Medical Dentistry |
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| Licensed to perform dental care, including dental surgeries and surgeries to the face and jaw. |
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| DMD - Doctor of Medical Dentistry |
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| Licensed to perform dental care, including dental sergeries and surgeries to the face and jaw. The only difference between a DDS and a DMD is the school attended; the training and licensing authorizations are the same. |
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| DP - Doctor of Osteopathy |
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| Licensed to perform any service that an MD can perform. Training is essitially the same as an MD. |
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| DPM - Doctor of Podiatry Medicine |
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| Licensed for the care, treatment and surgies of the feet. |
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| DSC - Doctor of Surgical Chiropody |
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| The same as a podiatrist; deals with foot surgeries. DSC is an old licensing designation that is seldom used today. |
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| EdD - Doctor of Education |
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| An educational degree, not a licensing. The licensing needs to be obtained. Without appropriate licensing, services by this provider would not usually be covered. |
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| EMT - Emergency Medical Technician |
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| Licensed to administer emergency procedures such as CPR. Cannot perform tracheotomies. Usually works in an ambulance |
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| LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
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| Licensed to provided psychological counseling. Referral from an MD is usually required. |
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| LPN - LIcensed Practical Nurse |
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| Equivalent to an LVN. LVN's are in California whereas LPN's are from other states. |
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| LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse |
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| Lower level (usually a 2 year program) nurse, not certified to perform IV-Push (injecting medications directly into a vein) and cannot be a charge nurse on a floor. |
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| Licesed to perform any and all medical care/procedures |
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| MFCC - Marriage, Family, Child Counselor |
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| Licensed to provide psychological cousneling and marriage and family counseling. Usually requires a referral from an MD |
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| Licensed as a registered nurse and certified as a nurse midwife. Usually handles routine maternity cases. Must be associated with an MD or a DO to handle emergency cases. |
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| MSW - Master of Social Work |
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| Licensed to provide family and psychological counseling. Referral from an MD usually required. |
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| MT - Medical Technologist |
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| Usually works in a laboratory and can draw blood and perform lab testing. AN MT also can administer injections and perform EKGs. |
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| Licensed to perform myofunctional speech therapy. This involves the reeducation of the facial muscles need to speak and breathe. |
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| Licensed to assist patients not required skilled nurging care. Normally employed in skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and home health agencies. (also known as a CNA - Certified Nurse's Aide.) |
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| A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse (RN) who has completed advanced education and training in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions. They provide some of the same care provided by physicians and maintain close working relationships with physicians |
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| An optometrist. Not licensed to perform surgery. Most commonly performs eye refractions, dispenses glasses and contacts. |
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| OT - Occupational Therapist |
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| Licensed to perform occupations therapy. Occupational therapy is retraining the muscles and nerves, usually in the hands and arms, necessary for the performance of routine daily movements (i.e. Leaning to feed oneself, brush hair, and other activities of daily living. |
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| Physician Assistants are healthcare professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. PA responsibilities include conducting physician exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting tests, couseling on preventive health care, assisting in surgery, and writing prescriptions. PA-C stands for Physician Assistant - Certified; the person that holds the title has take a national certification exam. |
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| Licensed to administer emergency care. Has more extensive training than an EMT. Normally works in an ambulance or for a fire department |
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| An educational degree (doctorate) not a licensing. Services by this provider would be covered only when there is also appropriate licensing. |
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| Registerd nurses provide direct patient care. This level of nursing is higher than an LVN/LPN |
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| RPT - Registered Physical Therapist |
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| Licensed to perform physical (muscle)therapy when services are prescribed by an MD or DO |
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