Credit Type Acronyms Flashcards
ACPE
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
ACPE-T
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (Techs only)
ANCC
American Nurses Credentialing Center
KPTA
Kentucky Physical Therapy Association
UAB
university of alabama at birmingham
ADC
Alcohol and Drug Counselors
PHAB
Public Health Accreditation Board
KBRC
Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care
AMA PRA Category 1 - HB1
American Medical Association - Physician’s Recognition Award - house bill 1
Physicians Recognition Award is given to those that do a lot of continuing education per year, must average 50 credits per year.
AHEC
Area Health Education Centers
ANCC
American Nurses Credentialing Center
AOA
American Osteopathic Association
Doctors that believe in the bodies ability to heal itself, specialize in identifying areas that hurt people and how they might affect other systems within the body
AAPA
American Academy of Physician Assistants
They help screen patients.
PAs are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider. With thousands of hours of medical training, PAs are versatile and collaborative.
PAs practice in every state and in every medical setting and specialty, improving healthcare access and quality. Scroll down to learn more about the PA profession and its commitment to improving and expanding healthcare
UEA
Universal Email Address
ACCME
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)