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WORLD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medicine and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Medical%20Teams%20Abroad
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAMTA 2, record 1, English, CAMTA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad's] mission [is] to enhance the lives of those citizens in developing countries who are desperately in need of first world medical intervention by providing medical and surgical care as well as public health and ongoing education. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Medical%20Teams%20Abroad
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canada Association of Medical Teams Abroad
- Association of Medical Teams Abroad of Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Médecine et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad
1, record 1, French, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Medical%20Teams%20Abroad
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CAMTA 2, record 1, French, CAMTA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canada Association of Medical Teams Abroad
- Association of Medical Teams Abroad of Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario
1, record 2, English, Medical%20Device%20Reprocessing%20Association%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MDRAO 1, record 2, English, MDRAO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Central Services Association of Ontario 2, record 2, English, Central%20Services%20Association%20of%20Ontario
former designation, correct
- CSAO 3, record 2, English, CSAO
former designation, correct
- CSAO 3, record 2, English, CSAO
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MDRAO(Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario) is a provincial non-profit medical device reprocessing(MDR) association and member organization of the World Forum for Hospital Sterile Supply. 4, record 2, English, - Medical%20Device%20Reprocessing%20Association%20of%20Ontario
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Objectives. [...] Promote optimum standards of practice in hospital medical device reprocessing departments conducive to quality patient care; foster and promote co-operation among the membership of the association and share information with one another; encourage, arrange and promote educational programs for and on behalf of the association membership for the advancements of the medical device profession; collect and disseminate information and current data on new and improved techniques and equipment in medical device reprocessing department. 5, record 2, English, - Medical%20Device%20Reprocessing%20Association%20of%20Ontario
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario
1, record 2, French, Medical%20Device%20Reprocessing%20Association%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MDRAO 1, record 2, French, MDRAO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Central Services Association of Ontario 2, record 2, French, Central%20Services%20Association%20of%20Ontario
former designation, correct
- CSAO 3, record 2, French, CSAO
former designation, correct
- CSAO 3, record 2, French, CSAO
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Advanced Medical Technology Association
1, record 3, English, Advanced%20Medical%20Technology%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AdvaMed 2, record 3, English, AdvaMed
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Advanced Medical Technology Association(AdvaMed), is a trade association [leading] the effort to advance medical technology in order to achieve healthier lives and healthier economies around the world. 1, record 3, English, - Advanced%20Medical%20Technology%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Advanced Medical Technology Association
1, record 3, French, Advanced%20Medical%20Technology%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AdvaMed 2, record 3, French, AdvaMed
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-07-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Industries - General
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Association for Facilities Engineering
1, record 4, English, Association%20for%20Facilities%20Engineering
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AFE 2, record 4, English, AFE
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- American Institute of Plant Engineers 3, record 4, English, American%20Institute%20of%20Plant%20Engineers
former designation, correct, United States
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association for Facilities Engineering(AFE) is a professional membership organization [that] brings together professionals who ensure the optimal operation of plants, grounds and offices at Fortune 500 manufacturers, universities, medical centers, government agencies and innovative small firms from around the world. And, they all look to AFE as the leading technical resource on engineering issues. AFE's mission is to provide trade-craft related certification, technical information and other relevant resources to plant and facility engineering, operation and maintenance professionals worldwide. 4, record 4, English, - Association%20for%20Facilities%20Engineering
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Industries - Généralités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association for Facilities Engineering
1, record 4, French, Association%20for%20Facilities%20Engineering
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AFE 2, record 4, French, AFE
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- American Institute of Plant Engineers 3, record 4, French, American%20Institute%20of%20Plant%20Engineers
former designation, correct, United States
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-02-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- The Skin
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Asian Dermatological Association
1, record 5, English, Asian%20Dermatological%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Asian Dermatological Association was incoporated on the 21th November 1986 in Hong Kong. Main Objectives : 1. To promote the study and to encourage the advancement of dermatology. 2. To coordinate and correlate the efforts of organisations, companies, associations, societies, institutions, statutory bodies and other authorities and individual interested in dermatology all over the world, especially in Asian countries. 3. To promote, foster, develop and assist the dermatologists of all Asian countries, other medical and allied professions in the study of and the acquisition, dissemination and application of knowledge and information concerning dermatology. 4. To encourage and stimulate research in dermatology in furtherance of the objects of the Association. 5. To stimulate public interest and provide public education in dermatology. 6. To hold an Asian Dermatological Congress(ADS) every three years or at any such time interval as the Council deem fit and to sponsor additional international activities in any parts of the world. 1, record 5, English, - Asian%20Dermatological%20Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Appareil cutané
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Asian Dermatological Association
1, record 5, French, Asian%20Dermatological%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-09-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Herbalists Association
1, record 6, English, Ontario%20Herbalists%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- OHA 1, record 6, English, OHA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For over 20 years, the Ontario Herbalists Association has promoted safe and natural healing with plant medicines. Whether your focus is medical, practical, culinary or horticultural, the OHA provides a number of opportunities in which to enjoy and support the world of herb. Our primary goals are to promote public awareness and education on herbs and herbalism and to establish standards of education and practice for professional herbalists. 1, record 6, English, - Ontario%20Herbalists%20Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Herbalists Association
1, record 6, French, Ontario%20Herbalists%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- OHA 1, record 6, French, OHA
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation confirmée par l'organisme. 2, record 6, French, - Ontario%20Herbalists%20Association
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-05-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Respiratory System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Home Respiratory Services Association
1, record 7, English, Ontario%20Home%20Respiratory%20Services%20Association
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- OHRSA 1, record 7, English, OHRSA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
OHRSA is the association of Ontario home respiratory service providers. Dedicated to the highest standard of home respiratory care in the world, our members deliver high quality and cost-effective home care in association with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, our community of medical professionals, and the thousands of users who benefit from our service. 1, record 7, English, - Ontario%20Home%20Respiratory%20Services%20Association
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Home Respiratory Services Association
1, record 7, French, Ontario%20Home%20Respiratory%20Services%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- OHRSA 1, record 7, French, OHRSA
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 7, French, - Ontario%20Home%20Respiratory%20Services%20Association
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-05-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Police
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police
1, record 8, English, Physical%20Readiness%20Evaluation%20for%20Police
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- PREP Test 1, record 8, English, PREP%20Test
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Policing takes place in a complex world that requires fast thinking and quick reactions. The profession demands many skills, both mental and physical. To test your suitability, the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, in partnership with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, has developed the Constable Selection System. The System has four tests which determine eligibility for an employment interview :-an aptitude test;-a written communications test;-a physical skills and abilities test; and-a video simulation test. The Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police(PREP) is the name of the physical skills and abilities test.... PREP Test Components. There are three separate components to the PREP : a screening component to ensure your medical readiness and two performance components to assess your physical capability(the Pursuit/Restraint Circuit and the Aerobic Shuttle Run). 1, record 8, English, - Physical%20Readiness%20Evaluation%20for%20Police
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Docimologie
- Recrutement du personnel
- Police
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation de l'aptitude physique au métier de policier
1, record 8, French, %C3%89valuation%20de%20l%27aptitude%20physique%20au%20m%C3%A9tier%20de%20policier
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ÉAPP 1, record 8, French, %C3%89APP
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le métier de policier exige [...] de nombreuses aptitudes mentales et physiques. Pour évaluer les vôtres, le ministère de la Sécurité communautaire et des Services correctionnels de l'Ontario, de concert avec l'Association ontarienne des chefs de police, a mis en place le système de sélection des agents de police. Ce système comporte quatre épreuves qui déterminent l'admissibilité à une entrevue d'emploi: - un test d'aptitude; - un test de communications par écrit; - un test d'aptitudes physiques; - un examen à partir d'une simulation vidéo. Le titre de l'examen sur les aptitudes physiques est «Évaluation de l'aptitude physique au métier de policier» (ÉAPP). [...] L'ÉAPP comprend trois parties distinctes : une partie médicale pour vérifier votre aptitude à exercer une activité physique et deux épreuves de performance pour évaluer vos aptitudes physiques (circuit de poursuite/maîtrise et course-navette aérobique). 1, record 8, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20l%27aptitude%20physique%20au%20m%C3%A9tier%20de%20policier
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-08-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Scientific Research
- Ethics and Morals
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Geneva Declaration
1, record 9, English, Geneva%20Declaration
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Declaration of Geneva 2, record 9, English, Declaration%20of%20Geneva
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adopted by the General Assembly of the World Medical Association, Geneva, Switzerland, September 1948 and amended by the 22nd World Medical Assembly, Sydney, Australia, August 1968. 3, record 9, English, - Geneva%20Declaration
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Droits et libertés
- Recherche scientifique
- Éthique et Morale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Déclaration de Genève
1, record 9, French, D%C3%A9claration%20de%20Gen%C3%A8ve
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Serment de Genève 2, record 9, French, Serment%20de%20Gen%C3%A8ve
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[ ... ] serment que prête le médecin [ ... ] 3, record 9, French, - D%C3%A9claration%20de%20Gen%C3%A8ve
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Déclaration approuvée par l'Association médicale mondiale aussi connue sous le nom de Serment de Genève. 4, record 9, French, - D%C3%A9claration%20de%20Gen%C3%A8ve
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-06-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- World Association of Medical Law
1, record 10, English, World%20Association%20of%20Medical%20Law
correct, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WHO works with a number of nongovernmental organizations in the area of bioethics, particularly the World Association of Medical Law and the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences. 1, record 10, English, - World%20Association%20of%20Medical%20Law
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Association mondiale du Droit médical
1, record 10, French, Association%20mondiale%20du%20Droit%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'OMS collabore avec un certain nombre d'organisations non gouvernementales dans le domaine de la bioéthique, notamment l'Association mondiale du Droit médical et le Conseil des Organisations internationales des Sciences médicales. 1, record 10, French, - Association%20mondiale%20du%20Droit%20m%C3%A9dical
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-07-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- World Medical Journal
1, record 11, English, World%20Medical%20Journal
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of the World Medical Association 1, record 11, English, - World%20Medical%20Journal
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- World Medical Journal
1, record 11, French, World%20Medical%20Journal
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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