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Training provider or employer; HIPAA is enforced by HHS OCR and does not issue personal certificates
American Heart Association or American Red Cross
American Heart Association; American Red Cross
State vital records offices
American Heart Association
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Banks and credit unions that issue certificates of deposit
CCMA, CMA-AAMA
National Healthcareer Association, American Association of Medical Assistants
CPC, CCA, CCS
AAPC, AHIMA
Training-provider or employer-issued
MSCE
American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group
U.S. Department of Labor / Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program
Employer under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178
State governments and national certifying organizations
RBT
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Independent Reiki Master Teachers and training providers
C_ABAPD
SAP