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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

QUALIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS 2014

Issued by:

Ministry of Health - UAE

Health Authority Abu Dhabi

Dubai Health Authority

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Table of Contents

Definitions 5

Acronyms 8

INTRODUCTION 11

Preface 12

1. Licensure General Requirements 13

1.1. Educational Qualifications 13

1.2. Professional Experience 13

1.3. Professional License and Good Standing Status 14

1.4. Primary Source Verification 15

1.5. Assessment 15

1.6. Assessment Exemption Policy 16

1.7. Discontinuity of Practice 17

2. Renewal of Licenses 18

2.1 CME/CPD Requirements 18

3. Licensure Recognition among the Authorities 19

CHAPTER ONE: 20

PHYSICIANS 20

4. Requirements and Considerations 21

4.1. Physicians Licensure Requirements 21

4.2. Special Considerations 22

4.3. Credentialing 22

5. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Physicians Licensure 24

6. Recognized Specialty Certificates 26

7. Recognized Specialty Titles for Licensing 43

CHAPTER TWO: 50

DENTISTS 50

8. Requirements and Considerations 51

8.1. Dentists Licensure Requirements 51

8.2. Special Considerations 52

8.3. Credentialing 52

9. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Dentist Licensure 53

10. Recognized Dental Specialty Certificates 55

11. Recognized Specialties Titles for Licensing 64

12. Implant Dentistry Privileging Requirements 65

CHAPTER THREE: 66

NURSES AND MIDWIVES 66

13. Requirements and Considerations 67

13.1. Nurses Licensure Requirements 67

14. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Nursing Licensure 68

15. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Midwifery Licensure 70

16. Recognized Specialty Titles for Nursing Licensure 71

CHAPTER FOUR: 72

ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS 72

17. Requirements and Considerations 73

17.1. Allied Healthcare Professionals Requirements 73

18. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Allied Healthcare professional 74

18.1. Anesthesia 74

18.2. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) 75

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18.3. Audiology 76

18.4. Beauty Therapy 77

18.5. Cardiac Perfusion 78

18.6. Cardiovascular Technology 79

18.7. Cast Technician 80

18.8. Central Sterile Services (CSS) 81

18.9. Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition 82

18.10. Dental Clinical Support 83

18.11. Electro-Neurodiagnostics 85

18.12. Emergency Medical Services 87

18.13. Genetic Counselor 88

18.14. Hair Transplant Technician 89

18.15. Laser Hair Removal Technician 90

18.16. Medical Imaging 91

18.17. Medical Laboratory 94

18.18. Medical Physics 96

18.19. Radiation Therapy 97

18.20. Occupational Therapy* 98

18.21. Operation Theatre Technology 99

18.22. Optometry * 100

18.23. Pharmacy* 101

18.24. Physician Assistant* 102

18.25. Physiotherapy 103

18.26. Podiatry 104

18.27. Prosthetics and Orthotics 105

18.28. Psychology* 106

18.29. Renal Dialysis 108

18.30. Respiratory Therapy 109

18.31. Social Worker* 110

18.32. Speech Therapy 111

18.33. Toxicology 112

CHAPTER FIVE: 113

TRADITIONAL COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 113

(TCAM) 113

19. Requirements and Considerations 114

19.1. TCAM Healthcare Professionals Licensure Requirements 114

19.2. Qualification and Experience Requirements for TCAM Licensure 115

References 119

Definitions

Accreditation: A formal system to evaluate the quality of services and competency of organizations, systems, training programs or

healthcare facilities.

Authorities: The Regulatory Authorities within the United Arab Emirates according to the geographical jurisdiction, Ministry of

Health (MOH), Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD) and Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

Continuing 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 practice safely, effectively and

legally within their evolving scope of practice. CPD is also referred to as Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Credentialing: A process whereby specific licensing title is assigned to a healthcare professional based on qualifications, training,

experience and current practice.

Experience: Hands on clinical experience gained by a licensed healthcare professional during a salaried employment/contractual

period and it excludes volunteer jobs, observership, or clinical attachment.

Fitness to practice: A status where the healthcare professional is able to consistently demonstrate appropriate professional conduct

and behavior, and has the required skills and knowledge to practice without any impediments i.e. physical or others.

Gap of Practice: A defined period of discontinuation of clinical experience/ practice.

Good Standing Certificate (GSC): A certificate showing evidence that the healthcare professional is competent to practice the

profession, has not been found guilty of unprofessional conduct, and that there are no pending or previous disciplinary orders or

criminal proceedings against the healthcare professional.

Healthcare Profession: A field of healthcare recognized by the Authority.

Healthcare Professional: A person who by education, training, certification and licensure is qualified to provide healthcare services.

Internship: A period of supervised clinical practice pursued by graduates of healthcare programs to consolidate the knowledge gained

during their study.

License: A permission granted by the Authority to practice a healthcare profession.

Licensing: A process of granting a legally protected professional title by the Authority.

Licensing Authority: A body in charge of granting, suspending, revoking or limiting healthcare licenses and privileges.

Primary Source Verification: A process of validating documents required for licensure from the issuing organization.

Qualification: An educational evidence granted by universities, colleges, academic institutes or schools that are nationally accredited

or formally recognized.

Tier: A term used to indicate a category of post graduate qualifications for physicians and dentists based on the level and

the presence of the following:

o Structure of the academic program

o Training governance

o Training curriculum

o Quality assurance and audit of program

o Entry level examination

o Defined program competency framework

o Competency based assessment during training

o Hands-on training and independent practice

o Progression of responsibility during training and measurable outcomes at each level

o Final certifying exam (national level)

o Independence to practice post qualification

o Cross recognition of the qualification by other Authorities to practice independently

o Requirement to maintain the licensing/ qualification

Acronyms

ACGME: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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

BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery

BSc: Bachelor of Science

CME: Continuing 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 and Research

GP: General Practitioner

GSC: Good Standing Certificate

HAAD: Health Authority - Abu Dhabi

HCPC: Health and Care Professions Council - United Kingdom

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

MOH: Ministry of Health-UAE

MOHESR: Ministry Of Higher Education and Scientific Research

MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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

UAE: United Arab Emirates

UK: United Kingdom

USA: United State of America

WHO: World Health Organization

INTRODUCTION

Preface

The Health Regulatory Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) represented by: the Ministry of Health (MOH), Health

Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD) and Dubai Health Authority (DHA), are pleased to present the unified Healthcare professionals

Qualification Requirements (PQR) which represents a milestone towards fulfilling the UAE strategic objectives to improve the

healthcare service provision across the country. For the purpose of this document these Health Regulatory Authorities in the UAE

shall be referred to as the Authorities.

This document provides a base for the Authorities to assess the documents submitted by applicants within their geographical

jurisdiction to ensure safe and competent delivery of services. Moreover, it places an emphasis on educational standards, experience

and licensure requirements for healthcare professionals to be licensed to practice safely in the UAE and in accordance with the UAE

federal laws and benchmarked international best practices.

The Authorities would like to acknowledge the efforts of all individuals who have contributed towards compilation of this document

and would like to thank them for their dedicated efforts and assistance.

1. Licensure General Requirements

Applicants must fulfill all the following requirements in order to qualify for licensure:

1.1. Educational Qualifications

 Educational programs must be nationally accredited.

 Qualifications must be issued by institutions/ colleges recognized in home country.

 At the entry level, minimum qualification requirement is high school certificate as per country specific education.

 Qualifications are evaluated in accordance to the following criteria:

o The country and institution from which the qualification was awarded

o The level of national /international recognition of the qualification

o The duration and content of study, and the presence of clinical practice/ practical training.

o Qualifications acquired through honorary nature, correspondence or distance learning are not counted towards the

PQR requirements.

 Qualifications not mentioned in this document may be evaluated and reviewed by the Authorities joint committee who

may grant the applicant with the appropriate title.

1.2. Professional Experience

 Internship

o All Physicians and dentists are required to successfully complete one (1) year internship post- graduation.

o For physicians and dentists with no evidence of completion of internship; an additional two (2) years’ experience

is required.

o Certain programs with the internship being part of the undergraduate training. No internship post-graduation is

required.

o Nurses and allied health:

- UAE Nationals are not required to do internship post- graduation.

- Non UAE nationals: Graduates from the UAE universities are required to complete six (6) months

internship post-graduation approved practice settings.

 Experience:

o The applicant’s experience must be relevant to the title applied for, and must have been accomplished in an

appropriate setting licensed by the Health Regulatory Authority in the country of practice.

- UAE nationals: are exempted from experience requirements for the basic entry level.

- Non UAE nationals:

 Graduates from UAE universities: exempt from experience post internship

 Graduates from non UAE universities: are required to fulfill experience as per their relevant titles

according to the PQR.

1.3. Professional License and Good Standing Status

 The applicant must have a valid professional license to practice, or registration (where applicable) from home country

and/or country of last employment.

 The validity of the license/registration (where applicable) should cover the minimum required experiences for the

applied title.

 Good Standing Certificate (GSC) must meet the following requirements:

o Valid and not older than six (6) months at the time of application for licensure

o Issued by the Health Regulatory Authority in the country(s) of last employment. In countries that lack regulatory

bodies GSC may be accepted if issued officially from last employer.

 The Authority may request more evidence or conduct investigations if deemed necessary to prove the status of good

conduct of the healthcare professional.

 The applicant must declare that he/she has never been convicted with any legal cases, medical malpractice during

his/her practice of the healthcare profession or he/she is currently under investigation.

1.4. Primary Source Verification

 The documents required for licensing shall be verified directly from the original or primary source

 These documents include but not limited to: educational qualification(s), experience certificate(s), professional

license(s) and/or any other documents deemed necessary by the Authorities

1.5. Assessment

 Healthcare Professionals are required to pass the Authority’s assessment in order to obtain the professional license in

the UAE.

 The mode of assessment shall depend on the healthcare professional's title and may include but not limited to: written,

oral, OSCE, etc.

 While applying for the assessment, applicant needs to consider the following:

o All assessments will be conducted in English language and no translator is allowed to attend the oral assessment

o Oral assessment consist of minimum five (5) different scenarios/questions in areas related to the specialty or as

deemed necessary by the examining panel

o Pharmacist assessment: pharmacists opting to be licensed in the UAE must consider the variation in assessment

requirements by the Authorities as follows:

- MOH: Evaluation of pharmacist includes law and Arabic exam as mandatory requirements

- HAAD and DHA: evaluation of pharmacists does not require passing the law and Arabic exam

- Any Pharmacist opting to be licensed by MOH and holds a valid license from HAAD or DHA must pass the

Arabic language and Law exams.

 The applicant is granted a total of three (3) attempts to pass the assessment across the Authorities.

 The applicant is allowed to reapply if additional Recognized Certificate/qualification as per the published unified PQR

stipulated herein is obtained.

 After the third attempt the applicant is not allowed to apply for a lower or equivalent title.

 The applicant must declare the number of assessment attempts he/she has undertaken across the Authorities.

 A list of the failed candidates after three (3) attempts shall be shared among the Authorities on regular basis.

1.6. Assessment Exemption Policy

 Healthcare professionals who successfully completed certain international examinations and/or hold an active

registration/license to practice with certain regulatory bodies will be exempted from the assessment required to obtain

the professional license.

 In case of assessment exemption, the scope of exemption is limited to assessment requirements and does not apply to

any other requirements for licensure such as credentialing, experience, PSV, …etc

 Assessment exemption policy does not apply to healthcare professionals exceeding two (2) years of gap of practice

1.7. Discontinuity of Practice

 Healthcare professionals who have an interruption of clinical practice exceeding two (2) years and opting to be

licensed in the UAE must follow the CME/CPD requirements below.

 All CME/CPD credits must be related to practice specialty of the healthcare professional, and according to the

CME/CPD specific requirements of the Authorities.

 All applicants are required to complete a clinical training program which shall be determined by the relevant

Regulatory Authority in the specialty field.

 All clinical training programs shall be carried out in an approved practice setting by the Authorities.

 All applicants after completion of CME/CPD credits and clinical training program are required to pass the Authorities

licensure assessment to obtain the license to practice.

Gap of Practice

Physicians/Dentists

Nurses

Allied Health

TCAM

From two to less than

three years

 40 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

 20 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

 10 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

 10 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

From three to less than

four years

 80 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

 40 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

 20 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

 20 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

From Four to less than

Five years

 120 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

 60 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

 30 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

 30 CME/CPD credits

 6 months of training

From Five to Ten years

(UAE nationals only)

 200 CME/CPD credits

 12 months of training

 100 CME/CPD credits

 12 months of training

 50 CME/CPD credits

 12 months of training

 50 CME/CPD credits

 12 months of training

2. Renewal of Licenses

2.1 CME/CPD Requirements

The following minimum annual CME/CPD requirements must be fulfilled. CME/CPD must be relevant to the field of the

specialty:

Licensing Category

Minimum CME/CPD Required

Physicians and Dentists

Nurses

Pharmacists

Allied Health

Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicine

(TCAM)

3. Licensure Recognition among the Authorities

License recognition applies to healthcare professionals holding valid license by any of the Authorities and opting to be licensed by

another, he/she must meet the following:

 Fulfill the Authorities licensure requirements stipulated in this PQR to be exempted from the assessment irrespective of

his/her exam history

 Hold a valid license and practice the healthcare profession for a minimum period of six (6) months within the

jurisdiction of the first authority.

 Present a valid GSC as well as full PSV report as requested by the Authority.

 The applicant shall be granted the same title if it is listed in this PQR. He/she cannot apply for a higher or lower title

unless the requirements of the PQR are fulfilled

 In case the license is expired/cancelled it must not exceed six (6) months of expiry at the time of application

 Internal licensing processes are subject to local policies and procedures for each Authority.

CHAPTER ONE:

PHYSICIANS

4. Requirements and Considerations

4.1.Physicians Licensure Requirements

Physicians Applying for licensure must fulfill the following requirements:

 Must be graduates 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 graduates from the UAE universities, the program and university must be accredited by the Ministry of Higher

Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).

 Graduates with basic degree in Osteopathy opting for licensure as specialists or consultants will be accepted if their

specialization is obtained from one of the following:

o American Board of Medical Specialties

o Certificates of Specializations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

 All Physicians are required to successfully complete one year i.e 12 months internship post- graduation.

 Applicants must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment

(where applicable).

 Applicants accepted into the Authorities’ Approved Residency Programs will be granted the licensure title “Resident”.

 Specialty certificates will be accepted with the following conditions:

o Must be obtained after a full-time structured clinical residency program of minimum three (3) years course

duration.

o Clinical Master degree of minimum two (2) years of full time course duration.

o Clinical PhD of minimum three (3) years course duration.

 Specialization certificates with stated validity period will not be considered if invalid at the time of application.

 Specialists with Tier 1 or 2 qualifications are not required to have experience post qualification in the specialty field.

 New qualifications not motioned in this document should be studied and approved by the Authorities joint committee.

4.2.Special Considerations

 Experience:

o Non UAE nationals:

- Graduates from the UAE universities: exempt from experience post internship.

- Graduates from non UAE universities: are required to fulfill experience as per their relevant titles according

to the PQR.

o UAE nationals:

- Are not required to have clinical experience post internship.

- Specialists with Tier 3 qualifications require at least one (1) years’ experience post qualification in the

specialty field.

4.3.Credentialing

The following standard will apply to the UAE national physicians who started post graduate training prior to the publication of

this PQR:

 If the qualification obtained is moved to a lower tier in the new PQR, then the previous credentialing criteria will apply.

 If the experience required is reduced in this current PQR, then the new criteria will be applied. as per the example

shown in the example below:

Example

Old licensing criteria

New PQR

Applied criteria

Physician applying

for consultant

holding Arab Board

Tier 2

And

8 years experiences

Tier 2

And

5 years experiences

Will be considered as Tier 2

And

5 years experiences

5. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Physicians Licensure

Special consideration for experience will be applied for UAE nationals and UAE universities’ graduates (please see special

considerations above).

Category

Qualifications

Experience and Other Requirements

Intern

MBBS or MBChB or equivalent

qualification from an accredited

institution

No experience required

Resident

MBBS or MBChB or equivalent

qualification from an accredited

institution

Successful completion of internship program, And

Additional requirements as per the relevant Authority’s residency standards

General

Practitioner

MBBS or MBChB or equivalent

qualification from an accredited

institution

Successful completion of internship program,

And

Two (2) years Clinical Experience

Specialist

MBBS or MBChB or equivalent

qualification from an accredited

institution

And

Completion of specialty

qualification as per the

Recognized Specialty Certificate

table

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

No Experience

Required

No Experience

Required

UAE nationals:

one (1) years’ experience post

qualification

Non UAE nationals:

Three (3) years’ experience post

qualification

Category

Qualifications

Experience and Other Requirements

Consultant

MBBS or MBChB or equivalent

qualification from an accredited

institution

And

Completion of specialty

qualification as per the

Recognized Specialty Certificate

table

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Two (2) years

Experience Post

Qualification*

Five (5) Years

Experience Post

Qualification

Cannot attain the title

*Note:

1. Physicians with an accredited American Board of Medical Specialty (ABMS) 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 title of Consultant without the experience

requirements. This does not apply to surgical and interventional specialties.

2. Physicians holding ABMS, RCPSC, CCST or CCT in Surgical or Interventional specialties, who do not meet the experience

requirements, are required to pass the Authorities’ assessments for licensure as consultants. However, they shall be reassessed

6 months post licensure for their surgical skills.

6. Recognized Specialty Certificates

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Algeria

Certificate of Specialization

Arab Countries

Arab Board for Medical Specialties

Argentina

Specialisation Certificate issued by

the Ministerio de Desarrollo Social

y Salud

Austria

Facharztdiplom (Diploma of medical

specialist) issued by

ÖsterreichischeArztekammer

An ArztfürAllgemeinmedizin (Diploma

of general medicine)

Australia

Fellowship of the Royal

College/Colleges

Note: fellowship should be by

Exam and not by endorsement

or election.

Bangladesh

Fellow of the Bangladesh College

of Physicians and Surgeons

Note: fellowship should be by

Exam and not by endorsement or

election

Master of Surgery (MS)

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Belarus

Kandidat Nauk

First Degree of Specialization

Belgium

Bijzondereberoepstitel van

geneesheerspecialist/Titre professionnel

particuier de médecin spécialiste

awarded by the Minister bevoegdvoor

Volksgezoondheid/Ministre de la Santé

Publique

(Formal evidence of having qualified as

a medical specialist issued by the

Minister of Public Health)

Bijzondereberoepstitel van huisarts/Titre

professional particulier de médecin

généraliste

(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

СвидетелствозапризнатаСпециа

лност ( Evidence of Recognized

Specialty) awarded by the

Университет (University)

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Свидетелствозапризнатаспециал

ностпоОбщамедицина

(certificate recognised specialty in

General Medicine)

Canada

Specialization Certificate of the

Royal College of Physicians

and Surgeons of Canada

(RCPSC)

Evidence of successful completion

of university-based clinical

residency program accredited by

the Royal College of Physicians

and Surgeons of

Canada (for UAE national only)

Certification by the College of

Family Physicians of Canada

(CFPC)

Chile

Evidence of successful completion

of an accredited residency

program and specialty certificate

issued by the Medical School in

which residency was done

China

Evidence of clinical training

(minimum two (2) 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

Diploma o specijalističkom

usavršavanju issued by the

Specijalist obiteljske medicine

Cuba

First Degree of Specialization

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Cyprus

Πιστοποιητικό Αναγνώρισης

Ειδικότητας (certificate of medical

specialisation) awarded by

Medical Council of Cyprus.

ΤίτλοςΕιδικότητας Γενικής

Ιατρικής (title of specialisation in

General Medicine)

Czech Republic

Diplom o Specializaci

(specialist medical degree) awarded by

the Czech Ministry of Health

Diplom o specializaci

"Všeobecnélékarství”

(certificate of specific training for

general medical practice awarded by the

Czech Ministry of Health).

Denmark

Bevis for tilladelsetil at betegne sig

somspeciallaege

(Certificate concerning the title of

Specialist -Issued by Authority of health

services (Sundhedsstyrelsen).

Tilladelsetil at

anvendebetegnelsenalmentpraktiserende

læge/Speciallæge i almenmedicin

(certificate of specific training for

general medical practice)

Egypt

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Fellowship of Egyptian Board

Clinical Master Degree or PhD

Estonia

Residentuuri lõputunnistus

eriarstiabi erialal awarded by Tartu

University

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Diplom peremeditsiini erialal

(Diploma of family medicine)

Finland

Erikoislääkarin tutkinto/ Special

läkarexamen

(Certificate of degree of specialist in

medicine awarded by a Finnish

University).

Todistus yleislääketieteen

erityiskoulutuksesta/Bevis om särskild

allmänläkarutbildning (Certificate of

specific training for general medical

practice)

France

Certificat d'études spécialisées de

médecine (CES)

(Certificate of Specialised Studies in

Medicine issued by French University

with Full license issued by Conseil

National de l’ordre des médecins)

Diplôme Interuniversitaire de

Spécialité (DIS)

(Interuniversity Diploma of

medical specialty)

Diplôme d'études spécialisées/Diplôme

d'études spécialisées complémentaires

qualifiant de médecine

(DESC - diploma of complementary

specialised studies) issued by French

University

Diplôme d'études spécialisées de

medicine générale

(qualification in general medicine)

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Germany

Fachärztliche Anerkennung/Urkunde

(Certificate of medical specialist issued

by State’s Medical Council

(Arztekammer))

Zeugnisüber die

Spezifische Ausbildung in der

Allgemeinmedizin

(Certificate of specialist training in

general medicine)

Greece

Τίτλoς IατρικήςΕιδικότητας

(Certificate of medical

specialisation -awarded by Greek

region of medical specialization)

Tίτλος ιατρικήςειδικότητας

γενικής ιατρικής

(certificate of specific training for

general medical practice)

Hong Kong

Specialist training from a recognized

post-graduate training program in Hong

Kong

And

Fellowship of Hong Kong Academy of

Medicine (HKAM)

Hungary

Háziorvostan Szakorvosi bizonyítvány

issued by NemzetiVizsgabizottság

(Hungarian specialist certificate

awarded by National Board of

Examination)

Before 28 August 2004 awarded by

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

the Hungarian Ministry of Health.

Iceland

Sérfræðileyfi

(Certificate of specialist in

medicine- issued by The

Directorate of Health).

An Almennt heimilislækningaleyfi

(Evrópulækningaleyfi) (certificate

of specific training for general

practice)

India

Doctorate of Medicine (DM)

Diplomate of National Board

(DNB)

Magister Chirurgiae (MCH)

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Master of Surgery (MS)

Iran

Specialization certificate minimum

three (3) years

Iraq

Iraqi Board issued by the Iraqi

Commission of Medical

Specialties

Ireland

Certificate of Satisfactory

Completion of Specialist

Training (CSCST)

Membership/Fellowship of the

Royal Colleges in the specialty:

MRCP, MRCPed, MRCOG,

MRCOpth, MRCOrth, MRCGP

Certificate of Satisfactory

Completion of Training in

General Practice (CSCST)

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Intercollegiate Specialty Board in:

o Cardiothoracic Surgery

o General Surgery

o Neurosurgery

o Oral maxillofacial Surgery

o ENT

o Pediatric Surgery

o Plastic Surgery

o Trauma and Orthopedic

Surgery

o Urology

o Vascular surgeries

Italy

Diploma of specialized doctor granted

by a rector of an Italian university (A

Diploma di (medico) specialista,

rilasciati dal rettore di unauniversita)

An Attesto di formazionespecifica in

medicinagenerale (certificate of specific

training for general medical practice).

Japan

Clinical PhD

Note: and minimum two (2) years

course duration

Jordan

Jordanian Board issued by the

Jordanian Medical Council

Certificate of Higher

Specialization

Kingdom of Saudi

Arabia

Saudi Specialty Certificate issued by the

Saudi Commission for Health

Specialties

And

License as a specialist awarded by the

Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family

Affairs

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Kuwait

Board Certification by the Kuwait

Board under the Kuwait Institute for

Medical Specialization/Ministry of

Health

Latvia

'Sertifikāts'—kompetentu iestāžu

izsniegts dokuments, kasapliecina,

ka persona ir nokārtojusi

sertifikācijas eksāmenu

specialitātē (specialist certificate)

awarded by the Latvian Medical

Association

Ģimenes Ārsta Sertifikāts

(certificate of specialist training)

awarded by the Latvian Medical

Association

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 program should not be

less than three (3) years course

duration

Libya

The Libyan Board of Medical

Specialty

Lithuania

Rezidentūros pažymėjimas,

nurodantis suteiktą gydytodjo

specialisto profesinę kvalifikaciją

(Certificate of resident studies,

which shows the qualification as a

specialized medical doctor)

awarded by a Lithuanian

University

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Šeimos gydytojo rezidentūros

pažymėjimas (certificate of family

medicine) awarded by a

Lithuanian University

Luxembourg

Certificat de médicin spécialiste

issued by the Ministre de la Santé

publique

Diplôme de formation spécifique

en médicine genérale

Macedonia

Potrdilo o opravljenem

specialisticnem izpitu (Certificate

of successful completion of the

specialist exam) issued by the

Medical Chamber of

Macedonia/university

Malaysia

Master Degree minimum 4 years

course duration

Malta

Ċertifikat ta' Speċjalista Mediku

(Medical Specialist Certificate)

awarded by the Kumitat ta'

Approvazzjoni dwar Speċjalisti

(Specialist Accreditation

Committee)

Tabib tal-Familja awarded by the

Kumitat ta' Approvazzjoni dwar

Speċjalisti

Mexico

Evidence of minimum three (3)

years residency program with a

Specialist degree

Moldova

Kandidat Nauk

Magista PhD

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Montenegro

Certificate of successful

completion of the specialist exam

Morocco

Diplome de Specialite Medicale

(specialty degree issued by

National Doctor Authority)

Netherland

Bewijis van inschrijving in een

Specialistenregister (Certificate of

recognition

And

Registration/certificate of entry in the

Specialist Register)

o Medisch Specialisten Registratie

Commissie (MRSC)

o Sociaal-Geneeskundigen Registratie

Comissie

o Huisarts en Verpleeghuisarts

Registratie Comissie (HVRC) van

de Koninklike Nederlandsche

Maatschappij tot Bevordering der

Geneeskunst – note that only

certificates issued before 19 July

2007 are accepted from this

awarding body

o Registratie Comissie Geneeskundig

Specialisten (RGS)

Certificaat van inschrijving in een

specialistenregister van huisartsen

awarded by any of the following:

o Huisarts en Verpleeghuisarts

Registratie Comissie (HVRC)

o Registratie Comissie Geneeskundig

Specialisten (RGS)

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

New Zealand

Fellowship of the Royal

College/Colleges

(the fellowship should be by

Exam and not an endorsed or

elected fellowship)

Nigeria

Fellowship of the west African

College of Physicians or Surgeons

Norway

Spesialistgodkjenning issued by the

Den Norske Legeforening (Medical

Association of Norway) or Norwegian

Directorate of Health

Bevis for kompetanse som

allmennpraktiserende lege/Godkjenning

som allmennpraktiserende lege

(certificate of specific training for

general medical practice) issued by

Norwegian Registration Authority for

Health Personnel (SAK)

Oman

Oman Medical Specialty 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

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Poland

(Specialist Diploma) Dyplom uzyskania

tytulu specjalisty issued by the Centrum

Egzaminow Medycznych

First Degree of Specialization

Dyplom uzyskania tytulu specjalisty w

dziedzinie medycyny rodzinnej

(specialist in family medicine) issued by

the Centrum Egzaminow Medycznych

Portugal

Título de Especialista (professional

award of specialist) issued by the Ordem

dos Medicos

Título de especialista em medicina geral

e familiar (certificate of specific training

for general medical practice) issued by

Ministrio da Saude or Ordem dos

Medicos

Romania

Certificat de medic specialist

issued by Ministerul Sănătătii

Publici (the Ministry of Public

Health)

Certificat de medic specialist

medicină de familie issued by

Ministerul Sănătătii Publici (the

Ministry of Public Health)

Russia

Kandidat Nauk

Magista PhD

Serbia

Specialty certificate issued by a

Serbian university

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

And

Certificate of Specialist Accreditation

from the Specialist Accreditation Board

Slovakia

Diplom o špecializácii (Diploma of

specialization) issued by Slovak

universities

Diplom o specializácii v odbore

vseobecné lekárstvo issued by Slovak

universities

Slovenia

Potrdilo o opravljenem

specialisticnem izpitu (Certificate

of successful completion of the

specialist exam) issued by Medical

Chamber of Slovenia

Potrdilo o opravljeni specializaciji

iz dru žinske medicine (Certificate

of completion of specialist training

in family medicine) issued by

Medical Chamber of Slovenia

South Africa

Masters of Medicine (M. Med)

Degree

Fellowship Certificate

approved by the Colleges of

Medicine of South Africa

(CMSA)

Spain

Título de Especialista (professional

qualification of a specialist) issued by

the Spanish Ministry of Health and

Consumer Affairs or the Spanish

Ministry of Education and Culture

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Título de especialista en medicina

familiar y comunitaria (specialist

certificate in family and community

medicine) issued by the Spanish

Ministry of Health and Consumer

Affairs or the Spanish Ministry of

Education and Culture

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

Bevis om specialistkompetens som

läkare (certificate of the right to use the

title of specialist) issued by the

Socialstyrelsen (National Board of

Health and Welfare of Sweden)

Bevis om kompetens som

allmänpraktiserande läkare

(Europaläkare) (certificate of specific

training for general practice) issued by

the Socialstyrelsen (National Board of

Health and Welfare of Sweden)

Switzerland

Diplôme de médecin spécialiste/Diplom

als Facharzt/ Diploma di medico

specialista (specialist qualification)

issued by the Swiss Federal Department

of Home Affairs (FDHA)

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Certificate of specific training for

general medical practice issued 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 

 issued by Ministry of

Higher Education

Syrian specialization certificate

 issued by Ministry

of Health

Tunisia

Specialty Certificate issued by the

National Physicians Authority

Turkey

Turkish Higher Specialty Medical

Board certificate issued by a

Turkish University

Ukraine

Kandidat Nauk

Magista PhD

United Arab

Emirates

Arab Board

Clinical Master program

accredited by MOHESR and

recognized by Authorities in the

UAE

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

United Kingdom

Certificate of Completion of

Specialist Training (CCST)

Membership/Fellowship of the

Royal Colleges in the specialty:

MRCP, MRCPCh, MRCPed,

MRCOG, MRCOpth, MRCPath,

MRCOrth, MRCGP

Certificate of Completion of

Training (CCT)

Intercollegiate Specialty Board

Certificate of Completion of

Training in General Practice

United States of

America

American Board Certificates

issued by the American Board

of Medical Specialties (ABMS)

Certificate of Completion of

residency program accredited by

the Accreditation Council of

Graduate Medical Education

(ACGME) for UAE national only

Venezuela

Completion of at least three (3)

years university specialization

program and registration as

Specialist issued by the Colegio de

Medicos

West Africa

Fellowship of the West African

College of Physicians

West Indies

Doctor of Medicine issued by

University of West Indies

Yemen

Clinical Master degree or

residency program of minimum

three (3) years course duration

issued by Yemeni university

Others

Full time Masters or PhD Degrees

of minimum two (2) years course

duration with evidence of clinical

practice and a current registration.

*Note: New qualifications not motioned in this document should be studied and approved by the Authorities

7. Recognized Specialty Titles for Licensing

SpecialtyTitles



Addiction Psychiatry



Adolescence Medicine



Anatomic and Clinical Pathology



Anatomic Pathology



Anesthesia



Aviation and Aerospace Medicine



Blood Banking and Transfusion



Cardiac Anesthesia



Cardiac Electrophysiology



Cardiac Surgery



Cardiology



Cardio - Thoracic Surgery



Cardio-Vascular Surgery



Chemical Pathology (Clinical Biochemistry)



Child and Adolescent Psychiatry



Clinical Cytogenetics



Clinical Genetics (MD)



Clinical Hematology



Clinical Immunology



SpecialtyTitles



Clinical Immunology and Allergy



Clinical Neurophysiology



Clinical Pathology



Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology



Critical Care Medicine



Cytogenetics



Cytopathology



Dermatology



Dermatopathology



Development - Behavioral Pediatrics



Diagnostic Radiology



Emergency Medicine



Endocrinology



Family Medicine



Female Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery



Forensic Medicine



Forensic Pathology



Forensic Psychiatry



Gastroenterology



Gastrointestinal Surgery



SpecialtyTitles



General Surgery



Genito Urinary Medicine



Geriatric Medicine



Geriatric Psychiatry



Gynecological Oncology



Haematology and Transfusion Medicine



Hematopathology



Hepatology



Hospice and Palliative Medicine



Immunology



Infectious Diseases



Internal Medicine



Interventional Cardiology



Interventional Radiology



Maternal and Fetal Medicine



Medical Microbiology



Medical Oncology



Medical Physics



Medical Toxicology



Molecular Genetic Pathology



SpecialtyTitles



Molecular Genetics



Molecular Pathology



Neonatology



Nephrology



Neurodevelopmental Disabilities



Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry



Neurology



Neuropathology



Neuroradiology



Neurosurgery



Neurotology



Nuclear Medicine



Nuclear Radiology



Obstetrics and Gynecology



Occupational Medicine



Ophthalmology



Oral Maxillofacial Surgery



Orthopedic Surgery



Otolaryngology



Pain Medicine



SpecialtyTitles



Pediatric



Pediatric Immunology and Allergy



Pediatric Anesthesia



Pediatric Cardiac Surgery



Pediatric Cardiology



Pediatric Critical Care



Pediatric Dermatology



Pediatric Development and Behavioral medicine



Pediatric Emergency Medicine



Pediatric Endocrinology



Pediatric Gastroenterology



Pediatric Hematology



Pediatric Hematology - Oncology



Pediatric Hepatology



Pediatric Infectious Disease



Pediatric Nephrology



Pediatric Neurology



Pediatric Oncology



Pediatric Otolaryngology



Pediatric Pathology



SpecialtyTitles



Pediatric Pulmonology



Pediatric Radiology



Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine



Pediatric Rheumatology



Pediatric Sleep Medicine



Pediatric Sports Medicine



Pediatric Surgery



Pediatric Transfusion Medicine



Pediatric Urology



Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation



Plastic Surgery



Psychiatry



Public Health Medicine



Pulmonary Disease



Radiation Oncology



Radiology



Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility



Reproductive Health



Rheumatology



Sexual and Reproductive Health



SpecialtyTitles



Sleep Medicine



Sports Medicine



Surgery of the Hand



Surgical Critical Care



Surgical Oncology



Thoracic Surgery



Transfusion Medicine



Undersea and Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine



Urogynecology.



Urology



Vascular Surgery



CHAPTER TWO:

DENTISTS

8. Requirements and Considerations

8.1. Dentists Licensure Requirements

Dentists applying for licensure must fulfill the following requirements must hold one of the following degrees:

1. BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

2. DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine)

3. DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)

4. Equivalent from a nationally accredited dental school/college

 For graduates from UAE dental colleges/universities, the program and university must be accredited by the Ministry of

Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).

 All dentists are required to successfully complete one (1) year i.e. 12 months internship post- graduation.

 Applicants must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment

(where applicable).

 Applicants accepted into the Authorities’ Approved Residency Programs will be granted the licensure title “Resident”.

 Dental Specialty certificates will be accepted with the following conditions:

o Must be obtained after a full-time structured clinical residency program of minimum three (3) years course

duration.

o Clinical Master degree of minimum two (2) years of full time course duration.

o Clinical PhD of minimum three (3) years course duration

 Specialization certificates with stated validity period will not be considered if invalid at the time of application.

 Specialists with Tier 1 or 2 qualifications are not required to have experience post qualification in the specialty field.

8.2.Special Considerations

 Experience:

o Non UAE Nationals:

- Graduates from UAE universities: exempt from experience post internship.

- Graduates from non UAE universities: are required to fulfill experience as per their relevant titles according

to the PQR.

o UAE nationals:

- Are not required to have clinical experience post internship.

- Specialists with Tier 3 qualifications require at least one (1) years’ experience post qualification in the

specialty field.

8.3.Credentialing

The following standard will apply to the UAE national physicians who started post graduate training prior to the

publication of this PQR:

 If the qualification obtained is moved to a lower tier in the new PQR, then the previous credentialing criteria will apply.

 If the experience required is reduced in this current PQR, then the new criteria will be applied.

9. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Dentist Licensure

Special consideration for experience will be applied for UAE nationals and UAE universities’ graduates as above.

Category

Qualifications

Experience

Intern

Successful completion of five (5)

years course duration dental

program (BDS/DMD/DDS)

Equivalent recognized by

MOHESR

No experience required

Resident

Successful completion of five (5)

years course duration dental

program (BDS/DMD/DDS)

equivalent recognized by

MOHESR

Successful completion of internship program,

And

Additional requirements as per the relevant Authority’s residency

standards

General

Dentist

BDS, DMD, DDS, or equivalent

Successful completion of internship program,

And

Two (2) years Clinical Experience

Specialist

BDS, DMD, DDS, or equivalent

And

Completion of specialty

qualification as per the Recognized

Specialty Certificate table

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

No Experience

Required

No Experience

Required

UAE nationals:

One (1) year experience

post qualification

Non UAE nationals:

Three (3) years’

experience post

qualification

Category

Qualifications

Experience

Consultant

BDS, DMD, DDS, or equivalent

And

Completion of specialty

qualification as per the Recognized

Specialty Certificate table

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Two (2) years’

Experience Post

Qualification

Five (5) Years’

Experience Post

Qualification

Cannot attain the title

10. Recognized Dental Specialty Certificates

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Australia

Fellowship of the Royal

College/Colleges

Note: fellowship should be by

Exam and not by endorsement

or election.

Master of Dental Surgery

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

Membership of the Royal Australasian

College of Dental Surgeons

Arab Countries

Arab Board

Belgium

Specialization certificate

issued by a Belgian

university in Orthodontics

and Periodontics

Bulgaria

Evidence of successful completion of

the State Exam in Orthodontics/Oral

Surgery/Pediatric Dentistry/

Periodontics/ Prosthodontics/

Endodontic

Canada

Evidence of passing the

National Dental Specialist

Examination (NDSE).

Evidence of successful completion of

university-based clinical residency

program accredited by the Commission

of Dental Accreditation of Canada (for

UAE nationals 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

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Czech Republic

Orthodontics: Attestation in Maxillo-

facial orthopedics Diplom o

specializaci (v oboruortodoncie)

And

Registration in the Czech Republic

Dental Chamber

Oral Surgery: Attestation in oral and

maxillofacial surgery Diplom

Specializaci (v ororuoralni a

maxilofacialniChirurgie)

And

Registration in the Czech Republic

Dental Chamber

Denmark

Specialist Certificate in

Maxillofacial Oral Surgery

issued by the State Board of

Health (only for five (5)

years course duration)

Master degree and Certificate awarding

the right to use the specialty title issued

by Sundhedsstyrelsen (State Board of

Health)

Specialist Certificate in

Orthodontics issued by the

State Board of Health (only

for three (3) years course

duration)

Egypt

Master in one of the dental specialties

Estonia

Degree of Specialist in Orthodontics

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

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

Diplôme D’Etudes

Spécialisées En Chirurgie

Buccale (D.E.S.C.B)

(Certificate of Specialised

Studies in Oral Surgery)

Diploma d’Universitees (DU) (Title of

specialist issued by the National

Council of the College of Dental

Surgeons)

Chirurgien-dentiste

specialist qualifie en

orthopedie dento-faciale”

(CECSMO)

(Certificate in Orthodontics)

Diplôme Interuniversitaire de Spécialité

(DIS) (Interuniversity Diploma of

Dental specialty)

Germany

Fachzahnarztliche

ananerkennung issued by

Landeszahnarztekammern

Periodontics: Certificate of

Periodontics issued by

Zahnarztekammer

Westfalen-Lippe

Hong Kong

Master of Dental Surgery

Hungary

University Certificate in:

Orthodontics , with the title:

Fogszabalyozo szakorovs

Periodontology, with the title:

Parodontologus

Pediatric Dentistry, with the title:

Gyermekfogorvos

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

India

Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)

Iran

Iranian Specialty Certificate issued by

the Iranian Ministry of Health

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

Fellowship of the Faculty of Dental

Surgery of the Royal College of

Surgeons in Ireland

Italy

University Certificate :

“Orthodontics: Diploma di

Specializzazione in “Ortognatodonzia”

Oral Surgery: Diploma di

Specializzazione in “Chirurgia

Odontostomatologica”

Jordan

Jordan Medical Board

And

Registration at Jordan Dental

Association

Master in one of the dental specialties

Lebanon

Dental Master degree with minimum of

two (2) years course duration

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Diploma d’Universites (DUs) – with

three (3) years specialist training under

supervision

Latvia

Certificate Issued by “The Riga

Stradins University’s Faculty of

Stomatology

Lithuania

Certificate Issued by “ The Kaunas

University of Medicine” or “The

University of Vilnius”

Netherlands

Specialization Certificate

issued by the Specialist

Registration Board (SRC)

in:

Orthodontics: Getuigschrift

van erkenning en isschrijving

als orthodontis in het

specialistenregister

Oral and Maxillo-Facial

Surgery: Getuigschrift van

erkenning en isschrijving als

Kaakchirurg in het

specialistenregister

New Zealand

Fellowship of the Royal

Australasian College of

Dental Surgeons

Master of Dental Surgery

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

Membership of the Royal Australasian

College of Dental Surgeons

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

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

Voivodeship centres for postgraduate

training

Portugal

University Certificate in:

Orthodontics:

EspecialistaemOrtodontia

And

Must be registered with the Ordem dos

Medicos Dentistas

Oral Surgery: EspecialistaemCirurgia

Oral (Oral Surgery)

And

must be registered with the Ordem dos

Medicos Dentistas Faculty

And

Must be registered with The Romanian

Collegiums of Dental Physicians

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Russia

Kandidata Nauk

Magista PhD

Slovakia

Certificate of specialization in:

Orthodontics

(CelustynOrtoped)

Maxillofacial Surgeon (Maxilofacialny

Chirurg)

Paediatric dentistry (Pedostomatolog)

Singapore

Master of Dental Surgery

issued by the Dental

Specialist Accreditation

Board

South Africa

MChD Degree (Master of

Dentistry)

And

Registration with the

Healthcare 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

(Training program must be

conducted in Sweden).

Switzerland

Fachzahnarzt anerkennung

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

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

specialties.

Tunisia

Specialty Certificate issued by the

National Authority

Turkey

Doctor of science in one of the

recognized specialties from a Doctorate

Program

United Arab Emirates

Clinical Master program accredited by

MOHESR and recognized by

Authorities in the UAE

United Kingdom

Certificate of Completion of

Specialist Training (CCST)

And

Inclusion in the Specialist

Registry of the General

Dental Council (for UAE

nationals certificate of

completion of training only)

Membership/Fellowship of the Royal

College of Surgeons

Intercollegiate Specialty fellowship

United States of

America

American Board issued by the

American Dental Association

Evidence of successful completion of

university-based clinical residency

program accredited by the American

Dental Association (for UAE national

only)

Country

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Venezuela

Completion of a university

specialization degree

“Título de Master” in a dental specialty

with at least Two (2) years course

duration

Others

Full time Masters or PhD Degrees of

minimum Two (2) years course

duration with evidence of clinical

practice and a current registration.

*Note: New qualifications not motioned in this document should be studied and approved by the Authorities

11. Recognized Specialties Titles for Licensing

Specialty Licensing Titles



Endodontics



Dental Radiology



Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery



Oral Medicine



Oral Surgery



Orthodontics



Pediatric Dentistry



Primary Care Dentistry



Periodontics



Prosthodontics



Restorative Dentistry



Forensic Dentistry



Note: Conservative Dentistry is not recognized a dental specialty. Any applicant holding Conservative specialty degree may apply as

General Dentist.

12. Implant Dentistry Privileging Requirements

 Implantology: is not a recognised dental specialty but it is a branch of dental practice pertaining to the restoration and

maintenance of oral function. Implantology privileges will be granted to the licensed dentists in accordance to each

Authorities’standards.

CHAPTER THREE:

NURSES AND MIDWIVES

13. Requirements and Considerations

13.1.Nurses Licensure Requirements

Nurses applying for licensure must fulfill the following requirements:

 Must be graduates from National and/ or International recognized Nursing college/University.

 For graduates from the UAE universities, the program and university must be accredited by the Ministry of Higher

Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).

 Qualifications acquired through honorary nature, correspondence or distance learning are not counted towards the PQR

requirements.

 All non-UAE national graduate nurses from UAE universities are required to successfully complete 6 months

internship post- graduation.

 UAE National nurses are exempted from the experience and internship requirements for the basic entry level.

 Applicants must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment

(where applicable).

 Assistant Nurses and Assistant Midwives cannot work independently and shall work under a registered nurse or

midwife.

 All Nurses must hold a minimum of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to scope of

practice.

14. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Nursing Licensure

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Registered Nurse



`Bachelor degree in Nursing

Minimum two (2) years clinical

experience post qualification

Associate degree in Nursing from Canada or USA with

minimum two (2) years course duration

And

Successful completion of the National exam:

USA: NCLEX - RN

Canada: Licensing Exam.

Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery of minimum three and half

(3 ½ ) years course duration

Diploma in Nursing of minimum three (3) years course

duration

Assistant Nurse



Diploma of Nursing with less than three (3) years course

duration

Minimum One (1) year clinical

experience post qualification

Assistant nurse program with minimum 18 months course

duration

Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery of 18 months to three (3)

years course duration.

Specialty Nurse



Qualification as Registered Nurse

And

Post graduate certificate in one (1) of the nursing specialties with

minimum one (1) year fulltime course duration

Minimum of One (1) year

experience in the related specialty

field post qualification.

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Nurse Practitioner*



Fulfill the requirements of Registered Nurse

And

Completion of a Clinical Master/ Doctoral degree in nursing (or

equivalent qualification) in:

o Pharmacology for prescribing drugs as a nurse practitioner

o Differential diagnosis, ordering and interpretation of

diagnostic tests ( radiological and pathological tests)

o Advanced Health Assessment

Two (2) years’ experience post

qualification as a Nurse

Practitioner

Fulfill the requirements of Registered Nurse

And

National Certification or license as a Nurse Practitioner.

* The Nurse Practitioner will be licensed only by Health Authority – Abu Dhabi for one year starting from the publication of this

document. The licensing of this healthcare professional will be reviewed after evaluation by the Authorities.

15. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Midwifery Licensure

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Registered Midwife



Bachelor degree in Midwifery or equivalent qualification

with minimum of three (3) years course duration in

“Midwifery”

Two (2) years’ experience as a

Midwife in maternity hospital or

appropriate setting.

BSc in Nursing, or equivalent with minimum three (3)

years course duration

And

Midwifery Certificate with minimum one (1) year course

duration

Associate degree in Nursing from Canada or USA with

minimum two (2) years course duration

And

Successful completion of the National exam and Midwifery

Certificate with minimum one (1) year course duration.

Assistant Midwife



Assistant midwife degree with minimum two (2) years

course duration

One (1) year experience as Assistant

Midwife

Assistant nurse degree with one year Midwifery program

16. Recognized Specialty Titles for Nursing Licensure

Nursing Specialty Titles



Community Nurse



Pediatric Nurse



Mental Health Nurse



Critical Care Nurse



Neonatal Nurse



Home care Nurse



School Nurse

Additional requirements:

One (1) year experience in pediatrics from the total of two (2) years

required experience for licensure.

And

Valid “Pediatric Advanced Life Support “( PALS)



CHAPTER FOUR:

ALLIED HEALTHCARE

PROFESSIONALS

17. Requirements and Considerations

17.1.Allied Healthcare Professionals Requirements

Allied Healthcare professionals applying for licensure must fulfill the following requirements:

 Must be graduates from National and/ or International recognized college/University.

 For graduates from the UAE universities, the program and university must be accredited by the Ministry of Higher

Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).

 Higher diploma certificates from The Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE will be equivalent to Bachelor degree

as per MOHESR standard

 Master degree or PhD (in the area of specialty) will reduce one (1) year from the required experience for licensing

provided that the Master’s/ PhD degree is not mandatory to obtain the selected title.

 Qualifications acquired through honorary nature, correspondence or distance learning are not counted towards the PQR

requirements.

 All non-UAE national graduate allied healthcare professionals from UAE universities are required to successfully

complete Six (6) months internship post- graduation.

 UAE National allied healthcare professionals are exempted from the experience and internship requirements for the

basic entry level.

 Applicants must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment

(where applicable).

 Assistant allied healthcare professionals cannot work independently and shall work under a licensed Allied Healthcare

professional.

18. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Allied Healthcare professional

18.1. Anesthesia

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Anesthesia

Technologist



Bachelor degree or equivalent in Anesthesia technology

Minimum of two (2) years’

experience post qualification in

related field.

Registered Nurse or Respiratory therapist

And

Completion of post graduate anesthesia certification from a

nationally recognized program.

Anesthesia

Technician



Anesthesia Technician Program with minimum two (2) years course

duration from nationally recognized institution/college.

Minimum of two (2) years’

experience post qualification in

related field.

18.2. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Embryologist



Also Known as IVF Technologist

Bachelor’s degree in Medical laboratory science or

Applied Science* with emphasis in Human

Embryology from arecognized university

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience

post qualification in related field

*Note: Applied Science includes the following:

 Cell Biology

 Developmental Biology

 Embryology

 Human Reproductive Biology

 Medical Laboratory Technology

18.3. Audiology

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Audiologist



Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Audiology

Two (2) years’ experience post

qualification in the field of Audiology

Sciences in a hospital, clinic or

rehabilitation setting

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Audiology

And

Master Degree in Speech and Hearing, or Speech Language

Pathology, Speech Sciences or Communications or Audiology

Disorders/Sciences

Two (2) years’ experience post

qualification in the field of Audiology

Sciences in a hospital, clinic or

rehabilitation setting

Audiology Assistant



Two (2) years diploma in Audiology

Two (2) years’ experience post

qualification in the field of Audiology

Sciences in a hospital, clinic or

rehabilitation setting

18.4. Beauty Therapy

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Beauty Therapist



Diploma in beauty therapy or cosmetics from a nationally

accredited institute with minimum one (1) year course duration

One (1) year experience post qualification

as a beauty therapist

18.5. Cardiac Perfusion

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Cardiac Perfusionist



Bachelor degree or diploma from an accredited institution in

one (1) of the health Sciences

And

Post graduate diploma or certificate in perfusion technology

with minimum one (1) year duration

Two (2) years’ practical experience post

certification as Per fusionist in hospital setting

And

Proof of performing hundred (100) clinical

perfusions’ procedures independently

18.6. Cardiovascular Technology

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Cardiovascular

Technologist



BSc degree in Cardiovascular program

Two (2) years’ experience post

certification in the related field

Cardiovascular

Technician

Cardiovascular program of minimum two ( 2) years course

duration

Two (2) years’ experience post

certification in the related field

ECG Technician



Successful completion of one (1) year certificate in ECG program

or diploma program in Medical Sciences or allied health with

evidence of formal ECG training

Two (2) years’ experience post

certification in the related field.

Cardiovascular Technologist/Technicians Licensing Titles

Licensing Titles



Catheterization Laboratory



ECG



Echo cardiographer



Vascular



18.7. Cast Technician

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Cast Technician



Higher Secondary School or its equivalent

And

Certificate of completion of relevant training course

Two (2) years’ experience post

certification in the related field

18.8. Central Sterile Services (CSS)

Title

Qualifications

Experience

CSS Technician



Associate Degree in CSS technology of minimum Two (2) years’

course duration

Two (2) years’ experience in the related

field

Certificate in any health related field with Certification as a

member with one of the following:

o Certification by the Board of Sterile Processing and

Distribution ( CBSPD) USA http://www.sterileprocessing.org/

o International Association of Healthcare Central Services

Material management (IAHCSMM) http://www.iahcsmm.org/

CSS Aide



Completion of Higher Secondary School

And

Certificate confirming on job practical training

Four (4) years’ experience in related

field

18.9. Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Dietician



Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Two (2) years’ experience as clinical

dietician in a health facility

Bachelor degree in a health Science with a major in

Nutrition(Please see table below)

And

Post-graduate diploma or master in Dietetics.

Nutritionist



Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Public Health Nutrition

Two (2) years’ experience post

certification in the field of Nutrition

Examples of Equivalent Qualifications in Clinical Dietetics and 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

√

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)

√

18.10. Dental Clinical Support

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Dental Assistant



Qualification of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS),

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), OR Bachelor of

Dental Surgery (BDS)

No experience required after internship

Diploma in Dental Assistant or Dental Nursing

(course duration minimum two (2) years) or its

equivalent certification

Minimum of one (1) year experience post

certification in related field

Registered Nurse or Assistant Nurse meeting licensure

criteria

Minimum two (2) years’ experience in

the related Field

Dental Hygienist



Completion of bachelor degree in dental hygiene

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification in related field

Completion of diploma in dental hygiene (course

duration minimum two (2) years)

Minimum of four (4) years’ experience

post certification in related field

Dental Lab Technician



BSc in Dental Laboratory Technology

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification in related field

Completion of an accredited program in Dental

Laboratory Technology (minimum of two (2) years

course duration)

Minimum of four (4) years’ experience

post certification in related field

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Dental Laboratory Aide*



Completion of Secondary School or its equivalent

And

Certificate confirming on job training

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

in related field

*Note: Dental Laboratory Aide cannot work independently in a dental laboratory and cannot assist the dentist

18.11. Electro-Neurodiagnostics

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Electro-

Neurodiagnostics

Technologist



Bachelor Degree in the field of Applied Sciences Majoring in

Neurophysiology or Neurophysiology or

Biophysics/Physiology or equivalent with minimum three (3)

years diploma

Two (2) years’ experience post certification

in relevant experience in hospital setting.

Associate Degree (minimum 2 year curriculum) from an

accredited training program as Neurophysiology Technologist

And

Registration from one of the following bodies:

o American Board of Registration of

Electroencephalographic Technologists or equivalent.

o American Board of Registration of Evoked Potential

Technologists or equivalent.

o American Association of Polysomnographic Technologist

or equivalent.

o The UK Registration Council for Clinical

Neurophysiology

o The Clinical Physiologist Registration Board of New

Zealand

o South African Registration as a Clinical Technologist

EEG Technician



Completion of Secondary School or its equivalent

And

One year accredited certification program

Two (2) years’ experience post certification

in relevant experience in hospital setting.

Electro-Neurodiagnostics Technologist Titles:

Licensing Titles



Electro- Neurodiagnostics



EEG



EMG



Evoked Potential



Polysomnographic



18.12. Emergency Medical Services

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Ambulance Nurse



Qualification for Registered Nurse

And

Valid PHTL, ACLS and PALS Certification

One (1) year experience in the

Emergency department or as an

Emergency Medical Technician.

Emergency Medical

Technician -

Advanced (Paramedic)

EMT-P*



Internationally recognized EMT-P course or equivalent with

minimum two (2) years course duration, or minimum of two (2)

years Associate degree in EMT

And

hold a valid ACLS ,PALS, PHTLS Certification

Two (2) year experience post

registration/certification

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in emergency medical technology

or Emergency applied science or UK paramedic Science

And

Valid ACLS ,PALS, PHTLS Certification

Emergency Medical

Technician-

Intermediate (EMT-I)



Internationally recognized EMT-I course or equivalent, minimum

eight weeks duration

And

Valid ACLS , PALS, PHTLS Certification

One (1) year experience post

registration/ certification.

Current ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS

Emergency Medical

Technician – Basic

(EMT-B)



Internationally recognized EMT-Basic course or equivalent with

minimum four (4) weeks duration

And

Valid BLS and BTLS Certification

Minimum of one (1) year experience

post registration/certification

*Note: In the Emirate of Dubai EMTs /Paramedics have to apply to Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) as DHA

doesn’t license this title.

18.13. Genetic Counselor

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Genetic Counselor



BSc in medical sciences, psychology or healthcare related field

And

MSc in Genetic Counseling

Two ()years’ experience post MSC

certification in related field.

18.14. Hair Transplant Technician

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Hair Transplant

Technician



BSc or diploma (minimum three (3) years course

duration) in allied health with emphasis in hair transplant

Two ()years’ experience post

certification in related field

BSc degree in nursing

And

Certificate confirming on job training and indicates the

following:

o Training is conducted in a licensed hair transplant

center

o Training performed by licensed surgeon

o Number of cases performed per year (minimum of 20

procedures/year)

Note: Hair Transplant Technician can only work under direct supervision of a plastic surgeon

18.15. Laser Hair Removal Technician

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Laser Hair Technician



Academic qualification as Registered Nurse or Beauty

Therapist

And

Successful completion of a recognized Laser training

course for hair reduction with evidence of ten (10) hands

on training cases.

One (1) year experience post certification

in related field

Academic qualification as Registered Nurse or Beauty

Therapist

And

Hair reduction certification from one of the following

bodies if attained from outside UAE:

o The Society for Clinical and Medical Hair Removal

(SCHMR)

o National Council on Laser Certification (NCLC)

18.16. Medical Imaging

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Radiographer/

Radiography

Technologist

 

Bachelor degree from an accredited university in a Radiography,

Radiology Technology or Medical/Diagnostic Imaging program

Two (2) years’ experience post certification

in general radiology field

Diploma in Radiology minimum of three (3) years course duration.

Associate degree in Radiography program of minimum two (2) years

course duration

And

Registration/certification or accreditation as radiographer (please see

Note 2 below)

Magnetic

Resonance

Imaging (MRI)

Technologist



Bachelor degree or Diploma of minimum three (3 ) years course

duration in MRI

Two (2) years’ experience post certification

in the MRI field.

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 Note 2 below)

Radiography

Technician



Bachelor degree in a Radiography /Radiology Technology or Medical

Imaging program

One (1) year experience post qualification

Diploma or equivalent as a Radiography Technician of minimum two

(2) years duration

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience post

certification in hospital setting

Sonographer



Bachelor degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography

minimum three (3) years course duration

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience post

certification in related field

Associate Degree in Sonography minimum two (2) years course

duration

And

Registration/certification or accreditation as radiographer/Sonographer

(please see Note 2 below)

Category

Qualifications

Experience

Bachelor degree or Diploma from an accredited institution in

Radiography /Radiology Technology or Medical Imaging minimum of

three (3) years course duration

And

Post primary Certificate or Diploma degree minimum 12 months in

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Nuclear Medicine

Technologist

(PET Scanning)



Bachelor degree or Diploma or its equivalent from an accredited

institution in Nuclear Medicine Imaging (minimum three ( 3) years

course duration)

Minimum of one year experience post

certification in the Nuclear Medicine field

Associate degree of minimum two (2) years course duration from an

accredited program in Nuclear Medicine.

And

Valid Registration or Certification (please see Note 2 below)

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience post

certification in the Nuclear Medicine field.

Bachelor/Diploma/Associate degree in a Radiography /Radiology

Technology or Medical Imaging program

And

Diploma/Master of minimum one year in Nuclear Medicine

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience post

certification in the Nuclear Medicine field.

Note: 1

Equivalent Qualification for Radiology/ Medical Imaging :

 Medical Radiation Technology

 Medical Imaging

 Radiography

 Radiology Technology

 Diagnostic Imaging

 Health Sciences ( Radiography or Medical Imaging)

 Medical Radiation Sciences

*Note: 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

Note 2:

Table of Recognized registration/certification or accreditation programs for Radiography/Sonography:

Recognized Registrations/ Certifications/ Accreditations

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)

18.17. Medical Laboratory

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Phlebotomist



Minimum six (6) months program in Medical Laboratory

Sciences from a college officially recognized in home

country

Minimum of one (1) year practical experience

as a phlebotomist

Completion of an approved certified phlebotomy

program

Certificate in the field of Health Science of minimum of

one (1) year

Medical Laboratory

Technician



Diploma or certificate in Laboratory Technician from an

accredited program or equivalent minimum two (2) years

duration

Two (2) years’ experience in related field

Medical Laboratory

Technologist



BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Medical

Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification

Two (2) years’ experience in related field

Medical Laboratory

specialty titles

(see table below)

BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Bachelor in the

Specialty field

And

One (1) year emphasis of the curriculum in the field of

sub- specialty in the basic qualification curriculum

Two (2) years’ experience in related field

BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Bachelor in the

Specialty field

And

Certification by the ASCP in the specialty

Two (2) years’ experience in related field

Four (4) years’ experience in the specialty

No additional experience

Clinical Scientist



BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Medical

Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification

And

Master’s degree in relevant specialty (high complexity

listed below from a recognized university)

MSc degree holders will require three (3) years

relevant experiences

PhD degree holders will require two (2) years

relevant experiences

Medical Lab Specialty Licensing Titles



Blood Banking/Transfusion



Clinical Biochemistry



Histocompatibility and Immunogenetic



Cytogenetic



Cytology



Genetics



Hematology



Histotechnology



Immunology



Medical Microbiology



Molecular Biology



Molecular Genetics



18.18. Medical Physics

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Medical Physicist

Technologist



BSc degree in Physical Science or equivalent

And

MSc degree in Radiation Physics or Medical Physics

Two (2) years’ experience post

certification in the related field

Assistant Medical Physicist



BSc degree in Radiation Physics or Medical Physics

from an accredited program or equivalent.

Two (2) years’ experience post

certification in the related field

18.19. Radiation Therapy

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Radiotherapy

Technologist



Bachelor degree in Radiotherapy.

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification in Radiation Therapy

field.

Radiotherapy

Technician



Diploma or certificate from an accredited institution in

Radiotherapy minimum of two (2) years course duration or

equivalent

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification in Radiotherapy field

Mould Room

Technician



City and guilds qualification in workshop practice or equivalent

Minimum of two (2) years’ workshop

experience

Radiotherapy Technology Programs

 Radiotherapy Technology USA

 Radiation Oncology Canada

 Therapeutic Radiography UK

 Radiation Therapy

 Radiation Oncology Sciences

18.20. Occupational Therapy*

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Occupational Therapist



Bachelor degree or Diploma from an

accredited institution in Occupational

Therapy minimum of three (3) years

course duration

Two (2) years’ experience post certification

in the Occupational Therapy field

Occupational Therapy Technician



Graduate of an accredited course in

Occupational Therapy minimum of two (2)

years study.

Two (2) years’ experience post certification

in Occupational Therapy field

*Note: Occupational Therapy Technician cannot work independently

18.21. Operation Theatre Technology

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Operation Theatre

Technician



Diploma in operation theatre or Associate

degree in surgical technology of minimum

two (2) years course duration.

Two (2) years clinical experience post

certification.

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18.22. Optometry 

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Dispensing

Optician



BSc in optical dispensing or Ophthalmic

Dispensing

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification in the dispensing field as

Optician

Associate Degree/Diploma minimum of

two (2) years course duration) in

optometry or Ophthalmic Dispensing

Minimum of four (4) years’ experience

post certification in the dispensing field as

Optician

Ophthalmic Technician



Graduate from a certified program

minimum of two (2) year course duration

as Ophthalmic Technician

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification in retinalphotography

And

fluorescent angiography field

Optometrist



Bachelor degree or Diploma in Optometry/

Doctor of Optometry minimum of three

(3) years course duration

Minimum two (2) years’ experience post

certification in related field

Orthoptist



BSc degree or equivalent qualification in

Orthoptics from an accredited institution

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in

Orthoptic field

Qualification of two (2) years duration

leading to valid registration as an orthoptist

in one (1) of the below bodies:

o Healthcare professional Council of

UK.

o American Orthoptic Council of USA.

o International Orthoptic Association

o The Canadian Orthoptic Society

Minimum four (4) years’ experience post

certification in a hospital setting

*Note:

 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

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18.23. Pharmacy*

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Clinical Pharmacist



BSc in Pharmacy / Pharm D

And

Successful completion of a recognized Residency program in

clinical pharmacy

Minimum two (2) years of experience post

certification as a clinical pharmacist in

hospital setting

BSc in Pharmacy /Pharm D

And

Post graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy

Pharmacist



BSc in Pharmacy/Doctor of Pharmacy

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification as Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Technician



Diploma in Pharmacy program minimum of two (2) years

course duration

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification as Pharmacy Technician

*Note: Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician experience with pharmaceutical companies or sales representative is not accepted

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18.24. Physician Assistant*

Title

Qualification

Experience

Physician Assistant



o Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies

Four (4) years’ experience post

qualification

o Graduate from a Program accredited through The

Canadian Medical Association Conjoint Accreditation

process

o Graduate from a Master Physician Assistant diploma

accredited by the Nederlands – Vlaamse

Accreditatieorganisatie

And

National Certification or licensure as a Physician Assistant

o Master of Physician Assistant Studies

o Graduated from a bachelor’s degree (Science)

And

Completed an accredited Physician Assistant training

program

And

National Certification or licensure as a Physician Assistant

Two (2) years’ experience post

qualification

*Note: The Physician Assistant will be licensed only by Health Authority – Abu Dhabi for one (1) year starting from the publication

of this document. The licensing of this healthcare professionals will be reviewed after evaluation by the Authorities.

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18.25. Physiotherapy

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Physiotherapist



BSc in Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification as Physiotherapist

Physiotherapy

Technician



Diploma or Associate degree in physiotherapy or Physical

Therapy with minimum two (2) years course duration

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification as Physiotherapy

Technician

Sport Therapist



Bachelor degree in Sport Therapy or equivalent qualification.

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification in the field as Sport

Therapist

Massage Therapist*



Training program of Massage therapy of minimum 500 hours

including educational and supervised clinical instruction

And

Valid BLS certification

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in

the field as Massage Therapist

*Note: Massage Therapist will be licensed only by Dubai Health Authority for one year starting from the publication of this

document. The licensing of this healthcare professionals will be reviewed after evaluation by the Authorities.

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18.26. Podiatry

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Podiatrist



Bachelor degree or diploma in Podiatry from an

accredited college minimum of three (3) years

course duration

Minimum of two (2) years’ clinical experience as

Podiatrist

MSc degree in Podiatry or Doctor of Podiatry

Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience as

Podiatrist.

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18.27. Prosthetics and Orthotics

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Prosthetics and

Orthotics

Technologist





Bachelor degree or Diploma minimum of three (3) years

course duration in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Minimum of two (2) years’ practical

experience as Prosthetics and Orthotics

Technologist

Prosthetics and

Orthotics

Technician





Graduate of an accredited program in Prosthetics and

Orthotics minimum of two (2) years course duration

Minimum of two (2) years’ practical

experience as Prosthetics and Orthotics

Technician

Anaplastologist



Board Certification in Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA) or

equivalent bodies.

Minimum two (2) years’ experience post

certification in related field

Certification by American Association of Ocularists

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18.28. Psychology*

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Psychologist



Bachelor degree in the field of psychology

And

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

Minimum of two (2) years’

experience post certification in related

field.

Bachelor degree in the field of psychology

And

Postgraduate full time Master’s degree (includes

MSc, MA, M.Phil) of minimum two (2) years from a

psychology faculty or an educational faculty with

focus on psychology provided that the bachelor

degree is minimum four (4) years duration

Psychometrist



Bachelor degree (includes B.A. or B.Sc.) in

psychometrics

Minimum two (2) years’ experience

post certification in related field.

Assistant Psychologist



(Title for UAE Nationals only)

Bachelor degree (includes B.A. and B.Sc.) in

psychology from a psychology department faculty or

an educational faculty with focus on psychology

No experience required post

certification

*Note:

 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

Psychology Disciplines Title

 Clinical

 Health

 Child

 Counseling

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 Educational

 Forensic

 Marriage and Family

 Occupational

 Neuropsychology

*Note: In the Emirate of Dubai, DHA license Phycologist in Clinical, Heath and Neuropsychology disciplines. Applicants for the rest of

specialties have to apply to Community Development Authority (CDA)

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18.29. Renal Dialysis

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Dialysis Technologist



Bachelor degree in Dialysis Technology or equivalent

qualification in dialysis technology with minimum three (3)

years course duration

Two (2) years’ experience in renal dialysis

field

Dialysis Technician*



Completion of a dialysis technician program from a

recognized educational institution or college.

Licensed registered Nurse

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in

renal dialysis field

*Note: A Dialysis Technician cannot work independently; a dialysis technologist must be available in the same facility

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18.30. Respiratory Therapy

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Respiratory Therapist



Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy or

equivalent qualification

And

Valid ACLS /PALS Certification

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification as a Respiratory

Therapist

Respiratory Therapy

Technician*



Associate degree in respiratory therapy or

equivalent diploma minimum two (2)

years course duration

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification as respiratory therapist

technician

*Note: Respiratory therapy technician shall work under supervision of respiratory care therapist

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18.31. Social Worker*

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Social Worker



BSc in Social work

and

Master's degree in Social Work

Minimum two (2) years’ experience post

certification in social work post

Assistant Social Worker



(Title for UAE Nationals only)

Bachelor degree in Social work or equivalent

qualification with minimum three (3) years course

duration.

No experience required post certification

*Note:

 Dubai Health Authority does not license social workers

 Assistant social worker license allows practice only under onsite supervision by a licensed social worker

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18.32. Speech Therapy

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Speech Therapist



BSc in Speech-language pathology/

Speech and language therapy /Speech

pathology /Speech therapy/Speech

And

language pathologist /Speech and language

therapist

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification in Speech and phonetics

in a hospital or clinical settings

BSc in Communication or Psychology or

Linguistics

And

Master’s program in speech language

pathology from an accredited educational

institution, college or university

Minimum of one (1) years’ experience

post certification in Speech and phonetics

in a hospital or clinical settings

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18.33. Toxicology

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Toxicology technologist



BSc in health related field

And

MSc in Clinical Toxicology

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience

post certification as Toxicologist

BSc in health related field with And

Certification of Specialist in Poison

Information or equivalent

BSc in Toxicology

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CHAPTER FIVE:

TRADITIONAL COMPLEMENTARY

AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

(TCAM)

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19. Requirements and Considerations

19.1. TCAM Healthcare Professionals Licensure Requirements

TCAM Healthcare professionals applying for Licensure must fulfill the following requirements:

 All applicants must demonstrate a current valid license/ registration to practice in home country or country of last

employment

 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.

 All applicants must submit their complete transcripts that indicate the theory and clinical hours as applicable.

 Cupping (not Hijama) shall be considered within the scope of Unani medicine or Chinese medicine

 UAE nationals who wish to be licensed as Hijama Practitioner will be evaluated on case by case by the designated

Authorities

 All TCAM practitioners must hold a valid BLS certificate

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19.2. Qualification and Experience Requirements for TCAM Licensure

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Acupuncture

Practitioner



BSc of Acupuncture medicine with minimum five (5) years

full time course duration including internship

Minimum two (2) years after internship

Accredited Acupuncture program of minimum Two (2) years

full time or the part time equivalent with minimum 2500

teaching hours /Certification from National Certification

Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

(NCCAOM) or equivalent body

Minimum three (3) years after internship

Licensed Physician privileged to practice Acupuncture with

Certification from an Accredited Acupuncture training program

of minimum than 800 hours\or one (1) year

No experience required

Ayurveda

Practitioner





Professional Bachelor Degree of Indian medicine - Ayurveda

(BAMS- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and surgery) or

equivalent of minimum five (5) years full time duration

including internship (comprising minimum 4500 hours of

classroom theory and practical sessions and 1000 hours of

internship training)

Experience: Minimum two (2) years after

internship

Accredited Ayurveda Medicine program over a three to four

(3-4) years full time / equivalent, comprising minimum 2500

hours (classroom theory and practical sessions) followed by

500 hours. of supervised internship training

Minimum four (4) years after internship

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Title

Qualifications

Experience

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

No experience required

Chiropractor

Practitioner





A BSc of Chiropractic – Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C), honors

degree or undergraduate, masters or equivalent of minimum

four (4) years full time duration with minimum 4200

student/teacher contact hours

Minimum two (2) years after internship

Physician privileged to practice Chiropractic with Accredited

Chiropractic training program of minimum 1800 hours over a

two or three (2 or 3) years full time or part time program

including minimum 1000 hours of supervised clinical

experience

Hijama Practitioner



Holding a valid DHA/HAAD/MOH healthcare 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

Therapist and/or institute as deemed appropriate by

DHA/HAAD For UAE National passing MOH assessment

Two (2) years’ experience in Hijama

Homeopathy

Practitioner



Professional Bachelor Degree of Homeopathy (BHMS-

Bachelor in Homeopathic Medicine and surgery) / licentiate

from an accredited Homeopathic program of minimum five

years including internship

Minimum two (2) years after internship

To be certified from an accredited Homeopathy program of

minimum three (3) years course duration

Minimum four (4) years after completion

of the course

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Title

Qualifications

Experience

Physician privileged to practice Homeopathy with

Homeopathic program of minimum one (1) year course

duration

No experience required

Naturopathy

Practitioner



BSc of Naturopathy (ND - Doctor of Naturopathy/BNYS-

Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) or equivalent of

minimum four (4) years course duration including supervised

clinical training

Minimum two (2) years after internship

Physician privileged to practice Naturopathy with Completion

of an accredited Naturopathic training program over a two (2)

years

Three (3) years full-time or part-time period of minimum

1000 hours, including minimum 400 hours of supervised

clinical training

Osteopathy

Practitioner





Degree of Osteopathy (e.g. Diploma of Osteopathy (D.O),

Bachelor of Osteopathic Medicine (B.Ost Med.) or BSc Hons.

Osteopathy) or equivalent of minimum four (4) years course

duration and minimum 1000 hours of supervised clinical

training (internship)

Minimum two (2) years after internship

Physician privileged to practice Osteopathy with an accredited

Osteopathic Medicine program of minimum one (1) years full

time or part time equivalent of minimum 1000 hours including

supervised clinical training

No experience required

118

Title

Qualifications

Experience

Traditional Chinese

Medicine (TCM)

practitioner





Degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine (B.TCM - Bachelor of

Traditional Chinese Medicine) from a recognized University of

minimum five (5) years full time duration including one (1)

years internship

Minimum two (2) years after internship

An accredited Traditional Chinese Medicine Education

program of three to four year years full time or equivalent of

minimum total of 2,400 hours (consisting of 1,500 hours of

theory and laboratory/clinical practice and 900 hours of

clinical practicum)

Minimum four (4) years after completion

of the course

Physician privileged to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine

with an accredited training program in TCM of two (2) - three

(3) years full time or equivalent of minimum total of 1300

hours (Consisting of 800 hours of theory and

laboratory/clinical practice and 500 hours of supervised

clinical practicum)

No experience required

Unani Practitioner





Degree of Unani (BUMS- Bachelor in Unani Medicine and

surgery / BEMS- Bachelor in Eastern Medicine and Surgery

Minimum two (2) years after internship

(Diploma Frazil utTibbWalJarahat) or equivalent of minimum

four (4) years full time duration including supervised clinical

practicum

No experience required

Physician privileged to practice Unani with an accredited

training program in Unani Medicine of two (2) years full time

or part time equivalent of minimum total of 1500 hours (theory

and practical) followed by 750 hours of supervised training in

a hospital or recognized medical Centre

No experience required

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