How do I decide which credential to apply for?
You must review the license requirements, scope of practice and laws relating to a particular profession(s) to determine which credential is the best fit for the services you provide. We can answer questions about the application process or credentialing requirements but cannot tell you for which credential you should apply. You may find the health professions and license requirements on the Professions A to Z webpage. The Military to Civilian Crosswalk of Health Professions (PDF) may also assist in your decision.
Below for your convenience, we've listed the health professions identified on the MIL2CIV crosswalk (PDF):
- Advanced emergency medical technician
- Agency affiliated counselor
- Cardiovascular invasive specialist
- Dental anesthesia assistant
- Dental assistant
- Dental hygienist
- Denturist
- Dispensing optician
- Emergency medical responder (first responder)
- Emergency medical technician
- Expanded functions dental auxiliary
- Home care aides
- Medical assistant – certified
- Medical assistant – hemodialysis technician
- Medical assistant – phlebotomy
- Medical assistant – registered
- Nursing assistant – certified
- Nursing assistant – certified (medication assistant endorsement)
- Nursing assistant – registered
- Occupational therapy assistant
- Ocularist
- Paramedic
- Pharmacy assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Physical therapy assistant
- Radiological assistant
- Radiological technologist
- Respiratory care therapist/practitioner
- Surgical technologist
- Veterinary medication clerk
- Veterinary technician
- X-Ray technician