Professional Qualification Requirements

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
2014
Acknowledgement
This document was prepared by both the Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority. We would like to thank all the
individuals who have dedicated their expertise and time during the course of preparing this document as per the agreement
between the Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Glossary
Abbreviations
10
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
12
1. General Principles
13
2. Educational qualifications
13
3. Standards for Registration and Licensure
14
4. Back to practice
15
CHAPTER 2: PHYSICIANS
16
5. General Requirements
17
6. Tier 1, 2, and 3 licensure classification of criteria
17
7. Tier System of Physician and Dentist Licensure
19
8. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Physician Licensure
20
CHAPTER 3: DENTISTS
48
11.
General Requirements
49
12.
Qualification and Experience Requirements for Dentist Licensure
50
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13.
Recognized Specialty Certificates
51
14.
Specialty Licensing Titles
60
CHAPTER 4: NURSES AND MIDWIVES
62
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63
16.
Qualification and Experience Requirements for Basic Nursing Licensure
64
17.
Qualification and Experience Requirements for Specialist Nursing Licensure
65
18.
Qualification and Experience Requirements for Midwifery Licensure
65
19.
Nursing Qualification Requirements
66
CHAPTER 5: ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
68
21.
70
23.
Allied Health Technician
71
24.
Anesthesia
72
25.
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
73
26.
Audiology
74
27.
Beauty Therapist
75
28.
Cardiovascular Technology
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29.
Cast Technician
77
30.
Central Sterile Services (CSS)
78
31.
Clinical Dietetics & Nutrition
79
32.
Clinical Laboratory
33.
Clinical Scientist
80
34.
Dental Clinical Support
82
35.
Dialysis
36.
Electro-Neurodiagnostics
83
37.
Emergency Medical Services
85
38.
Genetic Counselor
86
39.
Hair Transplant Technician
87
40.
Laser Hair Removal Technician
88
41.
Medical Imaging
88
42.
Radiation Therapy
92
43.
Medical Physics
93
44.
Occupational Therapy
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45.
Operation Theatre Technology
95
46.
Optometry
95
47.
Orthoptics
96
48.
Perfusion
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49.
Pharmacy
97
50.
Physiotherapy
98
51.
Podiatry
99
52.
Prosthetics and Orthotics
100
53.
Psychology
101
54.
Respiratory Therapy
102
55.
Social Worker
104
56.
Speech Therapy
105
57.
Toxicology
105
CHAPTER 6: TRADITIONAL COMPLIMENTERY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
106
58.
General Considerations
107
60.
Qualification and Experience Requirements for TCAM Licensure
108
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CHAPTER 7: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
112
61.
General Principles
113
62.
Physicians
113
63.
Dentists
113
64.
Nurses and Midwives
114
65.
Allied Health
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Glossary
Accreditation: is a formal system to evaluate an organization, system, a training program or a hospital.
Certificate of good standing (CGS): Certificate showing evidence that the Health Professional is competent to practice the
profession and has not been found guilty of unprofessional conduct, and that there are no pending or previous disciplinary
orders or criminal proceedings against the doctor.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD): A
range of learning activities through which healthcare professionals
maintain and develop their knowledge and skills throughout their career to ensure that they retain their capacity to practise
safely, effectively and legally within their evolving scope of practice. CPD is also referred to as CME.
Credentialing: A process whereby specific clinical responsibilities are assigned to a Health Professional based on his
qualifications, training, experiences and current practice
Experience: Refers to hands on experience gained by a licensed professional during a salaried employment period within the
healthcare profession and it excludes volunteer jobs, observership, visitor or clinical attachment.
Fitness to practice: Is defined as one who has no physical or other impediments to practice their profession safely, is able to
consistently demonstrate appropriate professional conduct and behavior and has the requisite skills and knowledge base to
practice at an appropriate standard.
Gap of Practice: A defined period of discontinuation of licensed clinical experience.
Healthcare Profession: A profession within the field of healthcare which is named by the regulatory authority and defined by
reference to the Scope of Practice associated with it.
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Healthcare Professional: An individual who provides professional services within a named healthcare profession.
Internship: Is referred to the period of time a student or recent graduate works under supervision in order to gain supervised
practical experience
License: The official governmental permit granting time limited permission to a health professional to exercise the skills and
privileges associated with that profession after verifying that he/she has met predetermined and standardized criteria.
Primary Source Verification: An act through which an organization validates the applicants credential information from the
organization that originally conferred or issued the document.
Qualification: Educational evidence granted by universities, colleges, academic institutes or schools that are nationally
accredited
Regulation: The act of governing professional medical practice while conforming to the law. Regulation is about setting and
maintaining professional standards and is required to incorporate responsibility for education, licensure, and standards.
Regulatory Body: a governing professional organisation or body that is accredited nationally to issue licenses to practice in a
certain profession for the specific country.
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Abbreviations
ACLS:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
CSRT: Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists.
ACGME:Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
CSS: Central Sterile Services.
AIMS: Australian Institute of Medical laboratory Sciences
DDS : Doctor of Dental Surgery
ARRT: American Registry of Radiological Technologists.
DHA : Dubai Health Authority
ASAR: Australian Sonography Accreditation Registry
DMD :
Doctor of Medical Dentistry
ASCP: American Society for Clinical Pathology.
ECG :
Electrocardiogram
BLS : Basic Life Support.
EEG :
Electroencephalogram
BSc : Bachelors degree.
EMG :
Electromyogram
BDS : Bachelor of Dental Surgery
FAIMER:
Foundation for the Advancement International Medical

Education & Research
GSC :
Good Standing Certificate
CME : Continuous Medical Education.

CPD : Continuing Professional Development.
CSMLS : Canadian Society for Medical laboratory Sciences.
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Health Authority: Health Authority of Abu Dhabi

as HAAD)
(Previously known
ICU
Intensive Care Unit.
UAE
: United Arab Emirates.
IMED :
International Medical Education Directory.
HCPC
: United Kingdom Health and Care Professions Council.
IVF
In Vitro Fertilization.
USA
: United State of America.
WHO
: World Health Organization
MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

MBChB: Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae
MLT :
Medical Laboratory Technologist
MOHSER: Ministry Of Higher Education & Scientific Research

MRI :
Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
NB
(NotiBieina): Notice Please.
NBRC :
National Board of Respiratory Care.
NCLEX: National council licensure examination.

NRP
: Neonatal Resuscitation Program
PALS
: Pediatric advanced life support.
PHARM. D : Doctor of Pharmacy.

PHD
: Doctor of philosophy.
PHTLS
: Pre- Hospital Trauma Life Support
RRT
: Registered Respiratory Therapist.
UK
: United Kingdom.
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1. The purpose of this document is to standardize the minimum requirements for licensure and to ensure that all health
professionals licensed by the Health Authority - Abu Dhabi, Dubai Health Authority and Ministry of Health meet and
maintain professional qualifications and experience standards set to ensure quality health care within universally
accepted health care standards.
It is the responsibility of the Authorities to maintain the credentialing requirements for
licensure within the predetermined internationally accepted healthcare standards and to ensure that candidates meet or
indeed exceed the qualifications as detailed in this document
1.1.1. The two initial components that were deployed for evaluating health professionals for licensing are:
1.1.2. Education Qualification: include under and/or post graduate educational certifications obtained by the health
professional
1.1.3. Professional experience:
must be relevant to the position applied for, and must have been accomplished in an
appropriate setting licensed by the Health regulatory authority in the country of practice.
1.1.4. Though both components are necessary for licensure of all health professionals, the type and extent of these
components is unique to each discipline.
2. Educational qualifications
2.1. Qualifications acquired through experiences of honorary nature or unlicensed experiences (such as a non-practicing
visiting physician) are not counted towards licensure requirements. Qualifications acquired through correspondence or
distance learning, are not counted towards requirements for licensure.
2.2. Physicians/Dentist Specialization certificates must be obtained after a full time structured clinical residency program
/course of minimum of 2 years study duration in a university center, teaching hospital or where appropriate, in health
establishment approved by the competent authority and should involve the full personal participation of the doctor in
the clinical care of the patient. Applicants must fulfill the following requirements in order to qualify for licensure
application:
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2.3. For all non-bachelor degree holders, minimum qualification requirements are High School certificates as per country
specific education.
2.4. The Authorities will confer the health professional title in accordance to the applicants credentials.
2.5. Professional qualifications/ titles not mentioned in this document will be studied and reviewed by the Authorities joint
committee who may grant the applicant with the appropriate title.
2.6. Qualifications are evaluated using the following criteria:
2.6.1. The country and institution from which the qualification was awarded
2.6.2. The level of international recognition of the qualification
2.6.3. The
duration
and
content
of
study,
with
special
emphasis
on
the
presence
or
absence
of
clinical
practice/practical training as relevant to the type of licensure requested.

2.6.4. All health educational programs must be internationally or nationally accredited/officially recognized and
relevant qualifications must be issued by those concerned academic institutions/colleges in the country of
education.
3. Standards for Registration and Licensure

3.1.1. Applicants must fulfill the following requirements in order to qualify for licensure application:
3.1.1.1.
For all non-bachelor degree holders, minimum qualification requirements are High School certificates as
per country specific education

3.1.1.2.
License to practice or registration with the Regulatory Authority (Physicians, Dentist, Nurses and few
Allied Health Professionals) must be valid and current from home country and/or country of required
experience.
3.1.1.3.
Experience must be licensed by the Regulatory Authority in the country of practice and relevant to the
position applied for and must have been accomplished in an appropriate setting.
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3.1.1.4.
For
the
majority of
the
professional
titles,
(Physicians,
Dentist,
Nurses
and
few
Allied
Health
Professionals), Certificate of Current Professional Status or Good Standing Certificate (GSC) will be
requested. The GSC must meet the following requirement:
3.1.1.4.1.
The certificate must be valid and not older than six months at the time of application for licensure
and should mention the status of the Healthcare Professional applying for licensure.
3.1.1.4.2.
The applicant must submit certificate(s) of good standing in accordance with the experience
required for credentialing.

3.1.1.5.
The Authorities will confer the health professional title based on the applicants credentials.
3.1.1.6.
Professional qualifications/ titles not mentioned in this document will be studied and reviewed by the
Authorities joint committee who may grant the applicant with the appropriate title.
4. Back to practice
4.1.1. A health professional that has been out of practice must undertake CPD activities and supervised training as a
condition of licensure. The CPD activity must be related to the health professionals area of practice.
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CHAPTER 2: PHYSICIANS
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5.1. Physicians Applying for Licensure must fulfill the following requirements:
5.2. A graduate from an allopathic Medical School/College listed In the Avicenna Directory of Medical schools published
by the World Health Organization (WHO) or the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) of the foundation
for the Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER).
for UAE graduates, the program
and university must be accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research ( MOHESR)
5.3. Internship Program should not be less than 12 months duration and must be accredited by the regulatory body of the
country of qualification.
5.4. All applicants must hold a License/ Registration to practice their profession in their home country where applicable
5.5. Resident position will only be awarded to those applicants who are accepted into the Authorities Residency Program
5.6. Physicians Specialization certificates must be obtained after a full time structured clinical residency program of not
less than 3 years study duration or Master degree of not less than 2 years study duration.
6. Tier 1, 2, and 3 licensure classification of criteria

6.1. Tier is a term used to indicate a category of qualifications for postgraduate education for medical/dental doctors.
6.2. The determination of these categories is based on the following criteria
6.2.1. The existence of an entry examination set by the competent authority
6.2.2. The presence of licensing system for trainees (permit to hands-on training)
6.2.3. The organizational structure of the training
6.2.4. The governing structure of the training

6.2.5. The curriculum
6.2.6. The program competency framework
6.2.7. The in-training assessment
6.2.8. The presence of graded responsibility and the measurable outcomes at each level
6.2.9. End of year exams and final exam (national level) certification and the recertification
6.2.10. The level of independent practice in country of competent authority, and their prospect of appointment to
practice in the country where they trained
6.2.11. Cross recognition of the graduate by other regional authorities to practice independently
6.2.12. Quality assurance and audit of program
6.2.13. The maintenance of licensing and the relicensing system
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7. Physician and Dentist Licensure Process:
School listed by WHO

School listed in IMED
(FAIMER)
(http://imed.ecfmg.org
/search.asp)
General Prctitioner
Succesful
completion of
internship
TWO years
experience
required post
internship
Recognized Specialization Certificate
Intern
Specialist
Consultant
Tier ONE
Tier ONE
Training and
certification
varification
No experience
required post
certification
Training and
certification
varification
TWO YEARS
experience required
post certification
Tier TWO
Training and
certification
varification
No experience post
certification
Tier TWO
Training and
certification
varification
Five YEARS
experience post
certification
Tier 3
Training and
certification
varification
THREE years
expirience post
certification
For UAE national

Similar as Above
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No experience
required
For tier ONE & TWO

no experience
required
For tier
ONE&TWO
same as a bove
7.1. Final licensure title granted (e.g. Consultant, Specialist) means the acquisition of equivalent standards of medical
competence, duties, and rights for all health professionals within that title irrespective of which tier level was used to
grant the license. (i.e. Consultant status granted through Tier 2 qualifications is considered equal to consultant status
granted through Tier 1 qualifications. Similarly, Specialist status granted through tier 1, 2 or 3 are all equal).
8. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Physician Licensure

Category
Qualifications
Experience
Intern
Graduate from a Medical school /

college listed in the Directory of
medical schools published by the World
Health Organization (WHO) OR
Graduate from a medical school /
college listed in the International
Medical Education Directory (IMED)
of the foundation for the Advancement
of International Medical Education and
Research (FAIMER)
(http://imed.ecfmg.org/search.asp)
MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
qualification from an accredited
institution
*Osteopathic medicine is not equivalent
to MBBS
institution
Certificate of enrolment in an approved internship

program
General Practitioner
Resident
Specialist
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Accredited internship
And 2 Years Clinical Experience
Accredited internship certificate
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
3Years Clinical
Experience
in
the
relevant
specialty
Post
Qualification
(UAE Nationals
Requires 1 year
experience post
qualification)
MBBS or MBChB or equivalent 2
Years 5 Years Clinical Cannot
attain
qualification from an accredited Experience Post Experience
in the title
institution and
Qualification*
the
relevant
Completion
of
specialty
specialty
Post
qualification as per the Recognized
Qualification
Specialty Certificate table
institution and
No Experience No
Experience
Completion
of
specialty Required
Required
qualification as per the Recognized
Specialty Certificate table
Consultant
*Physicians with an accredited American Board of Medical Specialty Certification, Specialization Certificate of the RCPSC, Certification
by the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC), Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) or Certificate of Completion
of Training (CCT) from the UK will attain the position of Consultant without the experience requirements
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Recognized Specialty Certificates
8.1. Approved specialty and subspecialty training vary considerably from one country to the next; approved Authorities
and qualifications are listed below. In case the applicant specialty certificate awarded does not match the listed
specialty, the Authorities will assess the application on case per case basis and the applicant will be required to
demonstrate that the training is equivalent to an approved specialist training program; otherwise the application for
registration and licensure will be rejected
8.2. Recognizing certificate from a listed country does not mean necessarily recognizing the field of specialty studied
8.3. In case the certificate has a validity period, an expired certificate will not be considered at the time of application.
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Certificate of Specialization
Algeria
Arab Countries
Arab Board for Medical

Specialties
Specialisation Certificate issued
by the Ministerio de Desarrollo
Social y Salud
Argentina
Austria
A Facharztdiplom (diploma of
medical specialist) issued by
sterreichischeArztekammer
For Family Medicine: An
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Tier 3 Certificates
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
ArztfrAllgemeinmedizin
(diploma of general medicine)
Australia
Fellowship Certificate from the

Royal Australasian College
(the fellowship should be by
Exam and not an endorsed or
elected fellowship)
Fellow of the Bangladesh
College of Physicians &
Surgeons or MS or MD
(the fellowship should be by
Exam and not an endorsed or
elected fellowship)
KandidatNauk
Bangladesh
Belorussia
First Degree of Specialization

Belgium
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Formal evidence of having

qualified as a medical specialist
issued by the Minister
Responsible for Public Health
(A Bijzondereberoepstitel van
geneesheerspecialist/Titreprofess
ionnelparticuier de
mdecinspcialiste awarded by
the Minister
bevoegdvoorVolksgezoondheid/
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Ministre de la Sant Publique

(Ministry of Public Health)).
For Family Medicine: A
Bijzondereberoepstitel van
huisarts /
Titreprofessionelparticulier de
mdecingnraliste (certificate of
specific training for general
medical practice)
Certificate of successful
completion of the specialist
exam
"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
( Evidence of
Recognized Specialty) awarded
by the (University)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
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Specialization Certificate of the

RCPSC
(certificate recognised specialty

in General Medicine)
Evidence of successful
completion of university-based
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
For Family Medicine:

Certification by the College of
Family Physicians Canada
(CFPC)
Chile
China
Croatia
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
clinical residency program (for
UAE national only)
Evidence of completing an
accredited residency program
and specialty certificate issued
by the Medical School in which
residency was done
Evidence of clinical training (not
less than two years) program
accredited by the National
Committee of Academic Degree
leading to a Masters Degree
Diploma o specijalistikom
usavravanju in specijalist
obiteljske medicine issued by the
Ministarstvo nadleno za
zdravstvo
For Family Medicine:
Diploma o specijalistikom
usavravanju issued by the
Specijalist obiteljske medicine
Cuba
Cyprus
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A
(certificate of
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
medical specialisation) awarded
by Medical Council of Cyprus.

(title of specialisation
in General Medicine)
Czech Republic
Denmark
A Diplom o Specializaci
(specialist medical degree)
awarded by the Czech Ministry
of Health
For Family Medicine: A Diplom
o specializaci
"Veobecnlkarstv (certificate
of specific training for general
medical practice)
Bevis for tilladelsetil at betegne
sig somspeciallaege( Certificate
concerning the title of Specialist)
Issued by Authority of health
services (Sundhedsstyrelsen)
Tilladelsetil at
anvendebetegnelsenalmentprakti
serendelge/ Speciallge i
almenmedicin (certificate of
medical practice)
Egypt
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MD: Doctor of Medicine (not
Fellowship of Egyptian Board
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
PhD)
Clinical Master Degree
A
Residentuurilputunnistuseriarsti
abierialal awarded by Tartu
University
Estonia

Diplomperemeditsiinierialal
(Diploma of family medicine)
Finland
France
An Erikoislkarintutkinto/
Speciallkarexamen (certificate
of degree of specialist in
medicine) awarded by a Finnish
University
Todistusyleislketieteenerityisk
oulutuksesta/Bevis om
srskildallmnlkarutbildning
(certificate of specific training
for general medical practice)
Certificate of Specialised Studies Diploma Interuniversity
in Medicine
Specialization (DIS)
(Certificatd'tudesspcialises de
mdecine (CES)) issued by
French University with Full
license issued by Conseil
national delordre des medecins
Diplmed'tudesspcialises/Dip
lmed'tudesspcialisescompl
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Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
mentairesqualifiant de mdecine
(DESC - diploma of
complementary specialised
studies) issued by French
University
For Family
Medicine:Diplmed'tudesspcia
lises de mdicinegnrale
(qualification in general
medicine)
Germany
FachrztlicheAnerkennung/
Urkunde (recognised certificate
of medical specialist) issued by
States Medical Council
(Arztekammer)
Zeugnisber die
spezifischeAusbildung in der
Allgemeinmedizin (certificate of
specialist training in general
medicine)
Greece
Certificate of medical
specialisation (A o
I) awarded
by Greek region of medical
specialization
For Family Medicine: A T

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Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
(certificate of specific
training for general medical
practice)
Hong Kong
Hungary
Specialist training from a

recognized post-grad training
program in Hong Kong AND
Fellowship of the Hong Kong
Academy of Medicine (HKAM)
Hungarian specialist certificate
(szakorvosibizonytvny)
awarded by National Board of
Examination
(NemzetiVizsgabizottsg )
/Before 28 August 2004
awarded by the Hungarian
Ministry of Health.
Hziorvostanszakorvosabizonyt
vny
A Srfrileyfi (certificate of
specialist in medicine) issued by
The Directorate of Health.
Iceland

Almenntheimilislkningaleyfi
(Evrpulkningaleyfi)
for general practice)
India
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Doctorate of Medicine (DM)
Diplomate of National Board

(DNB)
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Magister Chirurgiae (MCH)

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Master of Surgery (MS)
Iraqi Board issued by the Iraqi
Commission of Medical
Specialties
Specialization certificate not less
than 3 years
Membership/Fellowship of the
Royal Colleges in the specialty:
MRCP, MRCPed, MRCOG,
MRCOpth, MRCOrth,
Iraq
Iran
Ireland
Certificate of Satisfactory
Completion of Specialist
Training (CSCST) OR CSCST
in General Practice
Intercollegiate Specialty Board

in:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Neurosurgery
Oral maxillofacial Surgery
ENT
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery
Urology
Vascular surgery
For family Medicine:
Membership of the Royal
Colleges General Practice
(MRCGP)
Italy
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Diploma of specialized doctor

granted by a rector of an Italian
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
university
(A Diploma di (medico)
specialista, rilasciati dal rettore
di unauniversita)
Attesto di formazionespecifica in
medicinagenerale (certificate of
medical practice).
Japan
Jordan
Korea
Kuwait
Latvia
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Jordanian Board issued by the

Jordanian Medical Council
Completion of 1 year internship
and 4 years residency program in
the specialty area AND License
as a specialist awarded by the
Ministry for Health, Welfare and
Family Affairs
Board Certification by the
Kuwait Board under the Kuwait
Institute for Medical
Specialization/ Ministry of
Health
PhD but should be clinical and

not less than two years
Certificate of Higher
Specialization
A 'Sertifikts'
kompetentuiestuizsniegtsdoku
ments, kasapliecina, ka persona
irnokrtojusisertifikcijaseksme
nuspecialitt (specialist
certificate) awarded by the
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Latvian Medical Association
Lebanon
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Certificate of completion of
residency and exit exam from St
Joseph University, Lebanese
University, or American
University of Beirut.

Gimenesrstasertifikats
(certificate of specialist training)
Certificate of Completion of
residency and exit exam from all
other Lebanese Universities. The
residency programme should not
be less than 3 years.
The Libyan Board of Medical
Specialty
A Rezidentrospaymjimas,
nurodantissuteiktgydytodjospec
ialistoprofesinkvalifikacij
(Certificate of resident studies,
which shows the qualification as
a specialized medical doctor)
awarded by a Lithuanian
University.
For FamilyMedicine:
eimosgydytojorezidentrospay
mjimas (certificate of family
medicine)
Certificat de mdicinspcialiste
issued by the Ministre de la
Sant publique
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Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Diplme de formation spcifique

en medicine genrale
Potrdilo o
opravljenemspecialisticnemizpit
u (Certificate of successful
exam) issued by the Medical
Chamber of
Macedonia/university
Master Degree not less than 4
years
A ertifikat ta'
SpejalistaMediku (Medical
Specialist Certificate) awarded
by the Kumitat ta'
ApprovazzjonidwarSpejalisti
(Specialist Accreditation
Committee).
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malta

Tabibtal-Familja
Evidence of minimum 3 years
residency program with a
Specialist degree
KandidatNauk
Magista PHD
Certificate of successful
exam
Diplome de SpecialiteMedicale
Mexico
Moldova
Montenegro
Morocco
Netherland
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Tier 3 Certificates
A Bewijis van inschrijving in
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
eenSpecialistenregister
(certificate of recognition and
registration/certificate of entry in
the Specialist Register)
Awarded by any of the
following:
MedischSpecialistenRegistratieC
ommissie (MRSC)
SociaalGeneeskundigenRegistratieComi
ssie
Huisarts en
VerpleeghuisartsRegistratieComi
ssie (HVRC) van de
KoninklikeNederlandscheMaatsc
happij tot Bevordering der
Geneeskunst note that only
certificates issued before 19 July
2007 are accepted from this
awarding body
Certificaat van inschrijving in
eenspecialistenregister van
huisartsen
New Zealand
Fellowship of the Royal

Australasian Colleges
Fellowship of the west African
College of Physicians or
Surgeons
Nigeria
Norway
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A Spesialistgodkjenning issued
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
by the Den Norske Legeforening

(Medical Association of
Norway) or Norwegian
Directorate of Health
Oman
For Family Medicine: A Bevis

for
kompetansesomallmennpraktiser
endelege/Godkjenningsomallme
nnpraktiserendelege (certificate
of specific training for general
medical practice)
Medical Speciality Board
Certificate issued by the Ministry
of Health
MD in Clinical Medicine
Pakistan
Fellowship of College of
Physicians and Surgeons in
Pakistan (FCPS)
Diplomate of the Philippine
Board
Philippines
Poland
(Specialist Diploma)
DyplomUzyskaniaTytuluspecjali
sty awarded by the Centrum
EgzaminowMedycznych
Dyplomuzyskaniatytuluspecjalist
yw
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Country
Portugal
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
dziedziniemedycynyrodzinnej
(specialist in family medicine)
A Ttulo de Especialista
(professional award of specialist)
awarded by the Ordem dos
Medicos
For Family Medicine: A Ttulo
de especialistaemmedicinageral e
familiar (certificate of specific
training for general medical
practice
A Certificat de medic specialist
Awarded by
MinisterulSnttiiPublici (the
Ministry of Public Health)
Romania

Certificat de medic specialist
medicin de familie
KandidatNauk
OR
Magista PhD
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Specialty Certificate

issued by the Saudi Commission
for Health Specialties
Specialty certificate issued by a
university
Serbia
Singapore
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Exit Certificate from Joint

Committee on Specialist
Training (JCST) AND
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Certificate of Specialist
Accreditation from the
Specialist Accreditation Board
A Diplom o pecializcii
(Diploma of specialization)
awarded by slovak universities
Slovak Republic
For Family Medicine: A Diplom

o specializcii v
odborevseobecnlekrstvo
A potrdilo o
opravljenemspecialisticnemizpit
u (Certificate of successful
exam) Medical Chamber of
Slovenia
Slovenia
For Family Medicine: A Potrdilo

o
opravljenispecializacijiizdruins
ke medicine (Certificate of
completion of specialist training
in family medicine)
South Africa
M. Med Degree (Masters of

Medicine)
Fellowship Certificate approved
by the Colleges of Medicine of
South Africa (CMSA)
Spain
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Ttulo de Especialista
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
(professional award of a
specialist) awarded by the
Spanish Ministry of Health and
Consumer Affairs or the Spanish
Ministry of Education and
Culture
For Family Medicine: A Ttulo
de especialista en medicina
familiar y comunitaria (specialist
certificate in family and
community medicine)
MD issued by the Postgraduate
Institute of Medicine of Sri
Lanka, University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Sweden
MD in Clinical Medicine issued

by the Council for Postgraduate
Studies or University
Sudan Medical Specialization
Board
A Bevis om
specialistkompetenssomlkareutf
rdatavsocialstyrelsen
(certificate of the right to use the
title of specialist) issued by the
Socialstyrelsen (National Board
of Health and Welfare of
Sweden).
For Family Medicine: A Bevis
om
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Country
Switzerland
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
kompetenssomallmnpraktiseran
delkare (Europalkare)
for general practice)
Diplme de
mdecinspcialiste/DiplomalsFa
charzt/ Diploma di medico
specialista (specialist
qualification) awarded by the
Swiss Federal Department of
Home Affairs (FDHA) (after
June 2002)

certificate of specific training for
general medical practice
awarded by the Swiss Federal
Department of Home Affairs
(FDHA)
and a document from the Federal
Department of Home Affairs
(FDHA) confirming that the
training leading to the award of
your GP certificate meets the
standards detailed in Article 28
of Directive 2005/36/EC
Syria
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Certificate of higher study (

) issued by Ministry
of Higher Education
OR
Syrian specialization certificate
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
) ( issued by
Ministry of Health
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
Arab Board
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Specialist Training (CCST)
Training (CCT)
Training in General Practice
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Specialty Certificate issued by

the National Physicians
Authority
Turkish Higher SpecialtyMedical
Board certificate issued by a
University
KandidatNauk
OR
Magista PhD
Clinical Master program
accredited by MOHSER and
recognized by regulatory bodies
in UAE
Membership/ Fellowship of the
Royal Colleges in the specialty:
MRCP, MRCPed, MRCOG,
MRCOpth, MRCOrth,
Intercollegiate Specialty Board
in:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Neurosurgery
ENT
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery
Urology
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Vascular surgery
For family medicine;
Colleges General Practice
(MRCGP)
United States of America
Venezuela
West Africa
West Indies
Yemen
Others
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Valid American Board of

Medical Specialties or Subspecialties (ABMS) Certificates
Board eligible from North

American for UAE national only
Completion of at least 3 years
university specialization program
and registration as Specialist
issued by the Colegio de
Medicos (medical board)
Fellowship of the West African
College of Physicians
Doctor of Medicine awarded by
University of West Indies
Clinical master degree or
residency program of not less
than 3years duration issued by a
university
Full time Masters or PHD
Degrees of not less than two
years study duration with
evidence of clinical practice and
a current registration
9. Recognized Specialties for Licensing:

Specialty Field
Addiction Psychiatry
Adolescent Medicine
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Anesthesia
Audiological Medicine
Aviation and aerospace Medicine
Blood Banking and Transfusion
Cardiac Anesthesia
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac surgery
Cardiology
Cardio - thoracic Surgery
Cardio-vascular Surgery
Chemical Pathology (Clinical Chemistry)
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Clinical Cytogenetics
Clinical Genetics (MD)
Clinical Hematology
Clinical Immunology
Clinical Immunology & Allergy
Clinical Neurophysiology
Clinical Pathology
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-

)MD(

Clinical Pharmacology & 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
General Surgery
Genito Urinary Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Psychiatry
Gynecological Oncology
Haematology & Transfusion Medicine
Hematopathology
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Hepatology
Histopathology
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Immunology
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Interventional Radiology
Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Medical Microbiology
Medical Oncology
Medical Physics
Medical Toxicology
Molecular Genetic Pathology
Molecular Genetics
Molecular Pathology
Neonatology
Nephrology
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry
Neurology
Neuropathology
Neuroradiology
Neurosurgery
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Neurotology
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Radiology
Obstetric and Gynecology
Occupational Medicine
Ophthalmology
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Otolaryngology
Pain Medicine
Pediatric
Pediatric Immunology & Allergy
Pediatric Anesthesia
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Critical Care
Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric Development & Behavioral medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Hematology
Pediatric Hematology - Oncology
Pediatric Hepatology
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Pediatric Infectious Disease

Pediatric Intensive Care
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Pediatric Pathology
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 & Infertility
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-

Reproductive Health.
Rheumatology
Sexual & Reproductive Health.
Sleep Medicine
Sports Medicine
Surgery of the Hand
Surgical Critical Care
Surgical Oncology
Thoracic Surgery
Transfusion Medicine
Tropical Medicine
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
Urogynecology.
Urology
Vascular Surgery
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CHAPTER 3: DENTISTS
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10.1. Dentists applying for Licensure must fulfill the following requirements:
10.1.1. Hold a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery); DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine); DDS (Doctor of Dental
Surgery) or equivalent from a nationally accredited dental school/college. Graduates from UAE dental colleges,
the dental program and the college must be accredited by MOHE&SR
10.1.2. Internship Program of not less than12 months duration
10.1.3. Specialization certificates must be obtained after a full time structured clinical program of not less than 2 years
study duration
10.1.4. Hold a valid License/ Registration to practice their profession in their home country or country of last
employment
11. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Dentist Licensure

Category
Qualifications
Experience
Intern
Successful completion of 5 years dental

program (DDS/BDS/DMD) or equivalent
recognized by MOHESR
BDS, DMD, DDS, or equivalent
Certificate of enrolment in the internship program
General
Dentist
Specialist
Consultant
Dental Degree
and
Completion of specialty qualification as per
the Recognized Specialty Certificate table
Dental Degree
and
Completion of specialty qualification as per
the Recognized Specialty Certificate table
12 months accredited internship

and
2 Years Clinical Experience Post Internship
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
No Experience
Required
No Experience
Required
2 Years
Experience Post
Qualification*
5 Years Clinical
Experience in the
relevant specialty
Post Qualification
3Years Clinical
Experience in the
relevant specialty
Post Qualification
( UAE Nationals
Requires 1 year
experience post
qualification)
Cannot attain the
position
*Dentist with an American Board (only boards approved by the American Dental Association as Dental Specialties are acceptable),
Evidence of passing the National Dental Specialist Examination (NDSE) of Canada, Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) and
inclusion in the Specialist Registry of the General Dental Council of the UK will attain the position of Consultant without the experience
requirements
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12. Recognized Dental Specialty Certificates

12.1. Approved specialty and subspecialty training vary considerably from one country to the next; approved Authorities
and qualifications are listed below. In case the applicant specialty certificate awarded does not match the listed
specialty, the Authorities will assess the application on case per case basis and the applicant will be required to
demonstrate that the training is equivalent to an approved specialist training program; otherwise the application for
registration and licensure will be rejected
12.2. In case the certificate has a validity period, an expired certificate will not be considered at the time of application.
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Australia

Australasian College of Dental
Surgeons
Arab
Countries
Belgium
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Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Master of Dental Surgery, or
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry,
Surgeons
Arab Board
Specialization certificate issued by a
University in Orthodontics and
Periodontics
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Evidence of passing the State

Exam in Orthodontics/Oral
Surgery/Pediatric Dentistry/
Periodontics/ Prosthodontics/
Endodontic
Evidence of successful
completion of university-based
clinical residency program (for
UAE national only)
Bulgaria
Canada
Fellowship of the Royal College

of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC)
OR
Evidence of passing the National
Dental Specialist Examination
(NDSE).
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
Orthodontics: Attestation in
Maxillo-facial orthopedics
Diplom o specializaci (v
oboruortodoncie)
Oral Surgery: Attestation in oral
and maxillofacial surgery Diplom
o Specializaci (v ororuoralni a
maxilofacialniChirurgie) And
registration in the Czech Republic
Dental Chamber
Croatia
Czech
Republic
Denmark
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Tier 3 Certificates
Specialist Certificate in Oral

Surgery issued by the State
Board of Health (only for 5
Master degree and Certificate awarding

the right to use the specialty title issued
by Sundhedsstyrelsen (State Board of
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
years program)
Health)
Tier 3 Certificates
Specialist Certificate in
Orthodontics issued by the State
Board of Health (only for 3
years program)
Master in one of the dental
specialty (not less than two years
study duration)
Degree of Specialist in
Orthodontics or Specialist in Oral
Maxillofacial Surgery issued by a
University and registration with
Healthcare Board or Dental
Council
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Specialist Certificate in Orthodontics or

Oral Surgery
Certificate of Specialised Studies in Oral
Surgery (DiplmeDEtudesSpcialises
En ChirurgieBuccale (D.E.S.C.B))
Diploma dUniversities (DU),

(Title of specialist awarded by the
National Council of the College
of Dental Surgeons)
A Certificate in Orthodontics:
Chirurgien-dentiste specialist
qualifie en orthopediedentofaciale (CECSMO)
Diploma Interuniversity
Specialization (DIS) in
Orthodontic
Germany
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Orthodontics:
Fachzahnarztlicheanerkennung fur
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Kieferorthoadie issued by
Landeszahnarztekammern
Oral Surgery:
Fachzahnarztlicheanerkennung fur
Oralchirurgie/Mundchirurgie issued by
Landeszahnarztekammern
Periodontics: Certificate of Periodontics
issued by ZahnarztekammerWestfalenLippe
Master of Dental Surgery (not less
than two years study duration)
University Certificate in one of
the following specialities:
Orthodontics , with the title:
Fogszabalyozoszakorovs
Periodontology, with the title:
Parodontologus
Pediatric Dentistry, with the title:
Gyermekfogorvos
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
Iranian Specialty Certificate
Master Degree in one of the
dental specialties
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
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Certificate of Completion
Specialist Training by the Dental
Council and inclusion on the
Irish GDC Specialist Register
(Oral Surgery and Orthodontics
only)
Fellowship of the Faculty of

Dental Surgery of the Royal
College of Surgeons in Ireland in
:
Oral Surgery
Endodontics
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Pediatric Dentistry
Oral Medicine
Operative & Restorative Dentistry
General Dental Surgery
Italy
Jordan
Lebanon
Latvia
Lithuania
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University Certificate in the

following:
Orthodontics: Diploma di
Specializzazione in
Ortognatodonzia
Oral Surgery: Diploma di
Specializzazione in
ChirurgiaOdontostomatologica
Jordan Medical Board and
register at Jordan Dental
Association
Master in one of the dental
specialty (not less than two years
study duration)
Dental Master degree with
minimum of 2 years course
duration
Diploma dUniversites (DUs)
with 3 years specialist training
under supervision
Certificate Issued by The Riga
Stradins Universitys Faculty of
Stomatology
Certificate Issued by The
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
Kaunas University of Medicine
or The University of Vilnius
Netherlands
New Zealand

Surgeons
Specialization Certificate issued by the

Specialist Registration Board (SRC) in
one of the following specialties:
Orthodontics: Getuigschrift van
erkenning en isschrijvingalsorthodontis
in het specialistenregister
Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery:
Getuigschrift van erkenning en
isschrijvingalsKaakchirurg in het
specialistenregister
Master of Dental Surgery with minimum
of 2 years course duration
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Membership of the Royal Australasian
College of Dental Surgeons
Norway
Pakistan
Philippines
Poland
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Certificate Issued by Oslo or

Bergen University and
registration in the Specialist
Registration Committee of the
Norwegian Dental Association
Fellowship of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons
(F.C.P.S.)
Philippine Board
Evidence of registration as a
Specialist by the Medical Centre
for postgraduate Training and
voivodeshipcentres for
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
postgraduate training
University Certificate in the
following:
Orthodontics:
EspecialistaemOrtodontia
Oral Surgery:
EspecialistaemCirurgia Oral (
Oral Surgery)
and must be registered with the
Ordem dos Medicos Dentistas
Portugal
Certificate issued by the Dental

Facullty in the following:
Physician Specialist Orthodontist
Physician Specialist OralMaxillofacial Surgery
and must be registered with The
Romanian Collegiums of Dental
Physicians
KandidataNauk
OR
Magista PhD
Certificate of specialization in the
following:
Specialist in Orthodontics
(CelustynOrtoped)
Maxillofacial Surgeon
(MaxilofacialnyChirurg)
Specialist in Paedodontics
(Pedostomatolog)
Romania
Russia
Slovak
Republic
Singapore
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Tier 3 Certificates
Master of Dental Surgery issued by the

Dental Specialist Accreditation Board
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
South Africa
MChD Degree (Master of

Dentistry) and registration with
the Health Professions Council
of South Africa (HPCSA)
Tier 2 Certificates
Clinical MD in any dental

specialty issued by Sudan
Medical Specialization Board
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Tier 3 Certificates
Certificate issued by the Swedish Board

of National Health and Welfare
The following certificates are recognized:
Orthodontics: Fachzahnarzt fur
Kieferorthopadie
Periodontics: Fachzahnarzt fur
Parodontologie
Prosthetics: Fachzahnarzt fur
RekonstruktiveZahnmedizin
Oral Surgery: Fachzahnarzt fur
Oralchirurgie
Higher Study Certificate issued
by Ministry of Higher Education
Syrian Specialization Certificate
issued by the Specialist Training
and Rehabilitation Authority
Master Degree in one of the
dental specialities.
Tunisia
Turkey
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Specialty Certificate issued by the

National Authority
Doctor of science in one of the
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
United Arab
Emirates
United
Kingdom
Specialist Training (CCST) and
inclusion in the Specialist
Registry of the General Dental
Council (not applicable to UAE
nationals)
United States
of America
American Board (only boards

approved by the American
Dental Association as Dental
Specialties are acceptable) these
are:
Endodontic
Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Venezuela
Others
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Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
recognized specialty from a
Doctorate Program
Clinical Master certificate (not
less than two years course
duration) and accredited by the
MOHSER in UAE

College of Surgeons
Intercollegiate Specialty
fellowship
Board eligible from North

American for UAE nationals only
Completion of a university
specialization degree Ttulo de
Master in a dental speciality with
at least 2 years syllabus
Masters or PHD Degrees from
any country provided that it is of a
minimum two years duration and
shows evidence of clinical
Country
Tier 1 Certificates
Tier 2 Certificates
Tier 3 Certificates
practice
13. Specialty Licensing Titles

Specialty Licensing Titles
Endodontics
Dental Radiology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral Medicine
Oral Surgery
Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Restorative Dentistry
13.1.
Conservative Dentistry is not considered as a dental specialty. Any applicant holding Conservative specialty degree
may apply as General Dentist.
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14. Implant Dentistry Privileging Requirements

Title
Implant Dentistry

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Qualifications
Route 1:
General dentist with recognized post-graduate certificate in
Implantology /Implant Dentistry with a minimum of 2 years full
time duration issued by an accredited institution.
Route 2:
Specialist Dentist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics,
Prosthodontics with evidence of inclusion of Implant dentistry in the
curriculum of specialization study
Experience
Evidence of completion of 10 arches
of implant treatment and the cases
have been restored for at least one (1)
year
CHAPTER 4: NURSES AND MIDWIVES
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15.1. Nurses applying for licensure must fulfill the following requirements:
15.1.1. All applicants must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice their profession.
15.1.2. Experience is not required for all UAE Nationals
15.1.3. UAE graduates (Non UAE Nationals) must have 6 months post graduate clinical training
15.1.4. All Nurses must hold a BLS Certification
16. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Basic Nursing Licensure

Category
Registered Nurse

Qualifications
Experience
Bachelor or Diploma degree of not less than 3 years
Not less than 2 years clinical experience
study duration in Nursing from accredited program
post qualification in appropriate setting
or
Associate degree in Nursing degree from Canada/ USA
(not less than 2 years) with evidence of passing the
National exam (USA: NCLEX - RN - Canada: Licensing
Exam).
Assistant Nurse

Assistant nurse program of not less than 18 months

study duration from accredited program after high
school.
Nurses working in schools will be required to meet additional licensing requirements.
Not less than 1 year clinical experience

post qualification in appropriate setting
17. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Specialist Nursing Licensure

Category
Specialty Nurse
Qualifications
Registered nurse qualification
and
Post graduate certificate in one of the
nursing specialties of not less than 1 year
fulltime study
Experience
Minimum of one year experience in the
related specialty field.
18. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Nurse Practitioner Licensure*

Title
Nurse Practitioner

Qualification
Experience
Must meet the Authority licensing criteria as

Registered Nurse
2 years experience post qualification as a

Nurse Practitioner
And one of the following:
1. Completion of a Clinical Master/

Doctoral degree in nursing or
equivalent Qualification that
includes:
a. Pharmacology for
prescribing drugs as a
nurse practitioner
b. Differential diagnosis,
ordering and interpretation
of diagnostic tests (
radiological & pathological
tests)
c. Advanced Health
Assessment
2. National Certification or license as
a Nurse Practitioner
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*this title is available in HAAD only
19. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Midwifery Licensure

Category
Registered Midwife

Qualifications
Bachelor
degree
in
Midwifery
or
equivalent
qualification with minimum of 3 years study syllabus
in Midwifery from accredited program
Or
Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, or equivalent of
not less than 3 years study duration and Midwifery
Certificate (not less than 1 year syllabus) from a
recognized nursing program.
Or
Associate degree in Nursing degree from Canada/ USA
(not less than 2 years) with evidence of passing the
National exam and Midwifery Certificate (not less
than 1 year syllabus) from a recognized program.
Experience
Minimum of two years experience as
a Midwife in maternity hospital or
appropriate setting.
Assistant Midwife
Assistant midwife degree of not less than 2 years Minimum of 1 year experience
duration
Assistant Midwife
Or
Assistant nurse degree with one year Midwifery
program
20. Nursing Qualification Requirements

Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
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Registered Nurse
Assistant Nurse
Registered Midwife
as
Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (3 )

years
Associate of Science in Nursing degree (2
years) (from USA/Canada)
Diploma in General Nursing three (3) years
Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery

(2 Nursing. + Midwifery)
Diploma in General Nursing (2 ) years
Bachelor/Diploma in Nursing (not less than

3 years) + Certificate in Midwifery (12)
months
Bachelor /Diploma degree in Midwifery (not
less than 3 years
Associate degree in Nursing two (2) years

program (from USA/Canada) and a post
graduate certification in Midwifery (12)
months
Diploma of Nursing one and half year (18
months)
Nursing course as Enrolled nurse (12 24
months)
21. List of Authorities Recognized Nursing Specialty

Categories of Specialty Nurses
Community Nurse
Pediatric Nurse
Mental Health Nurse
Critical Care Nurse
Neonatal Nurse
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CHAPTER 5: ALLIED HEALTH

PROFESSIONALS
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22.1. Allied health professionals applying for licensure must fulfill the following requirements:
22.1.1. Applicants must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice their profession where applicable.
22.1.2. All assistant positions cannot work independently and shall work under the supervision of the senior position of that post.
22.1.3. Bacholar degree should be obtained for duration not less than 4 years.
22.1.4. Experience is not required for all UAE Nationals.
22.1.5. UAE graduates (Non UAE Nationals) must have 6 months post-graduation clinical training.
22.1.6. Training requirements will be in accordance to the approved practice setting standard.*
23. Allied Health Technician

Title
Allied Health
Technician(emphasis area)
Qualifications
Bachelor or Diploma not less than 3 years in allied health science
with emphasis on clinical training for not less than 6 months in
areas such as:
Endoscopy
Urology
Experience
Minimum of two years experience post
certification in the related field
24. Anesthesia
Title
Anesthesia
Technologist

Qualifications
Route 1:
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Anesthesia technology
Experience
Minimum of two years experience
post certification in related field.
Route 2:
Registered Nurse or Respiratory therapist with completion of post
graduate anesthesia certification (the certification should be issued
from a nationally accredited program).
Anesthesia
Technician

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Graduate of a formal Anesthesia Technician Program (minimum of

two years course duration) from an institution/college nationally
recognized.
Minimum of two years experience

post certification in related field.
25. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

Title
Embryologist

Also Known as IVF Technologist
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Medical laboratory science or
Applied Science with emphasis in Human
Embryology from an accredited university
25.1. Accepted Applied Science Majors

Applied Science include the below:
Embryology
Cell Biology
Medical Laboratory Technology
Human Reproductive Biology
Developmental Biology
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Experience
Minimum of five years experience post
certification in related field
26. Audiology
Title
Audiologist

Qualifications
Route 1:
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Audiology
Experience
certification in the field of Audiology
Sciences in a hospital, clinic or
rehabilitation setting.
Audiology
Assistant

Two years diploma in Audiology
Minimum of 2 years experience post

certification as an Audiology in a hospital
setting or Rehabilitation Centers or
Audiology Clinics
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27. Beauty Therapist

Title
Beauty Therapist

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Qualifications
Minimum of one year Diploma in beauty therapy or cosmetics
from a nationally accredited institute
Experience
Minimum of one year experience post
certification as a beauty therapist.
28. Cardiac Perfusion

Title
Cardiac
Perfusionist

Qualifications
Bachelor degree or diploma from an accredited institution in one
of the health Sciences and post graduate diploma/ certificate in
perfusion technology not less than 1 year duration
Experience
Minimum of two years practical
experience post certification as Per
fusionist in hospital setting and proof of
performing 100 clinical perfusions
procedures independently
29. Cardiovascular Technology

Title
Cardiovascular
Technologist

Qualifications
Bacholar degree in Cardiovascular program
Cardiovascular
Technician
Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular program of not less than Minimum of two years experience post
2 years study duration
ECG Technician

Completion of 1year certificate in ECG program or diploma

program in Medical Sciences or allied health with evidence of
formal ECG training
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Experience
Minimum of two years experience in the

as an ECG Technician.
29.1. Cardiovascular Technologist/Technicians Licensing Titles

Catheterization Laboratory
ECG
Echo cardiographer
Vascular
30. Cast Technician
Title
Cast Technician

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Qualifications
Experience
Higher Secondary School or its equivalent and certificate of

completion of training course

31. Central Sterile Services (CSS)

Title
CSS Technician

Qualifications
Experience
Associate Degree in CSS technology of not less than 2 years study Minimum of two years experience in
duration
sterile services (CSS) field in a health
facility and current knowledge of CSS
systems, management, quality assurance
OR
and procedures
Certificate in any health related field with Certification as a
member with one of the following:
Certification by the Board of Sterile Processing and
Distribution ( CBSPD) USA http://www.sterileprocessing.org/
International Association of Healthcare Central Services
Material management (IAHCSMM) http://www.iahcsmm.org/
CSS Aide
Completion of Higher Secondary School

And
Certificate confirming on job practical training
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Minimum of 4 years experience in CSS

field
32. Clinical Dietetics & Nutrition

Title
Dietician

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from an accredited program
OR
Bachelor degree in a health Science majoring in Nutrition
(Please see table 31.1) with postgraduate diploma or master in
Dietetics.
Nutritionist

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Public Health Nutrition
32.1. Examples of Equivalent Qualifications in Clinical Dietetics & Nutrition

Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
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Experience
Minimum of two years experience as
clinical dietician in a health facility
(which should include one year supervised
experience in hospital setting).

certification in the field of Nutrition
Clinical Dietetics
Nutrition
Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Technology
Clinical Dietetics
Nutrition
Bachelor of Health Science (Major Nutrition)

Bachelor of Arid land agriculture/ Food Nutrition from the UAE University
(Faculty of Food Systems).
Bachelor in Food Science/ Food Service Systems Management

Bachelor in Home Science (Major Nutrition)
33. Clinical Scientist

Title
Clinical Scientist

Qualifications
BSc Degree and minimum of a Masters degree in relevant
specialty (high complexity listed below from a recognized
university)
Experience
MSc degree holders will require 3 years
relevant experiences
PhD degree holders will require 2 years
relevant experiences
33.1. Clinical Scientist Titles
Clinical Scientist
Cytogenetics
Biochemistry
Biomedical Sciences
Genetics
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Immunology
Molecular Biology
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetic
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34. Dental Clinical Support

Title
Dental Assistant

Dental Hygienist

Dental Lab Technician

Qualifications
Route 1:
Qualification of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor
of Dental Medicine (DMD), OR Bachelor of Dental
Surgery (BDS)
Route 2:
Diploma in Dental Assistant or Dental Nursing
(course duration not less than two years) or its equivalent
certification
Route 3:
Registered Nurse or Assistant Nurse meeting licensure
criteria
Route 1:
Completion of bachelor degree in dental hygiene
Route 2:
Completion of diploma in dental hygiene (study duration
not less than two years)
Route 1:
BSc in Dental Laboratory Technology
Route 2:
Completion of an accredited program in Dental
Laboratory Technology (minimum of 2 years course
duration)
Dental Laboratory Aide Completion of Secondary School or its equivalent and
Certificate confirming on job training

34.1.
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Experience
No experience required after internship

Minimum 2 years experience in the
related Field
Minimum of two years experience in
related field
Special Consideration
Dental Laboratory Aide cannot work independently in a dental laboratory and cannot assist the dentist
35. Electro-Neurodiagnostics
Title
ElectroNeurodiagnostics
Technologist

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Qualifications
Route 1:
Bachelor Degree in the field of Applied Sciences (Majoring
in Neurophysiology) or Neurophysiology or
Biophysics/Physiology or equivalent 3 years diploma, from a
recognized institution
Route 2:
Associate Degree (minimum 2 year curriculum) from an
accredited training program as Neurophysiology Technologist
and
Registration from one of the following bodies:
American Board of Registration of
Electroencephalographic Technologists or equivalent.
American Board of Registration of Evoked Potential
Technologists or equivalent.
American Association of Polysomnographic Technologist
or equivalent.
The UK Registration Council for Clinical
Neurophysiology
The Clinical Physiologist Registration Board of New
Zealand
South African Registration as a Clinical Technologist
Experience
certification in relevant experience in
hospital setting.
EEG Technician

35.1.
Completion of Secondary School or its equivalent and

One year accredited certification program
Minimum of two years relevant experience

in a hospital setting
Electro-Neurodiagnostics Technologist Titles
Electro- Neurodiagnostics
EEG
EMG
Evoked Potential
Polysomnographic
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36. Emergency Medical Services

Title
Ambulance Nurse

Qualifications
Must meet Authorities criteria for licensure as RN and hold a valid
PHTL, ACLS and PALS Certification
Emergency Medical
Technician Advanced (Paramedic)
EMT-P

Route 1:
Internationally recognized EMT-P course or equivalent of not less
than 2 years duration, or minimum of 2 years Associate degree in
EMT and hold a valid ACLS ,PALS, PHTLS Certification
Route 2:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in emergency medical technology
or Emergency applied science or UK paramedic Science and hold
a valid ACLS ,PALS, PHTLS Certification
Internationally recognized EMT-I course or equivalent, not less
than eight weeks duration and hold a valid ACLS , PALS, PHTLS
Certification
Emergency Medical
TechnicianIntermediate (EMT-I)

Emergency Medical
Technician Basic
(EMT-B)

Internationally recognized EMT-Basic course or equivalent; not

less than four weeks duration and hold a valid BLS and BTLS
Certification
36.1. Special Considerations
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Dubai Health Authority does not license EMTs /Paramedics
Experience
Minimum 1 Years experience in the
Emergency department or as an Emergency
Medical Technician.
Minimum of 2 year experience post
registration/ certification

registration/ certification.
Current ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS
registration/ certification
37. Genetic Counselor

Title
Genetic Counselor

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Qualifications
BSc in medical sciences, psychology or healthcare related field
and
MSc in Genetic Counseling
Experience
Minimum of 2years experience post MSC
certification in related field.
38. Hair Transplant Technician

Title
Hair Transplant
Technician

Qualifications
Route 1:
BSc or diploma (not less than 3 years course duration) in
allied health with emphasis in hair transplant
Experience
Route 2:
Bachelor degree in nursing
and
Certificate confirming on job training and indicates the
following:
Training is conducted in a licensed hair transplant

center
Training performed by licensed surgeon
Number of cases performed per year (minimum of 20

procedures/year)
38.1. Special Consideration

Hair Transplant Technician can only work under direct supervision of a plastic surgeon
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39. Laser Hair Removal Technician

Title
Laser Hair Technician

Qualifications
Academic qualification as Registered Nurse or Beauty
Therapist and one of the following routes:
Route 1
Successfully completed an accredited Laser training course
for hair reduction (with accomplishing minimum of 10
cases during training) accepted by the Authorities and
attained inside UAE
Experience
One year experience post certification in
related field
Route 2
Hair reduction certification from one of the following
bodies if attained from outside UAE:
The Society for Clinical & Medical Hair Removal

(SCHMR)
National Council on Laser Certification (NCLC)
40. Medical Imaging

Title
Radiographer/
Radiography
Technologist

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Qualifications
Route 1:
Bachelor degree from an accredited university in a Radiography,
Radiology Technology or Medical/Diagnostic Imaging program
or
Diploma in Radiology minimum of three years course duration.
Route 2:
Experience
certification in general radiology field
Magnetic
Resonance
Imaging (MRI)
Technologist

Associate degree in Radiography program (not less than 2 years

course duration)
and
Registration/certification or accreditation as radiographer
(please
see table 41.2)
Route 1:
Bachelor degree or Diploma of not less than 3 years study duration in
MRI
Route 2:
Bachelor degree in a Radiography /Radiology Technology or Medical
Imaging program
AND
Post graduate Diploma in MRI minimum of 12 months course
duration / Registration as MRI Technologist with ARRT, UK HPC,
AIR, or other equivalent bodies.(please see table 41.2)

certification in the MRI field.
Radiography
Technician

Diploma or equivalent as a Radiography Technician of not less than 2

years duration

certification in hospital setting
Sonographer

Route 1:
Bachelor degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography
not less than 3 years course duration
Route 2:
Associate Degree in Sonography not less than 2 years study duration
And registration/certification or accreditation as
radiographer/Sonographer (please see table 41.2)
Route 3:
Bachelor degree or Diploma from an accredited institution in
Radiography /Radiology Technology or Medical Imaging minimum

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Nuclear Medicine
Technologist
(PET Scanning)

of 3 years course duration AND

Post primary Certificate or Diploma degree not less than 12 months in
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Route 1:
Bachelor degree or Diploma or its equivalent from an accredited
institution in Nuclear Medicine Imaging (not less than three 3 years
course duration)
Route 2:
Associate degree of not less than 2 years study duration from an
accredited program in Nuclear Medicine.
AND
Valid Registration or Certification (please see table 41.2)
Route 3:
Bachelor/Diploma/Associate degree in a Radiography /Radiology
Technology or Medical Imaging program AND
Diploma/Master of not less than one year in Nuclear Medicine

certification in the Nuclear Medicine field

certification in the Nuclear Medicine field.

certification in the Nuclear Medicine field.
40.1. Radiology/ Medical Imaging equivalent Qualification

Medical Radiation Technology
Medical Imaging
Radiography
Radiology Technology
Diagnostic Imaging
Health Sciences ( Radiography or Medical Imaging)
Medical Radiation Sciences
For Ultrasound/MRI, a Bachelor degree in an appropriate health related fields with emphasis on anatomy and physiology and a post
graduate certificate/ diploma in Ultrasound or MRI
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40.2. List of Registrations/ Certifications/ Accreditations

List of Registrations/ Certifications/ Accreditations
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)
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General
MRI
Nuclear
Medicine
Sonography
41. Medical Laboratory

Title
Phlebotomist

Medical Laboratory
Technician

Medical Laboratory
Technologist

Medical Laboratory
Titles
( Please see table 5.10.1)
Qualifications
Route 1:
At least 6 months program in Medical Laboratory from a
college officially recognized in home country
Route 2:
Completion of an approved certified phlebotomy
program
Graduate of an accredited course resulting in being
awarded a diploma or certificate as a Laboratory
Technician from an accredited program or equivalent of
not less than 2 years duration
BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Medical
Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification
BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Bachelor in the
Specialty field with one of the following Routes:
Route 1:
One year emphasis of the curriculum in the field of subspecialty in the basic qualification curriculum
Route 2
Certification by the ASCP in the specialty/ Post Graduate
Specialty Qualification
Route 3
4 Years of Experience in the specialty
Experience
Minimum of 1 year practical experience
as a phlebotomist
NOT LESS THAN 2 years experience in

a clinical laboratory environment

experience in clinical laboratory

experience in field of sub-specialty
No Experience Required
41.1. Medical Lab Titles

Medical Lab titles

Histopathology
Blood Banking
Clinical Biochemistry
Cytogenetic
Hematology
Molecular Biology
Immunology
Cytology
Genetics
42. Medical Physics

Title
Medical Physicist
Technologist

Assistant Medical
Physicist

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Qualifications
BSc degree in Physical Science from an accredited program or
equivalent
and
MSc degree in Radiation Physics or Medical Physics from an
accredited program or equivalent
BSc degree in Radiation Physics or Medical Physics from an
accredited program or equivalent.
Experience

43. Radiation Therapy

Title
Radiotherapy
Technologist

Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Radiotherapy.
Experience
certification in Radiation Therapy field.
Radiotherapy
Technician

Mould Room
Technician

Diploma or certificate from an accredited institution in

Radiotherapy minimum of 2 years course duration or equivalent

certification in Radiotherapy field
City and guilds qualification in workshop practice or equivalent
Minimum of two years workshop

experience
43.1.
Equivalent Radiotherapy Technology Programs
Radiotherapy Technology USA

Radiation Oncology Canada
Therapeutic Radiography UK
Radiation Therapy
Radiation Oncology Sciences
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44. Occupational Therapy

Title
Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy Technician

Qualifications
Bachelor degree or Diploma from an
accredited institution in Occupational
Therapy minimum of 3 years study
duration
Graduate of an accredited course in
Occupational Therapy minimum of 2 years
study.
Experience
certification in the Occupational Therapy
field
certification in Occupational Therapy field
44.1. Special consideration

Occupational Therapy Technician cannot work independently
45. Operation Theatre Technology

Title
Qualifications
Diploma in operation theatre or Associate degree in surgical
O.T
technology not less than 2 years study duration.
Technician

Experience
Minimum of two years clinical experience
post certification.
46. Optometry
Title
Dispensing
Optician
-
Qualifications
Route 1:
BSc in optical dispensing or Ophthalmic
Dispensing
Experience
certification in the dispensing field as
Optician
Ophthalmic Technician
Route 2:
Associate Degree/Diploma minimum of 2
years study duration)in optometry or
Ophthalmic Dispensing
Graduate from a certified program
Minimum of four years experience post

certification in the dispensing field as
Optician
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minimum of 2 year course duration as

Ophthalmic Technician
certification in retinalphotography and

fluorescent angiography field
Optometrist

Bachelor degree or Diploma in Optometry/

Doctor of Optometry minimum of 3 years
study duration
Minimum two years experience post

Dispensing Optician can work only in Optical shops

Ophthalmic Technician can only work with an ophthalmologist
Optometrist can work in eye clinics and optical shops
47. Orthoptics
Title
Orthoptist

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Qualifications
Route 1:
BSc degree or equivalent qualification in Orthoptics from an accredited
institution
Route 2:
Qualification of 2 years duration leading to valid registration as an
orthoptist in one of the below bodies:
Health Professional Council of UK.
American Orthoptic Council of USA.
International Orthoptic Association
The Canadian Orthoptic Society
Experience
Orthoptic field
minimum 4 years experience post
certification in a hospital setting
48. Pharmacy
Title
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Technician

Qualifications
Route 1:
Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy- not less than five years program
Route 2:
BSc in Pharmacy with post graduate qualification/master in
clinical pharmacy - Minimum of one year program
Bachelor degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of
pharmacy
Graduate of an accredited diploma in Pharmacy program
minimum of two 2 years study duration
Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience post
certification as a clinical pharmacist in
hospital setting

certification as Pharmacist
certification as Pharmacy Technician
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49. Physician Assistant*

Title
Physician Assistant

Qualification
Experience
Route 1
1. Graduate Certificate in Physician

Assistant Studies
OR
2. Graduate from a Program accredited
through The Canadian Medical
Association Conjoint Accreditation
process
OR
3. Graduate from a Master Physician
Assistant diploma accredited by the
Nederlands Vlaamse
Accreditatieorganisatie
4 years experience post qualification
National Certification or licensure as

a Physician Assistant
Route 2
1. Master of Physician Assistant

Studies
OR
2. Graduated from a bachelors degree
( Science) and Completed an
accredited Physician Assistant
training program
*This title is available in HAAD only
National Certification or licensure as

a Physician Assistant
2 years Experience post qualification
50. Physiotherapy
Title
Physiotherapist

Physiotherapy
Technician

Sport Therapist

Massage Therapist*
Qualifications
BSc in Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy
Diploma or Associate degree in physiotherapy or Physical
Therapy with minimum 2 years study duration or its equivalent.
Bachelor degree in Sport Therapy or equivalent qualification .
Training program of Massage therapy of not less than 500 hours

including educational and supervised clinical instruction AND
Produce a proof of current and valid BLS
*this title is available in DHA only
Experience
certification as Physiotherapist
certification as Physiotherapy Technician
certification in the field as Sport Therapist
Minimum of two years experience in the
field as Massage Therapist
51. Podiatry
Title
Qualifications
Experience
Podiatrist

Minimum of two years clinical experience

as Podiatrist
Route1:
Bachelor degree or diploma in Podiatry from an accredited college
minimum of 3 years study duration
Route 2:
MSc degree in Podiatry or Doctor of Podiatry
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Minimum of one years clinical experience

as Podiatrist.
52. Prosthetics and Orthotics

Title
Prosthetics &
Orthotics
Technologist

Prosthetics &
Orthotics
Technician

Anaplastologist

Qualifications
Bachelor degree or Diploma minimum of 3 years study
duration in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Experience
experience as Prosthetics and Orthotics
Technologist
Graduate of an accredited program in Prosthetics and

Orthotics minimum of two 2 years study duration

experience as Prosthetics and Orthotics
Technician
Completion of high school or its equivalent

AND
Route 1:
Board Certification in Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA) or
equivalent bodies.
Route 2:
Certification by American Association of Ocularists

53. Psychology
Title
Psychologist

Qualifications
Bachelor degree in the field of psychology
AND
Route 1:
Postgraduate Doctoral degree (example:
Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D., D.Clin.Psy) from an
approved psychology faculty or an
educational faculty with focus on
psychology
Route 2:
Postgraduate full time Masters degree
(includes MSc, MA, M.Phil) of not less
than two years from a psychology faculty
or an educational faculty with focus on
psychology provided that the bachelor
degree is not less than 4 years duration
Experience
Psychometrist

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

psychometrics

Assistant Psychologist
Bachelor degree (includes B.A. and B.S.)

in psychology from a psychology
department faculty or an educational
faculty with focus on psychology
No experience required post certification

(Position is for UAE Nationals only)
Psychometrist license allows practice only under onsite supervision by a licensed Psychologist
Assistant psychologist license allows practice only under onsite supervision by a licensed Psychologist
53.1. Psychology Disciplines Title
Psychology Disciplines Title

Child
Clinical
Counseling
Education
neurology
Forensic
Health
Marriage & Family
Occupational
54. Renal Dialysis

Title
Dialysis Technologist

Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Dialysis Technology or equivalent
qualification in dialysis technology (not less than 3 years
course duration) from a national accredited program
Experience
renal dialysis field
Dialysis Technician

Completion of a dialysis technician program from a

recognized educational institution or college.
OR
Licensed registered Nurse

renal dialysis field
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54.1. Special Considerations

A Dialysis Technician cannot work independently; a dialysis technologist must be available in the same facility
55. Respiratory Therapy

Title
Respiratory Care Therapist

Qualifications
Route 1:
Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy or
equivalent qualification
AND
Valid ACLS /PALS Certification
Experience
Respiratory Care Therapy

Technician*

Associate degree in respiratory therapy or

equivalent diploma not less than 2 years
study duration

certification as respiratory therapist
technician
Minimum of two year experience post

certification as a Respiratory Therapist
*Respiratory therapy technician shall work under supervision of respiratory care therapist
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56. Social Worker

Title
Social Worker *

Assistant Social
Worker
Qualifications
BSc in Social work
and
Master's degree in Social Work
Bachelor degree in Social work or equivalent qualification
(not less than 3 years course duration).
Experience
Minimum 2 years experience post
certification in social work post
No experience required post certification
(Position is for UAE

Nationals only)
*Dubai Health Authority does not license social workers; this is done by another governmental entity
Assistant social worker license allows practice only under onsite supervision by a licensed social worker
57. Speech Therapy

Title
Speech Therapist

Qualifications
Route 1
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Speechlanguage pathology/ Speech and language
therapy /Speech pathology /Speech
therapy/Speech and language pathologist
/Speech and language therapist
Route 2
Bachelor of health Science in
Communication or Psychology or
Linguistics
AND
Masters program in speech language
pathology from an accredited educational
institution, college or university
Experience
certification in Speech and phonetics in a
hospital or clinical settings
Minimum of one years experience post

certification in Speech and phonetics in a
hospital or clinical settings
58. Toxicology
Title
Toxicology technologist

Qualifications
Experience
Bachelor degree in health related field with Minimum of 2 years experience post
one of the following: :
certification as Toxicologist
MSc in Clinical Toxicology
Certification of Specialist in Poison
Information or equivalent
BSc in Toxicology
CHAPTER 6: TRADITIONAL
COMPLIMENTERY AND
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(TCAM)
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59. General Considerations

60. TCAM Health Professionals applying for Licensure must fulfill the following requirements:
60.1.
All applicants must demonstrate a current valid license/ registration to practice in home country or country of last
employment
60.2.
Physician must hold a valid Authorities license to practice as a physician relevant to the Authority he/she is applying to.
TCAM profession will be considered as an extended scope (privilege) for the physician.
60.3.
All applicants must submit their complete transcripts that indicate the theory and clinical hours as applicable.
60.4.
All TCAM practitioners must hold a valid BLS certificate
61. Qualification and Experience Requirements for TCAM Licensure

Category
Acupuncture
Practitioner

Ayurveda
Practitioner

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Qualifications
Route 1:
Bachelor of (Acupuncture) medicine with minimum 5 years
full time duration including internship
Route 2:
accredited Acupuncture program of minimum Two years full
time or the part time equivalent with not less than 2500
teaching hours / Certification from National Certification
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
(NCCAOM) or equivalent body
Route 3:
Licensed Physician privileged to practice Acupuncture with
Certification from an Accredited Acupuncture training program
of not less than 800 hours\or one year
Route 1:
Professional Bachelor Degree of Indian medicine - Ayurveda
(BAMS- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and surgery) or
equivalent of not less than 5 years full time duration including
internship (comprising not less than 4500 hours of classroom
theory and practical sessions and 1000 hours of internship
training)
Route 2:
accredited Ayurveda Medicine program over a three to four
years full time / equivalent, comprising not less than 2500
hours (classroom theory and practical sessions) followed by
500 hrs. of supervised internship training
Route 3:
Physician privileged to practice Traditional Indian Medicine
with an accredited full-time Ayurveda training program
comprising of a minimum of two professional examinations
and at least 1500 hours (classroom theory and practical
sessions) followed by 500 hours of supervised clinical training
Experience
Not less than two years after internship
Not less than three years after internship
No experience required
Experience: Not less than two years after

internship
Not less than four years after internship
Chiropractor
Practitioner

Hijama Practitioner

Homeopathy
Practitioner

Naturopathy
Practitioner

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Route 1:
A Bachelor degree of Chiropractic Doctor of Chiropractic
(D.C), honors degree or undergraduate, masters or equivalent
of not less than 4 years full time duration with minimum 4200
student/teacher contact hours
Route 2:
Physician privileged to practice Chiropractic with Accredited
Chiropractic training program of not less than 1800 hours over
a two or three years full time or part time program including
not less than 1000 hours of supervised clinical experience
Holding a valid DHA/ HAAD/MOH health professional
license in any: medical / nursing / allied health specialties
and
proof of having completed a satisfactory training program
offered through a licensed competent Hijama practitioner or
therapist and/or institute as deemed appropriate by
DHA/HAAD
Route 1:
Professional Bachelor Degree of Homeopathy (BHMSBachelor in Homeopathic Medicine and surgery) / licentiate
from an accredited Homeopathic program of not less than five
years including internship
Route 2:
To be certified from an accredited Homeopathy program of not
less than 3 years full time program
Route 3:
Physician privileged to practice Homeopathy with
Homeopathic program of not less than one year full time
duration
Route 1:
bachelorDegree of Naturopathy (ND - Doctor of Naturopathy /
BNYS- Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) or
equivalent of not less than 4 years full time duration including
two years experience in hijama
Not less than four years after completion

of the course
Osteopathy
Practitioner

Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM)
practitioner

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supervised clinical training

Route 2:
Physician privileged to practice Naturopathy with Completion
of an accredited Naturopathic training program over a two
years or
Three years full-time or part-time period of not less than 1000
hours, including not less than 400 hours of supervised clinical
training
Route 1:
Degree of Osteopathy (e.g. Diploma of Osteopathy (D.O),
Bachelor of Osteopathic Medicine (B.Ost Med.) or BSc Hons.
Osteopathy) or equivalent of not less than 4 years full time
duration and not less than 1000 hours of supervised clinical
training (internship)
Route 2:
Physician privileged to practice Osteopathy with an accredited
Osteopathic Medicine program of not less than 1 year full time
or part time equivalent of not less than 1000 hours including
supervised clinical training
Route 1:
degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine (B.TCM - Bachelor of
Traditional Chinese Medicine) from a recognized University of
minimum 5 years full time duration including 1 year internship
Route 2:
an accredited Traditional Chinese Medicine Education program
of three to four year years full time or equivalent of not less
than total of 2,400 hours (consisting of 1,500 hours of theory
and laboratory/clinical practice and 900 hours of clinical
practicum)
Route 3:
Physician privileged to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine
with an accredited training program in TCM of two to three
years full time or equivalent of not less than total of 1300 hours
(Consisting of 800hours of theory and laboratory/clinical
Not less than four years after completion

of the course
practice and 500 hours of supervised clinical practicum)

Unani Practitioner

Ozone therapy
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Route 1:
Degree of Unani (BUMS- Bachelor in Unani Medicine and
surgery / BEMS- Bachelor in Eastern Medicine and Surgery
Route 2:
(Diploma Frazil utTibbWalJarahat) or equivalent of not less
than 4 years full time duration including supervised clinical
practicum
Route 3:
Physician privileged to practice Unani with an accredited
training program in Unani Medicine of two years full time or
part time equivalent of not less than total of 1500 hours (theory
and practical) followed by 750 hours of supervised training in a No experience required
hospital or recognized medical Centre
Licensed Medical doctor by one of the authorities
ozone therapy field
And
training certificate of not less than 2 months in ozone therapy
from recognized institute
And
Valid CPR and first aid certificates
CHAPTER 7: SPECIAL
CONSIDERATIONS
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62.1. If the applicant is a UAE National, he/she will be exempted from the experience requirement for basic entry level only
as per UAE Federal Laws (article number 2 of law number 7/1975, article number 2 law 7/1983 and article number 4 of
law number 5/1984).
62.2. Masters or PhD Degree relevant to the clinical practice
could reduce one year from the experience required for
licensing Allied Health Professionals if the Masters/ PhD degree is not mandatory to obtain the selected title, provided
the minimum experience required for the applied professional title is not less than 2 years
62.3. Any UAE National applicant who has over 5 years of discontinuation of practice must undergo a one year supervised
training in an accredited teaching facility and submit proof of completing accredited CME/CPD hours within the relevant
area of practice of the health professional.
63. Physicians
63.1. UAE Nationals require at least 1 year experience post Tier 3 qualifications to be awarded the position of Specialist
63.2. Board eligible applicants from North American will be considered Only from UAE nationals.
63. Dentists
64.1. For all UAE Nationals no additional experience is required after successful completion of internship
64.2. UAE Nationals require at least 1 year experience post Tier 3 qualifications to be awarded the position of Specialist
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64. Nurses and Midwives

law number 5/1984).
66. Allied Health
law number 5/1984).
67. TCAM
67.1. UAE nationals who wish to be licensed as Hijama Practitioner will be evaluated on case by case by the designated
authorities
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References:
1. American Board of Medical Specialties: Policies and Procedures
2. Approved Postgraduate Qualification for Temporary Registration ( New Zealand)
3. British Qualifications (UK)
4. Directory of Schools of Medicine and Nursing (UK)
5. EEC Directives on the General System for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications
6. Guide to Equalization of Medical and Health Certificates (Kuwait)
7. Guide to the Equalization of Health Certificates issued by the Saudi Council for Health Specialists (KSA)
8. Guide to Evaluation of Health Certificates ( Sultanate of Oman)
9. Guide to Post Graduate Degrees, Diplomas and Courses in Medicine (UK)
10. Guide to Promotion of Medical Staff ( Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar)
11. International Handbook of Medical Education
12. International Handbook of Universities
13. International Guide to Qualifications in Education (UK)
14. International Post Graduate Medical Education ( The Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)
15. Licensing Authorities ( Various Countries)
16. Medical Councils, Dental Councils, Health Professional Councils ( Various Countries)
17. Professional Organizations ( Various Countries)
18. Relevant W.H.O Publications
19. The European Specialist Medical Qualification Order 1995
20. UAE MOH Guide to evaluation of Medical Qualifications
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

3. Standards for Registration and Licensure

6. Tier 1, 2, and 3 licensure classification of criteria

7. Tier System of Physician and Dentist Licensure

8. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Physician Licensure

Qualification and Experience Requirements for Dentist Licensure

Recognized Specialty Certificates

Specialty Licensing Titles

CHAPTER 4: NURSES AND MIDWIVES

Qualification and Experience Requirements for Basic Nursing Licensure

Qualification and Experience Requirements for Specialist Nursing Licensure

Qualification and Experience Requirements for Midwifery Licensure

Nursing Qualification Requirements

CHAPTER 5: ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Allied Health Technician

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

Central Sterile Services (CSS)

Clinical Dietetics & Nutrition

Dental Clinical Support

Emergency Medical Services

Hair Transplant Technician

Laser Hair Removal Technician

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Operation Theatre Technology

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Prosthetics and Orthotics

CHAPTER 6: TRADITIONAL COMPLIMENTERY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Qualification and Experience Requirements for TCAM Licensure

CHAPTER 7: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Nurses and Midwives

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

CSRT: Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists.

ACGME:Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

CSS: Central Sterile Services.

AIMS: Australian Institute of Medical laboratory Sciences

DDS : Doctor of Dental Surgery

ARRT: American Registry of Radiological Technologists.

DHA : Dubai Health Authority

ASAR: Australian Sonography Accreditation Registry

Doctor of Medical Dentistry

ASCP: American Society for Clinical Pathology.

BLS : Basic Life Support.

BSc : Bachelors degree.

BDS : Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Foundation for the Advancement International Medical

Good Standing Certificate

CME : Continuous Medical Education.

Health Authority: Health Authority of Abu Dhabi

Intensive Care Unit.

: United Arab Emirates.

International Medical Education Directory.

: United Kingdom Health and Care Professions Council.

: United State of America.

: World Health Organization

MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Medical Laboratory Technologist

MOHSER: Ministry Of Higher Education & Scientific Research

Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

(NotiBieina): Notice Please.

National Board of Respiratory Care.

NCLEX: National council licensure examination.

: Neonatal Resuscitation Program

: Pediatric advanced life support.

PHARM. D : Doctor of Pharmacy.