HM-Hospital Corpsman
Rating Description
Hospital Corpsmen (HM) assist in the prevention and treatment of disease, disability, and injury using first aid and preventive medicine procedures; assist in the prevention and treatment of dental conditions; assist with physical examinations; provide patient care and assist in the administration of medicinal and parenteral solutions; perform general laboratory, pharmacy, and other patient support services; assist in the administrative supply and accounting procedures within medical departments ashore, afloat, Marine Corps, and with Joint Services; instruct medical and non-medical personnel in first aid, self-aid, personal hygiene, and medical records maintenance; assist in the transportation of the sick and injured; and provide assistance in the maintenance of environmental and occupational health standards and in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) casualties and other contingencies. Senior Hospital Corpsmen perform supervisory, technical, planning, and management functions in support of medical readiness and quality healthcare delivery. In addition to their general assignments, Hospital Corpsmen, trained as technicians, perform specialized functions within the operational forces, clinical specialties, and administrative departments and may be assigned independent of a Medical Officer. For more detailed information, see the Rating Information Card.
HM Jobs
- HM - Advanced X-Ray Technician
- HM - Aerospace Medical Technician
- HM - Aerospace Physiology Technician
- HM - Behavioral Health Technician
- HM - Biomedical Equipment Technician
- HM - Cardiovascular Technician
- HM - Deep Sea Diving Independent Duty Corpsman
- HM - Dental Hygienist
- HM - Dental Laboratory Technician, Basic
- HM - Dental Laboratory Technician, Maxillofacial
- HM - Dental Technician, Basic
- HM - Electroneurodiagnostic Technician
- HM - Field Medical Service Technician
- HM - Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Corpsman
- HM - Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Independent Duty Corpsman
- HM - Hemodialysis/Apheresis Technician
- HM - Histopathology Technician
- HM - Hospital Corpsman Basic
- HM - Medical Deep Sea Diving Technician
- HM - Medical Laboratory Technician
- HM - Mortician
- HM - Nuclear Medicine Technician
- HM - Occupational Therapy Assistant
- HM - Optician
- HM - Orthopedic Cast Room Technician
- HM - Pharmacy Technician
- HM - Physical Therapy Technician
- HM - Preventive Medicine Technician
- HM - Radiation Health Technician
- HM - Respiratory Therapist
- HM - Search and Rescue Medical Technician
- HM - Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman
- HM - Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman
- HM - Surgical Technologist
- HM - Urology Technician
- National Certifications and Federal Licenses
- MANDATED CERTIFICATIONS
- STATE LICENSES
- APPRENTICESHIP
- USCG LICENSES GENERAL INFORMATION
National Certifications and Federal Licenses
You selected Early Career—this applies to Sailors in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are LaDR-designated for your rating at the E1-E3 level. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and credentials are considered during promotion evaluations. Obtaining credentials now and holding them over time helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply.
You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Sailors in paygrades E4-E6. To help you focus on the credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are LaDR-designated for your rating at the E4-E6 level. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and holding credentials is considered during promotion evaluations. Obtaining credentials now and holding them over time helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Navy will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You selected Late Career-- this applies to Sailors in paygrades E7-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are LaDR-designated for your rating at the E7-E9 level. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and are considered during promotion evaluations. They also help prepare you for civilian employment for when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Navy will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Sailors who will not be reenlisting and who are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered down to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. The Navy will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.
As a transitioning Sailor, you may also want to visit the Navy's Transisition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.
You chose Promotion-Seeking-- this applies to Sailors who plan to stay in the Navy and who are actively working on advancement. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table. It is recommended you also filter by LaDR paygrade so you can see which certifications the LaDR recommends for you.
Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and are considered during promotion evaluations. They also help prepare you for civilian employment for when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply.
You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you
The following civilian credentials are related to HM-Hospital Corpsman. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.
You can use the Engage My Career Tool on MilGears to enter personalized information to learn how your training and experience can meet certification requirements.
For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the Leader (All enlisted E-4 and above) page.
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Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
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Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
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Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) Is Not In Demand | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | ![]() |
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Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) Is Not In Demand | National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) | ![]() |
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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
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National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) | ![]() |
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Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT) Is Not In Demand | National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists | ![]() |
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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Is Not In Demand | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) | ![]() |
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Radiography (R) Is Not In Demand | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB-CPhT)
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Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) | ![]() |
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Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
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National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) | ![]() |
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Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT) Is Not In Demand | Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | ![]() |
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Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC) Is Not In Demand | National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP) | ![]() |
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
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American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) | ![]() |
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Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
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American Medical Technologists (AMT) | ![]() |
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American Board of Opticianry Basic Certification - National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE) Is Not In Demand | American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners, Inc. (ABO-NCLE) | ![]() |
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Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (ASCP)
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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
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American Medical Technologists (AMT) | ![]() |
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT)
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Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) Is Not In Demand | National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) | ![]() |
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CompTIA A+ ce
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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
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National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) | ![]() |
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National Registered Paramedic (NRP)
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Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
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American Medical Technologists (AMT) | ![]() |
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Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP) Is Not In Demand | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | ![]() |
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Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level (Associate CET) Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | ![]() |
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Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Medical Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | ![]() |
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
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National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) | ![]() |
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Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (CRT-NPS RRT-NPS) Is Not In Demand | National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) | ![]() |
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CompTIA Network+ ce
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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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Bone Densitometry (BD) Is Not In Demand | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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Computed Tomography (CT) Is Not In Demand | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
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Mammography (M) Is Not In Demand | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) Is Not In Demand | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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Radiation Therapy (T)
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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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Sonography (S)
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Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) Is Not In Demand | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (Adult Echocardiography) (RDCS-AE)
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American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | ![]() |
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Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (Pediatric Echocardiography) (RDCS-PE) Is Not In Demand | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | ![]() |
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Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Abdomen) (RDMS-AB)
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Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Obstetrics and Gynecology) (RDMS-OB/GYN)
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Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT)
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) | ![]() |
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ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) | ![]() |
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) Is Not In Demand | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) | ![]() |
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Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) | ![]() |
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Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-Ray and RAM (IRSSP-Combo) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)
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Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
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Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
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Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
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Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
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Master Parachute Rigger Is Not In Demand | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | ![]() |
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Senior Parachute Rigger Is Not In Demand | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | ![]() |
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Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
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Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
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Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting (OSA) Is Not In Demand | Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) | ![]() |
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Certified Medical Dosimetrist
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Certified Dental Technician- Ceramics Is Not In Demand | National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) | ![]() |
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
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Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
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Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) Is Not In Demand | Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) | ![]() |
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Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
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Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) | ![]() |
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National Lifeboatman and Lifeboatman-Limited Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) Is Not In Demand | Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT) | ![]() |
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Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) Is Not In Demand | Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT) | ![]() |
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Certified Urologic Associate (CUA) Is Not In Demand | Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates (CBUNA) | ![]() |
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Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
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Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
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Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) | ![]() |
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Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) Is Not In Demand | Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) | ![]() |
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Entry Level Tender/Diver Is Not In Demand | Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) | ![]() |
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Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
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Air Diver Is Not In Demand | Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) | ![]() |
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Orthopaedic Technologist - Certified (OTC) Is Not In Demand | National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT) | ![]() |
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National Contact Lens Examiners Basic Certification - Contact Lens Registry Exam (CLRE) Is Not In Demand | American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners, Inc. (ABO-NCLE) | ![]() |
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Physical Security Professional (PSP) Is Not In Demand | ASIS International | ![]() |
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Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Recognized Graduate (RG) Is Not In Demand | National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) | ![]() |
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Biomedical Electronics Technician (BMD) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS)
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National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
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National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) | ![]() |
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National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
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National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) | ![]() |
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National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist (NCICS) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) | ![]() |
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National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
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Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C)
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CompTIA Security+ ce
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Histotechnician, HT(ASCP)
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Phlebotomy Technician, PBT (ASCP)
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National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE) Is Not In Demand | Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) | ![]() |
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Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Is Not In Demand | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | ![]() |
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Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
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Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) Is Not In Demand | American Optometric Association - Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (AOA-CPC) | ![]() |
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Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) Is Not In Demand | American Optometric Association - Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (AOA-CPC) | ![]() |
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Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT) Is Not In Demand | American Optometric Association - Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (AOA-CPC) | ![]() |
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Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)
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Diving Medical Technician (DMT) Is Not In Demand | National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology | ![]() |
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Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Technologists (AMT) | ![]() |
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National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination (NPTAE) Is Not In Demand | Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) | ![]() |
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Biomedical Imaging Electronics Technician (BIET) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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NHA-Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
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National Healthcareer Association (NHA) | ![]() |
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Certified EKG Technician (CET) Is Not In Demand | National Healthcareer Association (NHA) | ![]() |
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Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Is Not In Demand | National Healthcareer Association (NHA) | ![]() |
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
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National Healthcareer Association (NHA) | ![]() |
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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Is Not In Demand | National Healthcareer Association (NHA) | ![]() |
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Electroencephalographic Technologist (EEG)
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American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) | ![]() |
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Registered Evoked Potential Technician (R.EP T.) Is Not In Demand | American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) | ![]() |
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Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT)
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National Phlebotomy Association (NPA) | ![]() |
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Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
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Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T.)
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American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) | ![]() |
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Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-Ray (IRSSP-X-Ray) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) Is Not In Demand | Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) | ![]() |
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Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
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Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) | ![]() |
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Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A.) Is Not In Demand | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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Certified Electrophysiology Specialist for the Allied Professional (CEPS) Is Not In Demand | International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) | ![]() |
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Certified Cardiac Device Specialist for the Allied Professional (CCDS) Is Not In Demand | International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) | ![]() |
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National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
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National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) Is Not In Demand | National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) | ![]() |
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Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
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National Healthcareer Association (NHA) | ![]() |
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Radiology Certified Coder Is Not In Demand | Radiology Coding Certification Board (RCCB) | ![]() |
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Certified Corrections Nurse Manager (CCN/M) Is Not In Demand | American Correctional Association (ACA) | ![]() |
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Donor Phlebotomy Technician, DPT (ASCP) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) Is Not In Demand | Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) | ![]() |
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Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) Is Not In Demand | National Healthcareer Association (NHA) | ![]() |
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Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Is Not In Demand | National Healthcareer Association (NHA) | ![]() |
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Certified Group Exercise Instructor
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National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) | ![]() |
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Pharmaceutical GMP Professional Is Not In Demand | American Society for Quality (ASQ) | ![]() |
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Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) Is Not In Demand | American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) | ![]() |
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Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Technologists (AMT) | ![]() |
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Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
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Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | ![]() |
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Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA) Is Not In Demand | Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) | ![]() |
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National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Is Not In Demand | National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) | ![]() |
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Adult Critical Care Specialty Examination (ACCS) Is Not In Demand | National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) | ![]() |
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Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)
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Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)
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Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) | ![]() |
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Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) | ![]() |
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Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) | ![]() |
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EKG Technician Certification (ETC) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) | ![]() |
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Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - Radioactive Materials (IRSSP - RAM) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant (CRFDA) Is Not In Demand | Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) | ![]() |
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Fluoroscopy Exam Is Not In Demand | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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Certified in Public Health (CPH) Is Not In Demand | National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) | ![]() |
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Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Certified Personal Trainer (PTAG-CPT) Is Not In Demand | PTA Global | ![]() |
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Electronics Associate DC (EM1) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Electronics Associate AC (EM2) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) Is Not In Demand | Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) | ![]() |
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National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) Is Not In Demand | Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) | ![]() |
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Saturation Technician Is Not In Demand | Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) | ![]() |
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Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) Is Not In Demand | American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII) | ![]() |
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Certified Dental Technician- Complete Dentures Is Not In Demand | National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) | ![]() |
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Certified Dental Technician- Partial Dentures Is Not In Demand | National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) | ![]() |
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Certified Dental Technician- Crown and Bridge Is Not In Demand | National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) | ![]() |
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Certified Dental Technician- Orthodontics Is Not In Demand | National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) | ![]() |
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Certified Dental Technician- Implants Is Not In Demand | National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) | ![]() |
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Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) | ![]() |
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Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) Is Not In Demand | Behavioral Intervention Certification Council (BICC) | ![]() |
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Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Is Not In Demand | Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) | ![]() |
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Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS) Is Not In Demand | Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) | ![]() |
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Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) Is Not In Demand | Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) | ![]() |
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Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Is Not In Demand | Transportation Security Administration (TSA) | ![]() |
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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Is Not In Demand | Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) | ![]() |
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Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) | ![]() |
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Certified in Food Safety Supplier Audits (CFSSA) Is Not In Demand | National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) | ![]() |
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Certified in Comprehensive Food Safety (CCFS) Is Not In Demand | National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) | ![]() |
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Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Advanced (CCHT-A) Is Not In Demand | Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) | ![]() |
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Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) Is Not In Demand | American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) | ![]() |
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Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Is Not In Demand | Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) | ![]() |
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Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) Is Not In Demand | Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA) | ![]() |
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Breast Sonography (BS) Is Not In Demand | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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Vascular Sonography (VS) Is Not In Demand | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) Is Not In Demand | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ![]() |
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Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) | ![]() |
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Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification (PTTC) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) | ![]() |
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Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
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National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) | ![]() |
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Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Is Not In Demand | National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) |
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
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American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) | ![]() |
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Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB) Is Not In Demand | Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) | ![]() |
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Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
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Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Cytotechnologist, CT(ASCP)
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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Medical Technologist (MT)
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American Medical Technologists (AMT) | ![]() |
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First Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate (T1) Is Not In Demand | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | ![]() |
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GMDSS Radio Maintainer License (DM) Is Not In Demand | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | ![]() |
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GMDSS Radio Operator License (DO) Is Not In Demand | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | ![]() |
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Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (RR) Is Not In Demand | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | |||||||||
Second Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate (T2) Is Not In Demand | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | ![]() |
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Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
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National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) | ![]() |
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Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
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American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) | ![]() |
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Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist (COHN-S)
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American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) | ![]() |
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Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P)
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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) | ![]() |
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Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) | ![]() |
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Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) | ![]() |
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Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy Specialist Certification Is Not In Demand | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) | ![]() |
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Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialist Certification Is Not In Demand | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) | ![]() |
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Neurologic Physical Therapy Specialist Certification Is Not In Demand | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) | ![]() |
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Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Specialist Certification Is Not In Demand | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) | ![]() |
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Pediatric Physical Therapy Specialist Certification Is Not In Demand | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) | ![]() |
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Sports Physical Therapy Specialist Certification Is Not In Demand | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) | ![]() |
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Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Is Not In Demand | ASIS International | ![]() |
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Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS (ASPRS) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) | |||||||||
Certified Mapping Scientist, Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) | |||||||||
Certified Photogrammetrist Is Not In Demand | American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) | |||||||||
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
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American Society for Quality (ASQ) | ![]() |
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Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Is Not In Demand | Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses (BCEN) | ![]() |
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Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist (BCNSP) Is Not In Demand | Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) | ![]() |
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Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC)
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Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) |
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Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Is Not In Demand | National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC) | ![]() |
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Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Is Not In Demand | Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) | ![]() |
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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) Is Not In Demand | Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) | ![]() |
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Orthopaedic Nurse Certified (ONC) Is Not In Demand | Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) |
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Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
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National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) | ![]() |
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Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
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National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) | ![]() |
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Is Not In Demand | National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc. | |||||||||
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Is Not In Demand | National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) | ![]() |
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Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) Is Not In Demand | National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) | ![]() |
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Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NCT) Is Not In Demand | Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) | ![]() |
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Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA) Is Not In Demand | Ophthalmic Photographers' Society (OPS) | |||||||||
National Radio Officer Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | |||||||||
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT(AAB))
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AAB Board of Registry (ABOR) | |||||||||
Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) Is Not In Demand | American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders | ![]() |
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Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences (BC-HIS) Is Not In Demand | National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS) |
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Certified Corrections Officer (CCO) Is Not In Demand | American Correctional Association (ACA) | ![]() |
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Mixed-Gas Diver Is Not In Demand | Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) | |||||||||
Mixed Gas Diving Supervisor Is Not In Demand | Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) | |||||||||
Bell/Saturation Diver Is Not In Demand | Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) | |||||||||
Bell/Saturation Diving Supervisor Is Not In Demand | Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) | |||||||||
Life-Support Technician (LST) Is Not In Demand | Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) | |||||||||
Orthopaedic Technologist - Surgery Certified (OT-SC) Is Not In Demand | National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT) | |||||||||
Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA) Is Not In Demand | Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) | ![]() |
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American Board of Opticianry Advanced Certification (ABOC-AC) Is Not In Demand | American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners, Inc. (ABO-NCLE) |
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Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) Is Not In Demand | American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC) | ![]() |
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Certified Biomedical Nephrology Technologist Is Not In Demand | National Nephrology Certification Organization | |||||||||
Certified Clinical Nephrology Technologist Is Not In Demand | National Nephrology Certification Organization | |||||||||
Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN) Is Not In Demand | American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses, Inc. (ABCGN) |
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Technologist in Blood Banking (BB(ASCP))
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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Technologist in Chemistry (C(ASCP))
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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Technologist in Hematology (H(ASCP))
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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Technologist in Microbiology (M(ASCP))
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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB(ASCP))
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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Specialist in Chemistry, SC (ASCP) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Specialist in Hematology (SH(ASCP)) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Specialist in Microbiology (SM(ASCP)) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT(ASCP)) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | ![]() |
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Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI) Is Not In Demand | Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) | |||||||||
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM) | ![]() |
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Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) Is Not In Demand | American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC) | ![]() |
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Certified Remote Sensing Technologist Is Not In Demand | American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) | |||||||||
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Breast) (RDMS-BR)
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American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | ![]() |
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Certified Medical Manager (CMM) Is Not In Demand | Professional Association of Healthcare Office Management (PAHCOM) | |||||||||
National Board Examination (NBE) Is Not In Demand | International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (ICFSEB) | ![]() |
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Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)
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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) Is Not In Demand | Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) | ![]() |
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Certification in Clinical Perfusion Is Not In Demand | American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion | ![]() |
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Certified Corrections Supervisor (CCS) Is Not In Demand | American Correctional Association (ACA) | ![]() |
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Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA)
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Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) | ![]() |
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Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
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Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) | ![]() |
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Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
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International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) | |||||||||
Certification in Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM)
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American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) | ![]() |
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Certified GIS/LIS Technologist Is Not In Demand | American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) | |||||||||
Certified Photogrammetric Technologist Is Not In Demand | American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) | |||||||||
Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor (CCFC) Is Not In Demand | National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC) | |||||||||
Certified Medical Exercise Specialist (ACE-CMES) Is Not In Demand | American Council on Exercise (ACE) | ![]() |
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Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Ambulatory Surgery Technician (CASSPT) Is Not In Demand | Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) | |||||||||
Certified Pedorthist (C.Ped) Is Not In Demand | American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC) |
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Registered Addiction Specialist Is Not In Demand | Breining Institute | |||||||||
Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC) Is Not In Demand | California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) / Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC) |
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC-II) Is Not In Demand | California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) |
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Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS)
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National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) | ![]() |
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Certified Personal Fitness Trainer (CPFT-NESTA)
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National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) |
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Certified Personal Trainer (NETA-CPT) Is Not In Demand | National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) | ![]() |
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Certified Personal Trainer (NFPT-CPT)
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National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) | ![]() |
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Certified Corrections Nurse (CCN) Is Not In Demand | American Correctional Association (ACA) | |||||||||
Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) Is Not In Demand | Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses (BCEN) | ![]() |
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Certified 8-VSB Specialist Is Not In Demand | Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE) | |||||||||
National Master 200 GL and Inland Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | |||||||||
Medical Technologist (MT(AAB))
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AAB Board of Registry (ABOR) | ![]() |
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Certified Corrections Officer/Provisional (CCO/P) Is Not In Demand | American Correctional Association (ACA) | |||||||||
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist (CSOTS) Is Not In Demand | National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC) | |||||||||
Certified Personal Trainer - Exercise Fitness Specialist (CPT-EFS) Is Not In Demand | Academy of Applied Personal Training Education (AAPTE) |
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Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)
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Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Is Not In Demand | Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) |
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Sleep Disorders Specialty (CRT-SDS RRT-SDS) Is Not In Demand | National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) |
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Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE) Is Not In Demand | National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) | |||||||||
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) | |||||||||
Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) Is Not In Demand | Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) | |||||||||
Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter Is Not In Demand | Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) |
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Certified Healthcare Interpreter-Spanish (CHI) Is Not In Demand | Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) |
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Certified Forensic Addictions Specialist (CFAS) Is Not In Demand | National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC) | |||||||||
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
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Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC) Is Not In Demand | National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC) | |||||||||
Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)
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Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) Is Not In Demand | National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC) | |||||||||
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)
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Clinically Certified Criminal Justice Specialist (CCCJS) Is Not In Demand | National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC) | |||||||||
Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) Is Not In Demand | National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) | |||||||||
Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (CMAAC) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) | ![]() |
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Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (MAAC) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) |
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Medical Administrative Assistant with Billing and Coding and Electronic Health Records Certification (MAA/BC/EHRC) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) | |||||||||
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Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) Is Not In Demand | National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) | |||||||||
General Communications Technician - Level 1 (GCT1) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) |
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Dental Support Technician Certification (DSTC) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) | |||||||||
Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) | |||||||||
Medical Assistant Certification/Phlebotomy (MACP) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) | |||||||||
Medical Assistant Certification/EKG (MACE) Is Not In Demand | American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) | |||||||||
Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis (HCS-D) Is Not In Demand | Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC) | |||||||||
Board Certified Home Health - Coding (BCHH - C) Is Not In Demand | National Credentialing Board of Home Health and Hospice (NCBHH) | |||||||||
Certified PACS Associate (CPAS) Is Not In Demand | PACS Administrators Registry and Certification Association (PARCA) | |||||||||
Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O) Is Not In Demand | Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC) | |||||||||
Home Care Coding Specialist - Hospice (HCS-H) Is Not In Demand | Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC) | |||||||||
Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) Is Not In Demand | Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB) |
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Certified CrossFit Trainer (CCFT) Is Not In Demand | CrossFit |
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Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) Is Not In Demand | Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) | |||||||||
Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH) Is Not In Demand | Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) | |||||||||
Medical Examiner Certification Is Not In Demand | United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) | |||||||||
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced (CHSE-A) Is Not In Demand | Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) | |||||||||
Home Care Specialist - Compliance (HCS-C) Is Not In Demand | Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC) | |||||||||
Registered Food Safety Auditor (RFSA) Is Not In Demand | National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) | |||||||||
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Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor II (CATC II) Is Not In Demand | California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) / Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC) | |||||||||
Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor III (CATC III) Is Not In Demand | California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) / Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC) | |||||||||
Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor IV (CATC IV) Is Not In Demand | California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) / Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC) | |||||||||
Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor V (CATC V) Is Not In Demand | California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) / Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC) | |||||||||
Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor Nurse (CATC N) Is Not In Demand | California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) / Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC) | |||||||||
Certified Running Technique Specialist (CRTS) Is Not In Demand | Romanov Academy of Sports Science |
Department of Defense (DoD) Mandated Certifications
Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Program
The SPeD Certification Program is part of the Department of Defense's (DoD) initiative to professionalize the security workforce. This initiative is intended to ensure that there is a common set of competencies among security practitioners that promotes interoperability, facilitates professional development and training, and develops a workforce of certified security professionals.
For additional information related to the SPeD Certification Program please visit the website.
- Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC)
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
- Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)
- Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC)
- Physical Security Certification (PSC)
The Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC) Program
The Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC) program is sponsored by the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)) to professionalize the defense intelligence workforce by establishing a common standard of the fundamental knowledge and skills expected of all who serve and support, and those who hope to serve and support, in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE).
The genesis of the IFPC program is based on the Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General Report (No. DoDIG 2015-015), “Evaluation of DoD Intelligence Training and Education Programs for the Fundamental Competencies of the DoD Intelligence Workforce”. This report indicated the presence of critical skill gaps and a lack of knowledge and skill standards for entry-level/developmental intelligence professionals. To address these gaps and fulfill the recommendations of the report, a DIE Subject Matter Expert (SME) Working Group and the Certification Governance Council (CGC) collaborated to develop standards based on work and knowledge requirements common to the DIE components. Following a very successful pilot with volunteers from across the DIE, the IFPC Program Management Office (CPMO) was formally established to manage candidates and the testing and conferral processes.
The IFPC was designed as a complementary program to all other intelligence tradecraft certification programs. It is not a replacement for those programs, but instead serves as a foundation upon which the other DIE certifications are built.
State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.
For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the Leader (All enlisted E-4 and above) page.
- Anesthesiologist Assistants
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Dental Assistants
- Dietetic Technicians
- Embalmers
- Funeral Attendants
- Health Education Specialists
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Medical Assistants
- Medical Equipment Repairers
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
- Motorboat Operators
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Occupational Therapy Aides
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Opticians, Dispensing
- Pharmacy Aides
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physical Therapist Aides
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Physician Assistants
- Psychiatric Technicians
- Radiation Therapists
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
- Receptionists and Information Clerks
- Respiratory Therapists
- Self-Enrichment Teachers
- Skincare Specialists
- Surgical Technologists
COOL may be able to assist with funding state licensure on a case by case basis. The following conditions should apply:
- Navy Reservists (SELRES) may get a state license funded based on their Navy or civilian occupation, earned academic degree or a semester course. The state license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty.
- Service members may get a state/county or municipality certification/license funded if they are separating or retiring in the state in which they desire the license. This will be a onetime funding opportunity based on their Navy or civilian occupation, earned academic degree or a semester course. Renewals are authorized 60 days prior to their discharge/separation. The license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty. Service members should make contact with Navy COOL prior to 18 months remaining on their soft/hard EAOS due to the complicated funding processes of some states. Certification/license must be completed 60 days prior to separation.
- For each of the above opportunities, the Service member must contact Navy COOL prior to submitting a voucher request for licensure funding coordination.
As with any state license, you must meet all state eligibility criteria. Funding of a state license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty (e.g. no real estate license, no beautician license, no private eye license, etc…). Contact Navy COOL for more information.
Apprenticeship
The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.
USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.
Also, your DOL Certificates are part of your Learning and Development Roadmaps (LaDR) —
and these certificates will enhance your opportunity for advancement and retention.
The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to the HM-Hospital Corpsman rating:
- Computer Operator
- Counselor (Professional & Kindred)
- Dental Assistant
- Dental-Laboratory Technician
- Emergency Medical Technicians And Paramedics
- Medical Equipment Repairer
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Secretary
- Nurse Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.
USCG (NMC) Credentialing
If you are interested in pursuing a career as a civilian mariner when you separate from the military, employment in the Maritime Industry as either a civil service mariner (CIVMAR) or as a Merchant Mariner in the shipping industry, you will likely need to attain credentials from the US Coast Guard through the National Maritime Center (NMC). To evaluate your sea service for Merchant Marine credential eligibility, see the MilGears Mil-2-Mariner (M2M) Tool.
Enlisted Active Duty and Reserve US Navy personnel in eligible ratings may have the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) fees, application fees, and USCG credentialing exam fees funded through the Navy COOL program. For more detailed information about mariner careers, USCG credentialing requirements, how to apply for USCG credentials, and how to use Navy COOL for funding, review the Blueprint to Mariner document.
The following sections outline the USCG credentialing requirements and processes.
Waiver of Merchant Mariner Credential Application Fees for Active Duty Members
Guidance on Waiver of Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Application Fees for Active Duty Members of the Uniformed Services
The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing has published CG-MMC Policy Letter 02-20, titled: Guidance on Waiver of Merchant Mariner Credential Application Fees for Active Duty Members of the Uniformed Services.
Active duty members of the uniformed services are eligible for a waiver of fees for evaluation of an application for an MMC, the administration of an examination required for an endorsement, and for the issuance of an MMC.
The waiver applies to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, and the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Public Health Service. This policy is available on the Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentialing policy website on the MMC Policy Webpage.
Mariners and other interested parties should contact the Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division at:
MMCPolicy@uscg.mil or (202) 372-2357 with any questions or feedback.
Merchant Marine Credentialing Basics
Merchant Marine Credentials (MMC) are credentials issued by the United States Coast Guard through the National Maritime Center. In general, there are two types of merchant fleets: those that operate in national waters and those that operate in international waters. The type of credential you need depends on the fleet type. There are several credentials for which you may be eligible depending on your military occupation, training, and experience.
The two general types of credentials issued to US mariners corresponding to the two fleet types are:
- National Endorsements
National endorsements can be used for positions including passenger for hire vessels, charter boats, offshore supply vessels, tow boats and domestic operations.
- Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW)
Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers are internationally recognized endorsements. STCW endorsements grant greater employment flexibility and are highly desired by employers working with large cargo vessels, international tows, tankers, and cruise ships.
Which Credential Is Right For You?
Which credential to choose is based on your professional experience and the requirements you meet as well as your professional goals. Small and large vessels are used in both national and STCW operation, so the "best" choice will depend on your personal goals and where you want to work. Depending on your military occupation, training and experience, you can be awarded different credits from the National Maritime Center towards your Merchant Mariner Credential. The two primary categories of credentials you would choose from are:
- Engine
Engine means the department aboard a ship responsible for the main propulsion and auxiliary systems, and other mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and refrigeration systems, including deck machinery and cargo-handling equipment. For more information and topics on the Engine exam contents, see the USCG Engine Reference Library.
- Deck
Deck means the department aboard a ship responsible for navigation, cargo, command, and control functions. Deck crew (excluding individuals serving under their officer endorsement) means, as used in 46 U.S.C. 8702, only the following members of the deck department: able seamen, boatswains, and ordinary seamen. For more information and topics on the Deck exam contents, see the USCG Deck Reference Library.
Some Deck functions currently in relatively high demand are highlighted in the Civilian Mariner Careers tab in the Related Occupations section on this page.
To evaluate your sea service for Merchant Marine credential eligibility, see the MilGears Mil-2-Mariner (M2M) Tool.
Military Training Approved By USCG (NMC)
To determine if your military or civilian training courses have been reviewed and accepted by the USCG National Maritime Center (NMC) for credit towards credentialing standards, review the approved course listings.
The following links will provide a USCG approval letter towards USCG rating endorsements. These training approvals are a review of naval training to USCG/STCW endorsements. The approvals may meet USCG/STCW requirements in whole or fulfill a portion of training towards a USCG/STCW endorsement:
To determine if your military or civilian training courses have been reviewed and accepted by the USCG National Maritime Center (NMC) for credit towards credentialing standards, review the approved course listings.
Some USCG NMC approved US Navy training is highlighted in this US Navy school report.
The following links provide copies of USCG approval letters that you may include in your application. These training approvals are based on a review of naval training to USCG/STCW endorsements. The approvals may meet USCG/STCW requirements in whole or fulfill a portion of training towards a USCG/STCW endorsement: (Check back often, as this listing of approvals is expected to expand)
- Basic Safety
- US Navy Gas Turbine Engineering Training (US Navy - 209) (applies to GSE and GSM)
- Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) (US Navy - 328)
- Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) Crosswalk
- Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC)
- Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW)
- National Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels of less than 100GRT
- SWOS Firefighting
NVIC Assessments
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC) provide detailed guidance about the enforcement or compliance with a certain federal marine safety regulations and Coast Guard marine safety programs. Click here to learn move about NVICs.
The Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) assessments listed below are specifically related to training and experience certification of applicants as is required for Standard of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) credentials. A US Navy E5 or above who is approved by the commanding officer to sign off on equivalent level assessments, i.e. – Navy PQS, may sign off the NVIC STCW assessments for an applicant pursuing STCW credentials.
The STCW NVICs included in this section contain examples of forms showing the PQS and Navy training references in parenthesis for an applicant and the qualified assessor to reference. Below the examples are links to blank NVIC forms that you can print as the official source document, to be initialed and signed by the assessor in the appropriate spaces, and then submitted in the application package to the National Maritime Center. Click the items below to view the applicable links for the PDF files related to your Navy Rating and related STCW.
- Record of Assessment for STCW – Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW)
- Record of Assessment for STCW – Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW)
- Record of Assessment for STCW – Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch (OICNW)
- Record of Assessment for STCW – Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW)
- Record of Assessment for STCW – Able Seafarer - Deck
- Record of Assessment for STCW – Able Seafarer - Engine
How to Apply for a Credential
- Step 1: General Items
- Obtain a TWIC card
Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) is a common identification credential used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), containing biometrics of the cardholder.
- Drug Testing
Each USCG credential has drug testing requirements. See the USCG National Maritime Center website for specific information. Members can also consider individualizing this sample Drug Testing Participation letter which will be acceptable to the National Maritime Center reviewers. If using the Drug Testing Participation letter format, it must be dated within 180-days of the application. Reservists must have been on active duty for at least 60-days of the previous 180-days.
- Obtain a TWIC card
- Step 2: Prepare Sea Service Letter
Navy Sailors can use the US Navy Vessel Information document and their own sea service record to complete the sea service letter requirement for inclusion in the application package. Sailors might find it helpful to refer to these blank sample letters or this complete Navy sample letter as they complete their sea service letter.
- Step 3: Submit an Application
On the USCG National Maritime Center (NMC) website follow the instructions for E-mail Submission of Merchant Mariner Credential Applications. NOTE: Final submissions must be completed in person at a regional exam center.
- Step 4: Application in Transit Monitor Status
You can check the status of your application. Statuses are updated daily.
- Step 5: Application Review/Receipt of Credential
Safety and Suitability, Medical, and Professional Qualification application reviews are completed by TSA and NMC personnel.
For more detailed information on the application process go to the Mariner Credential Application Process website or follow the instructions in the Obtaining a Merchant Mariner Credential brochure.
For more detailed information on mariner credentialing, go to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 46, Chapter 1, Subchapter B, Part 10 "Licensing of Maritime Personnel". Review both Chapter 1 Part 10 for Licensing of Maritime Personnel, and Chapter 1, Part 12 for Certification of Seamen for additional guidance on how to obtain a USCG credential.
Important Links
- General Information on Mariner Credentialing - US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation
- Applicability of Military Service Towards Merchant Mariner’s Documents - USCG Marine Safety Manual, Chapter 2
- Other General Information - The following links are helpful in obtaining additional information on Merchant Marine Examinations/Assessments, Merchant Marine Documentation, Merchant Marine/STCW Credentialing, and Merchant Marine Credential Fees:
- Guide for Administration of Merchant Marine Examinations (Deck and Engineering Guide)
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) & STCW Certifications for Unlicensed Personnel
- Merchant Marine Credential Fees
- Frequently Asked Questions
- U.S. Navy Vessel Information - Navy Sailors can reference this chart for details on Ship Type, Name, Hull number, Ship Class, GRI ITC Tonnage, GRT Tonnage, Horsepower, and Propulsion Type.
- Sea Service Letter - Navy Sailors can use the Navy Vessel Information link above to complete the sea service letter requirement.
- Civilian Mariner Career Information - For more information on mariner careers and employment opportunities in either government, civilian mariner service or the Merchant Marine Service see the Civilian Mariner Careers tab in the Related Occupations section on this page.
Related Civilian Occupations
The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by HM-Hospital Corpsman. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.
For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the Leader (All enlisted E-4 and above) page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran's Employment Center.
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Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians |
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Health Education Specialists |
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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars |
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Histology Technicians |
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Histotechnologists |
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Home Health Aides |
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Intelligence Analysts |
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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
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Medical and Health Services Managers |
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Medical Assistants |
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Medical Equipment Preparers |
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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
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Nuclear Technicians |
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Occupational Health and Safety Technicians |
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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians |
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Related Federal Occupations
The following federal occupations are similar to HM-Hospital Corpsman. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
- 0018 - Safety and Occupational Health Management Series
- 0101 - Social Science Series
- 0102 - Social Science Aid and Technician Series
- 0180 - Psychology Series
- 0181 - Psychology Aid and Technician Series
- 0405 - Pharmacology Series
- 0601 - General Health Science Series
- 0603 - Physician Assistant Series
- 0610 - Nurse Series
- 0621 - Nursing Assistant Series
- 0622 - Medical Supply Aide and Technician Series
- 0625 - Autopsy Assistant Series
- 0630 - Dietitian and Nutritionist Series
- 0631 - Occupational Therapist Series
- 0633 - Physical Therapist Series
- 0635 - Kinesiotherapy Series
- 0636 - Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Series
- 0638 - Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist Series
- 0639 - Educational Therapist Series
- 0640 - Health Aid and Technician Series
- 0642 - Nuclear Medicine Technician Series
- 0644 - Medical Technologist Series
- 0645 - Medical Technician Series
- 0646 - Pathology Technician Series
- 0647 - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Series
- 0648 - Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist Series
- 0650 - Medical Technical Assistant Series
- 0651 - Respiratory Therapist Series
- 0661 - Pharmacy Technician Series
- 0667 - Orthotist and Prosthetist Series
- 0668 - Podiatrist Series
- 0669 - Medical Records Administration Series
- 0670 - Health System Administration Series
- 0671 - Health System Specialist Series
- 0675 - Medical Records Technician Series
- 0679 - Medical Support Assistance Series
- 0680 - Dental Officer Series
- 0681 - Dental Assistant Series
- 0682 - Dental Hygiene Series
- 0683 - Dental Laboratory Aid and Technician Series
- 0685 - Public Health Program Specialist Series
- 0690 - Industrial Hygiene Series
- 3511 - Laboratory Working
Related Military Sealift Command Occupations
The following Military Sealift Command jobs are similar to HM-Hospital Corpsman. For more information, click on the links below.
For information on how to attain a United States Coast Guard (USCG) credential through the National Maritime Center (NMC), see the USCG Licenses General Information tab in the Related Credentials section of this page.
Other Career Considerations
A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with HM-Hospital Corpsman military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to HM-Hospital Corpsman can be found below.
METC Degree Partners
Degree Programs that Give Special Consideration for METC Training
A number of civilian colleges have developed degree programs that give special consideration, in a variety of ways, for the training received by Service members at the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) in San Antonio, Texas. The intent of these programs is to make it possible for Service members and Veterans to complete degree programs in disciplines that relate to their healthcare training and experience, as quickly as possible. These programs can enable Service members and Veterans to respond to the increasing trend toward degree requirements for civilian healthcare occupations. Degree completion programs are offered by civilian colleges in a total of 26 states, with the overwhelming majority of these programs offered by colleges in Texas. Go to the METC website to identify the programs by city and state, and by school and degree program.
Paramedic Bridge Programs
Department of Defense Review of Paramedic Bridge Programs
In an effort to assist Service members and Veterans with experience as Medics and Corpsmen who aspire to transition and advance to civilian careers as Paramedics, the Department of Defense funded a review of Medic to Paramedic bridge programs. The purpose of bridge programs is to provide current or former Medics and Corpsmen who apply for admission to Paramedic training programs with a maximum amount of academic credit and/or advanced standing toward completion, based on the knowledge and skills that were gained from military training and experience. In this way, bridge programs make it possible to complete the required training in a shorter period of time and at lower cost than would be required to complete a standard Paramedic training program. The results of the review were published recently in a document titled “Technical Data Package” for Awarding Experiential Credit for Military Service.
This review examined a total of four Medic to Paramedic bridge programs. Of the four, three were oriented to helping Veterans transition to civilian careers as Paramedics, while one was oriented to upgrading active duty Medics with experience at the EMT level to the Paramedic level, based on their participation in an accelerated Paramedic program. Of the three programs that were oriented to facilitating the transition to civilian careers, the one at Lansing Community College (LCC) in Lansing, Michigan still is in operation. Information about that program is available at the LCC web site at MM2P.
Physician Assistant
A Physician Assistant (PA) must complete a two-year training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. A comprehensive list of Accredited PA Educational Programs is located at the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. website.
In addition, PAs must pass the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) examination to be certified as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) as well as meet state licensing requirements.
All states require some form of licensing and many states require that individuals pass the PANCE exam. A portal to State Licensing Requirements for PAs is located at the NCCPA website.
You can find more information and job opportunities for the PA profession on the American Association of Physician Assistants and American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants websites.
Troops to Teachers
An additional resource for transitioning to a teaching career is the Troops to Teachers program. The Troops to Teachers program is a national program which provides support services to prepare military personnel for a career in teaching. Service members with a baccalaureate degree or higher are eligible to begin the traditional teaching certification process, however, Service members without a degree may also qualify to become a vocational/technical teacher. Click here for more information about the Troops to Teachers program.
COOL may be able to assist with funding state licensure on a case by case basis. The following conditions should apply:
- Enlisted Navy Reservists (SELRES) may get a state license funded based on their Navy or civilian occupation, earned academic degree or a semester course. The state license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty.
- Enlisted personnel may get a state/county or municipality certification/license funded if the Sailor is separating or retiring in the state in which he/she desires the license. This will be a onetime funding opportunity based on their Navy or civilian occupation, earned academic degree or a semester course. Renewals are authorized 60 days prior to their discharge/separation. The license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty. Enlisted Sailor should make contact with Navy COOL prior to 18 months remaining on their soft/hard EAOS due to the complicated funding processes of some states. Certification/license must be completed 60 days prior to separation.
- For each of the above opportunities, the Sailor must contact Navy COOL prior to submitting a voucher request for licensure funding coordination.
As with any state license, you must meet all state eligibility criteria. Funding of a state license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty (e.g. no real estate license, no beautician license, no private eye license, etc…). Contact Navy COOL for more information.
Civilian Mariner Careers
Active Duty and Reserve U.S. military personnel can explore the wide range of post-service career opportunities for civilian mariners within the maritime industry. The two primary employment sectors for civilian mariners are government and commercial industry, described below in the "Military Sealift Command (MSC)" section and the "Merchant Marine Industry" section. For detailed information about mariner careers, United States Coast Guard (USCG) credentialing requirements, and how to apply for USCG credentials through the National Maritime Center (NMC), U.S. Navy personnel can review the Blueprint to Mariner document to learn about funding opportunties. U.S. Army personnel should contact the U.S. Army Transportation School, Maritime and Intermodal Training Department (MQD) in Buildling 461, Ft Eustis, VA or call 757-878-6337 for more information.
For personalized information on Merchant Mariner credentials that may be attainable or nearly attainable based on your specific military experience and how to navigate the process, visit the Mil-2-Mariner (M2M) Tool on the MilGears website. The M2M Tool analyzes your entries and uploaded service records for creditable sea service, training and assessments that you completed during your military service and compares your results against the standard for an original or upgraded Merchant Mariner Credential to determine which credentials you may be able to pursue based on your specific military experience.
Direct-Hire Authority for Advancing Military to Mariner with the Department of Defense
The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness signed a memorandum on 8 October 2020 providing and delegating to military departments, agencies, and field activities, direct-hire authority to employ qualified separated members of the uniformed Services with valid merchant mariner licenses or sea service experience in support of United States national maritime needs.
This direct-hire authority enables the DoD to recruit and appoint separated members of the uniformed Services who are qualified candidates without applying competitive rating and ranking procedures. Qualified candidates are individuals who:
- Possess a valid USCG Merchant Marine Credential
- Meet the minimum standards for the position as published
- Meet any selection placement factors and/or competencies identified as necessary for appointment to the position
Service members may be directly selected without a competitive job interview process. For more information see the Direct-Hire Authority for Advancing Military to Mariner within the DoD document.
For more information about Federal direct-hire policy, data, and oversight, please refer to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Hiring Information web page.
To evaluate your sea service for Merchant Marine credential eligibility, see the MilGears Mil-2-Mariner Tool.
Military Sealift Command (MSC)
One way to continue your service to your nation is through the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC). As an MSC civil service mariner, you join the premier provider of ocean transportation for the Department of Defense which operates over 100 non-combatant, civilian-crewed ships in support of the US Navy, deployed US forces, and coalition partners around the world. Learn more about Military Sealift Command at the "About MSC" page on their website. You can see which MSC occupations most closely relate to your military occupation in the MSC tab in the Related Occupations section on this page.
Merchant Marine Industry
Another way to serve as a civilian mariner outside of government service is as a US Merchant Marine. The merchant mariner industry consists of privately-owned, US registered merchant ships and a variety of towing, offshore supply, and passenger vessels which provide waterborne transportation for passengers and cargoes moving in domestic and international commerce. Primary shipboard employment categories include deep sea, Great Lakes, towing and barges, inland and coastal waters, passenger vessels, and offshore and mineral operations. Other areas of employment in the maritime industry include shipbuilding and repair, longshoring (cargo handling), port terminal administration, and intermodal logistics.
General information about the maritime industry can be found in the Maritime Careers Brochure and the Maritime Careers Resources Guide. The Maritime Industry website also includes numerous informative links to maritime companies, schools, and seaports.
In Demand Jobs in the Mariner Industry
Specific Deck functions currently in demand include:
- Electronics Technician (ET)
An electronics technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and management of sophisticated electronic equipment, including:
- command and control systems;
- shipboard weapons;
- guidance and fire-control systems;
- communications receivers and transmitters;
- data and voice encryption equipment;
- navigation and search radar;
- tactical electronic detection systems;
- and electronic navigation equipment.
For applicable entry-level credential checklist information, see the USCG National Maritime Center website. Go to the "Renewal/Entry/Duplicate" tab and select "National Entry Level Ratings" from the drop-down.
- Storekeeper
Storekeepers are responsible for:
- performing all supply department functions assigned;
- directives and program specific directives;
- maintenance records;
- correspondence, reports, and returns;
- material identification for both government and commercial items;
- material expenditures, shipments, and surveys;
- processing Material Requirements External (MRE) transactions, which include logging onto the data system, processing customer requirements, issuing for own ship's use and completing transactions via warehouse processing.
For applicable entry-level credential checklist information, see the USCG National Maritime Center website. Go to the "Renewal/Entry/Duplicate" tab and select "National Entry Level Ratings" from the drop-down.
- Medical
Medical Department Representatives (MDR) are:
- responsible for the health of all embarked personnel aboard the vessel;
- act as the vessel’s agent in all aspects of health, including health care, preventative medicine, environmental health, occupational health, and medical administration;
- trained as a Professional Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Hospital Corpsman with IDC Endorsement.
For the MDR license checklist information, see the USCG National Maritime Center website. Go to the "Deck Officers" tab and select "National Staff Officers" in the "National Officer Endorsements (licensed) for Deck" drop-down.
- Culinary Professionals
Culinary professionals are responsible for:
- efficient operation of the galley/kitchen;
- progressive cooking techniques, menu development, and healthy recipe preparation;
- using the Armed Forces Recipe Service and local recipes and instructions;
- safely operating various food service equipment and instruments;
- following health and sanitation protocols associated with food service storing, use of leftovers and unused portions, thawing frozen foods, and other food safety procedures;
- maintaining inventory of galley equipment and utensils, and reporting discrepancies.
For applicable entry-level credential checklist information, see the USCG National Maritime Center website. Go to the "Renewal/Entry/Duplicate" tab and select "National Entry Level Ratings" from the dropdown.
Merchant Mariner Credentialing Information
Employment in the maritime industry as either a Military Sealift Command civil service mariner (CIVMAR) or a merchant mariner requires credentialing from the US Coast Guard through the National Maritime Center. Enlisted Active Duty and Reserve US Navy personnel in eligible ratings may have the credentialing fees and exams funded via Navy COOL. See the USCG Credentialing tab in the Related Credentials section of this page for more details about how to attain USCG credentials related to your Navy Rating or Collateral Duty. To evaluate your sea service for Merchant Marine credential eligibility, see the MilGears Mil-2-Mariner (M2M) Tool.
Additional Career Opportunities
There are numerous other good sources of information about career opportunities within the Military Sealift Command (MSC) and the US Merchant Marine industry. You can learn more at the following links:
- Military to Mariner page maintained by the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD)
- There are also career opportunities available for prior military as civilian mariners in the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Voluntary Education
Voluntary Education
In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, voluntary education is another way to enhance job performance. Options for voluntary education include:
- Navy College Program
- VOLED Assistance Center
- VOLED Region Advisors
- Unofficial JST Transcript showing recommended American Council on Education (ACE) college credit recommendations for this rating. For informational use only.
For help in making informed choices on schools, education programs, and using tuition assistance, see:
You can use the Engage My Career Tool on MilGears to enter personalized information to learn about degree programs related to your training and experience and next steps towards pursuing a degree.
RECOMMENDED DEGREES
Navy Learning Center Recommended Degrees for HM-Hospital Corpsman
The following occupational-related degrees are recommended by the Navy Learning Center and are listed in the Navy Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for HM.
You can use the Engage My Career Tool on MilGears to enter personalized information to learn about degree programs related to your training and experience and next steps towards pursuing a degree.
Recommended Associate Degrees
- Applied Health Studies focus Emergency Medical Technician
- Business Administration
- General Studies or Associate in Arts
- Health Science Technology
- Industrial Management Technology
- Information Systems
- Supervisory Leadership
Recommended Bachelor/Master Degrees
- Business Administration w/ specialization Health Services Management
- Health Administration
- Health Science
- Long-Term Care Administration
- Psychology
Collateral Duty / Out of Rate Assignments
Navy collateral duties/out of rate assignments play a vital role in the day-to-day operations and duties that Officers and Enlisted Sailors perform. Certifications and licenses are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments, so please go to the Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments search feature (under the Navigator) and explore more opportunities to get certified.
- ACADEMIC DEGREES
- PRIOR RATE OR DESIGNATOR
- OFF-DUTY OR COMMAND-SPONSORED TRAINING
- NAVY RESERVISTS
- PRIOR OTHER-SERVICE OCCUPATION
- CREDENTIALS EARNED & MAINTAINED PRIOR TO JOINING THE NAVY
Opportunities Related to Academic Degrees
Out of rate or designator requests for exam funding for credentials related to an earned academic degree or a semester course may also be funded if it can be directly related to an industry certification or state license.
For example, if you have a degree in Human Resources but are serving as a Culinary Specialist, you can get funding for a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
If the completed degree is not in the Sailor's Joint Service Transcript (JST), the Sailor must provide proof of completion with the Voucher Request Form, OPNAV 1500/57 for funding approval. The requested credential must be included on the Navy COOL website, and the Sailor must meet all other eligibility requirements.
As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.
Opportunities for Prior Rate or Designator Sailors
If you have cross-rated or redesignated, you now are eligible for certifications and licenses mapped to your prior rating or designator. The “Navy Bucks” icon on the Navy COOL page for your previous position/rate indicates which certifications and licenses may be funded.
As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.
Opportunities Related to Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training
If you can document that you have completed an on- or off-duty training course that fully prepares you for a civilian certification or license, you may now be eligible to have the credential exam funded.
For example, if you took a Command-sponsored Emergency Medical Technician course, you may be eligible for funding for an EMT Basic credential.
The requested credential must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
College course completion must be annotated in your Joint Service Transcript. Formal off-duty or command-sponsored training should be visible in your Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ). In lieu of an ETJ entry (where training cannot be entered into the ETJ) you will need to submit some form of, proof of completion (a certificate of completion from the course/training is sufficient). If neither of the previously mentioned methods of validating proof of completion are available, then a command correspondence (such as a command letter, memo, or PG-13 form) describing the training along with the OPNAV 1500/57 Professional Certification and Licensing Voucher Request (COOL Voucher Request Form).
As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.
Opportunities for Navy Reservists
If you are a Navy Reservist, officer or enlisted, you may now be eligible for funding for credentials related to your civilian occupation. The certification or license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
To validate your civilian occupation, you will need a screen shot from Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) showing the Civilian Occupational Code. Please send the NSIPS screenshot with your OPNAV 1500/57 Professional Certification and Licensing Voucher Request (COOL Voucher Request Form).
In lieu of NSIPS documentation you may also submit a command endorsed and executed NAVPERS 1070/613 (PG-13) Administrative Remarks form noting your civilian occupation along with your OPNAV 1500/57 Professional Certification and Licensing Voucher Request (COOL Voucher Request Form). You must sign the PG-13.
As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.
Prior Other-Service Occupation
If you are Navy (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) occupation. The certification or license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
To validate your prior other-Service occupation, you will need to provide Navy COOL with a document (e.g. DD-214; or Military Service School completion certificate; or other document) showing your other-Service occupation. Please send the document (scanned & emailed) with your OPNAV 1500/57 Professional Certification and Licensing Voucher Request (COOL Voucher Request Form).
As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.
Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy
If you are Navy (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to entering the Navy. The certification or license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
To validate your earned & maintained credential, you will need to provide Navy COOL with a scanned or emailed document (e.g. credential certificate document, screenshot from your credential dashboard, digital badge, etc…) showing the credential earned and maintained. Please send the document (scanned & emailed) with your OPNAV 1500/57 Professional Certification and Licensing Voucher Request (COOL Voucher Request Form).
As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.
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The September Active Duty E4 exams have been delayed. You can still view the references using these links:
The March 2020 SELRES E4 exams have been delayed. You can still view the references using these links:
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HM • - ACTIVE DUTY/FTS
HM • - SELRES
The September Active Duty E5 exams have been delayed. You can still view the references using these links:
The March 2020 SELRES E5 exams have been delayed. You can still view the references using these links:
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HM • - ACTIVE DUTY/FTS
HM • - SELRES
The September Active Duty E6 exams have been delayed. You can still view the references using these links:
The March 2020 SELRES E6 exams have been delayed. You can still view the references using these links:
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HM • - ACTIVE DUTY/FTS
HM • - SELRES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A BIBLIOGRAPHY is provided by the Navy Advancement Center (NAC) to document the REFERENCES used by a subject matter expert (a Navy Chief in the rating) as the basis for writing the items on the Active Duty and Reserve Navy Advancement Exams. If a reference has been updated since the exam was created and differs from the reference listed here, the information in the updated reference will be used as the basis for scoring the exam.
INQUIRIES CONCERNING
Exam Development and Bibliographies
COM: (850) 473-6110
DSN: 753-6110
SFLY_EXAM_QUESTION@navy.mil
General Advancement Information
COM: (850) 473-6148
DSN: 753-6148
SFLY_NAVY_ADVANCEMEN@navy.mil