2024-2025 University Catalog

Credential References

AA Associate of Arts
AAP Applied Ayurvedic Practitioner
AAS Associate of Applied Science
AEMP Acupuncture & Eastern Medicine Practitioner
AOBTA-CP  American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia - Certified Professional
AOBTA-CI   American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia - Certified Instructor
AS Associate of Science
ATC Athletic Trainer Certificate
BA Bachelor of Arts
BBA Bachelor of Business Administration
BCSI Board Certified Structural Integrator
BCTMB Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
BMed Bachelor of Medicine (China)
BS Bachelor of Science
CAP Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner
CCSP Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
CCST  Certified Chiropractic Spinal Trauma
CCWP Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner
CHTI  Certified Healing Touch Instructor
CHTP Certified Healing Touch Practitioner
CKTP Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
CLT Certified Laboratory Technician
CMA Certified Medical Assistant
CMD Certified Medical Dosimetrist
CMLDT Certified Manual Lymph Drainage
CMTPT Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist
CNMT Certified Neuro Muscular Therapist
CPT Certified Personal Trainer
CSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
CSMA  Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncturist
CSSD Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
CTC Certified Therapeutic Coach
DABCI Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists
DABCO Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists
DABCSP Diplomate of the American board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians
DAc Doctor of Acupuncture
DACAN Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology
DACBN Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition
DACBR Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology
DACBSP Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
DACCP Diplomate of the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics
DACM Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
DAOM
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
DC Doctor of Chiropractic
DCM  Doctor of Chinese Medicine
DCN Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
DHSc Doctor of Health Science 
DIBCN Diplomate of the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology
DiplAc Diplomate in Acupuncture
DiplCH Diplomate in Chinese Herbology
DICCP Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics 
DPT Doctorate of Physical Therapy
DiplOM Diplomate in Oriental Medicine
EdD Doctor of Education
EdS Specialist in Education and General Education Administration
EMT Emergency Medical Technician
FAACP Fellow of the American Academy of Chiropractic Physicians
FIACN Fellow of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurologists
FLT Frontline Therapy Provider
HSFA Heartsaver First Aid
HTSCI Healing Touch Spiritual Instructor
HTSCP Healing Touch Spiritual Practitioner
ICSC International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic
ITAT Impact Trained Athletic Trainer
JD Juris Doctor
LAc Licensed Acupuncturist
LADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor
LAT Licensed Athletic Trainer
LD Licensed Dietitian
LMSW  Licensed Master Social Work
LP Licensed Psychologist
LPC Professional Counselor
MA Master of Arts
MAc Master of Acupuncture
MAcOM Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
MBA Master of Business Administration
MBS
Masters in Biology Sciences
MCM
Master of Chinese Medicine
MEd Master of Education
MFA Master of Fine Arts
MHS  Master of Health Sciences
MLIS
Master of Library and Information Science
MLS
Medical Laboratory Scientist 
MMed Master of Medicine (China)
MOm Master of Oriental Medicine
MPH Master of Public Health
MS Master of Science
MSAc Master of Science in Acupuncture
MSOM Master of Science in Oriental Medicine
MSTOM Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine
MTOM Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine
MSW Master of Social Work
MT Medical Technologist
MTOM Master of Oriental Medicine 
ND Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
PhD Doctor of Philosophy
PharmD Doctor of Pharmacy
PsyD Doctor of Psychology
PT Licensed Physical Therapist
REIKI Reiki Master/Instructor
RD Registered Dietitian
RN Registered Nurse
RT Registered Technologist (ARRT)
RT (M) Mammography (ARRT)
RT (R) Radiography (ARRT)
RT (T) Radiation Therapy (ARRT)
TM Therapeutic Massage

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