Healthcare Team Members Abbreviations Reference Chart

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Healthcare Team Members Abbreviations

This webpage provides a useful reference for commonly used healthcare team member abbreviations, helping individuals within the healthcare field and patients recognize and communicate with various members of the healthcare team. These abbreviations are essential for efficient communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals and support staff. Whether you're a healthcare worker, a patient, or a visitor, this chart will assist you in identifying and understanding the roles of different healthcare team members. A solid grasp of these abbreviations is crucial for coordinating patient care and ensuring effective healthcare delivery.

Definition	Abbreviation
Care Manager	CM
Certified Nurse’s Aide/Assistant	CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	CRNA
Medical Assistant	MA
Nurse Practitioner	NP
Occupational therapy/therapist	OT
Patient Care Assistant/Tech	PCA/PCT
Physical therapy/therapist	PT
Physician Assistant	PA
Primary care provider	PCP
Registered Dietician	RD
Respiratory Therapy/Therapist	RT
Social Worker	SW
Speech language pathology/pathologist	SLP