CIP 2011 – Abbreviations, acronyms and superscripts

Abbreviations and acronyms that are used in CIP Canada 2011.

AAS
Associate of Applied Science
AC
Air Conditioning
ACH
Air Conditioning and Heating
ACHR
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
ACR
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
AEGD
Advanced Education in General Dentistry
ASL
American Sign Language
ASN
Associate of Science in Nursing
BA
Bachelor of Arts
BArch
Bachelor of Architecture
BCL
Bachelor of Civil Law
BDiv
Bachelor of Divinity
BLA
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
BPharm
Bachelor of Pharmacy
BS
Bachelor of Science
BSc
Bachelor of Science
BScN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
BSLA
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CA
Chartered Accountant
CAD
Computer-aided Drafting
CAIB
Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker
CAM
Computer-aided Manufacturing
CCIE
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
CCNP
Cisco Certified Network Professional
CDA
Certified Dental Assistant
Cert.
Certificate
CGA
Certified General Accountant
CIS
Commonwealth of Independent States
CMA
Certified Management Accountant
CNC
Computer Numerical Control
CPM
Certified Professional Midwife
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
DC
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Dipl.
Diploma
DMD
Doctor of Medical Dentistry
DNP
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
DPH
Dental Public Health
DPM
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
DSW
Developmental Services Worker
DTR
Dietetic Technician, Registered
DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
ECE
Early Childhood Education
ECG
Electrocardiograph
EEG
Electroencephalograph
EKG
Electrocardiograph
EMR
Emergency Medical Responder
EMT
Emergency Medical Technician
EMT-A
Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance
EMT-P
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
EP
Evoked Potential
ESL
English as a Second Language
FIIC
Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada
FSL
French as a Second Language
GIS
Geographic Information Systems
HAC
Heating and Air Conditioning
HACR
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
HRAC
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
HVAC
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
HVACR
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
IT
Information Technology
JD
Juris Doctor
JSD/SJD
Doctor of Science of Law
LAN
Local Area Network
LLB
Bachelor of Laws
LLD
Doctor of Laws
LLM
Master of Laws
LM
Licensed Midwife
LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
LVN
Licensed Vocational Nurse
MA
Master of Arts
MArch
Master of Architecture
MCJ
Master of Criminal Justice
MCL
Master of Comparative Law
MCSA
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
MCSE
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
MCTS
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
MD
Medical Doctor
MDiv
Master of Divinity
MHL/Rav
Master of Hebrew Letters and Rabbinical Ordination
MJ
Master of Jurisprudence
MLA
Master of Landscape Architecture
MLI
Master of Legal Institutions
MPH
Master of Public Health
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MS
Master of Science
MSc
Master of Science
MScN
Master of Science in Nursing
MSL
Master of Studies in Law
MSLA
Master of Science in Landscape Architecture
MSLA
Master of Science in Landscape Architecture
MSN
Master of Science in Nursing
ND
Naturopathic Doctor
OD
Doctor of Optometry
OR
Operating Room
PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy
PHCNP
Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
PSG
Polysomnogram
PSW
Personal Support Worker
QSL
Quebec Sign Language
RA
Rehabilitation Assistant
RCMP
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
RD
Registered Dietitian
RDA
Registered Dental Assistant
RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist
RESO
Reserve Entry Scheme Officer
RESO
Reserve Entry Scheme Officer
RETP
Reserve Entry Training Plan
RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
RN
Registered Nurse
ROTP
Regular Officer Training Plan
RPN
Registered Practical Nurse
RV
Recreation Vehicle
SAR
Search and Rescue Technician
SJD
Doctor of Science of Law
TESL
Teaching English as a Second Language
TESOL
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
WAN
Wide Area Network
WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

CIP classes which are comparable between Canada and the United States have identical codes. Classes that apply only in Canada use a CIP code not used in the United States, and are highlighted by means of a superscript appearing at the end of the class title.

The superscript symbol used is:

CAN
Canadian class only
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