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  2. Physician assistant - Wikipedia

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    The occupational title of physician assistant and physician associate originated in the United States in 1967 at Duke University.The role has been adopted in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, India, Israel, Bulgaria, Myanmar, Switzerland, Liberia, Ghana, and by analogous names throughout Africa, each with their own nomenclature and ...

  3. List of post-nominal letters (Canada) - Wikipedia

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    Canadian certified physician executive: PHN: Public health nurse: RM: Registered midwife: RN: Registered nurse: Required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination, except for in Quebec, which has its own exam. RO: Registered optician: RRT: Registered respiratory therapist: CCC: Certified Canadian counsellor: CCPA: Canadian certified ...

  4. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Wikipedia

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    To become certified, a physician must pass Royal College examinations. Access to these examinations is usually gained by completing a Royal College-accredited residency program at a Canadian university. Access is also available for medical residents who complete a Royal College-recognized residency program in the United States. [17]

  5. Health professional requisites - Wikipedia

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    Most countries require individuals to demonstrate proof of graduation from a recognized medical school, such as one meeting the quality assurance standards of the World Federation of Medical Education, [3] as requisite to obtain professional certification for practice as a physician or physician assistant. In the United States, once obtaining ...

  6. Medical credentials - Wikipedia

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    Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certified Medical Assistant - Admin (CMA-A) Certified Medical Assistant - Clinical (CMA-C) Certified Medical Assistant - Admin and Clinical (CMA-AC) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Medical Assistant (MA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Pharmacy ...

  7. List of abbreviations for medical organisations and personnel

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    Physician assistant or pathologist assistant PAC: Certified Physician assistant or pathologist assistant CPT: Phlebotomist: PCT: Primary care trust (UK) PGNZ: Pharmaceutical Guild of New Zealand PHARM: Pharmaceutical Health and Rational Use of Medicines (Australia) Pharm.D: Doctor of Pharmacy PMS: Personal Medical Services alternative contract ...

  8. College of Family Physicians of Canada - Wikipedia

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    In 2013, the CFPC collaborated with the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) to deliver a new "harmonized" certification examination in family medicine. Those who passed the new examination and met all other qualifications of both organizations were awarded both the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC), the medical license to practice in Canada, and the certification in family ...

  9. Medical Council of Canada - Wikipedia

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    A physician who meets the following requirements is enrolled in the Canadian Medical Register as a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC): [26] Graduate from a medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools; Completed at least 12 months of clinical postgraduate medical training