Other Medical Providers

I. What’s What in Health Policy >> D. Health Sector >> Health Care Work Force >> Other Medical Providers (last updated 8.30.16)

Mid-level Practitioners

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

Association of Physician Assistant Programs

North Carolina Academy of Physicians Assistants

American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP)

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)

American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)

Medical Assistants

Online Training Programs

• Best Colleges. Best Online Programs, Medical Assistants. “Best Colleges has published an investigative review of the best online medical assisting programs available in the US. Along with our findings, we have included valuable resources and guides for students such as financial aid information that students can leverage to help finance their education.” Includes information about the employment outlook for medical assisting graduates.

• Online Medical Assistant Programs. “A comprehensive guide to not only help you find the perfect online medical assisting program to fit your needs, but also to give you a better understanding of the process as a whole.” Includes a career guide and information about certification and scholarships.

Nursing Practice

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Nursing Organization Links (Nurse.org).

Includes national nursing organizations, state nursing organizations, and international nursing organizations.

Registered Nursing Education

Database of more than 7,000 nursing programs, including over 800 RN-to-BSN programs, at nearly 1,800 schools. More than 350 RN-to-BSN Scholarships also provided.

Registered Nursing Careers

Includes popular registered nursing specializations.

Allied Health Personnel

Allied Health Professional Societies (Baptist Health, Lexington, KY). Extremely detailed list organized by function/clinical care unit (e.g., administration, laboratory, medical records etc.)