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United Arab Emirates

Ministry of Health

Evaluation Manual ofPhysicians, Pharmacists &

Health Care Professionals

2005

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Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al NahyanFounder of the United Arab Emirates

M a y A l l a h A l m i g h t y R e s t H i s S o u l



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H i s H i g h n e s s

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al NahyanPresident of the United Arab Emirates



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H i s H i g h n e s s

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al MaktoumVice President of the United Arab Emirates

Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai



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Forward

Human resources development has become a substantial factor that contributes positively to the progress

of any society. Hence special attention should be paid to the human element as civilizations are evaluated

accordingly.

H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan founder of United Arab Emirates - may God have mercy upon him

emphasized this objective through his leadership and had been maintained by his successor H.H. Sheikh

Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan the president of the state (May God bless him).

Since the establishment of the United Arab Emirates, special attention has been paid to the development of

national human resources. All facilities were made available to improve their professional skills and abilities.

As the human element is considered to be the most important component of health services the Ministry of

Health was keen to select the qualified and competent medical staff capable of undertaking their duties

affectively.

This manual contains the standards and criteria for Health Care Professionals evaluation including

Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses and Technologists. In developing such standards reference was made to

other countries systems and experiences and the expertise of international academic institutions.

We hope that this publication will be a valuable addition to other MOH documents and serves as a reference

to Health Care Professionals.

Hamad Abdul Rahman Al MadfaMinister of Health

In the name of Allah the Merciful the Compassionate



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Preface

The objective of the Health Care Professionals evaluation is to seek and select the most qualified and

capable staff who would provide safe and effective Health Care Services in order to decrease patient

suffering and increase patient satisfaction.

The evaluation standards and criteria specified in this manual are based on the standards and reputation of

the institution from which the candidate graduated. Experience, work continuity and published researches

are also considered as additional and favorable assets for evaluation and grading.

The written and oral exams for practitioners and specialists to ascertain their educational level and its

conformity with ongoing changes in the field of specialty are essential prerequisites in the process of

evaluation. In addition, personal interviews are set to measure self-confidence and initiative as well as skills

needed to determine the candidates effciency and ethical values.

The Higher Certificates Evaluation Committee documents and classifies qualifications and certificates ofHealth Care Professionals and sets up the infrastructure for Health Care Practice in the United Arab

Emirates. These efforts and contributions are highly appreciated and noted in this publication which aims

to ensure sustainable high quality health care services in the UAE.

Dr. AbdulGhaffar M. AbdulGhafoor Al Hawi

Assistant Undersecretary for Curative Medicine

Chairman, Evaluation Committee



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Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter One

....................... Evaluation procedures of physicians and dentists

Chapter Two

....................... Evaluation procedures of pharmacists & their assistants

Chapter Three

....................... Evaluation procedures of nursing personnel

Chapter Four

....................... Evaluation procedures of technicians

Section One :

Evaluation procedures of technicians holding higher-qualifications

Section Two :

Evaluation procedures of technicians not holding higher-qualifications

Chapter Five

....................... Evaluation procedures of those who practice the profession of

complementary and alternative medicine



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Chapter One

Evaluation procedures of

Physicians and Dentists



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First: Regulatory Procedures:

1. Evaluation Committee Formation:This committee shall be formed by a ministerial decree and constitutes of a Chairperson and

number of members including the rapporteur. This committee will be responsible for evaluating

postgraduate certificates of physicians and dentists.

2. Evaluation Committee Jurisdictions:Evaluating and approving the certificates, qualifications and experiences of physicians and dentists

who hold postgraduate degrees in accordance with the provisions of the cabinet resolution No. (11)

of 1974 and its amendments.

3. Evaluation Committee Meetings:The committee shall hold its meetings in the Ministry of Health headquarters periodically every two

weeks, or upon the request of its chairperson, when necessary.

4. Legal Quorum:The committees meetings shall not be valid and legal unless the majority of its members are present

provided that the chairperson or his deputy is present.

5. Evaluation Standards and Criteria: The cabinet resolution No. (11) of 1974 regarding the physicians employment system and its

amendments.

Passing the exams and interviews held by Ministry of Health.

The international evaluation standards and criteria.

6. The Standards of Certificates Equivalency:Fulfilling the academic requirements and the common training period for obtaining the certificate:

The study period required for obtaining the certificate.

The study system required for obtaining the certificate.(correspondence education is not acceptable)

Exams mode and model.

The qualification type (vocational or academic).

The country or the institution that issued the qualification.

Qualification level and its international accreditation.

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7. The Standards of Defining the Approved Experience: Experience compliance with specialty.

Experience period.

Country, type and reputation of the institution where experience was acquired.

Experience continuity.

8. Other Skills: Enrollment in continuous education program.

Medical researches, studies and publications.

Experience in the academic education field.

Administrative experience.

9. Procedures Documentation:

The procedures of the evaluation committee will be documented in the following

records:

a) The evaluation application form of each physician which includes the following:

Personal information.

Academic certificates.

Referees.

Medical researches, studies and publications.

Conferences, seminars and workshops.

Acquired experience.

b) Documents assessment form:

"Evaluation data" are set forth in this form and signed by the chairperson and the present committee

members.

c) Outcomes of the evaluation committee meeting:

It includes the date, number and the names of the chairperson and the present committee members

and the evaluation or re-evaluation recommendations based on the documents presented. the

minutes is to be signed by the chairperson and the rapporteur of the committee.

d) Evaluation certificate:

To be signed by the chairperson or his deputy.



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Second: Evaluation Procedures:

The evaluation procedures are carried out according to the physician category and the conditions

of evaluation established by the cabinet resolution No. (11) of 1974 and its amendments.

1. Evaluation Grades:

Intern: confined only to national physicians (holding ID entry summary) who hold the basicmedicine degree from a recognized university or college and who have not spent an internship

year pursuant to the cabinet resolution No. (3) of 1993.

Starting GP: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized university or

college and who have fulfilled the internship year and have experience for less than (5) years.

(National physician is exempted from the condition of experience).

General practitioner: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized

university or college and who have completed (5) years experience after the internship year.

Specialist (B) doctor: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized

university or college together with a diploma or its equivalent, the study of which is not less than

(12) months, and who have experience not less than (3) years after the diploma.

Specialist (A) doctor: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized

university or college together with a master degree or its equivalent, the study of which is not

less than (24) months, and who have experience not less than (3) years after the master.

Consultant (B) doctor: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized

university or college together with Ph.D., fellowship or membership of one or more world

recognized medical colleges or its equivalent and who have experience not less than (5) years

after obtaining the highest qualification.

Consultant (A) doctor: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized

university or college together with Ph.D., fellowship or membership of one or more world

recognized medical colleges or an equivalent or those who have a professor rank in the specialtyfield and experience not less than (10) years after obtaining the highest qualification.



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Job gradeRequired academic

qualificationExperience period Requirements

Intern M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)

Starting G.P. M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)

Internship year and less

than (5) years experience

G.P. M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)

Experience not less than (5)

years after the internship

year for public sector & not

less than (2) years for

private sector

Specialist (B)

M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)+

diploma or equivalent (not

less than (12) months)

study period)


years after Diploma

Specialist (A)


master or equivalent (not

less than (24) months)

study period)


years after Master

Consultant (B)


Ph.D., fellowship or

membership of any world

recognized colleges or

equivalent


years after obtaining the

highest Degree

Studies &

Researches in

specialty field

Consultant (A)

M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)+ Ph.D., fellowship or

membership of one or

more world recognized

colleges or equivalent or

having a professor rank in

specialty field

Experience not less than

(10) years after obtaining

the highest Degree

Studies &

Researches in

specialty field



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2. Evaluation Conditions:

Remarks about the Evaluation Conditions: Intern grade is confined to national doctors only.

The internship year (training or residing) must be spent in one of the recognized hospitals.

National physicians are exempted from the condition of experience upon evaluation as a starting

G.P. however they must complete the internship year.

UAE and GCC National physicians are exempted from G.P. exam provided they are graduates

from any recognized faculty of medicine whether in their original countries or abroad and have

license to practice in their country.

Physicians who passed (USMLE) exam in its three parts are exempted from the G.P. oral and

written exam; However they must sit for an interview.

Physicians who passed (USMLE) exam in its first and second parts are exempted from G.P.

written exam only; However they must sit for an interview and an Oral exam.

Physicians who passed (PLAB) exam in its first and second parts are exempted from G.P. written

exam; However they must sit for an interview.

Physicians who have profession licenses to practice from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zeeland,and European Union states are exempted from G.P. written exam; However they must sit for an

interview.

English language proficiency (written and spoken) is a must.

3. Recognised Certificates:

a) Examples of certificates equivalent to the highest academic qualifications:

Country Certificate

AustraliaSpecialty certificate issued by the Royal College of Physicians &

Surgeons

Austria Certificate of specialization / FACHARTZ

Belgium Belgian Board

CanadaSpecialty certificate issued by the Royal Faculty of Physicians and

Surgeons

Denmark Danish Board

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Country Certificate

Finland Finnish Board

France

Diploma of special studies (D.E.S) or (D.E.S.C.) or (D.I.S).

Certificate of special studies (C.E.S) given after 1979 until 1992

Certificate of national medical council (CNOM) until 1992.

Certificate of clinical studies of orthodontics (CESMO)

Germany Certificate of specialization / FACHARTZ

HollandSpecialty certificate issued by specialists registration commission

(SCR)

India Doctorate in medicine (DM) and Surgery (mch)

Norway Norwegian Board

South Africa Fellowship of the faculty of medicine

Switzerland Specialty Certificate issued by Swiss Doctor Union

Sweden Swedish Board

United KingdomFellowship and Membership of British Royal Colleges given before

1997 and a C.C.S.T (Certificate of Completion of Specialist

Training) is a must for Fellowship & Membership given after 1997.

United States of America American Board

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b) Examples of certificates equivalent to Master Degree (provided that the study period

is not less than (24) month):

Country Certificate

Arab Board

Algeria & Tunisia Specialty certificate issued from Algeria & Tunisia

Canada Master



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Country Certificate

Egypt Academic Ph.D.

Federal Russia & Ukraine Ph.D. (CANDIDATA)

France Specialty Studies Certificate (C.E.S) given before 1979

India Masters in Medicine (MD) and Master in Surgery (M.S.)

Iran Iranian Board

Iraq Iraqi Board

Ireland Master

Jordan Jordanian Board

Lebanon Specialty certificate issued by The American University of Beirut

Pakistan Fellowship of Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons

Philippines Filipino Board

Poland Master not less than (2) years

Saudi Arabia Saudi Board

Spain Specialty certificate issued By Ministry of Health & Science

Sudan M.D. in Clinical Medicine

Sweden Academic Ph.D.

Syria Higher studies certificate issued by Ministry of Higher Education

United Kingdom Academic Ph.D or Master



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c) Examples of certificates equivalent to Diploma Degree (provided that the study period

is not less 12 month):

4. Required Documents: Evaluation application form.

Curriculum Vitae (C.V).

Copies of academic certificates provided the originals are attested by the official authorities.

Copies of letters of experience provided the originals are attested by the official authorities.

Copy of the physician's registration in the medical association in his country of origin.

Personal declaration.

List of researches and studies and their references.

Copy of passport or citizenship document for nationals.

(3) photos.

Established fees payment receipt.

Remark:The original academic and experience certificates issued from outside UAE must be translated into

Arabic or English and attested by the official competent authorities (from the university that granted

the certificate and from the UAE embassy in the university's country and from the ministry of foreign

affairs in the UAE). The designated officer in the evaluation section must review the said original

documents and sign the copies indicating that they are true copies of the originals. The committee

may exclude the condition of attesting letters of experience for essential reasons where attesting is

difficult, and according to each case.

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Country Certificate

United Kingdom

Diploma

Certificate of Master Degree if the necessary study term is less

than (2) years

Certificate of Master Degree granted by means of researches only

from recognized universities

United States of America Master in Public Health (M.P.H)

Other CountriesAny certificate of Diploma Degree, where study term is not less

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5. General Conditions:

Consultant (A) doctor is evaluated without the need to sit for the exams held by the ministry, it is

possible also (as per the evaluation committee discretion) to interview him by two different

committees of consultant doctors in the specialty field to define his academic and practical level,

and to take the proper decision.

Consultant (B) doctors and specialist (A) doctors are evaluated either by interviews by two

different committees of consultant doctors in the specialty field, or by exams for Specialist (A)

doctors.

Specialist (B) doctor, G.P and starting G.P. should Pass the written and oral exams. National

physician is exempted from the oral and written exams, provided he passes the interview.

Re-evaluation for a higher grade is considered only under the required conditions.

Evaluation or re-evaluation does not bind the ministry to appoint or promote physicians to a

certain grade.

Third: Re-evaluation Procedures:The re-evaluation procedures vary according to the category to be re-evaluated.

In all cases, the following documents must be attached to the re-evaluation application form:

1. Promotion and performance evaluation application form that fulfills all the information related to

the person concerned including the previous evaluation signed by section head or the direct

manager, hospital director, and medical zone director or central administration.

2. The qualifications and experiences that followed the previous evaluation.

Re-evaluation Conditions:

1. Intern to starting G.P:

The re-evaluation of this category is confined only to national physicians who completed the

internship year.

2. Starting G.P. to G.P:

The Completion of not less than (5) years experience after the internship year.

3. G.P. or starting G.P. to specialist (B):

The re-evaluation of starting G.P. or G.P. to specialist (B) is carried out if he obtains the academic

qualification (diploma or its equivalent) in one of the medical specialties from a recognized

academic institution, provided the conditions established for specialist (B) doctor evaluation are

in accordance with what is set fourth in this manual.

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4. G.P. or specialist (B) to specialist (A):

The re-evaluation of G.P. or specialist (B) to specialist (A) is carried out if he obtains the academic

qualification (master or its equivalent) in one of the medical specialities from a recognized

academic institution, provided that the conditions established for specialist (A) doctor evaluation

are in accordance with what is set fourth in this manual.

5. G.P. or specialist (A) to consultant (B):

The re-evaluation of G.P. or specialist (A) to consultant (B) is carried out if he obtains theacademic qualification (Ph.D., fellowship or membership or its equivalent) from a recognized

academic institution, provided the conditions established for evaluating consultant (B) doctor are

in accordance with what is set fourth in this manual.

6. Consultant (B) to consultant (A):

The re-evaluation of this category is carried out when the physician has practiced this profession

for a period not less than (10) years in the specialty field from the date of obtaining the highest

certificate (Ph.D., fellowship or membership or its equivalent).

Fourth: Evaluation Procedures for Candidates applying for other

Parties:a) The procedures of evaluating or re-evaluating the certificates referred by these parties shall be

consistent with the procedures of evaluating and re-evaluating the certificates of the candidates

applying to working at the Ministry of Health.

b) These parties shall submit the files to the committee in charge of evaluating postgraduate

certificates after conducting the interviews and exams required for these categories. The task of

evaluation committee shall be confined to the procedures of evaluation and equivalency only.

c) The above mentioned parties include the following:

1. UAE Armed Forces /GHQ.

2. Ministry of Interior.

3. Ministry of Agriculture.

4. The UAE Municipalities.

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Chapter Two

Evaluation Procedures of

Pharmacists & their

Assistants



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Evaluation Committee:The task of evaluating pharmacists is assigned to an evaluation committee formed under a resolution issued

by the minister pursuant to the provisions of the cabinet's resolution No. 9 of 1975 regarding the system of

employing pharmacist, vets and medical technicians.

Evaluation Conditions:1. Academic qualifications.

2. Practical experience.3. Passing written exams and technical interviews.

First: Pharmacists:

1. Pharmacists Written Exam:

Pursuant to article No. (2) of the federal law No. (4) of 1983 regarding the profession of pharmacy

and pharmaceutical establishments, he who applies to the pharmacist profession exam should fulfill

the following conditions:

1. Having the basic pharmacy certificate from a recognized higher institute or university.

2. He has practiced this profession for a period not less than two years after holding the basic

certificate, UAE nationals are exempted from this condition.3. He should not be convicted for a crime related to honor or honesty unless he is cleared or

pardoned by the competent authorities.

4. Fluent in Arabic and English languages (reading and writing).

5. Passing the scientific pharmacy test and pharmacy Law exam held by the ministry.

2. Pharmacists Technical Interviews:

The following categories are exempted from the written exam; hence an interview by the committee

will be sufficient. The committee may examine them in writing, if it deems necessary:

a) Any applicant who has a Bachelor in pharmacy from recognized universities in United Kingdom,

USA, New Zeeland, Australia, EU countries, Switzerland, and Scandinavian states, provided he

has a license to practice from the regulatory authorities such as syndicates of pharmacists andlocal authorities in his country and has the necessary practical experience and english language

proficiency for non-native speakers.

b) Pharmacists who have a Pharma D certificate in USA and Canada and have Licence to practice.

c) UAE licensed pharmacists who have bachelor and postgraduate degrees and have already

worked in the public or private sector in the UAE and wish to move from one sector to another.

This exception applies to those who have continuously worked in the UAE as pharmacists for

the last three years who Licenced befor year 2000.

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d) Pharmacists who have a valid temporary license and have finished their contract with the

governmental sector and wish to work for the private sector.

e) Pharmacists who hold a Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. wishing to work in the technical sector,

laboratories and academic institutions, provided they are interviewed by the examination

committee. Otherwise, they have to pass the written scientific exam.

f) Higher diploma graduates known as pharmacy technicians or those who have graduated from

UAE Higher Colleges of Technology - higher diploma program are treated as pharmacy

technicians in accordance with the laws applied in USA and UK.

g) Graduates from the faculties of sciences who hold a Bachelor, Master, or Ph.D. (biology,

chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, therapeutics, anatomy, and the like) are treated as

graduates from faculties of sciences not as pharmacists or pharmacy technicians who graduated

from the faculty of pharmacy similarly to what is applied in both USA and UK.

h) Passing Arabic language proficiency test for non-native speakers is mandatory to all the

aforesaid categories.

i) Pharmacists who work with governmental parties should have a temporary license to practice

pursuant to article (10) of pharmacy law No. (4) of 1983.

3. The Requirements to applying for the Pharmacist Written Exam or theTechnical Interview:

Copy of the following documents:


Basic pharmacy certificate and any postgraduate diploma (Master and/or PhD) if any,

provided the original is attested by the official authorities.

Letters of experience in pharmacy provided the original is attested by the official authorities.

Syndicate membership/ license from the applicants country of origin or from the country

where he graduated.

Valid passport.

Visit / residence visa in the state.

3 photos.

Receipt of AED 100 fees by E-dirham.

The designated officer in the evaluation section must review the above mentioned original



difficult and according to each case.

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Second: Pharmacist Assistant:

The task of evaluating pharmacist assistants is assigned to a technical committee. Applicants for the

pharmacist assistants profession practice exam should fulfill the following conditions pursuant to article No.

(3) of the Federal Law No. (4) of 1983 regarding the pharmacy profession and pharmaceutical establishment:

1. Holding a recognized pharmacist assistant certificate.

2. He should have practiced this profession for a period not less than two years in any of thepharmaceutical establishments under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. UAE nationals

are exempted from this condition.

3. He should not be convicted for a crime related to honor or honesty unless he is cleared or

pardoned by the competent authorities.

4. Fluent in Arabic and English languages (reading and writing).

5. Passing the exam scientific pharmacy test and pharmacy Law held by the ministry for this

purpose.

The Requirements of Applying for Pharmacist Assistant Evaluation Exam:

Copy of the following documents:


Certificate of higher diploma in pharmacy provided the original is attested by the official

authorities.

General secondary education certificate duly attested.

letter of experience in pharmacy provided the original is attested by the official authorities.

Syndicate membership/ license from the applicants country of origin or from the country where

he graduated.

Valid passport.

Visit / residence visa in the state.

3 photos.

Receipt of AED 50 fees by E-dirham.

The original academic and experience certificates issued from outside UAE must be translated into Arabic

or English and attested by the official competent authorities (from the university that granted the certificate

and from the UAE embassy in the university's country and from the ministry of foreign affairs in UAE). The

designated officer in the evaluation section must review the said original documents and sign the copies

indicating that they are true copies of the originals. The committee may exclude the condition of attesting

letters of experience for essential reasons where attesting is difficult, and according to each case.

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Third:All pharmacists and assistants should pass the exam of pharmaceutical laws that regulate the

profession of pharmacy in United Arab Emirates before applying for license to practice the

profession of pharmacy.

Fourth:All pharmacists and assistants who failed two consecutive exams can sit for the exam in Arabic

language, pharmacy or the exam of pharmaceutical law and legislations that regulate theprofession of pharmacy in United Arab Emirates for a third (and last) time and only after one year

from the second exam.

Fifth:All pharmacists and assistants who ceased practicing the pharmacy profession for more than 3

successive years must apply for the scientific pharmacy exam and the law of pharmacy and

pharmaceutical legislations that regulates the pharmacy profession in the United Arab Emirates

in order to be re-licensed for practicing this profession in UAE.

Pharmacist Job Degrees in Ministry of Health in United Arab Emirates

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Job grade Academic qualification Experience period Otherr e q u i r e m e n t s

Starting

Pharmacist

Bachelor in pharmacy from faculties of

pharmacy recognized in the UAE


one year pursuant to the

cabinet resolutionUAE nationals

are exempted

from the

experience

condition

Practitioner

Pharmacist

Bachelor in pharmacy from faculties of


Minimum of (3) years

experience

Specialist (B)

Pharmacist

Bachelor in pharmacy +

Diploma or its equivalent, the study of

which is not less than (12) months

from faculties of pharmacy

Experience for not less

than (3) years after

obtaining the diploma

Specialist (A)

Pharmacist


Master or its equivalent, from faculties

of pharmacy recognized in the UAE



obtaining Master Degree

Studies,

researches

published in the

specialty field

and/or taking

part in scientific

conferences

internationally

recognized

Consultant (B)

Pharmacist


Ph.D. in pharmacy from faculties of




obtaining Ph.D.

Consultant (A)

Pharmacist


Ph.D. in pharmacy from faculties of




obtaining Ph.D.



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Chapter Three

Registration and


Nurses and Midwives



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The Federal Department of Nursing, Ministry of Health registers nurses and midwives after passing the MOH

nursing examination and completion of registration requirements. The Federal Department of Nursing

(FDON) also evaluates nurses who apply to work for Ministry of Health and other Governmental Institutions

in order to appoint them on suitable grades.

First: The Registration System

The Ministry started implementing the nursing registration system in the beginning of 1993 and started

registration of midwives in 2003. This system mandates that those who want to practice nursing and

midwifery in the country should present the registration form at the FDON enclosed with the required

documents, and should pass the written examination designed to assess the applicants knowledge level in

the field of nursing and midwifery.

The computerized registration system has been developed to achieve higher efficiency and to obtain the

required information properly. The professional nursing grades are determined through this system by two

levels: registered nurse level and practical nurse level. As for midwives, there are registered midwife level and

practical midwife level. This applied to both governmental and private sectors.

General Registration Information:

Registration requirements are met when a nurse or midwife meets the applicable eligibility requirements,submit the Nursing Registration Application to the Federal Department of Nursing, MOH with all documents,

passes an examination or meets the "exemption from examination" criteria, pays the fee where applicable,

and all required verifications have been received, reviewed to meet the standard and criteria of the Federal

Department of Nursing.

1. Registration Criteria:

Registered Nurse (RN):

Applicant should have at least a three (3) years diploma in nursing with a minimal attainment of

sixty percent (60%) of total marks and after a full secondary school education.

Practical Nurse (PN):

Applicant should have one of the following:

A diploma in nursing of less than three (3) years with a minimal attainment of sixty percent (60%)

of total marks after a full secondary school education

A three (3) years diploma in nursing with a minimal attainment of sixty percent (60%) of total

marks after intermediate education.

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Registered Midwife (RMW):


Full secondary school education and a twelve (12) or eighteen (18) months qualification after a

three years nursing programme, with a minimal attainment of sixty percent (60%) of total marks.

At least a three (3) years diploma in midwifery with a minimal attainment of sixty percent (60%)

of total marks.

Practical Midwife (PMW):


An intermediate education and a diploma in midwifery of at least twelve (12) months after a three

years nursing programme, with a minimal attainment of sixty percent (60%) of total marks.

Applicants with intermediate education or with full secondary school and a diploma in midwifery

of two (2) years duration.

2. Required Documents:The originals or certified copies of each of the following:

Passport including a valid UAE residence visa or other proof of legal stay in the UAE e.g. Visit

visa.

Statutory evidence of any name change (marriage license, other legal document).

School Leaving Certificate (Highest level attained before entry to nursing or midwifery training).

Nursing or Midwifery training Certificate / Diploma / Degree- (length of training and academic

achievement must be verified by means of official transcript if not clearly specified on Certificate

/ Diploma / Degree).

Nursing Licensure or Registration showing current validity.

3. Nursing / Midwifery Registration Examinations:

The nursing and midwifery examination is held regularly during each year. A score of 60% is

required to pass the two hours written examination of 100 multiple choice questions. Written

information is given on the format of the examination to those who are required to sit for the

examination.

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4. Completion of Registration Requirements:

Forms known as "verifications" will be made available to those who PASS the nursing

examination or meet the exemption from examination requirements. The applicant mails the

verification; the FDON receives it. The registration application is not complete until the FDON

receives these verifications. The verifications must be received directly from the source only as

stated clearly on each verification and must meet the standards and quality criteria set by the

FDON. If the applicant meets the "exemption from examination" requirements, the verifications

needed to complete registration will be given at the completion of the review of the application.

5. Repeated Examination Attempts:

An applicant not obtaining a passing score on the first attempt is allowed to sit the written

examination twice more for a total of three times. Nurses will be charged for each examination

for which they register. No refunds are made by the MOH for non-attendance or for any other

reason. Applicants will be required to prove they meet all eligibility requirements at the time they

apply to re-take the registration examination.

6. Examination Exemption Conditions:

UAE Nationals and Graduates of Institutes of Nursing are exempted from the examination. In

Addition first level / Registered Nurses or Registered Midwives holding current valid nursing

registration/ licensure in certain countries as well as all nurses holding a Masters Degree in

Nursing are exempted from the nursing examination if they have been actively employed in the

field of nursing in a clinical setting, nursing administration or nursing education for at least 1000

hours within the three years prior to application for registration in the UAE. This applies only to

First level /Registered Nurses or Midwives and not to SEN / Practical / Licensed Vocational

Nurses or Midwives. Those exempted from the written exam must meet all other criteria for

registration.

7. The Registration and Regulation Committee:

The Nursing and Midwifery registration and regulation committee is formed by a decree signed

by H.E Minister of Health. Its tasks are as follows:

1. Setting policies and the procedures related to the registration system.

2. Setting a draft law to regulate Nursing and Midwifery practice in the United Arab of Emirates.

3. Studying the cases and issues related to applying the registration criteria of nursing and

midwifery professionals and submitting the recommendations.

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Second: Evaluation and Selection of Nurses and Midwives

Nurses and Midwives are evaluated according to the provisions of the cabinets resolution No.

(9) and No. (10) of 1975 as well as the cabinet resolution No. (9) of 1982 and the amendment

decrees, for those who want to work in the governmental sector.

1. Evaluation Committee :

A nursing and midwifery evaluation and selection committee is formed and approved by a

resolution from H. E. the Minister of Health. The committee consists of number of qualified and

experienced nurses representing various nursing and midwifery specialties. The committee takes

into consideration the registration outcome of each candidate.

2. Responsibility of the Committee:

The committee evaluates the certificates, qualifications and experience of the holders of the

nursing and midwifery certificates, and considers equalizing and approving the certificates and

qualifications according to the provisions of the cabinet decision No. (9) and No. (10) of 1975

and the amendment decisions.

3. Meetings of the Committee:

The committee holds its meetings at the headquarters of the Ministry of Health upon a request

from the chairperson, when necessary.

4. Quorum:

The convention of the committee shall not be valid or legal unless attended by the majority of its

members provided they include the chairperson or his deputy.

5. Evaluation Criteria:

Meeting the registration conditions according to the FDON procedures, and the cabinet decision

No. (9) and No. (10) of 1975 and its amendments concerning the nurses employment system.

6. Documents Required for Evaluation:

A certificate of meeting registration requirement of Ministry of Health, UAE.

The interview conducted for the applicants by the MOH or other governmental institutions.

Complete appointment application form.

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Complete interview from the direct nursing official.

Detailed curriculum vitae in English/ Arabic.

A copy of general education certificate obtained before nursing certificate.

A copy of the basic nursing certificate.

A copy of the specialization certificate after the basic nursing certificate (if any).

Copies of the experience certificates (should include the start date and end of work and job title,

attested by the employer).

A copy of a valid passport.

2 photos.

A copy of valid nursing practice license from the country of origin.

7. Grades and Conditions of Evaluation:

a) Evaluation conditions according to the cabinet resolution No (9) of 1975 and the

amendment decisions concerning the medical technicians (nursing) employment

system who hold higher qualifications:

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Job grade The requiredscientific qualification

Period of experience Otherrequirements

Consultant

medical

technician (A)

Bachelor + PhD or its

equivalent

Experience for not less than

(10) years after obtaining the

required qualification

The studies and

researches published in

the field of specialization

Consultant

medical

technician (B)


equivalent




The studies and

researches published in


Specialistmedical

technician (A)

Bachelor + Master or its

equivalent

Experience for not less than(3) years after obtaining

Master

Specialist

medical

technician (B)Bachelor + Diploma



scientific specialization

diploma



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b) Evaluation conditions according to the cabinet resolution No. (10) of 1975 and the

amendment decisions concerning evaluating the medial technicians (nursing) who

have no high qualifications:

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Job gradeThe required

scientific qualificationPeriod of experience

Other

requirements

Practitioner

medical

technicianBachelor



scientific qualification

Beginner medical

technicianBachelor one year experience



Period of

experience

Other

requirements

Director of

Nursing

Nursing Diploma for (3)

years after secondary

school

(17) years experience

or two years as

Deputy Director of

Nursing

Experience is reduced to (12)

years in case of having a

specialized diploma for at

least 6 months.

Deputy Director

of Nursing



school


or two years as

Assistant Director of

Nursing



specialized diploma for at

least 6 months.

Assistant Directorof Nursing



school




nursing diploma for one year

Senior in charge



school



years in case of having a spe-

cialized diploma for at least

one year



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c) The committee also reviews files of nursing assistants as follows according to the

above-mentioned decrees:

8. Procedures of Certificates Equivalency:

Equivalency of nursing certificates depends on the ministerial decision No. (50) of 1998 which

was issued upon a recommendation of the Certificates Equivalency Committee at the Ministry of

Higher Education and Scientific Research, and upon the decisions issued form the Ministry of

Health in that regard.

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Period of

experience

Other

requirements

Charge

Technician


years after intermediate

school


Qualified

Technician

Nursing Diploma for (3)years after intermediate

school

one year experienceafter obtaining the

Diploma



Period of

experience

Other

requirements

Assistant

Technician (A)

Diploma for (18) months

after the primary school

Assistant

Technician (B)

Diploma for one year after

the primary school

Assistant

Technician

Diploma for (6) months

after the primary school

Helper

Not holding a qualification,

and having experience not

less than (2) years in the

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9. Criteria and Standards:

Attested study record.

Recognition of the concerned responsible body in the country of the educational institution

which grants the certificate- of the institution and its certificates.

Educational system in the Country of Origin (educational grading) or in the country of the

educational institution which grants the certificate.

The system of the institution which grants the certificate and the conditions of joining it.

Duration of study to obtain the certificate.

The study plan and the examinations system according to which the certificate was granted.

Observing the applied international criteria for equalizing the specialization.

The committee may add any other standard or criteria, as needed.

10. Required Documents:

Equivalence application form.

Curriculum Vitae.

Educational certificates/ Transcripts.

Established fees payment receipt.

Certificates of education and letters of experience presented from outside the country should be

translated into Arabic or English and duly attested by the competent official authorities.

Passport copy.

The Original certificate required to be equalized or a duly approved copy thereof.

Approved copy of the educational standard preceding the degree required to be equalized.

The committee may request any other necessary documents for taking its decision.

Remark:

The original academic and experience certificates issued from outside UAE must be translated into

Arabic or English and attested by the official competent authorities (from the university that granted the

certificate and from the UAE embassy in the university's country and from the ministry of foreign affairs

in UAE). The designated officer in the evaluation section must review the said original documents and

sign the copies indicating that they are true copies of the originals. The committee may exclude the

condition of attesting letters of experience for essential reasons where attesting is difficult, and

according to each case.

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Chapter Four

Section One


Technicians

(Holding Higher-

Qualifications)



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First: Regulatory Procedures

1. Committee Formation:

A committee is formed to evaluate the higher certificates of medical technicians under a decree

of H.E Minister of Health. It consists of a chairperson and a number of members including the

rapporteur.

2. Tasks of the Committee:

Evaluating the certificates, qualifications and experiences of medical technicians holding higher

certificates and studying and approving the certificates and qualifications according to the

provisions of the cabinet resolution No. (9) of 1975 and its amendments.

3. Meetings of the Committee:

The committee holds its meetings at the Ministry of Health headquarters upon a call from the

chairperson, whenever necessary.

4. Quorum:


members, provided they include the chairperson or his deputy.

5. Evaluation Standards and Criteria:

The cabinet decision No. (9) of 1975 concerning the medical technicians employment system

and its amendments.

The ministerial resolutions.

Passing the tests or interviews conducted by Ministry of Health.

International evaluation standards and criteria.

6. Certificates Equivalency Standards:

The necessary study period to obtain the certificate.

The required study system to obtain the certificate.

Examination type and method.

Type of qualification (vocational or academic).

The country and institution which grants the qualification.

Level and international recognition of the qualification.

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7. Standards of Approving Experience:

The experience should conform to the scientific specialization.

Location, type and reputation of the establishment from which the experience was gained.


Experience period.

8. Other Skills:

Participation in continuous education program.

Research, studies and medical publications.

Academic education experience.

Administrative experiences.


The procedures of the evaluation committee are documented in the following:

a) Evaluation application form of each medical technician including the following:


Scientific certificates.


Research and publications.

b) Documents inspection form:

It should clarify the evaluation data and must be signed by the chairperson and the present

members of the committee.

c) Outcome of the evaluation committee meeting:

It includes the date, number, names of the chairperson and the present committee members and

the committee recommendations according to the files submitted. The minutes are to be signed

by both the chairperson or his deputy and the committee rapporteur.


It should be signed by the chairperson or his deputy.

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The evaluation procedures are conducted according to the medical technicians categories and

following the evaluation conditions stated by the cabinet decision No (9) of 1975 and it

amendments.

1. Degrees of Evaluation:

Starting medical technician.

Practitioner medical technician.

Specialist medical technician B

Specialist medical technician A.

Consultant medical technician B.

Consultant medical technician A

2. Conditions of Evaluation:

Job grade The requiredscientific qualification

Period ofexperience

Otherrequirements

Starting medical

technician

Bachelor in the

specialization

Experience for one year

after the higher qualification

Total study and

experience period not less

than (5) years.

Practitioner

medical

technician

Bachelor in the

specialization


years after the higher

qualification

Total study and

experience period not less

than (7) years

Specialist

medicaltechnician (B )

Bachelor + Diploma or its

equivalent (not less than(12) months study period)


years after obtaining theDiploma

Specialist

medical

technician (A )

Bachelor + master or its

equivalent


years after obtaining the

master



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Remarks on the conditions of evaluation:

National medical technician is exempted from the condition of the necessary one year

experience in order to occupy the starting medical technician job.

Excellent command of English language (spoken and written) is a must.

3. The Approved Certificates:

a) Ph.D. certificate or its equivalent

b) Master certificate or its equivalent

c) Higher diploma certificate or its equivalent

d) Bachelor certificate or its equivalent

4. Medical Specializations:

X-ray, dentistry, physiotherapy, optics, laboratories, insects, malaria, nutrition, food,

cardiography, audio (training the deaf and dumb), artificial limbs.

The following specially Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Haematology, Immunology,Histopathology, Medical Genetics and Diagnostic Molecular Biology which are graduated from

universities and college that are approved by Ministry of Education - higher education &

Research are accepted for entering the exam.

Hospital administration, health care administration, medical services administration, health

services administration, social service, health planning.

Computer science, medical secretariat, medical registration, biostatistics, health statistics, health

research, medical libraries secretariat.

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Period of

experience

Other

requirements

Consultant

medical

technician (B)


equivalent

Experience not less


obtaining the highest

qualification

Studies and researches

published in the field of

specialization.

Consultant

medical

technician (A )


equivalent

Experience not less


obtaining the highest

qualification

Published studies and

researches in the field of

specialization.



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Preventive medicine, environmental health, tropical medicine, public health, community health,

health education, health media, medical rehabilitation, mother and child care, epidemics, elderly

care, handicapped care, occupational health.

Medical equipment maintenance, medical engineering, medical laboratories technology,

radiography, medical technologies (cardiography, encephalography, embryography), radio-

prevention.

Nuclear medicine, physical health.

Sports medicine

Psychology

Forensic medicine

Information systems.

4. The Required Documents:

Evaluation application form.

Curriculum Vitae.

Copies of the scientific certificates provided the original are attested by the official authorities.

Copies of letters of experience provided the original are attested by the official authorities.

Copies of certificates of registration from the relevant syndicate in the applicant country of origin.


List of researches, studies and sources references.

Passport copy or entry summary for nationals.

(3) photos.

Receipt of paying the established fees.

Remark:




affairs in UAE). The designated officer in the evaluation section must review the said original




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Passing the personal interviews for the consultant medical technicians (A) and (B), and specialist

medical technician (A).

Passing the written and oral examinations for the specialist medical technician (B), the

practitioner medical technician, and the starting medical technician.

The national citizens are exempted form the condition of sitting for the written and oral

examinations provided passing the interview.

GCC candidate who are graduated from university or a college that are approved by Ministry of

Education & Research are excluding from the examination as long as they are worked or

registered for the work in one of GCC medical laboratories.

Candidates who are graduated from American and European Union universities or a college that

are approvedby Ministry of Education & Research and registered for a work in the field are

excluding from the examination as long as they have experience in medical laboratories of at

least one year - should be submitted signed and stamped and dated after the date of the

graduation.

For re-evaluation to a higher grade, the required conditions for that grade should be fulfilled.

Re-evaluation of medical technician does not oblige the ministry to appoint or promote on that grade.

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Chapter Four

Section Two


Technicians

(Not Holding Higher-

Qualifications)



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A committee is formed to evaluate the technicians who have no higher qualifications by a

resolution from H.E Minister of Health. It consists of the head of the committee and a number of

members including the committee rapporteur.

2. Committee Tasks:

The committee evaluates the certificates, qualifications and experience for those who have not

got higher qualifications and studies the equivalency and attestation of the certificates and

qualifications according to the provisions of the cabinet resolution No. (10) of 1975 and its

amendments.

3. Committee Meetings:

The committee holds its meetings at the Ministry of Health headquarters upon a request from its

chairperson, when necessary.

4. Quorum:



5. Standards and Criteria of Certificates Evaluation:

The cabinet resolution No. (10) of 1975 concerning the medical technicians employment system

for those who have not got higher qualifications and its amendments.

The ministerial decrees.

Passing the exams or interviews held by Ministry of Health.

International standards and criteria of evaluation.

6. Certificates Equivalence:

The necessary period of study to obtain the certificate.

The necessary study system to obtain the certificate.

Method and type of examinations.

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Kind of qualification (vocational or academic).


Level and International recognition of the qualification.

7. Basis of Determining the Approved Experience:

The experience should conform with the scientific specialization.

Place, type and reputation of the establishment from which experience was obtained.

Experience Continuity.

Period of experience.

8. Other Skills:

Participation in continuous education program.

Research, studies and medical publications.


Administrative experiences.



a) Evaluation application form of each technician including the following:




Research and publications.


Referable parties or individuals.


It should clarify the evaluation data and must be signed by the chairperson and the present

members of the committee.

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It is to be signed by the chairperson of the committee or his deputy.


The evaluation procedures are conducted according to the medical technician category and

based on the evaluation conditions established in the cabinet resolution No (10) of 1975 and its

amendments.

1. Evaluation Grades:

Helper

Assistant technician (C)

Assistant technician (B)

Assistant technician (A)

Qualified technician

Technician in charge

Senior technician in charge


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Period of

experience

Other

requirements

HelperExperience for (2) years in


Assistant

Technician (C)(6) months Diploma

Assistant

Technician (B)

Not less than (12) months

Diploma



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Remarks on the conditions of evaluation:

National medical technician is exempted from the condition of the necessary one-year

experience to occupy the job as a qualified technician.

Excellent command of English language (written and spoken) is a must.

3. The Approved Certificates:

Diploma certificate or its equivalent.

4. The Medical Specializations:

X-ray, dentistry, physiotherapy, optics, laboratories, insects, malaria, nutrition, food,

cardiography, audio (training the deaf and the dumb), artificial limbs.

The following specially Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Haematology, Immunology,

Histopathology, Medical Genetics and Diagnostic Molecular Biology which are graduated from

universities and college that are approved by Ministry of Education & Research are accepted for

entering the exam.

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Period of

experience

Other

requirements

Assistant

Technician (A)

Not less than (18) months

Diploma

QualifiedTechnician

(3) years Diploma or its

equivalent after

intermediate study


one year after obtaining the


Technician in

charge

Diploma (3) years or its

equivalent after intermedi-

ate study




Senior

Technician in

charge

a- Diploma for (3) years or

its equivalent after second-

ary study

B- Diploma for (3) years or

its equivalent after second-

ary study + specializeddiploma for one year

a- Experience not less than

(10) years after obtaining

the required qualification

b- Experience not less than


required diploma



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Hospital administration, health care administration, medical services administration, health

services administration, social service, health planning.

Computer science, medical secretariat, medical registration, biostatistics, health statistics, health

research, medical libraries secretariat.

Preventive medicine, environment health, tropical medicine, public health, community health,

health education, health media, medical rehabilitation, mother and child care, epidemics, elderly

care, handicapped care, occupational health.

Medical equipment maintenance, medical engineering, medial laboratories technology,

radiography, medical technologies (cardiography, encephalography, embryography), radio-

prevention.

Nuclear medicine, physical health.

Sports medicine.

Psychology.

Information systems.

5. The Required Documents:

Evaluation application form.

Curriculum Vitae.

Copies of the scientific certificates provided the original are attested by the official authorities.

Copies of practical experience certificates provided the original are attested by the official

authorities.

Copies of certificates of registration in relevant syndicate in the applicants country of origin.


List of referable researches, studies and sources.

Passport copy or entry summary for nationals.

(3) photos.

Receipt of paying the established fees.

Remark:




affairs in UAE). The designated officer in the evaluation section must review the said original




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Passing the written and oral examinations; nationals are exempted form this condition provided

they pass the interview.

For evaluation or re-evaluation to a higher grade, the required conditions for that grade should

be fulfilled.

Evaluation or re-evaluation of medical technician does not oblige the ministry to appoint or

promote him on that grade.

Assistant technician (B) and (C) and the helper are exempted from sitting for the examinations.

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Chapter Five

Evaluation Procedures

for Physicians, Practitioners

and Technicians of the

Complementary and

Alternative Medicine



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A committee is formed to evaluate the doctors, specialists and technicians in the field of

Complementary and Alternative Medicine under a decree issued by H.E Minister of Health. It

consists of the chairperson and a number of members including the rapporteur.

2. Committee Tasks:

Evaluating the certificates and qualifications of doctors, specialists and technicians in the field of

Complementary and Alternative Medicine and considering the equivalency and attestation of

certificates and qualifications according to the provisions of the cabinet resolutions No. (11) of

1974, No. (9) of 1975, and No. (10) of 1975 and their amendments.

3. Committee Meetings:

The committee holds its meetings at the Ministry of Health headquarters periodically every two

weeks, or upon a request from its chairperson, when necessary.

4. Quorum:



5. Fields Included within the Framework of the Committee:

Folk medicine

Traditional medicine

Herbal medicine

Traditional chinese medicine

Homeopathic medicine

Osteopathy

Chiropractic medicine

Naturopathic medicine

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6. Evaluation Standards and Criteria:

The cabinet resolution No. (11) of 1974 for doctors employment system and its amendments.

The cabinet resolution No. (9) of 1975 for the system of employing pharmacists, vets and

medical technicians who hold higher qualifications and its amendments.

The cabinet resolution No. (10) of 1975 for the system of employing medical technicians who do

not have higher qualifications and its amendments.

Passing the exams or interviews held by Ministry of Health.

International evaluation standards and criteria.

7. Standards of Certificates Equivalency:

Fulfilling the study requirements and the common training period to obtain the

certificate:

The required study period for obtaining the certificate.

The required study system for obtaining the certificate.

Examination type and method.

Qualification type (vocational or academic).


International recognition and acceptance of the qualification.

8. Standards of Determining the Approved Experience:

The experience should conform with the scientific specialization.

Country, type and reputation of the establishment from which experience was gained.


Approving the experience from the official authorities.

Experience period.

9. Other Skills:

Participation in the continuous education program.

Research studies and medical publications.


Administrative experience.

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a) Application form for examination of doctors, practitioners and allied health professionals of

Complementary and Alternative Medicine, including the following:



Professional references.

Researches and publications.


The acquired experience.


"Evaluation information sheet" should be clarified therein; it must be signed by the chairpersonof the committee and the present members.






It is to be signed by the committee chairperson or his deputy.


The procedures are conducted according to evaluation categories and based on the evaluation

conditions established in the cabinet resolutions No. (11) of 1974, No. (9) of 1975, and No. (10)

of 1975 and their amendments.

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1. Evaluation Degrees:

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Governmental sector Private sector

Assistant

Healer (Complementary & Alternative Medicine)

Technician Assistant (C)

Technician Assistant (B)

Technician Assistant (A)

Qualified Technician

Technician in charge

Complementary Assistant MedicineAssistant therapist (Complementary and Alternative

Medicine)

Complementary Medicine Starting PractitionerStarting Therapist (Complementary and Alternative

Medicine)

Complementary Medicine Practitioner

Therapist (Complementary and Alternative

Medicine)

Complementary Medicine Specialist (B)Specialist therapist (Complementary and

Alternative Medicine)Complementary Medicine Specialist (A)

Complementary Medicine Consultant (B)Consultant therapist (Complementary and

Alternative Medicine)Complementary Medicine Consultant (A)

Starting G.PStarting physician (Complementary and Alternative

Medicine)

General Practitioner PhysicianPractitioner physician (Complementary and

Alternative Medicine)

Specialist Physician (B)Specialist physician (Complementary and

Alternative Medicine)Specialist Physician (A)

Consultant Physician (B )Consultant physician (Complementary and

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2. Field of Work:

Upon the recommendation of the examination committee, the evaluation committee grants one

of the following options according to the qualifications, experiences and results of written and

oral examinations:

a. Allowed to work in a medical center

b. Allowed to work independently

c. Allowed to work under supervision in the same specialty

Changing the practical field from working under supervision or working in a medical center

into working independently the following requirements should exist:

Evidence of work experience in a licensed medical center, for a period not less than one

year or as defined by the committee upon evaluation.

Passing the interview or any exams specified by the committee.

Adhering to all forthcoming conditions and instructions.

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Period of

experience

Other

requirements

Assistant Not holding a scientific qualification

Not less than

two years of

the field of

specialization

UAE nationals

Certificate of

profession

practice

attested from

Court for a

period not less

than 2 years.

Passing the

oral exam and

any other

exams defined

by the

committee

Technical

Assistant (C)

Diploma in the field of specialization from an

institute recognized by the specialized local

authorities, with a period of study not less

than (6) months after the primary study

Technical

Assistant (B)


institute recognized by the authorized/

specialized local authorities, with a period of

study not less than one year after the

primary study

Technical

Assistant (A)


institute recognized by the authorized/


study not less than (18) months after the

primary study

Qualified

technician


institute recognized by the authorized/ -


study not less than three years after the

intermediate study

Not less than

one year after

obtaining the

diploma

Technician in

charge


institute recognized by the authorized/spe-

cialized local authorities, with a period of

study not less than three years after the

intermediate study

Not less than

(5) years after

obtaining the

diploma



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Period of

experience

Other

requirements

Senior in-charge

Technician

(Complementary

& Alternative

Medicine)

Diploma in the field of specialization

from an institute recognized by the

authorized/specialized local

authorities, with a period of study

not less than (3) years after the

secondary education.

Not less than (10) years

after the diploma, and it

is reduced to (5) years

for holder of a Diploma

in addition to a

specialized diploma the

study of which is not

less than one year Passing the written

and oral tests and

any other tests

defined by the

committee

Starting

Practitioer

(Complementary

& Alternative

Medicine)

Bachelor or its equivalent in the field

of one specialization of alternative

and supplementary medicine, from

the universities and higher institutes

recognized by the specialized local

authorities

Not less than one year

after the qualification,

provided the period of

study and experience

together is not less than

(5) years

Practitioner

(Complementary

& Alternative

Medicine)

Bachelor or its equivalent in the field

of one specialization of alternative

and supplementary medicine, from

the universities and higher institutes


authorities


after the qualification,provided the period of

study and experience

together is not less than

(7) years

Complementary

Medicine -Specialist (B)

Bachelor in any of the recognized

Complementary and Alternative

Medicine specialization + Diploma or

its equivalent in the field of one

specialization of Complementary

and Alternative Medicine or one ofthe health specializations (study not

less than (12) months), from the

universities or higher institutes


authorities


after obtaining the

qualification inspecialization

Passing written

and oral exams

and any other

exams defined

by the

committee

Studies and

researches

published in the

field of

specialization



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Period of

experience

Other

requirements

Complementary

Medicine -

Specialist (A)



Medicine specialization + Master or

its equivalent in the field of onespecialization of Complementary and

Alternative Medicine or one of the

health specializations (study not less

than 24 months), from the universities

or higher institutes recognized by the

specialized local authorities

Complementary

Medicine-

Consultant (B)



Medicine specialization + higher

specialized qualification (PhD or its

equivalent) in the field of one

specialization of Complementary and


health specialization from the



authorities

Not less than (5)

years after

obtaining the

qualification in

specialization Passing written and

oral exams and any

other exams defined

by the committee

Studies and

researches published

in the field of

specialization

Complementary

Medicine-

Consultant (A)



Medicine specialization + higher

specialized qualification (PhD or its

equivalent) in the field of one

specialization of Complementary and


health specialization from the



authorities

Not less than (10)

years after

obtaining the

qualification in

specialization



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Job grade The required


Period of

experience

Other

requirements

Starting G.P.

MBBS or Equivalent + training

period not less than (6) months in

the field of one specialization of

alternative and supplementary

medicine from the universities or

higher institutes recognized by thespecialized local authorities

Experience for (2) years after

the training course in the

field of specialization of

Complementary &


Obtaining a

license to

practice health

profession from

Ministry of

Health.

Passing oral

exams and any

other exams

defined by the

committee

General

Practitioner

Doctor

MBBS or Equivalent + Diploma or

its equivalent for not less than (6)

months in the field of one

specialization of alternative and

supplementary medicine from the



authorities

Completing (5) years after

the year of internship in the

field of Complementary &


Doctor

Specialist (B )

MBBS or Equivalent + Diploma or

its equivalent for not less than (12)

months in the field of onespecialization of Complementary

and Alternative Medicine

Not less than (3) years after

obtaining Diploma in the field

of Complementar