Ethics and Professional Practice in Neurology — Glossary · Certificate Programme in Neurological Counseling

AAN #

American Academy of Neurology, the premier professional organization for neurologists, providing guidelines for neurological practice and education

ABCN #

American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology, a specialty board that certifies neuropsychologists in the practice of clinical neuropsychology

ABN #

American Board of Neurology, a medical board that certifies neurologists in the practice of neurology

ABPN #

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a medical board that certifies psychiatrists and neurologists in their respective fields

ACRM #

American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, a professional organization that promotes rehabilitation research and practice

AD #

Alzheimer's Disease, a progressive neurological disorder that affects cognitive function and memory

ADHD #

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention and behavior

AED #

Anti-Epileptic Drug, a medication used to treat seizures and epilepsy

AHA #

American Heart Association, a professional organization that promotes cardiovascular health and stroke prevention

ALS #

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a progressive neurological disorder that affects motor function and muscle control

AND #

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a professional organization that promotes nutrition and dietetics practice

ANPA #

American Neuropsychiatric Association, a professional organization that promotes neuropsychiatry research and practice

APA #

American Psychological Association, a professional organization that promotes psychology research and practice

APRN #

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, a healthcare professional who provides advanced nursing care

ASCO #

American Society of Clinical Oncology, a professional organization that promotes cancer research and treatment

ASNR #

American Society of Neuroradiology, a professional organization that promotes neuroradiology research and practice

ASTN #

Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Neuropsychology, a professional organization that promotes speech and language therapy

AT #

Assistive Technology, a tool or device that helps individuals with disabilities

BACE #

Behavioral Assessment and Consultation Team, a team that provides behavioral assessment and consultation services

BAM #

Behavioral Assessment and Management, a process that involves assessing and managing behavioral issues

BCIA #

Biofeedback Certification Institute of America, a professional organization that certifies biofeedback practitioners

BCN #

Board Certified in Neurology, a certification that recognizes neurologists who have met certain standards

BCNP #

Board Certified in Neuropsychology, a certification that recognizes neuropsychologists who have met certain standards

BEN #

Brain and Electroencephalogram, a test that measures brain activity and electrical impulses

BI #

Brain Injury, a type of injury that affects the brain

BIAA #

Brain Injury Association of America, a professional organization that promotes brain injury research and practice

BICM #

Brain Injury and Concussion Management, a process that involves managing and treating brain injuries and concussions

BMI #

Brain-Machine Interface, a device that allows people to control machines with their thoughts

BMT #

Bone Marrow Transplant, a medical procedure that involves transplanting bone marrow

BPS #

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms, a set of symptoms that are associated with behavioral and psychological issues

BSCN #

Board of Specialty Certification in Neuropsychology, a professional organization that certifies neuropsychologists

BSN #

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a degree that is required for nursing practice

BT #

Biofeedback Therapy, a type of therapy that involves training people to control their physiological responses

CAA #

Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs, a professional organization that accredits allied health programs

CABG #

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, a medical procedure that involves bypassing blocked coronary arteries

CAD #

Coronary Artery Disease, a condition that affects the coronary arteries

CAP #

College of American Pathologists, a professional organization that promotes pathology research and practice

CARF #

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, a professional organization that accredits rehabilitation facilities

CBT #

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a type of therapy that involves cognitive and behavioral techniques

CCMC #

Certified Case Manager Certification, a certification that recognizes case managers who have met certain standards

CCN #

Certified Clinical Nurse, a certification that recognizes clinical nurses who have met certain standards

CCT #

Certified Cognitive Therapist, a certification that recognizes cognitive therapists who have met certain standards

CDC #

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a governmental agency that promotes public health

CDM #

Certified Disability Manager, a certification that recognizes disability managers who have met certain standards

CE #

Continuing Education, a requirement for healthcare professionals to maintain their licensure

CEAP #

Certified Employee Assistance Professional, a certification that recognizes employee assistance professionals who have met certain standards

CHES #

Certified Health Education Specialist, a certification that recognizes health education specialists who have met certain standards

CHI #

Cognitive Health Initiative, a program that promotes cognitive health

CHP #

Certified Health Physicist, a certification that recognizes health physicists who have met certain standards

CHPS #

Certified Health Promotion Specialist, a certification that recognizes health promotion specialists who have met certain standards

CIM #

Certified Internal Medicine, a certification that recognizes internal medicine physicians who have met certain standards

CIN #

Certified Informatics Nurse, a certification that recognizes informatics nurses who have met certain standards

CIP #

Certified Industrial Hygienist in a Program that recognizes industrial hygienists who have met certain standards

CIT #

Certified Industrial Therapist, a certification that recognizes industrial therapists who have met certain standards

CIV #

Certified Infection Verification, a certification that recognizes infection verification specialists who have met certain standards

CJ #

Certified Journalist, a certification that recognizes journalists who have met certain standards

CKN #

Certified Knowledgeable Nurse, a certification that recognizes knowledgeable nurses who have met certain standards

CL #

Certified Laboratory, a certification that recognizes laboratory professionals who have met certain standards

CLC #

Certified Lactation Consultant, a certification that recognizes lactation consultants who have met certain standards

CLIA #

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, a regulation that sets standards for clinical laboratories

CLNC #

Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, a certification that recognizes legal nurse consultants who have met certain standards

CLP #

Certified Language Professional, a certification that recognizes language professionals who have met certain standards

CMA #

Certified Medical Assistant, a certification that recognizes medical assistants who have met certain standards

CMB #

Certified Medical Billing, a certification that recognizes medical billing specialists who have met certain standards

CME #

Continuing Medical Education, a requirement for healthcare professionals to maintain their licensure

CMET #

Certified Medical Exercise Therapist, a certification that recognizes medical exercise therapists who have met certain standards

CMHC #

Certified Mental Health Counselor, a certification that recognizes mental health counselors who have met certain standards

CMP #

Certified Medical Professional, a certification that recognizes medical professionals who have met certain standards

CMS #

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a governmental agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid

CNL #

Certified Nurse Leader, a certification that recognizes nurse leaders who have met certain standards

CNP #

Certified Nurse Practitioner, a certification that recognizes nurse practitioners who have met certain standards

CO #

Certified Orthotist, a certification that recognizes orthotists who have met certain standards

COC #

Certified Occupational Consultant, a certification that recognizes occupational consultants who have met certain standards

COHN #

Certified Occupational Health Nurse, a certification that recognizes occupational health nurses who have met certain standards

COHS #

Certified Occupational Health Specialist, a certification that recognizes occupational health specialists who have met certain standards

COP #

Certified Orthotic Practitioner, a certification that recognizes orthotic practitioners who have met certain standards

COTA #

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, a certification that recognizes occupational therapy assistants who have met certain standards

COTL #

Certified Occupational Therapy Leader, a certification that recognizes occupational therapy leaders who have met certain standards

CP #

Certified Phlebotomist, a certification that recognizes phlebotomists who have met certain standards

CPC #

Certified Professional Coder, a certification that recognizes professional coders who have met certain standards

CPE #

Certified Professional in Ergonomics, a certification that recognizes ergonomics professionals who have met certain standards

CPH #

Certified Public Health, a certification that recognizes public health professionals who have met certain standards

CPHIT #

Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Technology, a certification that recognizes healthcare information and technology professionals who have met certain standards

CPI #

Certified Prevention Specialist, a certification that recognizes prevention specialists who have met certain standards

CPMA #

Certified Professional in Medical Administration, a certification that recognizes medical administration professionals who have met certain standards

CPNP #

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, a certification that recognizes pediatric nurse practitioners who have met certain standards

CPO #

Certified Prosthetic Orthotist, a certification that recognizes prosthetic orthotists who have met certain standards

CPR #

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a technique used to revive people who have stopped breathing

CPS #

Certified Professional in Safety, a certification that recognizes safety professionals who have met certain standards

CPT #

Current Procedural Terminology, a system used to code and bill medical procedures

CPTR #

Certified Patient Transport and Rescue, a certification that recognizes patient transport and rescue professionals who have met certain standards

CR #

Certified Rehabilitation, a certification that recognizes rehabilitation professionals who have met certain standards

CRC #

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, a certification that recognizes rehabilitation counselors who have met certain standards

CRE #

Certified Risk Engineer, a certification that recognizes risk engineers who have met certain standards

CRNA #

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, a certification that recognizes registered nurse anesthetists who have met certain standards

CRP #

Certified Rehabilitation Professional, a certification that recognizes rehabilitation professionals who have met certain standards

CRT #

Certified Respiratory Therapist, a certification that recognizes respiratory therapists who have met certain standards

CS #

Certified Specialist, a certification that recognizes specialists who have met certain standards

CSC #

Certified Strength and Conditioning, a certification that recognizes strength and conditioning professionals who have met certain standards

CSCS #

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a certification that recognizes strength and conditioning specialists who have met certain standards

CSFA #

Certified Senior Financial Analyst, a certification that recognizes senior financial analysts who have met certain standards

CSM #

Certified Safety Manager, a certification that recognizes safety managers who have met certain standards

CSNP #

Certified School Nurse Practitioner, a certification that recognizes school nurse practitioners who have met certain standards

CSO #

Certified Safety Officer, a certification that recognizes safety officers who have met certain standards

CSOM #

Certified Safety and Occupational Health Manager, a certification that recognizes safety and occupational health managers who have met certain standards

CSPE #

Certified Sports and Performance Enhancement, a certification that recognizes sports and performance enhancement professionals who have met certain standards

CSPI #

Certified Specialist in Poison Information, a certification that recognizes poison information specialists who have met certain standards

CSR #

Certified Surgical Researcher, a certification that recognizes surgical researchers who have met certain standards

CSS #

Certified Safety Specialist, a certification that recognizes safety specialists who have met certain standards

CSSA #

Certified Senior Social Worker in Aging, a certification that recognizes senior social workers in aging who have met certain standards

CST #

Certified Surgical Technologist, a certification that recognizes surgical technologists who have met certain standards

CT #

Computed Tomography, a medical imaging technique used to diagnose and treat medical conditions

CTE #

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative disorder caused by repetitive head trauma

CTS #

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a condition that affects the wrist and hand

CV #

Cardiovascular, relating to the heart and blood vessels

CVA #

Cerebrovascular Accident, a type of stroke that occurs when the brain does not receive enough blood

CVS #

Cardiovascular System, the system that includes the heart and blood vessels

DA #

Dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in movement and cognition

DBS #

Deep Brain Stimulation, a neurosurgical procedure used to treat movement disorders

DC #

Doctor of Chiropractic, a professional degree that qualifies chiropractors to practice

DDS #

Doctor of Dental Surgery, a professional degree that qualifies dentists to practice

DEA #

Drug Enforcement Administration, a governmental agency that regulates controlled substances

DEXA #

Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, a medical imaging technique used to measure bone density

DHS #

Department of Homeland Security, a governmental agency that protects the United States from domestic and foreign threats

DIC #

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, a condition that occurs when the blood clotting system is activated

DNP #

Doctor of Nursing Practice, a professional degree that qualifies nurse practitioners to practice

DO #

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, a professional degree that qualifies osteopathic physicians to practice

DOT #

Department of Transportation, a governmental agency that regulates transportation

DPT #

Doctor of Physical Therapy, a professional degree that qualifies physical therapists to practice

DRG #

Diagnosis-Related Group, a system used to classify hospital cases

DSM #

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a manual used to diagnose and treat mental disorders

DT #

Dialectical Therapy, a type of therapy that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques

DTR #

Developmental Therapy and Rehabilitation, a type of therapy that focuses on developmental and rehabilitation

DVT #

Deep Vein Thrombosis, a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein

DWI #

Driving While Intoxicated, a crime that involves driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

EAP #

Employee Assistance Program, a program that provides employees with counseling and support services

EBM #

Evidence-Based Medicine, a approach to medicine that emphasizes the use of evidence to guide clinical decisions

EC #

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a type of therapy that involves the use of electricity to treat mental disorders

ECG #

Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the heart's electrical activity

ECHO #

Echocardiogram, a test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart

EEG #

Electroencephalogram, a test that measures the brain's electrical activity

EF #

Ejection Fraction, a measure of the heart's ability to pump blood

EGFR #

Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor, a protein that plays a role in cancer development

EH #

Environmental Health, the field of public health that focuses on the relationship between the environment and human health

EHR #

Electronic Health Record, a digital version of a patient's medical record

EKG #

Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the heart's electrical activity

EM #

Emergency Medicine, the field of medicine that involves the care of emergency patients

EMG #

Electromyogram, a test that measures the muscle's electrical activity

EMR #

Electronic Medical Record, a digital version of a patient's medical record

ENT #

Ear, Nose, and Throat, the field of medicine that involves the care of the ear, nose, and throat

EO #

Equal Opportunity, the principle that individuals should be treated fairly and without discrimination

EPC #

Electronic Protected Communication, a system that allows healthcare providers to communicate with patients through electronic means

EPID #

Epidemiology, the field of public health that involves the study of the causes and spread of diseases

ER #

Emergency Room, the department of a hospital that provides emergency care

ERCP #

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, a medical procedure that involves the use of a flexible scope to visualize the bile and pancreatic ducts

ESRD #

End-Stage Renal Disease, a condition that occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to function

ET #

Endotracheal Tube, a medical device that is used to assist breathing in patients who are unable to breathe on their own

ETT #

Endotracheal Tube, a medical device that is used to assist breathing in patients who are unable to breathe on their own

EUS #

Endoscopic Ultrasound, a medical procedure that involves the use of sound waves to create images of the internal organs

FACS #

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a professional organization that recognizes surgeons who have met certain standards

FCCP #

Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, a professional organization that recognizes physicians who have met certain standards

FDA #

Food and Drug Administration, a governmental agency that regulates food and drugs

FEC #

Federal Election Commission, a governmental agency that regulates campaign finance

FHA #

Federal Housing Administration, a governmental agency that provides mortgage insurance

FICA #

Federal Insurance Contributions Act, a law that requires employers to withhold social security taxes from employees

FID #

Functional Independence Disorder, a condition that affects an individual's ability to perform daily activities

FIM #

Functional Independence Measure, a scale that measures an individual's ability to perform daily activities

FMA #

Functional Movement Analysis, a technique used to evaluate an individual's movement patterns

FNP #

Family Nurse Practitioner, a type of nurse practitioner who provides primary care to families

FOIA #

Freedom of Information Act, a law that allows individuals to access government records

FP #

Family Planning, a field of public health that involves the prevention of unintended pregnancies

FPA #

Federal Power Act, a law that regulates the electricity industry

FQHC #

Federally Qualified Health Center, a type of health center that provides primary care to underserved populations

FR #

Federal Register, a publication that contains government regulations and notices

FTCA #

Federal Tort Claims Act, a law that allows individuals to sue the government for damages

FTP #

File Transfer Protocol, a protocol used to transfer files over the