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health professions officer

Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.

In this subsection, the term “health professions officer” means an officer or enlisted member of the Coast Guard in good standing who is—

(A) a physician, surgeon, medical specialist, nurse or nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, health service technician, therapist, fully licensed clinical psychotherapist, counselor, social worker, medical assistant, radiology assistant, pharmacist, pharmacy assistant, nutritionist, dietitian, any administrative personnel associated with a Coast Guard medical program (including a clinic), personnel who works in a medical laboratory, physical therapist, physical therapist aide, occupational therapist, or occupational therapist aide;

(B) a dentist, dental assistant, oral surgeon, or any other dental-related personnel; or

(C) a member of a category designated by the Secretary under section 2154(c)(3).

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