Which best matches the individual to the certification or education required for the profession?

A nurse practitioner (NP) may earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), an advanced degree in nursing. The other pairings do not match: CHPS is a health privacy and security certification, while CMT is a medical transcription credential; a CIS specialist does not earn an MD as a standard qualification; and a dental assistant does not earn a DO.

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