# Presentation: 918207

## Suffix Code:Clinical LicensesAcademic DegreesCertifications

**Suffix Code:****Clinical Licenses****Academic Degrees****Certifications**

**Lynne Wilkens, Brenda Maeske, Kristel Dobratz, Mary Cooper, Virginia Hetrick, Daniela Smith**

## Issues for Consideration

**Standard CDE** proposed for abbreviations for academic titles, clinical licenses, and certifications used as a suffix with a person’s name
- Example: John Smith, PHD; Jane Doe, RN
- Standard CDE already exists for geneology suffix (e.g., Jr., Sr.)
- Three separate CDEs have been proposed: academic titles, clinical licenses, and certifications
- Specificity needs by FIREBIRD
**ISSUE:** We are concerned that specificity will reduce reuse by other applications
- Understanding what suffixes belong to each category would require training

## Issues for Consideration

- Want to discuss preferences when one application requires more specificity for standard than other applications
- Will show specifics for suffix CDE
**Possible solutions**
- Two sets of standards: general one and set of three from Firebird
- One CDE for academic suffix, where list of permissible values include suffix categories
- Others???

## Recommendation DetailsPerson Clinical License Suffix Code

_**Person Clinical License**_
**DEC – 2668354v1.0**
**Object = Person (C25190)**
**Property = License (C43611)**
**P. Q1 = Clinical (C25398)**
- Definition: A person’s official or legal permission relating to the examination and treatment of patients.

_**Clinical License Suffix Code**_
**VD – 2668446v1.0**
**Representation Term = Code (C25162)**
**R. Q1 = Clinical  (C25398)**
**R. Q2 = License (C43611)**
**R. Q3 = Suffix (C49106)**
- Definition:  The code that represents the abbreviation occurring at the end of a name for an official or legal permission relating to the examination and treatment of patients.
- Data Type = Character
- Max length = 4
********See next slide for complete list of Permissible Values***

_**Person Clinical License Suffix Code**_
**DE – 2668458v1.0**
- Definition:  The code that represents the abbreviation occurring at the end of a name for an official or legal permission relating to the examination and treatment of patients.

## Permissible Values DetailsPerson Clinical License Suffix Code

***Firebird additions to HL7 list**

| Value | Value Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| FPNP | Family Practice Nurse Practitioner |
| *LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| NP | Nurse Practitioner |
| PA | Physician Assistant |
| RMA | Registered Medical Assistant |
| *RN | Registered Nurse |
| *RNP | Registered Nurse Practitioner |
| RPH | Registered Pharmacist |

## Recommendation DetailsPerson Academic Degree Suffix Code

_**Person Academic Degree**_
**DEC – 2668473v1.0**
**Object = Person (C25190)**
**Property = Academic Degree (C25354)**
- Definition: An award conferred to an individual by a college, university, or other postsecondary education institution as official recognition for the successful completion of a program of studies.

_**Academic Degree Suffix Code**_
**VD – 2668475v1.0**
**Representation Term = Code (C25162)**
**R. Q1 = Academic Degree (C25354)**
**R. Q2 = Suffix (C49106)**
- Definition:  The code that represents the abbreviation occurring at the end of a name for an award conferred by a college, university, or other postsecondary education institution as official recognition for the successful completion of a program of studies.
- Data Type = Character
- Max length = 8
********See next slide for complete list of Permissible Values***

_**Person Academic Degree **_
_**Suffix Code**_
**DE – 2668478v1.0**
- Definition:  The code that represents the abbreviation occurring at the end of a name for an award conferred by a college, university, or other postsecondary education institution as official recognition for the successful completion of a program of studies.

## Permissible Values DetailsPerson Academic Degree Suffix Code

| Value | Value Meaning | Value | Value Meaning | Value | Value Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AA | Associate of Arts | DBA | Doctor of Business Administration | MED | Master of Education |
| AAS | Associate of Applied Science | *DDS | Doctor of Dental Surgery | MEE | Master of Electrical Engineering |
| ABA | Associate of Business Administration | DED | Doctor of Education | MFA | Master of Fine Arts |
| AE | Associate of Engineering | *DMD | Doctor of Dental Medicine | MME | Master of Mechanical Engineering |
| AS | Associate of Science | DO | Doctor of Osteopathy | *MPH | Master of Public Health |
| BA | Bachelor of Arts | *DVM | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | MS | Master of Science |
| BBA | Bachelor of Business Administration | EdD | Education Doctorate | MSL | Master of Science - Law |
| BE | Bachelor or Engineering | JD | Juris Doctor | MSN | Master of Science - Nursing |
| BFA | Bachelor of Fine Arts | MA | Master of Arts | MT | Master of Theology |
| BN | Bachelor of Nursing | MBA | Master of Business Administration | PharmD | Doctor of Pharmacy |
| BS | Bachelor of Science | MCE | Master of Civil Engineering | PHD | Doctor of Philosophy |
| BSL | Bachelor of Science - Law | MD | Doctor of Medicine | PHE | Doctor of Engineering |
| BSN | Bachelor of Science - Nursing | MDI | Master of Divinity | PHS | Doctor of Science |
| BT | Bachelor of Theology | ME | Master of Engineering |  |  |

***Firebird additions to HL7 list**

## Recommendation DetailsPerson Certification Suffix Code

_**Person Certification**_
**DEC – 2668484v1.0**
**Object = Person (C25190)**
**Property = Certification (C43610)**
- Definition: A designation earned by a person that indicates that the person has specific knowledge, skills, or abilities determined by a certifying body.

_**Certification Suffix Code**_
**VD – 2668486v1.0**
**Representation Term = Code (C25162)**
**R. Q1 = Certification (C43610)**
**R. Q2 = Suffix (C49106)**
- Definition:  The code that represents the abbreviation occurring at the end of a name for a designation earned that indicates that the person has specific knowledge, skills, or abilities determined by a certifying body.
- Data Type = Character
- Max length = 5
********See next slide for complete list of Permissible Values***

_**Person Certification Suffix Code**_
**DE – 2668490v1.0**
- Definition: The code that represents the abbreviation occurring at the end of a name for a designation earned that indicates that the person has specific knowledge, skills, or abilities determined by a certifying body.

## Permissible Values DetailsPerson Certification Suffix Code

***Firebird additions to HL7 list**

| Value | Value Meaning | Value | Value Meaning | Value | Value Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **ACNP | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | **CFNP | Certified Family Nurse Practitioner | DIP | Diploma |
| **ANP | Adult Nurse Practitioner | **CM | Certified Midwife | EMT | Emergency Medical Technician |
| *AONC | Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse | CMA | Certified Medical Assistant | EMTP | Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic |
| **AOCNP | Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner | **CNA | Certified Nurse Assistant | FNP | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| **AOCNS | Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Specialist | CNM | Certified Nurse Midwife | **GNP | Gerontological Nurse Practitioner |
| *APRN | Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner | CNP | Certified Nurse Practitioner | HS | High School Graduate |
| CANP | Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner | CNS | Certified Nurse Specialist | MDA | Medical Assistant |
| **CCNS | Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist | **CPN | Certified Pediatric Nurse | *OCN | Oncology Certified Nurse |
| *CCRA | Certified Clinical Research Associate | CPNP | Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | *PA-C | Physician Assistant Certified |
| *CCRC | Certified Clinical Research Coordinator | **CPON | Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse | **PCCN | Progressive Care Certified Nurse |
| **CCRN | Certification In Critical Care Nursing | CRN | Certified Registered Nurse | **PM | Pain Management |
| *CCRP | Certified Clinical Research Professional | **CRNA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | PN | Advanced Practice Nurse |
| **CEN | Certified Emergency Nurse | **CVN | Certified Vascular Nurse | SEC | Secretarial Certificate |
| CER | Certificate | **CTRN | Certified Transport Registered Nurse | TS | Trade School |
| **CFRN | Certified Flight Registered Nurse |  |  |  |  |

****DCP additions to HL7 list**

## Discussion

**Thoughts on specificity of CDE standards for various applications**