Terms And Abbreviations HEALTHCARE TERMINOLOGY FOR YOU. WE'RE HERE TO HELP. See Our Informative List There are a lot of abbreviations in the healthcare industry, and it can be confusing. We’ve come up with a list of common terms you may come across or need to decode. 51A Report of Alleged Abuse or Neglect 51B Investigation into Abuse or Neglect ABA Adaptive Behavioral Assessment ABH Association for Behavioral Health ABI Acquired Brain Injury ACLU American Civil Liberties Union ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ADD Attention Deficit Disorder ADDP The Association of Developmental Disability Providers ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADL Activities of Daily Living AFC Adult Family Care AHP Allied Health Professionals AL Assisted Living ALP Assisted Living Program ALR Assisted Living Residence ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – Lou Gehrig’s Disease AMTA American Methadone Treatment Association APS Adult Protective Services ARC Attachment, Regulation, and Competency ASA American Staffing Assoc ASD Autism Spectrum Disorder ASL American Sign Language BH Behavioral Health BHDDH Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Care, Development Disabilities and Hospitals BVI Blind and Visually Impaired CADC Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor CANS Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Certification CANTS Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System CARF Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities CBAT Community Based Acute Treatment CBFS Community Based Field Staff CBS Community Based Services CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CD Chemical Dependence CDA Certified Dental Assistant CLP Community Living Program CLS Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Technician (Medical Lab Tech) CMBS Certified Medical Billing Specialist (Medical Biller/Coder) CMO Care Management Organization CMR Certified Medical Receptionist CMS Certified Medical Secretary CNA Certified Nursing Assistant CP Cerebral Palsy CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention CRCST Certified Registered Central Service Technician CST Certified Surgical Technician, Certified Scrub Technician CST Circulating Surgical Technician/Technologist CT Cytogenetic Technologist CT Cytotechnologist DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy DC Direct Care DCF Department of Children and Families (MA & CT) DCYF Department of Children, Youth and Families (RI) DD Developmentally Disabled DDS Department of Developmental Services DHHS Department of Health and Human Services DMH Department of Mental Health DMV Division of Motor Vehicles DOC Department of Corrections DOE Department of Education DOJ Department of Justice DOL Department of Labor and Workforce Development DPPC Disabled Persons Protection Commission DSP Direct Support Professional DYS Department of Youth Services EdD Doctor of Education EdM Master of Education EEC Department of Early Education and Care EOHHS Executive Office of Health and Human Services FAS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome FFS Fee for Service HBTS Home Based Therapeutic Services HH Hard of Hearing HHA Home Health Aid HI Hearing Impaired HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus HT Histology Technologist HUD Department of Housing and Urban Development ICBAT Intensive Community Based Acute Treatment ID Intellectual Disability IEP Individualized Education Program IGH Intensive Group Home ISP Individual Service Plan LCADC Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor LCMHC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker LICSW Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMHC Licensed Mental Health Clinician LOC Level of Care LPN Licensed Practical Nurse LSP Licensed School Psychologist LSW Licensed Social Worker LTC Long Term Care LTR Long Term Residential LTSS Long Term Services and Supports MA Medical Assistant MAAPS Massachusetts Association (of 766) Approved Private Schools MAHS Master of Arts in Human Services MAP Medication Administration Program MD Doctor of Medicine MD Muscular Dystrophy MEd Master of Education MHW Mental Health Worker MRC Medical Records Clerk MRT Medical Records Technician MS Multiple Sclerosis MSEd Master of Science in Education MSN Master of Science in Nursing MSSW Master of Science in Social Work MSW Master of Social Work MT Medical Technician NAMI National Alliance for the Mentally Ill NCIC National Crime Information Center NF Nursing Facility NI Neurologically Impaired NP Nurse Practitioner OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OIG Office of Inspector General OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration OT Occupational Therapy PA Physician Assistant PAC Proactive Alternatives for Change PASS Personal Assistance Services and Supports PBS Positive Behavior Support PROACT Professional Assault Crisis Training PT Physical Therapy PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder RDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) RES-ED Residential – Educational RIDE Rhode Island Department of Education RN Registered Nurse RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps) SSA Social Security Administration SSDI Social Security 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