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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
2014
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Acknowledgement
This document was prepared by both the Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority. We would like to thank all the
individuals who have dedicated their expertise and time during the course of preparing this document as per the agreement
between the Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Glossary 8
Abbreviations 10
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 12
1. General Principles 13
2. Educational qualifications 13
3. Standards for Registration and Licensure 14
4. Back to practice 15
CHAPTER 2: PHYSICIANS 16
5. General Requirements 17
6. Tier 1, 2, and 3 licensure classification of criteria 17
7. Tier System of Physician and Dentist Licensure 19
8. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Physician Licensure 20
CHAPTER 3: DENTISTS 48
11. General Requirements 49
12. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Dentist Licensure 50
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13. Recognized Specialty Certificates 51
14. Specialty Licensing Titles 60
CHAPTER 4: NURSES AND MIDWIVES 62
51. General Requirements 63
16. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Basic Nursing Licensure 64
17. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Specialist Nursing Licensure 65
18. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Midwifery Licensure 65
19. Nursing Qualification Requirements 66
CHAPTER 5: ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 68
21. General Requirements 70
23. Allied Health Technician 71
24. Anesthesia 72
25. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) 73
26. Audiology 74
27. Beauty Therapist 75
28. Cardiovascular Technology 76
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29. Cast Technician 77
30. Central Sterile Services (CSS) 78
31. Clinical Dietetics & Nutrition 79
32. Clinical Laboratory Error! Bookmark not defined.
33. Clinical Scientist 80
34. Dental Clinical Support 82
35. Dialysis 102
36. Electro-Neurodiagnostics 83
37. Emergency Medical Services 85
38. Genetic Counselor 86
39. Hair Transplant Technician 87
40. Laser Hair Removal Technician 88
41. Medical Imaging 88
42. Radiation Therapy 92
43. Medical Physics 93
44. Occupational Therapy 95
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45. Operation Theatre Technology 95
46. Optometry 95
47. Orthoptics 96
48. Perfusion Error! Bookmark not defined.
49. Pharmacy 97
50. Physiotherapy 98
51. Podiatry 99
52. Prosthetics and Orthotics 100
53. Psychology 101
54. Respiratory Therapy 102
55. Social Worker 104
56. Speech Therapy 105
57. Toxicology 105
CHAPTER 6: TRADITIONAL COMPLIMENTERY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 106
58. General Considerations 107
60. Qualification and Experience Requirements for TCAM Licensure 108
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CHAPTER 7: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 112
61. General Principles 113
62. Physicians 113
63. Dentists 113
64. Nurses and Midwives 114
65. Allied Health 114
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Glossary
Accreditation: is a formal system to evaluate an organization, system, a training program or a hospital.
Certificate of good standing (CGS): Certificate showing evidence that the Health Professional is competent to practice the
profession and has not been found guilty of unprofessional conduct, and that there are no pending or previous disciplinary
orders or criminal proceedings against the doctor.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD): A range of learning activities through which healthcare professionals
maintain and develop their knowledge and skills throughout their career to ensure that they retain their capacity to practise
safely, effectively and legally within their evolving scope of practice. CPD is also referred to as CME.
Credentialing: A process whereby specific clinical responsibilities are assigned to a Health Professional based on his
qualifications, training, experiences and current practice
Experience: Refers to hands on experience gained by a licensed professional during a salaried employment period within the
healthcare profession and it excludes volunteer jobs, observership, visitor or clinical attachment.
Fitness to practice: Is defined as one who has no physical or other impediments to practice their profession safely, is able to
consistently demonstrate appropriate professional conduct and behavior and has the requisite skills and knowledge base to
practice at an appropriate standard.
Gap of Practice: A defined period of discontinuation of licensed clinical experience.
Healthcare Profession: A profession within the field of healthcare which is named by the regulatory authority and defined by
reference to the Scope of Practice associated with it.
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Healthcare Professional: An individual who provides professional services within a named healthcare profession.
Internship: Is referred to the period of time a student or recent graduate works under supervision in order to gain supervised
practical experience
License: The official governmental permit granting time limited permission to a health professional to exercise the skills and
privileges associated with that profession after verifying that he/she has met predetermined and standardized criteria.
Primary Source Verification: An act through which an organization validates the applicant’s credential information from the
organization that originally conferred or issued the document.
Qualification: Educational evidence granted by universities, colleges, academic institutes or schools that are nationally
accredited
Regulation: The act of governing professional medical practice while conforming to the law. Regulation is about setting and
maintaining professional standards and is required to incorporate responsibility for education, licensure, and standards.
Regulatory Body: a governing professional organisation or body that is accredited nationally to issue licenses to practice in a
certain profession for the specific country.
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Abbreviations
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ACGME:Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
AIMS: Australian Institute of Medical laboratory Sciences
ARRT: American Registry of Radiological Technologists.
ASAR: Australian Sonography Accreditation Registry
ASCP: American Society for Clinical Pathology.
BLS : Basic Life Support.
BSc : Bachelor’s degree.
BDS : Bachelor of Dental Surgery
CME : Continuous Medical Education.
CPD : Continuing Professional Development.
CSMLS : Canadian Society for Medical laboratory Sciences.
CSRT: Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists.
CSS: Central Sterile Services.
DDS : Doctor of Dental Surgery
DHA : Dubai Health Authority
DMD : Doctor of Medical Dentistry
ECG : Electrocardiogram
EEG : Electroencephalogram
EMG : Electromyogram
FAIMER: Foundation for the Advancement International Medical
Education & Research
GSC : Good Standing Certificate
Health Authority: Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (Previously known
as HAAD)
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ICU : Intensive Care Unit.
IMED : International Medical Education Directory.
IVF : In Vitro Fertilization.
MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MBChB: Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae
MLT : Medical Laboratory Technologist
MOHSER: Ministry Of Higher Education & Scientific Research
MRI : Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
NB : (NotiBieina): Notice Please.
NBRC : National Board of Respiratory Care.
NCLEX: National council licensure examination.
NRP : Neonatal Resuscitation Program
PALS : Pediatric advanced life support.
PHARM. D : Doctor of Pharmacy.
PHD : Doctor of philosophy.
PHTLS : Pre- Hospital Trauma Life Support
RRT : Registered Respiratory Therapist.
UK : United Kingdom.
UAE : United Arab Emirates.
HCPC : United Kingdom – Health and Care Professions Council.
USA : United State of America.
WHO : World Health Organization
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
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1. General Principles
1.1. The purpose of this document is to standardize the minimum requirements for licensure and to ensure that all health
professionals licensed by the Health Authority - Abu Dhabi, Dubai Health Authority and Ministry of Health meet and
maintain professional qualifications and experience standards set to ensure quality health care within universally
accepted health care standards. It is the responsibility of the Authorities to maintain the credentialing requirements for
licensure within the predetermined internationally accepted healthcare standards and to ensure that candidates meet or
indeed exceed the qualifications as detailed in this document
1.1.1. The two initial components that were deployed for evaluating health professionals for licensing are:
1.1.2. Education Qualification: include under and/or post graduate educational certifications obtained by the health
professional
1.1.3. Professional experience: must be relevant to the position applied for, and must have been accomplished in an
appropriate setting licensed by the Health regulatory authority in the country of practice.
1.1.4. Though both components are necessary for licensure of all health professionals, the type and extent of these
components is unique to each discipline.
2. Educational qualifications
2.1. Qualifications acquired through experiences of honorary nature or unlicensed experiences (such as a non-practicing
visiting physician) are not counted towards licensure requirements. Qualifications acquired through correspondence or
distance learning, are not counted towards requirements for licensure.
2.2. Physicians/Dentist Specialization certificates must be obtained after a full time structured clinical residency program
/course of minimum of 2 years study duration in a university center, teaching hospital or where appropriate, in health
establishment approved by the competent authority and should involve the full personal participation of the doctor in
the clinical care of the patient. Applicants must fulfill the following requirements in order to qualify for licensure
application:
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2.3. For all non-bachelor degree holders, minimum qualification requirements are High School certificates as per country
specific education.
2.4. The Authorities will confer the health professional title in accordance to the applicant’s credentials.
2.5. Professional qualifications/ titles not mentioned in this document will be studied and reviewed by the Authorities joint
committee who may grant the applicant with the appropriate title.
2.6. Qualifications are evaluated using the following criteria:
2.6.1. The country and institution from which the qualification was awarded
2.6.2. The level of international recognition of the qualification
2.6.3. The duration and content of study, with special emphasis on the presence or absence of clinical
practice/practical training as relevant to the type of licensure requested.
2.6.4. All health educational programs must be internationally or nationally accredited/officially recognized and
relevant qualifications must be issued by those concerned academic institutions/colleges in the country of
education.
3. Standards for Registration and Licensure
3.1.1. Applicants must fulfill the following requirements in order to qualify for licensure application:
3.1.1.1. For all non-bachelor degree holders, minimum qualification requirements are High School certificates as
per country specific education
3.1.1.2. License to practice or registration with the Regulatory Authority (Physicians, Dentist, Nurses and few
Allied Health Professionals) must be valid and current from home country and/or country of required
experience.
3.1.1.3. Experience must be licensed by the Regulatory Authority in the country of practice and relevant to the
position applied for and must have been accomplished in an appropriate setting.
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3.1.1.4. For the majority of the professional titles, (Physicians, Dentist, Nurses and few Allied Health
Professionals), Certificate of Current Professional Status or Good Standing Certificate (GSC) will be
requested. The GSC must meet the following requirement:
3.1.1.4.1. The certificate must be valid and not older than six months at the time of application for licensure
and should mention the status of the Healthcare Professional applying for licensure.
3.1.1.4.2. The applicant must submit certificate(s) of good standing in accordance with the experience
required for credentialing.
3.1.1.5. The Authorities will confer the health professional title based on the applicant’s credentials.
3.1.1.6. Professional qualifications/ titles not mentioned in this document will be studied and reviewed by the
Authorities joint committee who may grant the applicant with the appropriate title.
4. Back to practice
4.1.1. A health professional that has been out of practice must undertake CPD activities and supervised training as a
condition of licensure. The CPD activity must be related to the health professionals’ area of practice.
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CHAPTER 2: PHYSICIANS
5. General Requirements
5.1. Physicians Applying for Licensure must fulfill the following requirements:
5.2. A graduate from an allopathic Medical School/College listed In the Avicenna Directory of Medical schools published
by the World Health Organization (WHO) or the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) of the foundation
for the Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER). for UAE graduates, the program
and university must be accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research ( MOHESR)
5.3. Internship Program should not be less than 12 months duration and must be accredited by the regulatory body of the
country of qualification.
5.4. All applicants must hold a License/ Registration to practice their profession in their home country where applicable
5.5. Resident position will only be awarded to those applicants who are accepted into the Authorities Residency Program
5.6. Physicians Specialization certificates must be obtained after a full time structured clinical residency program of not
less than 3 years study duration or Master degree of not less than 2 years study duration.
6. Tier 1, 2, and 3 licensure classification of criteria
6.1. “Tier” is a term used to indicate a category of qualifications for postgraduate education for medical/dental doctors.
6.2. The determination of these categories is based on the following criteria
6.2.1. The existence of an entry examination set by the competent authority
6.2.2. The presence of licensing system for trainees (permit to hands-on training)
6.2.3. The organizational structure of the training
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6.2.4. The governing structure of the training
6.2.5. The curriculum
6.2.6. The program competency framework
6.2.7. The in-training assessment
6.2.8. The presence of graded responsibility and the measurable outcomes at each level
6.2.9. End of year exams and final exam (national level) certification and the recertification
6.2.10. The level of independent practice in country of competent authority, and their prospect of appointment to
practice in the country where they trained
6.2.11. Cross recognition of the graduate by other regional authorities to practice independently
6.2.12. Quality assurance and audit of program
6.2.13. The maintenance of licensing and the relicensing system
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7. Physician and Dentist Licensure Process:
Intern
School listed by WHO School listed in IMED (FAIMER) (http://imed.ecfmg.org/search.asp)
General Prctitioner
Succesful completion of internship
TWO years experience required post internship
Rec
ogn
ized
Sp
ecia
lizat
ion
Cer
tifi
cate
Specialist
Tier ONE
• Training and certification varification
• No experience required post certification
Tier TWO
• Training and certification varification
• No experience post certification
Tier 3
• Training and certification varification
• THREE years expirience post certification
Consultant
Tier ONE
• Training and certification varification
• TWO YEARS experience required post certification
Tier TWO
• Training and certification varification
• Five YEARS experience post certification
For UAE national
Similar as Above No experience
required • For tier ONE & TWO
no experience required
• For tier ONE&TWO same as a bove
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7.1. Final licensure title granted (e.g. Consultant, Specialist) means the acquisition of equivalent standards of medical
competence, duties, and rights for all health professionals within that title irrespective of which tier level was used to
grant the license. (i.e. Consultant status granted through Tier 2 qualifications is considered equal to consultant status
granted through Tier 1 qualifications. Similarly, Specialist status granted through tier 1, 2 or 3 are all equal).
8. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Physician Licensure Category Qualifications Experience
Intern Graduate from a Medical school /
college listed in the Directory of
medical schools published by the World
Health Organization (WHO) OR
Graduate from a medical school /
college listed in the International
Medical Education Directory (IMED)
of the foundation for the Advancement
of International Medical Education and
Research (FAIMER)
(http://imed.ecfmg.org/search.asp)
Certificate of enrolment in an approved internship
program
General Practitioner MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
qualification from an accredited
institution
*Osteopathic medicine is not equivalent
to MBBS
Accredited internship
And 2 Years’ Clinical Experience
Resident MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
qualification from an accredited
institution
Accredited internship certificate
Specialist MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
qualification from an accredited Tier 1 Tier 2
Tier 3
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institution and
Completion of specialty
qualification as per the Recognized
Specialty Certificate table
No Experience
Required
No Experience
Required
3Years’ Clinical
Experience in
the relevant
specialty Post
Qualification
(UAE Nationals
Requires 1 year
experience post
qualification) Consultant MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
qualification from an accredited
institution and
Completion of specialty
qualification as per the Recognized
Specialty Certificate table
2 Years’
Experience Post
Qualification*
5 Years’ Clinical
Experience in
the relevant
specialty Post
Qualification
Cannot attain
the title
*Physicians with an accredited American Board of Medical Specialty Certification, Specialization Certificate of the RCPSC, Certification
by the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC), Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) or Certificate of Completion
of Training (CCT) from the UK will attain the position of Consultant without the experience requirements
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Recognized Specialty Certificates
8.1. Approved specialty and subspecialty training vary considerably from one country to the next; approved Authorities
and qualifications are listed below. In case the applicant specialty certificate awarded does not match the listed
specialty, the Authorities will assess the application on case per case basis and the applicant will be required to
demonstrate that the training is equivalent to an approved specialist training program; otherwise the application for
registration and licensure will be rejected
8.2. Recognizing certificate from a listed country does not mean necessarily recognizing the field of specialty studied
8.3. In case the certificate has a validity period, an expired certificate will not be considered at the time of application.
Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Algeria Certificate of Specialization
Arab Countries Arab Board for Medical
Specialties
Argentina Specialisation Certificate issued
by the Ministerio de Desarrollo
Social y Salud
Austria A Facharztdiplom (diploma of
medical specialist) issued by
ÖsterreichischeArztekammer
For Family Medicine: An
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
ArztfürAllgemeinmedizin
(diploma of general medicine)
Australia Fellowship Certificate from the
Royal Australasian College
(the fellowship should be by
Exam and not an endorsed or
elected fellowship)
Bangladesh Fellow of the Bangladesh
College of Physicians &
Surgeons or MS or MD
(the fellowship should be by
Exam and not an endorsed or
elected fellowship)
Belorussia KandidatNauk
First Degree of Specialization
Belgium Formal evidence of having
qualified as a medical specialist
issued by the Minister
Responsible for Public Health
(A Bijzondereberoepstitel van
geneesheerspecialist/Titreprofess
ionnelparticuier de
médecinspécialiste awarded by
the Minister
bevoegdvoorVolksgezoondheid/
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Ministre de la Santé Publique
(Ministry of Public Health)).
For Family Medicine: A
Bijzondereberoepstitel van
huisarts /
Titreprofessionelparticulier de
médecingénéraliste (certificate of
specific training for general
medical practice)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Certificate of successful
completion of the specialist
exam
Brazil "Titulo De Especialista" Issued
by Brazilian Medical
Association and the Brazilian
College of Surgeons and
registered with the Regional
Councils or Federal Medical
Council as a Specialists
Bulgaria СвидетелствозапризнатаСпеци
алност ( Evidence of
Recognized Specialty) awarded
by the Университет (University)
For Family Medicine: A
Свидетелствозапризнатаспеци
алностпоОбщамедицина
(certificate recognised specialty
in General Medicine)
Canada Specialization Certificate of the
RCPSC
Evidence of successful
completion of university-based
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
For Family Medicine:
Certification by the College of
Family Physicians Canada
(CFPC)
clinical residency program (for
UAE national only)
Chile Evidence of completing an
accredited residency program
and specialty certificate issued
by the Medical School in which
residency was done
China Evidence of clinical training (not
less than two years) program
accredited by the National
Committee of Academic Degree
leading to a Master’s Degree
Croatia Diploma o specijalističkom
usavršavanju in specijalist
obiteljske medicine issued by the
Ministarstvo nadležno za
zdravstvo
For Family Medicine:
Diploma o specijalističkom
usavršavanju issued by the
Specijalist obiteljske medicine
Cuba First Degree of Specialization
Cyprus A Πιστοποιητικό Αναγνώρισης
Ειδικότητας (certificate of
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
medical specialisation) awarded
by Medical Council of Cyprus.
For Family Medicine: A
ΤίτλοςΕιδικότητας Γενικής
Ιατρικής (title of specialisation
in General Medicine)
Czech Republic A Diplom o Specializaci
(specialist medical degree)
awarded by the Czech Ministry
of Health
For Family Medicine: A Diplom
o specializaci
"Všeobecnélékarství” (certificate
of specific training for general
medical practice)
Denmark Bevis for tilladelsetil at betegne
sig somspeciallaege( Certificate
concerning the title of Specialist)
Issued by Authority of health
services (Sundhedsstyrelsen)
For Family Medicine: A
Tilladelsetil at
anvendebetegnelsenalmentprakti
serendelæge/ Speciallæge i
almenmedicin (certificate of
specific training for general
medical practice)
Egypt MD: Doctor of Medicine (not Fellowship of Egyptian Board
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
PhD)
Clinical Master Degree
Estonia A
Residentuurilõputunnistuseriarsti
abierialal awarded by Tartu
University
For Family Medicine: A
Diplomperemeditsiinierialal
(Diploma of family medicine)
Finland An Erikoislääkarintutkinto/
Specialläkarexamen (certificate
of degree of specialist in
medicine) awarded by a Finnish
University
For Family Medicine: A
Todistusyleislääketieteenerityisk
oulutuksesta/Bevis om
särskildallmänläkarutbildning
(certificate of specific training
for general medical practice)
France Certificate of Specialised Studies
in Medicine
(Certificatd'étudesspécialisées de
médecine (CES)) issued by
French University with Full
license issued by Conseil
national del’ordre des medecins
Diplômed'étudesspécialisées/Dip
lômed'étudesspécialiséescomplé
Diploma Interuniversity
Specialization (DIS)
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
mentairesqualifiant de médecine
(DESC - diploma of
complementary specialised
studies) issued by French
University
For Family
Medicine:Diplômed'étudesspécia
lisées de médicinegénérale
(qualification in general
medicine)
Germany FachärztlicheAnerkennung/
Urkunde (recognised certificate
of medical specialist) issued by
State’s Medical Council
(Arztekammer)
For Family Medicine: A
Zeugnisüber die
spezifischeAusbildung in der
Allgemeinmedizin (certificate of
specialist training in general
medicine)
Greece Certificate of medical
specialisation (A Τίτλoς
IατρικήςΕιδικότητας) awarded
by Greek region of medical
specialization
For Family Medicine: A Tίτλος
ιατρικήςειδικότητας γενικής
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
ιατρικής (certificate of specific
training for general medical
practice)
Hong Kong Specialist training from a
recognized post-grad training
program in Hong Kong AND
Fellowship of the Hong Kong
Academy of Medicine (HKAM)
Hungary Hungarian specialist certificate
(szakorvosibizonyítvány)
awarded by National Board of
Examination
(NemzetiVizsgabizottság )
/Before 28 August 2004
awarded by the Hungarian
Ministry of Health.
For Family Medicine: A
Háziorvostanszakorvosabizonyít
vány
Iceland A Sérfræðileyfi (certificate of
specialist in medicine) issued by
The Directorate of Health.
For Family Medicine: An
Almenntheimilislækningaleyfi
(Evrópulækningaleyfi)
(certificate of specific training
for general practice)
India Doctorate of Medicine (DM)
Diplomate of National Board
(DNB)
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Magister Chirurgiae (MCH)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Master of Surgery (MS)
Iraq Iraqi Board issued by the Iraqi
Commission of Medical
Specialties
Iran Specialization certificate not less
than 3 years
Ireland Certificate of Satisfactory
Completion of Specialist
Training (CSCST) OR CSCST
in General Practice
Membership/Fellowship of the
Royal Colleges in the specialty:
MRCP, MRCPed, MRCOG,
MRCOpth, MRCOrth,
Intercollegiate Specialty Board
in:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Neurosurgery
Oral maxillofacial Surgery
ENT
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery
Urology
Vascular surgery
For family Medicine:
Membership of the Royal
Colleges General Practice
(MRCGP)
Italy Diploma of specialized doctor
granted by a rector of an Italian
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
university
(A Diploma di (medico)
specialista, rilasciati dal rettore
di unauniversita)
For Family Medicine: An
Attesto di formazionespecifica in
medicinagenerale (certificate of
specific training for general
medical practice).
Japan PhD but should be clinical and
not less than two years
Jordan Jordanian Board issued by the
Jordanian Medical Council
Certificate of Higher
Specialization
Korea Completion of 1 year internship
and 4 years residency program in
the specialty area AND License
as a specialist awarded by the
Ministry for Health, Welfare and
Family Affairs
Kuwait Board Certification by the
Kuwait Board under the Kuwait
Institute for Medical
Specialization/ Ministry of
Health
Latvia A 'Sertifikāts'—
kompetentuiestāžuizsniegtsdoku
ments, kasapliecina, ka persona
irnokārtojusisertifikācijaseksāme
nuspecialitātē (specialist
certificate) awarded by the
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Latvian Medical Association
For Family Medicine: A
Gimenesārstasertifikats
(certificate of specialist training)
Lebanon Certificate of completion of
residency and exit exam from St
Joseph University, Lebanese
University, or American
University of Beirut.
Certificate of Completion of
residency and exit exam from all
other Lebanese Universities. The
residency programme should not
be less than 3 years.
Libya The Libyan Board of Medical
Specialty
Lithuania A Rezidentūrospažymėjimas,
nurodantissuteiktągydytodjospec
ialistoprofesinękvalifikaciją
(Certificate of resident studies,
which shows the qualification as
a specialized medical doctor)
awarded by a Lithuanian
University.
For FamilyMedicine:
Šeimosgydytojorezidentūrospažy
mėjimas (certificate of family
medicine)
Luxembourg Certificat de médicinspécialiste
issued by the Ministre de la
Santé publique
For Family Medicine: A
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Diplôme de formation spécifique
en medicine genérale
Macedonia Potrdilo o
opravljenemspecialisticnemizpit
u (Certificate of successful
completion of the specialist
exam) issued by the Medical
Chamber of
Macedonia/university
Malaysia Master Degree not less than 4
years
Malta A Ċertifikat ta'
SpeċjalistaMediku (Medical
Specialist Certificate) awarded
by the Kumitat ta'
ApprovazzjonidwarSpeċjalisti
(Specialist Accreditation
Committee).
For Family Medicine: A
Tabibtal-Familja
Mexico Evidence of minimum 3 years
residency program with a
Specialist degree
Moldova KandidatNauk
Magista PHD
Montenegro Certificate of successful
completion of the specialist
exam
Morocco Diplome de SpecialiteMedicale
Netherland A Bewijis van inschrijving in
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
eenSpecialistenregister
(certificate of recognition and
registration/certificate of entry in
the Specialist Register)
Awarded by any of the
following:
MedischSpecialistenRegistratieC
ommissie (MRSC)
Sociaal-
GeneeskundigenRegistratieComi
ssie
Huisarts en
VerpleeghuisartsRegistratieComi
ssie (HVRC) van de
KoninklikeNederlandscheMaatsc
happij tot Bevordering der
Geneeskunst – note that only
certificates issued before 19 July
2007 are accepted from this
awarding body
For Family Medicine: A
Certificaat van inschrijving in
eenspecialistenregister van
huisartsen
New Zealand Fellowship of the Royal
Australasian Colleges
Nigeria Fellowship of the west African
College of Physicians or
Surgeons
Norway A Spesialistgodkjenning issued
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
by the Den Norske Legeforening
(Medical Association of
Norway) or Norwegian
Directorate of Health
For Family Medicine: A Bevis
for
kompetansesomallmennpraktiser
endelege/Godkjenningsomallme
nnpraktiserendelege (certificate
of specific training for general
medical practice)
Oman Medical Speciality Board
Certificate issued by the Ministry
of Health
Pakistan MD in Clinical Medicine
Fellowship of College of
Physicians and Surgeons in
Pakistan (FCPS)
Philippines Diplomate of the Philippine
Board
Poland (Specialist Diploma)
DyplomUzyskaniaTytuluspecjali
sty awarded by the Centrum
EgzaminowMedycznych
For Family Medicine: A
Dyplomuzyskaniatytuluspecjalist
y w
First Degree of Specialization
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
dziedziniemedycynyrodzinnej
(specialist in family medicine)
Portugal A Título de Especialista
(professional award of specialist)
awarded by the Ordem dos
Medicos
For Family Medicine: A Título
de especialistaemmedicinageral e
familiar (certificate of specific
training for general medical
practice
Romania A Certificat de medic specialist
Awarded by
MinisterulSănătătiiPublici (the
Ministry of Public Health)
For Family Medicine: A
Certificat de medic specialist
medicină de familie
Russia KandidatNauk
OR
Magista PhD
Saudi Arabia Saudi Specialty Certificate
issued by the Saudi Commission
for Health Specialties
Serbia Specialty certificate issued by a
university
Singapore Exit Certificate from Joint
Committee on Specialist
Training (JCST) AND
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Certificate of Specialist
Accreditation from the
Specialist Accreditation Board
Slovak Republic A Diplom o špecializácii
(Diploma of specialization)
awarded by slovak universities
For Family Medicine: A Diplom
o specializácii v
odborevseobecnélekárstvo
Slovenia A potrdilo o
opravljenemspecialisticnemizpit
u (Certificate of successful
completion of the specialist
exam) Medical Chamber of
Slovenia
For Family Medicine: A Potrdilo
o
opravljenispecializacijiizdružins
ke medicine (Certificate of
completion of specialist training
in family medicine)
South Africa M. Med Degree (Masters of
Medicine)
Fellowship Certificate approved
by the Colleges of Medicine of
South Africa (CMSA)
Spain Título de Especialista
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
(professional award of a
specialist) awarded by the
Spanish Ministry of Health and
Consumer Affairs or the Spanish
Ministry of Education and
Culture
For Family Medicine: A Título
de especialista en medicina
familiar y comunitaria (specialist
certificate in family and
community medicine)
Sri Lanka MD issued by the Postgraduate
Institute of Medicine of Sri
Lanka, University of Colombo
Sudan MD in Clinical Medicine issued
by the Council for Postgraduate
Studies or University
Sudan Medical Specialization
Board
Sweden A Bevis om
specialistkompetenssomläkareutf
ärdatavsocialstyrelsen
(certificate of the right to use the
title of specialist) issued by the
Socialstyrelsen (National Board
of Health and Welfare of
Sweden).
For Family Medicine: A Bevis
om
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
kompetenssomallmänpraktiseran
deläkare (Europaläkare)
(certificate of specific training
for general practice)
Switzerland Diplôme de
médecinspécialiste/DiplomalsFa
charzt/ Diploma di medico
specialista (specialist
qualification) awarded by the
Swiss Federal Department of
Home Affairs (FDHA) (after
June 2002)
For Family Medicine: A
certificate of specific training for
general medical practice
awarded by the Swiss Federal
Department of Home Affairs
(FDHA)
and a document from the Federal
Department of Home Affairs
(FDHA) confirming that the
training leading to the award of
your GP certificate meets the
standards detailed in Article 28
of Directive 2005/36/EC
Syria Certificate of higher study ( شهاده
issued by Ministry الدراسات العليا(
of Higher Education
OR
Syrian specialization certificate
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
ختصاص(ا )شهادة issued by
Ministry of Health
Tunisia Specialty Certificate issued by
the National Physicians
Authority
Turkey Turkish Higher SpecialtyMedical
Board certificate issued by a
University
Ukraine KandidatNauk
OR
Magista PhD
United Arab Emirates Arab Board Clinical Master program
accredited by MOHSER and
recognized by regulatory bodies
in UAE
United Kingdom Certificate of Completion of
Specialist Training (CCST)
Certificate of Completion of
Training (CCT)
Certificate of Completion of
Training in General Practice
Membership/ Fellowship of the
Royal Colleges in the specialty:
MRCP, MRCPed, MRCOG,
MRCOpth, MRCOrth,
Intercollegiate Specialty Board
in:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Neurosurgery
Oral maxillofacial Surgery
ENT
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery
Urology
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Vascular surgery
For family medicine;
Membership of the Royal
Colleges General Practice
(MRCGP)
United States of America Valid American Board of
Medical Specialties or Sub-
specialties (ABMS) Certificates
Board eligible from North
American for UAE national only
Venezuela Completion of at least 3 years
university specialization program
and registration as Specialist
issued by the Colegio de
Medicos (medical board)
West Africa Fellowship of the West African
College of Physicians
West Indies Doctor of Medicine awarded by
University of West Indies
Yemen Clinical master degree or
residency program of not less
than 3years duration issued by a
university
Others Full time Masters or PHD
Degrees of not less than two
years study duration with
evidence of clinical practice and
a current registration
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9. Recognized Specialties for Licensing:
Specialty Field مجال التخصص
Addiction Psychiatry عالج اإلدمان النفسي
Adolescent Medicine المراهقينطب
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology علم األمراض السريرية والتشريحية
Anesthesia التخدير
Audiological Medicine طب السمع
Aviation and aerospace Medicine طب الطيران والفضاء
Blood Banking and Transfusion علم بنك الدم و نقل الدم
Cardiac Anesthesia التخدير لجراحة القلب
Cardiac Electrophysiology طب كهربائية القلب
Cardiac surgery جراحة القلب
Cardiology أمراض القلب
Cardio - thoracic Surgery الصدر وجراحة القلب
Cardio-vascular Surgery جراحة القلب و األوعية الدموية
Chemical Pathology (Clinical Chemistry) علم األمراض الكيميائي
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry االطفال و المراهقين -طب االمراض النفسية
Clinical Cytogenetics علم الوراثة الخلوية السريرية
Clinical Genetics (MD) ( علم الوراثة السريريةMD)
Clinical Hematology امراض الدم
Clinical Immunology طب المناعة السريري
Clinical Immunology & Allergy طب المناعة السريرية والحساسية
Clinical Neurophysiology علم وظائف االعضاء العصبي السريري
Clinical Pathology علم االمراض السريرية
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Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology طب السموم والصيدلة السريرية
Critical Care Medicine طب العناية المركزة
Cytogenetics علم الوراثة الخلوية
Cytopathology علم امراض الخاليا
Dermatology طب األمراض الجلدية
Dermatopathology علم األمراض الجلدية
Development - Behavioral Pediatrics التطور و النمو السلوكي للطفل
Diagnostic Radiology االشعة التشخيصية
Emergency Medicine طب الطوارئ
Endocrinology طب الغدد الصماء
Family Medicine طب األسرة
Female Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery جراحة الحوض والجراحات الترميمية عند النساء
Forensic Medicine الطب الشرعي
Forensic Pathology علم الطب الشرعي
Forensic Psychiatry الطب النفسي الشرعي
Gastroenterology أمراض الجهاز الهضمي
Gastrointestinal Surgery جراحة الجهاز الهضمي
General Surgery جراحة عامة
Genito Urinary Medicine الطب التناسلي البولي
Geriatric Medicine طب الشيخوخة
Geriatric Psychiatry طب الشيخوخة النفسي
Gynecological Oncology طب األورام النسائية
Haematology & Transfusion Medicine طب امراض الدم و نقل الدم
Hematopathology علم امراض الدم
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Hepatology طب الكبد
Histopathology علم امراض االنسجة
Hospice and Palliative Medicine طب العالج التلطيفي
Immunology علم امراض المناعة
Infectious Diseases األمراض المعدية
Internal Medicine االمراض الباطنية
Interventional Cardiology طب القلب التداخلي
Interventional Radiology االشعة التداخلية
Maternal & Fetal Medicine والجنينطب االم
Medical Microbiology علم االحياء الدقيقة
Medical Oncology طب األورام
Medical Physics الفيزياء الطبية
Medical Toxicology علم السموم الطبية
Molecular Genetic Pathology علم االمراض الوراثية الجزيئية
Molecular Genetics علم الوراثة الجزيئية
Molecular Pathology علم االمراض الجزيئية
Neonatology طب الخدج و االجنة
Nephrology أمراض الكلى
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities إعاقة النمو العصبي
Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry أمراض إعاقة النمو العصبي
Neurology امراض الجهاز العصبي النفسي
Neuropathology علم امراض االعصاب
Neuroradiology التصوير الشعاعي العصبي
Neurosurgery جراحة األعصاب
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Neurotology علم اعصاب االذن
Nuclear Medicine الطب النووي
Nuclear Radiology األشعة النووية
Obstetric and Gynecology امراض النساء والوالدة
Occupational Medicine الطب المهني
Ophthalmology طب وجراحة العيون
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery جراحة الوجه والفكين
Orthopedic Surgery جراحة العظام
Otolaryngology جراحة االنف والذن والحنجرة
Pain Medicine طب االلم
Pediatric طب األطفال
Pediatric Immunology & Allergy أطفال -امراض المناعة السريرية والحساسية
Pediatric Anesthesia أطفال -التخدير
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery أطفال -جراحة القلب
Pediatric Cardiology أطفال -أمراض القلب
Pediatric Critical Care اطفال -العناية المركزة
Pediatric Dermatology أطفال -طب األمراض الجلدية
Pediatric Development & Behavioral medicine اطفال -التطور و النمو السلوكي
Pediatric Emergency Medicine أطفال -طب الطوارئ
Pediatric Endocrinology أطفال -طب الغدد الصماء
Pediatric Gastroenterology أطفال -الهضمي أمراض الجهاز
Pediatric Hematology أطفال -أمراض الدم
Pediatric Hematology - Oncology اطفال -أمراض الدم واألورام
Pediatric Hepatology أطفال -أمراض الكبد
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Pediatric Infectious Disease أطفال -األمراض المعدية
Pediatric Intensive Care أطفال - العناية المركزة
Pediatric Nephrology أطفال -أمراض الكلى
Pediatric Neurology األطفال-امراض الجهاز العصبي
Pediatric Oncology أطفال -طب األورام
Pediatric Otolaryngology اطفال -جراحة االنف والذن والحنجرة
Pediatric Pathology أطفال -علم األمراض
Pediatric Pulmonology أطفال -أمراض الجهاز التنفسي
Pediatric Radiology اطفال -األشعة التشخيصية
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine إعادة تأهيل األطفال
Pediatric Rheumatology أطفال -طب الروماتيزم
Pediatric Sleep Medicine أطفال -طب النوم
Pediatric Sports Medicine اطفال -الطب الرياضي
Pediatric Surgery جراحة األطفال
Pediatric Transfusion Medicine اطفال -طب نقل الدم
Pediatric Urology اطفال -جراحة المسالك البولية
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation الطب الطبيعي واعادة التأهيل
Plastic Surgery التجميليةالجراحة
Psychiatry طب االمراض النفسية
Public Health Medicine طب الصحة العامة
Pulmonary Disease أمراض الجهاز التنفسي
Radiation Oncology العالج اإلشعاعي
Radiology األشعة التشخيصية
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility الصماء التناسلية و العقم طب الغدد
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Reproductive Health. الصحة اإلنجابية
Rheumatology طب الروماتيزم
Sexual & Reproductive Health. الصحة الجنسية واإلنجابية
Sleep Medicine طب النوم
Sports Medicine الطب الرياضي
Surgery of the Hand جراحة اليد
Surgical Critical Care العناية المركزة الجراحية
Surgical Oncology جراحة األورام
Thoracic Surgery جراحة الصدر
Transfusion Medicine طب نقل الدم
Tropical Medicine طب المناطق الحارة
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine طب االعماق والعالج باالكسجين المضغوط
Urogynecology. األمراض النسائية البولية
Urology جراحة المسالك البولية
Vascular Surgery جراحة األوعية الدموية
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CHAPTER 3: DENTISTS
10. General Requirements
10.1. Dentists applying for Licensure must fulfill the following requirements:
10.1.1. Hold a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery); DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine); DDS (Doctor of Dental
Surgery) or equivalent from a nationally accredited dental school/college. Graduates from UAE dental colleges,
the dental program and the college must be accredited by MOHE&SR
10.1.2. Internship Program of not less than12 months duration
10.1.3. Specialization certificates must be obtained after a full time structured clinical program of not less than 2 years
study duration
10.1.4. Hold a valid License/ Registration to practice their profession in their home country or country of last
employment
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11. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Dentist Licensure
Category Qualifications Experience
Intern Successful completion of 5 years dental
program (DDS/BDS/DMD) or equivalent
recognized by MOHESR
Certificate of enrolment in the internship program
General
Dentist
BDS, DMD, DDS, or equivalent
12 months accredited internship
and
2 Years’ Clinical Experience Post Internship
Specialist Dental Degree
and
Completion of specialty qualification as per
the Recognized Specialty Certificate table
Tier 1 Tier 2
Tier 3
No Experience
Required
No Experience
Required
3Years’ Clinical
Experience in the
relevant specialty
Post Qualification
( UAE Nationals
Requires 1 year
experience post
qualification)
Consultant Dental Degree
and
Completion of specialty qualification as per
the Recognized Specialty Certificate table
2 Years’
Experience Post
Qualification*
5 Years’ Clinical
Experience in the
relevant specialty
Post Qualification
Cannot attain the
position
*Dentist with an American Board (only boards approved by the American Dental Association as Dental Specialties are acceptable),
Evidence of passing the National Dental Specialist Examination (NDSE) of Canada, Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) and
inclusion in the Specialist Registry of the General Dental Council of the UK will attain the position of Consultant without the experience
requirements
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12. Recognized Dental Specialty Certificates
12.1. Approved specialty and subspecialty training vary considerably from one country to the next; approved Authorities
and qualifications are listed below. In case the applicant specialty certificate awarded does not match the listed
specialty, the Authorities will assess the application on case per case basis and the applicant will be required to
demonstrate that the training is equivalent to an approved specialist training program; otherwise the application for
registration and licensure will be rejected
12.2. In case the certificate has a validity period, an expired certificate will not be considered at the time of application.
Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Australia Fellowship of the Royal
Australasian College of Dental
Surgeons
Master of Dental Surgery, or
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry,
Membership of the Royal
Australasian College of Dental
Surgeons
Arab
Countries
Arab Board
Belgium Specialization certificate issued by a
University in Orthodontics and
Periodontics
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Bulgaria Evidence of passing the State
Exam in Orthodontics/Oral
Surgery/Pediatric Dentistry/
Periodontics/ Prosthodontics/
Endodontic
Canada Fellowship of the Royal College
of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC)
OR
Evidence of passing the National
Dental Specialist Examination
(NDSE).
Evidence of successful
completion of university-based
clinical residency program (for
UAE national only)
Croatia Certificate from Zagreb or Rijeka
University in Orthodontics/Oral
Surgery/ Pediatric Dentistry /
Periodontics /Prosthodontics /
Restorative Dentistry and
registration from Croatian Dental
Chamber with Specialist Title
issued by the Ministry of Health
Czech
Republic
Orthodontics: Attestation in
Maxillo-facial orthopedics
Diplom o specializaci (v
oboruortodoncie)
Oral Surgery: Attestation in oral
and maxillofacial surgery Diplom
o Specializaci (v ororuoralni a
maxilofacialniChirurgie) And
registration in the Czech Republic
Dental Chamber
Denmark Specialist Certificate in Oral
Surgery issued by the State
Board of Health (only for 5
Master degree and Certificate awarding
the right to use the specialty title issued
by Sundhedsstyrelsen (State Board of
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
years program)
Specialist Certificate in
Orthodontics issued by the State
Board of Health (only for 3
years program)
Health)
Egypt Master in one of the dental
specialty (not less than two years
study duration)
Estonia Degree of Specialist in
Orthodontics or Specialist in Oral
Maxillofacial Surgery issued by a
University and registration with
Healthcare Board or Dental
Council
Finland Specialist Certificate in Orthodontics or
Oral Surgery
France Certificate of Specialised Studies in Oral
Surgery (DiplômeD’EtudesSpécialisées
En ChirurgieBuccale (D.E.S.C.B))
Diploma d’Universities (DU),
(Title of specialist awarded by the
National Council of the College
of Dental Surgeons)
A Certificate in Orthodontics:
“Chirurgien-dentiste specialist
qualifie en orthopediedento-
faciale” (CECSMO)
Diploma Interuniversity
Specialization (DIS) in
Orthodontic
Germany Orthodontics:
“Fachzahnarztlicheanerkennung fur
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Kieferorthoadie“ issued by
“Landeszahnarztekammern”
Oral Surgery:
“Fachzahnarztlicheanerkennung fur
Oralchirurgie/Mundchirurgie“ issued by
“Landeszahnarztekammern”
Periodontics: Certificate of Periodontics
issued by ZahnarztekammerWestfalen-
Lippe
Hong Kong Master of Dental Surgery (not less
than two years study duration)
Hungary University Certificate in one of
the following specialities:
Orthodontics , with the title:
Fogszabalyozoszakorovs
Periodontology, with the title:
Parodontologus
Pediatric Dentistry, with the title:
Gyermekfogorvos
India Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
Iran Iranian Specialty Certificate
Iraq Master Degree in one of the
dental specialties
Ireland Certificate of Completion
Specialist Training by the Dental
Council and inclusion on the
Irish GDC Specialist Register
(Oral Surgery and Orthodontics
only)
Fellowship of the Faculty of
Dental Surgery of the Royal
College of Surgeons in Ireland in
:
Oral Surgery
Endodontics
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Pediatric Dentistry
Oral Medicine
Operative & Restorative Dentistry
General Dental Surgery
Italy University Certificate in the
following:
“Orthodontics: Diploma di
Specializzazione in
“Ortognatodonzia”
Oral Surgery: Diploma di
Specializzazione in
“ChirurgiaOdontostomatologica
Jordan Jordan Medical Board and
register at Jordan Dental
Association
Master in one of the dental
specialty (not less than two years
study duration)
Lebanon Dental Master degree with
minimum of 2 years course
duration
Diploma d’Universites (DUs) –
with 3 years specialist training
under supervision
Latvia Certificate Issued by “The Riga
Stradins University’s Faculty of
Stomatology”
Lithuania Certificate Issued by “ The
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Kaunas University of Medicine”
or “The University of Vilnius”
Netherlands Specialization Certificate issued by the
Specialist Registration Board (SRC) in
one of the following specialties:
Orthodontics: Getuigschrift van
erkenning en isschrijvingalsorthodontis
in het specialistenregister
Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery:
Getuigschrift van erkenning en
isschrijvingalsKaakchirurg in het
specialistenregister
New Zealand Fellowship of the Royal
Australasian College of Dental
Surgeons
Master of Dental Surgery with minimum
of 2 years course duration
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Membership of the Royal Australasian
College of Dental Surgeons
Norway Certificate Issued by “Oslo” or
“Bergen” University and
registration in the Specialist
Registration Committee of the
Norwegian Dental Association
Pakistan Fellowship of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons
(F.C.P.S.)
Philippines Philippine Board
Poland Evidence of registration as a
Specialist by the Medical Centre
for postgraduate Training and
voivodeshipcentres for
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
postgraduate training
Portugal University Certificate in the
following:
Orthodontics:
EspecialistaemOrtodontia
Oral Surgery:
EspecialistaemCirurgia Oral (
Oral Surgery)
and must be registered with the
Ordem dos Medicos Dentistas
Romania Certificate issued by the Dental
Facullty in the following:
Physician Specialist Orthodontist
Physician Specialist Oral-
Maxillofacial Surgery
and must be registered with The
Romanian Collegiums of Dental
Physicians
Russia KandidataNauk
OR
Magista PhD
Slovak
Republic
Certificate of specialization in the
following:
Specialist in Orthodontics
(CelustynOrtoped)
Maxillofacial Surgeon
(MaxilofacialnyChirurg)
Specialist in Paedodontics
(Pedostomatolog)
Singapore Master of Dental Surgery issued by the
Dental Specialist Accreditation Board
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
South Africa MChD Degree (Master of
Dentistry) and registration with
the Health Professions Council
of South Africa (HPCSA)
Sudan Clinical MD in any dental
specialty issued by Sudan
Medical Specialization Board
Sweden Certificate issued by the Swedish Board
of National Health and Welfare
Switzerland The following certificates are recognized:
Orthodontics: Fachzahnarzt fur
Kieferorthopadie
Periodontics: Fachzahnarzt fur
Parodontologie
Prosthetics: Fachzahnarzt fur
RekonstruktiveZahnmedizin
Oral Surgery: Fachzahnarzt fur
Oralchirurgie
Syria Higher Study Certificate issued
by Ministry of Higher Education
Syrian Specialization Certificate
issued by the Specialist Training
and Rehabilitation Authority
Master Degree in one of the
dental specialities.
Tunisia Specialty Certificate issued by the
National Authority
Turkey Doctor of science in one of the
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
recognized specialty from a
Doctorate Program
United Arab
Emirates
Clinical Master certificate (not
less than two years course
duration) and accredited by the
MOHSER in UAE
United
Kingdom
Certificate of Completion of
Specialist Training (CCST) and
inclusion in the Specialist
Registry of the General Dental
Council (not applicable to UAE
nationals)
Membership of the Royal
College of Surgeons
Intercollegiate Specialty
fellowship
United States
of America
American Board (only boards
approved by the American
Dental Association as Dental
Specialties are acceptable) these
are:
Endodontic
Oral maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Board eligible from North
American for UAE nationals only
Venezuela Completion of a university
specialization degree “Título de
Master” in a dental speciality with
at least 2 years syllabus
Others Masters or PHD Degrees from
any country provided that it is of a
minimum two years duration and
shows evidence of clinical
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Country Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
practice
13. Specialty Licensing Titles
Specialty Licensing Titles المسمى العربي
Endodontics المعالجة اللبية
Dental Radiology أشعة االسنان
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery جراحة الفم والوجه والفكين
Oral Medicine طب الفم
Oral Surgery الجراحة الفموية
Orthodontics تقويم األسنان
Pediatric Dentistry طب أسنان األطفال
Periodontics امراض اللثة
Prosthodontics التعويضات السنية
Restorative Dentistry طب األسنان الترميمي
13.1. Conservative Dentistry is not considered as a dental specialty. Any applicant holding Conservative specialty degree
may apply as General Dentist.
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14. Implant Dentistry Privileging Requirements
Title Qualifications Experience
Implant Dentistry
األسنان ةعازر
Route 1:
General dentist with recognized post-graduate certificate in
Implantology /Implant Dentistry with a minimum of 2 years full
time duration issued by an accredited institution.
Route 2:
Specialist Dentist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics,
Prosthodontics with evidence of inclusion of Implant dentistry in the
curriculum of specialization study
Evidence of completion of 10 arches
of implant treatment and the cases
have been restored for at least one (1)
year
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CHAPTER 4: NURSES AND MIDWIVES
15. General Requirements
15.1. Nurses applying for licensure must fulfill the following requirements:
15.1.1. All applicants must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice their profession.
15.1.2. Experience is not required for all UAE Nationals
15.1.3. UAE graduates (Non UAE Nationals) must have 6 months post graduate clinical training
15.1.4. All Nurses must hold a BLS Certification
16. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Basic Nursing Licensure
Category Qualifications Experience
Registered Nurse
مسجلممرض
Bachelor or Diploma degree of not less than 3 years
study duration in “Nursing” from accredited program
or
Associate degree in Nursing degree from Canada/ USA
(not less than 2 years) with evidence of passing the
National exam (USA: NCLEX - RN - Canada: Licensing
Exam).
Not less than 2 years clinical experience
post qualification in appropriate setting
Assistant Nurse
مساعد ممرض
Assistant nurse program of not less than 18 months
study duration from accredited program after high
school.
Not less than 1 year clinical experience
post qualification in appropriate setting
Nurses working in schools will be required to meet additional licensing requirements.
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17. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Specialist Nursing Licensure
Category Qualifications Experience
Specialty Nurse
Registered nurse qualification
and
Post graduate certificate in one of the
nursing specialties of not less than 1 year
fulltime study
Minimum of one year experience in the
related specialty field.
18. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Nurse Practitioner Licensure*
Title Qualification Experience
Nurse Practitioner
ممرض ممارس
Must meet the Authority licensing criteria as
Registered Nurse
And one of the following:
1. Completion of a Clinical Master/
Doctoral degree in nursing or
equivalent Qualification that
includes:
a. Pharmacology for
prescribing drugs as a
nurse practitioner
b. Differential diagnosis,
ordering and interpretation
of diagnostic tests (
radiological & pathological
tests)
c. Advanced Health
Assessment
2. National Certification or license as
a Nurse Practitioner
2 years’ experience post qualification as a
Nurse Practitioner
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*this title is available in HAAD only
19. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Midwifery Licensure
Category Qualifications Experience
Registered Midwife
قابلة مسجلة
Bachelor degree in Midwifery or equivalent
qualification with minimum of 3 years study syllabus
in “Midwifery” from accredited program
Or
Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, or equivalent of
not less than 3 years study duration and Midwifery
Certificate (not less than 1 year syllabus) from a
recognized nursing program.
Or
Associate degree in Nursing degree from Canada/ USA
(not less than 2 years) with evidence of passing the
National exam and Midwifery Certificate (not less
than 1 year syllabus) from a recognized program.
Minimum of two years’ experience as
a Midwife in maternity hospital or
appropriate setting.
Assistant Midwife Assistant midwife degree of not less than 2 years
duration
Or
Assistant nurse degree with one year Midwifery
program
Minimum of 1 year experience as
Assistant Midwife
20. Nursing Qualification Requirements
Qualification Registered Nurse Assistant Nurse Registered Midwife
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree √
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Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (3 ½)
years
√
Associate of Science in Nursing degree (2
years) (from USA/Canada)
√
Diploma in General Nursing three (3) years √
Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery
(2 ½ Nursing. + ½ Midwifery)
√
Diploma in General Nursing (2 ½ ) years √
Bachelor/Diploma in Nursing (not less than
3 years) + Certificate in Midwifery (12)
months
√ √
Bachelor /Diploma degree in Midwifery (not
less than 3 years
√
Associate degree in Nursing two (2) years
program (from USA/Canada) and a post
graduate certification in Midwifery (12)
months
√
Diploma of Nursing one and half year (18
months)
√
Nursing course as Enrolled nurse (12 – 24
months)
√
21. List of Authorities Recognized Nursing Specialty
Categories of Specialty Nurses المسمى العربي
Community Nurse ممرضة رعاية صحة المجتمع
Pediatric Nurse ممرضة أطفال
Mental Health Nurse ممرضة صحة عقلية
Critical Care Nurse عناية مركزة ممرضة
Neonatal Nurse ممرضة عناية مركزة حديثي الوالدة
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CHAPTER 5: ALLIED HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS
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22. General Requirements
22.1. Allied health professionals applying for licensure must fulfill the following requirements:
22.1.1. Applicants must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice their profession where applicable.
22.1.2. All assistant positions cannot work independently and shall work under the supervision of the senior position of that post.
22.1.3. Bacholar degree should be obtained for duration not less than 4 years.
22.1.4. Experience is not required for all UAE Nationals.
22.1.5. UAE graduates (Non UAE Nationals) must have 6 months post-graduation clinical training.
22.1.6. Training requirements will be in accordance to the approved practice setting standard.*
23. Allied Health Technician
Title Qualifications Experience
Allied Health
Technician-
(emphasis area)
Bachelor or Diploma not less than 3 years in allied health science
with emphasis on clinical training for not less than 6 months in
areas such as:
Endoscopy
Urology
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the related field
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24. Anesthesia
Title Qualifications Experience
Anesthesia
Technologist
تقني تخدير
Route 1:
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Anesthesia technology
Route 2:
Registered Nurse or Respiratory therapist with completion of post
graduate anesthesia certification (the certification should be issued
from a nationally accredited program).
Minimum of two years’ experience
post certification in related field.
Anesthesia
Technician
فني تخدير
Graduate of a formal Anesthesia Technician Program (minimum of
two years course duration) from an institution/college nationally
recognized.
Minimum of two years’ experience
post certification in related field.
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25. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Title Qualifications Experience
Embryologist
تقني علم األجنة
Also Known as IVF Technologist
Bachelor’s degree in Medical laboratory science or
Applied Science with emphasis in Human
Embryology from an accredited university
Minimum of five years’ experience post
certification in related field
25.1. Accepted Applied Science Majors
Applied Science include the below:
Embryology
Cell Biology
Medical Laboratory Technology
Human Reproductive Biology
Developmental Biology
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26. Audiology
Title Qualifications Experience
Audiologist
تقني سمعيات
Route 1:
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Audiology
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the field of Audiology
Sciences in a hospital, clinic or
rehabilitation setting.
Audiology
Assistant
مساعد تقني سمعيات
Two years diploma in Audiology
Minimum of 2 years’ experience post
certification as an Audiology in a hospital
setting or Rehabilitation Centers or
Audiology Clinics
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27. Beauty Therapist
Title Qualifications Experience
Beauty Therapist
فني تجميل
Minimum of one year Diploma in beauty therapy or cosmetics
from a nationally accredited institute
Minimum of one year experience post
certification as a beauty therapist.
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28. Cardiac Perfusion
Title Qualifications Experience
Cardiac
Perfusionist
تقني عمليات القلب
Bachelor degree or diploma from an accredited institution in one
of the health Sciences and post graduate diploma/ certificate in
perfusion technology not less than 1 year duration
Minimum of two years’ practical
experience post certification as Per
fusionist in hospital setting and proof of
performing 100 clinical perfusions’
procedures independently
29. Cardiovascular Technology
Title Qualifications Experience
Cardiovascular
Technologist
تقني تخطيط القلب
Bacholar degree in Cardiovascular program
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the related field
Cardiovascular
Technician
Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular program of not less than
2 years study duration
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the related field
ECG Technician
فني تخطيط القلب
Completion of 1year certificate in ECG program or diploma
program in Medical Sciences or allied health with evidence of
formal ECG training
Minimum of two years’ experience in the
as an ECG Technician.
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29.1. Cardiovascular Technologist/Technicians Licensing Titles
Catheterization Laboratory تقني القسطرة القلبية
ECG تقني تخطيط القلب
Echo cardiographer تقني تصوير القلب
Vascular تقني األوعية الدموية
30. Cast Technician
Title
Qualifications Experience
Cast Technician
سفني تجبي
Higher Secondary School or its equivalent and certificate of
completion of training course
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the related field
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31. Central Sterile Services (CSS)
Title Qualifications Experience
CSS Technician
فني تعقيم
Associate Degree in CSS technology of not less than 2 years’ study
duration
OR
Certificate in any health related field with Certification as a
member with one of the following:
Certification by the Board of Sterile Processing and
Distribution ( CBSPD) USA http://www.sterileprocessing.org/
International Association of Healthcare Central Services
Material management (IAHCSMM) http://www.iahcsmm.org/
Minimum of two years’ experience in
sterile services (CSS) field in a health
facility and current knowledge of CSS
systems, management, quality assurance
and procedures
CSS Aide Completion of Higher Secondary School
And
Certificate confirming on job practical training
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in CSS
field
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32. Clinical Dietetics & Nutrition
Title Qualifications Experience
Dietician
تقني تغذية سريرية
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from an accredited program
OR Bachelor degree in a health Science majoring in Nutrition
(Please see table 31.1) with postgraduate diploma or master in
Dietetics.
Minimum of two years’ experience as
clinical dietician in a health facility
(which should include one year supervised
experience in hospital setting).
Nutritionist
تقني تغذية
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Public Health Nutrition Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the field of Nutrition
32.1. Examples of Equivalent Qualifications in Clinical Dietetics & Nutrition
Qualification Clinical Dietetics Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics √
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics √
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics √
Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition √
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition √
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Qualification Clinical Dietetics Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Technology √
Bachelor of Health Science (Major Nutrition) √
Bachelor of Arid land agriculture/ Food Nutrition from the UAE University
(Faculty of Food Systems).
√
Bachelor in Food Science/ Food Service Systems Management √
Bachelor in Home Science (Major Nutrition) √
33. Clinical Scientist
Title Qualifications Experience
Clinical Scientist
عالم سريري
BSc Degree and minimum of a Master’s degree in relevant
specialty (high complexity listed below from a recognized
university)
MSc degree holders will require 3 years
relevant experiences
PhD degree holders will require 2 years
relevant experiences
33.1. Clinical Scientist Titles
Clinical Scientist عالم سريري
Cytogenetics عالم علم الوراثة الخلوي
Biochemistry عالم الكيمياء الحيوية
Biomedical Sciences عالم الطب الحيوي
Genetics عالم الوراثة
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Immunology عالم علم المناعة
Medical Microbiology عالم علم الجراثيم الطبي
Molecular Biology عالم األحياء الجزيئي
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetic عالم التوافق النسيجي والمستمنع
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34. Dental Clinical Support
Title Qualifications Experience
Dental Assistant
مساعد اسنان
Route 1:
Qualification of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor
of Dental Medicine (DMD), OR Bachelor of Dental
Surgery (BDS)
Route 2:
Diploma in Dental Assistant or Dental Nursing
(course duration not less than two years) or its equivalent
certification
Route 3:
Registered Nurse or Assistant Nurse meeting licensure
criteria
No experience required after internship
Minimum of one year experience post
certification in related field
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the
related Field
Dental Hygienist
فني صحة األسنان
Route 1:
Completion of bachelor degree in dental hygiene
Route 2:
Completion of diploma in dental hygiene (study duration
not less than two years)
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in related field
Minimum of 4 years’ experience post
certification in related field
Dental Lab Technician
أسنان معمل فني
Route 1:
BSc in Dental Laboratory Technology
Route 2:
Completion of an accredited program in Dental
Laboratory Technology (minimum of 2 years course
duration)
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in related field
Minimum of 4 years’ experience post
certification in related field
Dental Laboratory Aide
معاون فني أسنان
Completion of Secondary School or its equivalent and
Certificate confirming on job training
Minimum of two years’ experience in
related field
34.1. Special Consideration
Dental Laboratory Aide cannot work independently in a dental laboratory and cannot assist the dentist
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35. Electro-Neurodiagnostics
Title Qualifications Experience
Electro-
Neurodiagnostics
Technologist
تقني التشخيص الكهروعصبي
Route 1:
Bachelor Degree in the field of Applied Sciences (Majoring
in Neurophysiology) or Neurophysiology or
Biophysics/Physiology or equivalent 3 years diploma, from a
recognized institution
Route 2:
Associate Degree (minimum 2 year curriculum) from an
accredited training program as Neurophysiology Technologist
and
Registration from one of the following bodies: American Board of Registration of
Electroencephalographic Technologists or equivalent.
American Board of Registration of Evoked Potential
Technologists or equivalent.
American Association of Polysomnographic Technologist
or equivalent.
The UK Registration Council for Clinical
Neurophysiology
The Clinical Physiologist Registration Board of New
Zealand
South African Registration as a Clinical Technologist
Minimum of 2 years’ experience post
certification in relevant experience in
hospital setting.
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EEG Technician
فني تخطيط كهربائية الدماغ
Completion of Secondary School or its equivalent and
One year accredited certification program
Minimum of two years’ relevant experience
in a hospital setting
35.1. Electro-Neurodiagnostics Technologist Titles
Electro- Neurodiagnostics تقني التشخيص الكهروعصبي
EEG تقني تخطيط الدماغ
EMG تقني تخطيط العضالت
Evoked Potential ارة ثتقني فحوصات االستجابات الم
Polysomnographic تقني دراسة اعتالل النوم
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36. Emergency Medical Services
Title Qualifications Experience
Ambulance Nurse
ممرض مسعف
Must meet Authorities criteria for licensure as RN and hold a valid
PHTL, ACLS and PALS Certification
Minimum 1 Years’ experience in the
Emergency department or as an Emergency
Medical Technician.
Emergency Medical
Technician -
Advanced (Paramedic)
EMT-P
مسعف متقدم
Route 1:
Internationally recognized EMT-P course or equivalent of not less
than 2 years duration, or minimum of 2 years Associate degree in
EMT and hold a valid ACLS ,PALS, PHTLS Certification
Route 2:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in emergency medical technology
or Emergency applied science or UK paramedic Science and hold
a valid ACLS ,PALS, PHTLS Certification
Minimum of 2 year experience post
registration/ certification
Emergency Medical
Technician-
Intermediate (EMT-I)
مسعف متوسط
Internationally recognized EMT-I course or equivalent, not less
than eight weeks duration and hold a valid ACLS , PALS, PHTLS
Certification
Minimum of 1 year experience post
registration/ certification.
Current ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS
Emergency Medical
Technician – Basic
(EMT-B)
مسعف مبتدئ
Internationally recognized EMT-Basic course or equivalent; not
less than four weeks duration and hold a valid BLS and BTLS
Certification
Minimum of 1 year experience post
registration/ certification
36.1. Special Considerations
Dubai Health Authority does not license EMTs /Paramedics
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37. Genetic Counselor
Title Qualifications Experience
Genetic Counselor
مرشد األمراض الوراثية
BSc in medical sciences, psychology or healthcare related field
and
MSc in Genetic Counseling
Minimum of 2 years’ experience post MSC
certification in related field.
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38. Hair Transplant Technician
Title Qualifications Experience
Hair Transplant
Technician
فني زراعة شعر
Route 1:
BSc or diploma (not less than 3 years course duration) in
allied health with emphasis in hair transplant
Route 2:
Bachelor degree in nursing
and
Certificate confirming on job training and indicates the
following:
Training is conducted in a licensed hair transplant
center
Training performed by licensed surgeon
Number of cases performed per year (minimum of 20
procedures/year)
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in related field
38.1. Special Consideration
Hair Transplant Technician can only work under direct supervision of a plastic surgeon
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39. Laser Hair Removal Technician
Title Qualifications Experience
Laser Hair Technician
فني ليزر
Academic qualification as Registered Nurse or Beauty
Therapist and one of the following routes:
Route 1
Successfully completed an accredited Laser training course
for hair reduction (with accomplishing minimum of 10
cases during training) accepted by the Authorities and
attained inside UAE
Route 2
Hair reduction certification from one of the following
bodies if attained from outside UAE:
The Society for Clinical & Medical Hair Removal
(SCHMR)
National Council on Laser Certification (NCLC)
One year experience post certification in
related field
40. Medical Imaging
Title Qualifications Experience
Radiographer/
Radiography
Technologist
تقني أشعة
Route 1:
Bachelor degree from an accredited university in a Radiography,
Radiology Technology or Medical/Diagnostic Imaging program
or
Diploma in Radiology minimum of three years course duration.
Route 2:
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in general radiology field
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Associate degree in Radiography program (not less than 2 years
course duration)
and
Registration/certification or accreditation as radiographer (please
see table 41.2)
Magnetic
Resonance
Imaging (MRI)
Technologist
المغناطيسي تقني الرنين
Route 1:
Bachelor degree or Diploma of not less than 3 years study duration in
MRI
Route 2:
Bachelor degree in a Radiography /Radiology Technology or Medical
Imaging program
AND
Post graduate Diploma in MRI minimum of 12 months course
duration / Registration as MRI Technologist with ARRT, UK HPC,
AIR, or other equivalent bodies.(please see table 41.2)
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the MRI field.
Radiography
Technician
أشعةفني
Diploma or equivalent as a Radiography Technician of not less than 2
years duration
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in hospital setting
Sonographer
تقني فوق الصوتية
Route 1:
Bachelor degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography
not less than 3 years course duration
Route 2:
Associate Degree in Sonography not less than 2 years study duration
And registration/certification or accreditation as
radiographer/Sonographer (please see table 41.2)
Route 3:
Bachelor degree or Diploma from an accredited institution in
Radiography /Radiology Technology or Medical Imaging minimum
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in related field
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of 3 years course duration AND
Post primary Certificate or Diploma degree not less than 12 months in
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine
Technologist
(PET Scanning)
تقني طب نووي
Route 1:
Bachelor degree or Diploma or its equivalent from an accredited
institution in Nuclear Medicine Imaging (not less than three 3 years
course duration)
Route 2:
Associate degree of not less than 2 years study duration from an
accredited program in Nuclear Medicine.
AND
Valid Registration or Certification (please see table 41.2)
Route 3:
Bachelor/Diploma/Associate degree in a Radiography /Radiology
Technology or Medical Imaging program AND
Diploma/Master of not less than one year in Nuclear Medicine
Minimum of one year experience post
certification in the Nuclear Medicine field
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the Nuclear Medicine field.
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the Nuclear Medicine field.
40.1. Radiology/ Medical Imaging – equivalent Qualification
Medical Radiation Technology
Medical Imaging
Radiography
Radiology Technology
Diagnostic Imaging
Health Sciences ( Radiography or Medical Imaging)
Medical Radiation Sciences
For Ultrasound/MRI, a Bachelor degree in an appropriate health related fields with emphasis on anatomy and physiology and a post
graduate certificate/ diploma in Ultrasound or MRI
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40.2. List of Registrations/ Certifications/ Accreditations
List of Registrations/ Certifications/ Accreditations General MRI Nuclear
Medicine
Sonography
The American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) √ √ √
The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
(CAMRT).
√ √ √ √
UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for UK
graduates only
√ √ √ √
The Australian institute of Radiography (AIR) √ √
Ireland registration department of Health and Children √ √ √ √
New Zealand Australasian Society for ultrasound in Medicine √ √
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.) √
Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia √
Documented evidence of passing the Registration Examination
Assessment (REM) path to Registration or Registration with the
New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
√
Australian Sonographer accreditation Registry ( ASAR) √
New Zealand Australasian Society for ultrasound in Medicine √
South African Health Professional Council (HPCSA) √ √ √ √
41. Medical Laboratory
Title Qualifications Experience
Phlebotomist
فني سحب دم
Route 1:
At least 6 months program in Medical Laboratory from a
college officially recognized in home country
Route 2:
Completion of an approved certified phlebotomy
program
Minimum of 1 year practical experience
as a phlebotomist
Medical Laboratory
Technician
فني مختبرات طبية
Graduate of an accredited course resulting in being
awarded a diploma or certificate as a Laboratory
Technician from an accredited program or equivalent of
not less than 2 years duration
NOT LESS THAN 2 years’ experience in
a clinical laboratory environment
Medical Laboratory
Technologist
تقني مختبرات طبية
BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Medical
Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification
Minimum of two years practical
experience in clinical laboratory
Medical Laboratory
Titles
( Please see table 5.10.1)
BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Bachelor in the
Specialty field with one of the following Routes:
Route 1:
One year emphasis of the curriculum in the field of sub-
specialty in the basic qualification curriculum
Route 2
Certification by the ASCP in the specialty/ Post Graduate
Specialty Qualification
Route 3
4 Years of Experience in the specialty
Minimum of two years practical
experience in field of sub-specialty
No Experience Required
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41.1. Medical Lab Titles
Medical Lab titles العربي المسمى
Histopathology تقني أمراض األنسجة
Blood Banking تقني بنك الدم
Clinical Biochemistry تقني الكيمياء الحيوية االكلينيكية
Cytogenetic تقني علم الوراثة الخلوي
Hematology تقني علم الدم
Medical Microbiology تقني علم الجراثيم الطبي
Molecular Biology علم األحياء الجزيئيتقني
Immunology تقني علم المناعة
Cytology تفني علم الخلية
Genetics تقني علم الوراثة
42. Medical Physics
Title Qualifications Experience
Medical Physicist
Technologist
تقني فيزيائي طبي
BSc degree in Physical Science from an accredited program or
equivalent
and
MSc degree in Radiation Physics or Medical Physics from an
accredited program or equivalent
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the related field
Assistant Medical
Physicist
زيائي طبي تقني في
BSc degree in Radiation Physics or Medical Physics from an
accredited program or equivalent.
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the related field
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43. Radiation Therapy
Title Qualifications Experience
Radiotherapy
Technologist
تقني العالج اإلشعاعي
Bachelor degree in Radiotherapy. Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in Radiation Therapy field.
Radiotherapy
Technician
فني العالج اإلشعاعي
Diploma or certificate from an accredited institution in
Radiotherapy minimum of 2 years course duration or equivalent
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in Radiotherapy field
Mould Room
Technician
فني غرف القوالب
City and guilds qualification in workshop practice or equivalent Minimum of two years’ workshop
experience
43.1. Equivalent Radiotherapy Technology Programs
Radiotherapy Technology USA
Radiation Oncology Canada
Therapeutic Radiography UK
Radiation Therapy
Radiation Oncology Sciences
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44. Occupational Therapy
Title Qualifications Experience
Occupational Therapist
معالج وظيفي
Bachelor degree or Diploma from an
accredited institution in Occupational
Therapy minimum of 3 years study
duration
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the Occupational Therapy
field
Occupational Therapy Technician
فني عالج وظيفي
Graduate of an accredited course in
Occupational Therapy minimum of 2 years
study.
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in Occupational Therapy field
44.1. Special consideration
Occupational Therapy Technician cannot work independently
45. Operation Theatre Technology
Title Qualifications Experience
O.T
Technician
تقني غرف العمليات
Diploma in operation theatre or Associate degree in surgical
technology not less than 2 years study duration.
Minimum of two years clinical experience
post certification.
46. Optometry
Title Qualifications Experience
Dispensing
Optician
عدسات -فني نظارات
Route 1:
BSc in optical dispensing or Ophthalmic
Dispensing
Route 2:
Associate Degree/Diploma minimum of 2
years study duration)in optometry or
Ophthalmic Dispensing
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the dispensing field as
Optician
Minimum of four years’ experience post
certification in the dispensing field as
Optician
Ophthalmic Technician Graduate from a certified program Minimum of two years’ experience post
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minimum of 2 year course duration as فني عيون
Ophthalmic Technician
certification in retinalphotography and
fluorescent angiography field
Optometrist
فني بصريات
Bachelor degree or Diploma in Optometry/
Doctor of Optometry minimum of 3 years
study duration
Minimum two years’ experience post
certification in related field
46.1. Special Consideration
Dispensing Optician can work only in Optical shops
Ophthalmic Technician can only work with an ophthalmologist
Optometrist can work in eye clinics and optical shops
47. Orthoptics
Title Qualifications Experience
Orthoptist
مقوم بصر
Route 1:
BSc degree or equivalent qualification in Orthoptics from an accredited
institution
Route 2:
Qualification of 2 years duration leading to valid registration as an
orthoptist in one of the below bodies:
Health Professional Council of UK.
American Orthoptic Council of USA.
International Orthoptic Association
The Canadian Orthoptic Society
Minimum of two years’ experience in
Orthoptic field
minimum 4 years’ experience post
certification in a hospital setting
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48. Pharmacy
Title Qualifications Experience
Clinical Pharmacist
صيدلي سريري
Route 1:
Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy- not less than five years program
Route 2:
BSc in Pharmacy with post graduate qualification/master in
clinical pharmacy - Minimum of one year program
Minimum 2 years of experience post
certification as a clinical pharmacist in
hospital setting
Pharmacist
صيدلي
Bachelor degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of
pharmacy
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification as Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Technician
هصيدلال فني
Graduate of an accredited diploma in Pharmacy program
minimum of two 2 years study duration
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification as Pharmacy Technician
48.1. Special Consideration
Pharmacy & Pharmacy Technician experience with pharmaceutical companies as sales representative is not accepted
49. Physician Assistant*
Title Qualification Experience
Physician Assistant
مساعد طبيب
Route 1
1. Graduate Certificate in Physician
Assistant Studies
OR
2. Graduate from a Program accredited
through The Canadian Medical
Association Conjoint Accreditation
process
OR
3. Graduate from a Master Physician
Assistant diploma accredited by the
Nederlands – Vlaamse
Accreditatieorganisatie
National Certification or licensure as
a Physician Assistant
Route 2
1. Master of Physician Assistant
Studies
OR
2. Graduated from a bachelor’s degree
( Science) and Completed an
accredited Physician Assistant
training program
National Certification or licensure as a Physician Assistant
4 years’ experience post qualification
2 years’ Experience post qualification
*This title is available in HAAD only
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50. Physiotherapy
Title Qualifications Experience
Physiotherapist
معالج طبيعي
BSc in Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification as Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Technician
فني عالج طبيعي
Diploma or Associate degree in physiotherapy or Physical
Therapy with minimum 2 years study duration or its equivalent.
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification as Physiotherapy Technician
Sport Therapist
معالج رياضي
Bachelor degree in Sport Therapy or equivalent qualification . Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in the field as Sport Therapist
Massage Therapist*
مدلك
Training program of Massage therapy of not less than 500 hours
including educational and supervised clinical instruction AND
Produce a proof of current and valid BLS
Minimum of two years’ experience in the
field as Massage Therapist
*this title is available in DHA only
51. Podiatry
Title Qualifications Experience Podiatrist
معالج القدمين
Route1:
Bachelor degree or diploma in Podiatry from an accredited college
minimum of 3 years study duration
Route 2:
MSc degree in Podiatry or Doctor of Podiatry
Minimum of two years’ clinical experience
as Podiatrist
Minimum of one years’ clinical experience
as Podiatrist.
52. Prosthetics and Orthotics
Title Qualifications Experience
Prosthetics &
Orthotics
Technologist
تقني األطراف الصناعية
والتراكيب المقومة
Bachelor degree or Diploma minimum of 3 years study
duration in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Minimum of two years’ practical
experience as Prosthetics and Orthotics
Technologist
Prosthetics &
Orthotics
Technician
فني األطراف الصناعية
والتراكيب المقومة
Graduate of an accredited program in Prosthetics and
Orthotics minimum of two 2 years study duration
Minimum of two years’ practical
experience as Prosthetics and Orthotics
Technician
Anaplastologist
فني تراكيب الوجه
Completion of high school or its equivalent
AND
Route 1:
Board Certification in Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA) or
equivalent bodies.
Route 2:
Certification by American Association of Ocularists
Minimum two years’ experience post
certification in related field
53. Psychology
Title Qualifications Experience
Psychologist
اخصائي نفسي
Bachelor degree in the field of psychology
AND
Route 1:
Postgraduate Doctoral degree (example:
Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D., D.Clin.Psy) from an
approved psychology faculty or an
educational faculty with focus on
psychology
Route 2:
Postgraduate full time Master’s degree
(includes MSc, MA, M.Phil) of not less
than two years from a psychology faculty
or an educational faculty with focus on
psychology provided that the bachelor
degree is not less than 4 years duration
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in related field.
Psychometrist
فني القياس النفسي
Bachelor degree (includes B.A. or B.S.) in
psychometrics
Minimum two years’ experience post
certification in related field.
Assistant Psychologist
مساعد اخصائي نفسي
(Position is for UAE Nationals only)
Bachelor degree (includes B.A. and B.S.)
in psychology from a psychology
department faculty or an educational
faculty with focus on psychology
No experience required post certification
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Psychometrist license allows practice only under onsite supervision by a licensed Psychologist
Assistant psychologist license allows practice only under onsite supervision by a licensed Psychologist
53.1. Psychology Disciplines Title
Psychology Disciplines Title
Child Forensic
Clinical Health
Counseling Marriage & Family
Education Occupational
neurology
54. Renal Dialysis
Title Qualifications Experience
Dialysis Technologist
تقني غسيل كلى
Bachelor degree in Dialysis Technology or equivalent
qualification in dialysis technology (not less than 3 years
course duration) from a national accredited program
Minimum of two years’ experience in
renal dialysis field
Dialysis Technician
فني غسيل كلى
Completion of a dialysis technician program from a
recognized educational institution or college.
OR
Licensed registered Nurse
Minimum of two years’ experience in
renal dialysis field
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54.1. Special Considerations
A Dialysis Technician cannot work independently; a dialysis technologist must be available in the same facility
55. Respiratory Therapy
Title Qualifications Experience
Respiratory Care Therapist
معالج الرعاية التنفسية
Route 1:
Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy or
equivalent qualification
AND
Valid ACLS /PALS Certification
Minimum of two year experience post
certification as a Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy
Technician*
فني الرعاية التنفسية
Associate degree in respiratory therapy or
equivalent diploma not less than 2 years
study duration
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification as respiratory therapist
technician
*Respiratory therapy technician shall work under supervision of respiratory care therapist
56. Social Worker
Title Qualifications Experience
Social Worker *
اخصائي خدمة اجتماعية
BSc in Social work
and
Master's degree in Social Work
Minimum 2 years’ experience post
certification in social work post
Assistant Social
Worker
مساعد اخصائي خدمة
اجتماعية
(Position is for UAE
Nationals only)
Bachelor degree in Social work or equivalent qualification
(not less than 3 years course duration).
No experience required post certification
*Dubai Health Authority does not license social workers; this is done by another governmental entity
Assistant social worker license allows practice only under onsite supervision by a licensed social worker
57. Speech Therapy
Title Qualifications Experience
Speech Therapist
معالج النطق
Route 1
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Speech-
language pathology/ Speech and language
therapy /Speech pathology /Speech
therapy/Speech and language pathologist
/Speech and language therapist
Route 2
Bachelor of health Science in
Communication or Psychology or
Linguistics
AND
Master’s program in speech language
pathology from an accredited educational
institution, college or university
Minimum of two years’ experience post
certification in Speech and phonetics in a
hospital or clinical settings
Minimum of one years’ experience post
certification in Speech and phonetics in a
hospital or clinical settings
58. Toxicology
Title Qualifications Experience
Toxicology technologist
السموم علمتقني
Bachelor degree in health related field with
one of the following: :
MSc in Clinical Toxicology
Certification of Specialist in Poison
Information or equivalent
BSc in Toxicology
Minimum of 2 years’ experience post
certification as Toxicologist
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CHAPTER 6: TRADITIONAL
COMPLIMENTERY AND
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(TCAM)
59. General Considerations
60. TCAM Health Professionals applying for Licensure must fulfill the following requirements:
60.1. All applicants must demonstrate a current valid license/ registration to practice in home country or country of last
employment
60.2. Physician must hold a valid Authorities license to practice as a physician relevant to the Authority he/she is applying to.
TCAM profession will be considered as an extended scope (privilege) for the physician.
60.3. All applicants must submit their complete transcripts that indicate the theory and clinical hours as applicable.
60.4. All TCAM practitioners must hold a valid BLS certificate
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61. Qualification and Experience Requirements for TCAM Licensure
Category Qualifications Experience
Acupuncture
Practitioner
ممارس االبر الصينية
Route 1:
Bachelor of (Acupuncture) medicine with minimum 5 years
full time duration including internship
Route 2:
accredited Acupuncture program of minimum Two years full
time or the part time equivalent with not less than 2500
teaching hours / Certification from National Certification
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
(NCCAOM) or equivalent body
Route 3:
Licensed Physician privileged to practice Acupuncture with
Certification from an Accredited Acupuncture training program
of not less than 800 hours\or one year
Not less than two years after internship
Not less than three years after internship
No experience required
Ayurveda
Practitioner
ممارس في الطب الهندي
التقليدي
Route 1:
Professional Bachelor Degree of Indian medicine - Ayurveda
(BAMS- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and surgery) or
equivalent of not less than 5 years full time duration including
internship (comprising not less than 4500 hours of classroom
theory and practical sessions and 1000 hours of internship
training)
Route 2:
accredited Ayurveda Medicine program over a three to four
years full time / equivalent, comprising not less than 2500
hours (classroom theory and practical sessions) followed by
500 hrs. of supervised internship training
Route 3:
Physician privileged to practice Traditional Indian Medicine
with an accredited full-time Ayurveda training program
comprising of a minimum of two professional examinations
and at least 1500 hours (classroom theory and practical
sessions) followed by 500 hours of supervised clinical training
Experience: Not less than two years after
internship
Not less than four years after internship
No experience required
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Chiropractor
Practitioner
ممارس في العالج اليدوي
لتقويم العمود الفقري
Route 1:
A Bachelor degree of Chiropractic – Doctor of Chiropractic
(D.C), honors degree or undergraduate, masters or equivalent
of not less than 4 years full time duration with minimum 4200
student/teacher contact hours
Route 2:
Physician privileged to practice Chiropractic with Accredited
Chiropractic training program of not less than 1800 hours over
a two or three years full time or part time program including
not less than 1000 hours of supervised clinical experience
Not less than two years after internship
Hijama Practitioner
ممارس معالج بالحجامة
Holding a valid DHA/ HAAD/MOH health professional
license in any: medical / nursing / allied health specialties
and
proof of having completed a satisfactory training program
offered through a licensed competent Hijama practitioner or
therapist and/or institute as deemed appropriate by
DHA/HAAD
two years experience in hijama
Homeopathy
Practitioner
ممارس في الطب المثلي
Route 1:
Professional Bachelor Degree of Homeopathy (BHMS-
Bachelor in Homeopathic Medicine and surgery) / licentiate
from an accredited Homeopathic program of not less than five
years including internship
Route 2:
To be certified from an accredited Homeopathy program of not
less than 3 years full time program
Route 3:
Physician privileged to practice Homeopathy with
Homeopathic program of not less than one year full time
duration
Not less than two years after internship
Not less than four years after completion
of the course
No experience required
Naturopathy
Practitioner
ممارس في العالج بالطبيعة
Route 1:
bachelorDegree of Naturopathy (ND - Doctor of Naturopathy /
BNYS- Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) or
equivalent of not less than 4 years full time duration including
Not less than two years after internship
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supervised clinical training
Route 2:
Physician privileged to practice Naturopathy with Completion
of an accredited Naturopathic training program over a two
years or
Three years full-time or part-time period of not less than 1000
hours, including not less than 400 hours of supervised clinical
training
Osteopathy
Practitioner
ممارس في العالج اليدوي
لتقويم العظام
Route 1:
Degree of Osteopathy (e.g. Diploma of Osteopathy (D.O),
Bachelor of Osteopathic Medicine (B.Ost Med.) or BSc Hons.
Osteopathy) or equivalent of not less than 4 years full time
duration and not less than 1000 hours of supervised clinical
training (internship)
Route 2:
Physician privileged to practice Osteopathy with an accredited
Osteopathic Medicine program of not less than 1 year full time
or part time equivalent of not less than 1000 hours including
supervised clinical training
Not less than two years after internship
No experience required
Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM)
practitioner
في الطب الصيني ممارس
التقليدي
Route 1:
degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine (B.TCM - Bachelor of
Traditional Chinese Medicine) from a recognized University of
minimum 5 years full time duration including 1 year internship
Route 2:
an accredited Traditional Chinese Medicine Education program
of three to four year years full time or equivalent of not less
than total of 2,400 hours (consisting of 1,500 hours of theory
and laboratory/clinical practice and 900 hours of clinical
practicum)
Route 3:
Physician privileged to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine
with an accredited training program in TCM of two to three
years full time or equivalent of not less than total of 1300 hours
(Consisting of 800hours of theory and laboratory/clinical
Not less than two years after internship
Not less than four years after completion
of the course
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practice and 500 hours of supervised clinical practicum)
No experience required
Unani Practitioner
ممارس في الطب اليوناني
التقليدي
Route 1:
Degree of Unani (BUMS- Bachelor in Unani Medicine and
surgery / BEMS- Bachelor in Eastern Medicine and Surgery
Route 2:
(Diploma Frazil utTibbWalJarahat) or equivalent of not less
than 4 years full time duration including supervised clinical
practicum
Route 3:
Physician privileged to practice Unani with an accredited
training program in Unani Medicine of two years full time or
part time equivalent of not less than total of 1500 hours (theory
and practical) followed by 750 hours of supervised training in a
hospital or recognized medical Centre
Not less than two years after internship
No experience required
Ozone therapy
Licensed Medical doctor by one of the authorities
And
training certificate of not less than 2 months in ozone therapy
from recognized institute
And
Valid CPR and first aid certificates
Minimum of two years’ experience in
ozone therapy field
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CHAPTER 7: SPECIAL
CONSIDERATIONS
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62. General Principles
62.1. If the applicant is a UAE National, he/she will be exempted from the experience requirement for basic entry level only
as per UAE Federal Laws (article number 2 of law number 7/1975, article number 2 law 7/1983 and article number 4 of
law number 5/1984).
62.2. Master’s or PhD Degree relevant to the clinical practice could reduce one year from the experience required for
licensing Allied Health Professionals if the Master’s/ PhD degree is not mandatory to obtain the selected title, provided
the minimum experience required for the applied professional title is not less than 2 years
62.3. Any UAE National applicant who has over 5 years of discontinuation of practice must undergo a one year supervised
training in an accredited teaching facility and submit proof of completing accredited CME/CPD hours within the relevant
area of practice of the health professional.
63. Physicians
63.1. UAE Nationals require at least 1 year experience post Tier 3 qualifications to be awarded the position of Specialist
63.2. Board eligible applicants from North American will be considered Only from UAE nationals.
63. Dentists
64.1. For all UAE Nationals no additional experience is required after successful completion of internship
64.2. UAE Nationals require at least 1 year experience post Tier 3 qualifications to be awarded the position of Specialist
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64. Nurses and Midwives
65.1. If the applicant is a UAE National, he/she will be exempted from the experience requirement for basic entry level only
as per UAE Federal Laws (article number 2 of law number 7/1975, article number 2 law 7/1983 and article number 4 of
law number 5/1984).
66. Allied Health
66.1. If the applicant is a UAE National, he/she will be exempted from the experience requirement for basic entry level only
as per UAE Federal Laws (article number 2 of law number 7/1975, article number 2 law 7/1983 and article number 4 of
law number 5/1984).
67. TCAM
67.1. UAE nationals who wish to be licensed as Hijama Practitioner will be evaluated on case by case by the designated
authorities
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References:
1. American Board of Medical Specialties: Policies and Procedures
2. Approved Postgraduate Qualification for Temporary Registration ( New Zealand)
3. British Qualifications (UK)
4. Directory of Schools of Medicine and Nursing (UK)
5. EEC Directives on the General System for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications
6. Guide to Equalization of Medical and Health Certificates (Kuwait)
7. Guide to the Equalization of Health Certificates issued by the Saudi Council for Health Specialists (KSA)
8. Guide to Evaluation of Health Certificates ( Sultanate of Oman)
9. Guide to Post Graduate Degrees, Diplomas and Courses in Medicine (UK)
10. Guide to Promotion of Medical Staff ( Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar)
11. International Handbook of Medical Education
12. International Handbook of Universities
13. International Guide to Qualifications in Education (UK)
14. International Post Graduate Medical Education ( The Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)
15. Licensing Authorities ( Various Countries)
16. Medical Councils, Dental Councils, Health Professional Councils ( Various Countries)
17. Professional Organizations ( Various Countries)
18. Relevant W.H.O Publications
19. The European Specialist – Medical Qualification Order 1995
20. UAE MOH Guide to evaluation of Medical Qualifications
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