Term | Definition |
Full Block Letter | all links begin flush with the margin |
Modified Block Letter-Indented | style with indented paragraphs |
BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
BC | Birth Control |
Abd | Abdomen |
Agenda | list of topics to be discussed during a meeting |
DS | Discharge Summary |
Accomplishment Statement | give a brief description of what you did & the results |
Application/Cover Letter | Letter to introduce yourself & your resume |
D and V | Diarrhea & Vomitting |
Proofread | to read and verify for accuracy |
CXR | Chest X-Ray |
CC | Chief Complaint |
Modified Block Standard | all lines begin at the left |
Interviews | meeting with you & the interviewer to discuss employment opportunities |
STD | Sexually Transmitted Disease |
Application Form | collect information relative to qualification, education & experience in employment. |
Echo | echocardiogram |
FMP | First Menstrual Period |
Direct Skills | skills that are job specific |
UA | Urinalysis |
Transferred "Transferable" Skills | skills that would be used to host of different and unrelated jobs |
TB | Tuberculosis |
References | Individuals who have known or worked with a person long enough to make an honest recommendation. |
T and A | Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy |
Functional Resume | Format used to highlight specialty areas of accomplishment & strengths |
Sed Rate | Sedimentation rate |
Career Objectives | Expresses your career goal & for the position your applying for |
E. Coli | Escherichia coli |
VIS | Vaccine Information Statement |
URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
Chronologic Resume | resume format used when you have employment experience |
Simplified Letter | Salutation & Complimentary Closure |
D and C | Dilation & Curettage |
Portfolio | notebook or file containing examples of materials used |
C and S | Culture & Sensitivity |
ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
Blind Copy | Protects the privacy of email |
BSL | Blood Sugar Level |
Minutes | Written record of topics discussed & actions taken during meetings |
Bil | Bilateral |
Memorandum | Interoffice correspondence |
ENT | Ears Nose & Throat |