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United Arab Emirates
Ministry of Health
Evaluation Manual ofPhysicians, Pharmacists &
Health Care Professionals
2005
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Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al NahyanFounder of the United Arab Emirates
M a y A l l a h A l m i g h t y R e s t H i s S o u l
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H i s H i g h n e s s
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al NahyanPresident of the United Arab Emirates
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H i s H i g h n e s s
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al MaktoumVice President of the United Arab Emirates
Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai
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Forward
Human resources development has become a substantial factor that contributes positively to the progress
of any society. Hence special attention should be paid to the human element as civilizations are evaluated
accordingly.
H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan founder of United Arab Emirates - may God have mercy upon him
emphasized this objective through his leadership and had been maintained by his successor H.H. Sheikh
Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan the president of the state (May God bless him).
Since the establishment of the United Arab Emirates, special attention has been paid to the development of
national human resources. All facilities were made available to improve their professional skills and abilities.
As the human element is considered to be the most important component of health services the Ministry of
Health was keen to select the qualified and competent medical staff capable of undertaking their duties
affectively.
This manual contains the standards and criteria for Health Care Professionals evaluation including
Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses and Technologists. In developing such standards reference was made to
other countries systems and experiences and the expertise of international academic institutions.
We hope that this publication will be a valuable addition to other MOH documents and serves as a reference
to Health Care Professionals.
Hamad Abdul Rahman Al MadfaMinister of Health
In the name of Allah the Merciful the Compassionate
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Preface
The objective of the Health Care Professionals evaluation is to seek and select the most qualified and
capable staff who would provide safe and effective Health Care Services in order to decrease patient
suffering and increase patient satisfaction.
The evaluation standards and criteria specified in this manual are based on the standards and reputation of
the institution from which the candidate graduated. Experience, work continuity and published researches
are also considered as additional and favorable assets for evaluation and grading.
The written and oral exams for practitioners and specialists to ascertain their educational level and its
conformity with ongoing changes in the field of specialty are essential prerequisites in the process of
evaluation. In addition, personal interviews are set to measure self-confidence and initiative as well as skills
needed to determine the candidates effciency and ethical values.
The Higher Certificates Evaluation Committee documents and classifies qualifications and certificates ofHealth Care Professionals and sets up the infrastructure for Health Care Practice in the United Arab
Emirates. These efforts and contributions are highly appreciated and noted in this publication which aims
to ensure sustainable high quality health care services in the UAE.
Dr. AbdulGhaffar M. AbdulGhafoor Al Hawi
Assistant Undersecretary for Curative Medicine
Chairman, Evaluation Committee
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Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter One
....................... Evaluation procedures of physicians and dentists
Chapter Two
....................... Evaluation procedures of pharmacists & their assistants
Chapter Three
....................... Evaluation procedures of nursing personnel
Chapter Four
....................... Evaluation procedures of technicians
Section One :
Evaluation procedures of technicians holding higher-qualifications
Section Two :
Evaluation procedures of technicians not holding higher-qualifications
Chapter Five
....................... Evaluation procedures of those who practice the profession of
complementary and alternative medicine
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Chapter One
Evaluation procedures of
Physicians and Dentists
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First: Regulatory Procedures:
1. Evaluation Committee Formation:This committee shall be formed by a ministerial decree and constitutes of a Chairperson and
number of members including the rapporteur. This committee will be responsible for evaluating
postgraduate certificates of physicians and dentists.
2. Evaluation Committee Jurisdictions:Evaluating and approving the certificates, qualifications and experiences of physicians and dentists
who hold postgraduate degrees in accordance with the provisions of the cabinet resolution No. (11)
of 1974 and its amendments.
3. Evaluation Committee Meetings:The committee shall hold its meetings in the Ministry of Health headquarters periodically every two
weeks, or upon the request of its chairperson, when necessary.
4. Legal Quorum:The committees meetings shall not be valid and legal unless the majority of its members are present
provided that the chairperson or his deputy is present.
5. Evaluation Standards and Criteria: The cabinet resolution No. (11) of 1974 regarding the physicians employment system and its
amendments.
Passing the exams and interviews held by Ministry of Health.
The international evaluation standards and criteria.
6. The Standards of Certificates Equivalency:Fulfilling the academic requirements and the common training period for obtaining the certificate:
The study period required for obtaining the certificate.
The study system required for obtaining the certificate.(correspondence education is not acceptable)
Exams mode and model.
The qualification type (vocational or academic).
The country or the institution that issued the qualification.
Qualification level and its international accreditation.
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7. The Standards of Defining the Approved Experience: Experience compliance with specialty.
Experience period.
Country, type and reputation of the institution where experience was acquired.
Experience continuity.
8. Other Skills: Enrollment in continuous education program.
Medical researches, studies and publications.
Experience in the academic education field.
Administrative experience.
9. Procedures Documentation:
The procedures of the evaluation committee will be documented in the following
records:
a) The evaluation application form of each physician which includes the following:
Personal information.
Academic certificates.
Referees.
Medical researches, studies and publications.
Conferences, seminars and workshops.
Acquired experience.
b) Documents assessment form:
"Evaluation data" are set forth in this form and signed by the chairperson and the present committee
members.
c) Outcomes of the evaluation committee meeting:
It includes the date, number and the names of the chairperson and the present committee members
and the evaluation or re-evaluation recommendations based on the documents presented. the
minutes is to be signed by the chairperson and the rapporteur of the committee.
d) Evaluation certificate:
To be signed by the chairperson or his deputy.
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Second: Evaluation Procedures:
The evaluation procedures are carried out according to the physician category and the conditions
of evaluation established by the cabinet resolution No. (11) of 1974 and its amendments.
1. Evaluation Grades:
Intern: confined only to national physicians (holding ID entry summary) who hold the basicmedicine degree from a recognized university or college and who have not spent an internship
year pursuant to the cabinet resolution No. (3) of 1993.
Starting GP: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized university or
college and who have fulfilled the internship year and have experience for less than (5) years.
(National physician is exempted from the condition of experience).
General practitioner: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized
university or college and who have completed (5) years experience after the internship year.
Specialist (B) doctor: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized
university or college together with a diploma or its equivalent, the study of which is not less than
(12) months, and who have experience not less than (3) years after the diploma.
Specialist (A) doctor: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized
university or college together with a master degree or its equivalent, the study of which is not
less than (24) months, and who have experience not less than (3) years after the master.
Consultant (B) doctor: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized
university or college together with Ph.D., fellowship or membership of one or more world
recognized medical colleges or its equivalent and who have experience not less than (5) years
after obtaining the highest qualification.
Consultant (A) doctor: physicians who hold the basic medicine degree from a recognized
university or college together with Ph.D., fellowship or membership of one or more world
recognized medical colleges or an equivalent or those who have a professor rank in the specialtyfield and experience not less than (10) years after obtaining the highest qualification.
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Job gradeRequired academic
qualificationExperience period Requirements
Intern M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)
Starting G.P. M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)
Internship year and less
than (5) years experience
G.P. M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)
Experience not less than (5)
years after the internship
year for public sector & not
less than (2) years for
private sector
Specialist (B)
M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)+
diploma or equivalent (not
less than (12) months)
study period)
Experience not less than (3)
years after Diploma
Specialist (A)
M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)+
master or equivalent (not
less than (24) months)
study period)
Experience not less than (3)
years after Master
Consultant (B)
M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)+
Ph.D., fellowship or
membership of any world
recognized colleges or
equivalent
Experience not less than (5)
years after obtaining the
highest Degree
Studies &
Researches in
specialty field
Consultant (A)
M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)+ Ph.D., fellowship or
membership of one or
more world recognized
colleges or equivalent or
having a professor rank in
specialty field
Experience not less than
(10) years after obtaining
the highest Degree
Studies &
Researches in
specialty field
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2. Evaluation Conditions:
Remarks about the Evaluation Conditions: Intern grade is confined to national doctors only.
The internship year (training or residing) must be spent in one of the recognized hospitals.
National physicians are exempted from the condition of experience upon evaluation as a starting
G.P. however they must complete the internship year.
UAE and GCC National physicians are exempted from G.P. exam provided they are graduates
from any recognized faculty of medicine whether in their original countries or abroad and have
license to practice in their country.
Physicians who passed (USMLE) exam in its three parts are exempted from the G.P. oral and
written exam; However they must sit for an interview.
Physicians who passed (USMLE) exam in its first and second parts are exempted from G.P.
written exam only; However they must sit for an interview and an Oral exam.
Physicians who passed (PLAB) exam in its first and second parts are exempted from G.P. written
exam; However they must sit for an interview.
Physicians who have profession licenses to practice from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zeeland,and European Union states are exempted from G.P. written exam; However they must sit for an
interview.
English language proficiency (written and spoken) is a must.
3. Recognised Certificates:
a) Examples of certificates equivalent to the highest academic qualifications:
Country Certificate
AustraliaSpecialty certificate issued by the Royal College of Physicians &
Surgeons
Austria Certificate of specialization / FACHARTZ
Belgium Belgian Board
CanadaSpecialty certificate issued by the Royal Faculty of Physicians and
Surgeons
Denmark Danish Board
Egypt M.D. in clinical medicine
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Country Certificate
Finland Finnish Board
France
Diploma of special studies (D.E.S) or (D.E.S.C.) or (D.I.S).
Certificate of special studies (C.E.S) given after 1979 until 1992
Certificate of national medical council (CNOM) until 1992.
Certificate of clinical studies of orthodontics (CESMO)
Germany Certificate of specialization / FACHARTZ
HollandSpecialty certificate issued by specialists registration commission
(SCR)
India Doctorate in medicine (DM) and Surgery (mch)
Norway Norwegian Board
South Africa Fellowship of the faculty of medicine
Switzerland Specialty Certificate issued by Swiss Doctor Union
Sweden Swedish Board
United KingdomFellowship and Membership of British Royal Colleges given before
1997 and a C.C.S.T (Certificate of Completion of Specialist
Training) is a must for Fellowship & Membership given after 1997.
United States of America American Board
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b) Examples of certificates equivalent to Master Degree (provided that the study period
is not less than (24) month):
Country Certificate
Arab Board
Algeria & Tunisia Specialty certificate issued from Algeria & Tunisia
Canada Master
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Country Certificate
Egypt Academic Ph.D.
Federal Russia & Ukraine Ph.D. (CANDIDATA)
France Specialty Studies Certificate (C.E.S) given before 1979
India Masters in Medicine (MD) and Master in Surgery (M.S.)
Iran Iranian Board
Iraq Iraqi Board
Ireland Master
Jordan Jordanian Board
Lebanon Specialty certificate issued by The American University of Beirut
Pakistan Fellowship of Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons
Philippines Filipino Board
Poland Master not less than (2) years
Saudi Arabia Saudi Board
Spain Specialty certificate issued By Ministry of Health & Science
Sudan M.D. in Clinical Medicine
Sweden Academic Ph.D.
Syria Higher studies certificate issued by Ministry of Higher Education
United Kingdom Academic Ph.D or Master
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c) Examples of certificates equivalent to Diploma Degree (provided that the study period
is not less 12 month):
4. Required Documents: Evaluation application form.
Curriculum Vitae (C.V).
Copies of academic certificates provided the originals are attested by the official authorities.
Copies of letters of experience provided the originals are attested by the official authorities.
Copy of the physician's registration in the medical association in his country of origin.
Personal declaration.
List of researches and studies and their references.
Copy of passport or citizenship document for nationals.
(3) photos.
Established fees payment receipt.
Remark:The original academic and experience certificates issued from outside UAE must be translated into
Arabic or English and attested by the official competent authorities (from the university that granted
the certificate and from the UAE embassy in the university's country and from the ministry of foreign
affairs in the UAE). The designated officer in the evaluation section must review the said original
documents and sign the copies indicating that they are true copies of the originals. The committee
may exclude the condition of attesting letters of experience for essential reasons where attesting is
difficult, and according to each case.
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Country Certificate
United Kingdom
Diploma
Certificate of Master Degree if the necessary study term is less
than (2) years
Certificate of Master Degree granted by means of researches only
from recognized universities
United States of America Master in Public Health (M.P.H)
Other CountriesAny certificate of Diploma Degree, where study term is not less
than (12) months from recognized universities
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5. General Conditions:
Consultant (A) doctor is evaluated without the need to sit for the exams held by the ministry, it is
possible also (as per the evaluation committee discretion) to interview him by two different
committees of consultant doctors in the specialty field to define his academic and practical level,
and to take the proper decision.
Consultant (B) doctors and specialist (A) doctors are evaluated either by interviews by two
different committees of consultant doctors in the specialty field, or by exams for Specialist (A)
doctors.
Specialist (B) doctor, G.P and starting G.P. should Pass the written and oral exams. National
physician is exempted from the oral and written exams, provided he passes the interview.
Re-evaluation for a higher grade is considered only under the required conditions.
Evaluation or re-evaluation does not bind the ministry to appoint or promote physicians to a
certain grade.
Third: Re-evaluation Procedures:The re-evaluation procedures vary according to the category to be re-evaluated.
In all cases, the following documents must be attached to the re-evaluation application form:
1. Promotion and performance evaluation application form that fulfills all the information related to
the person concerned including the previous evaluation signed by section head or the direct
manager, hospital director, and medical zone director or central administration.
2. The qualifications and experiences that followed the previous evaluation.
Re-evaluation Conditions:
1. Intern to starting G.P:
The re-evaluation of this category is confined only to national physicians who completed the
internship year.
2. Starting G.P. to G.P:
The Completion of not less than (5) years experience after the internship year.
3. G.P. or starting G.P. to specialist (B):
The re-evaluation of starting G.P. or G.P. to specialist (B) is carried out if he obtains the academic
qualification (diploma or its equivalent) in one of the medical specialties from a recognized
academic institution, provided the conditions established for specialist (B) doctor evaluation are
in accordance with what is set fourth in this manual.
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4. G.P. or specialist (B) to specialist (A):
The re-evaluation of G.P. or specialist (B) to specialist (A) is carried out if he obtains the academic
qualification (master or its equivalent) in one of the medical specialities from a recognized
academic institution, provided that the conditions established for specialist (A) doctor evaluation
are in accordance with what is set fourth in this manual.
5. G.P. or specialist (A) to consultant (B):
The re-evaluation of G.P. or specialist (A) to consultant (B) is carried out if he obtains theacademic qualification (Ph.D., fellowship or membership or its equivalent) from a recognized
academic institution, provided the conditions established for evaluating consultant (B) doctor are
in accordance with what is set fourth in this manual.
6. Consultant (B) to consultant (A):
The re-evaluation of this category is carried out when the physician has practiced this profession
for a period not less than (10) years in the specialty field from the date of obtaining the highest
certificate (Ph.D., fellowship or membership or its equivalent).
Fourth: Evaluation Procedures for Candidates applying for other
Parties:a) The procedures of evaluating or re-evaluating the certificates referred by these parties shall be
consistent with the procedures of evaluating and re-evaluating the certificates of the candidates
applying to working at the Ministry of Health.
b) These parties shall submit the files to the committee in charge of evaluating postgraduate
certificates after conducting the interviews and exams required for these categories. The task of
evaluation committee shall be confined to the procedures of evaluation and equivalency only.
c) The above mentioned parties include the following:
1. UAE Armed Forces /GHQ.
2. Ministry of Interior.
3. Ministry of Agriculture.
4. The UAE Municipalities.
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Chapter Two
Evaluation Procedures of
Pharmacists & their
Assistants
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Evaluation Committee:The task of evaluating pharmacists is assigned to an evaluation committee formed under a resolution issued
by the minister pursuant to the provisions of the cabinet's resolution No. 9 of 1975 regarding the system of
employing pharmacist, vets and medical technicians.
Evaluation Conditions:1. Academic qualifications.
2. Practical experience.3. Passing written exams and technical interviews.
First: Pharmacists:
1. Pharmacists Written Exam:
Pursuant to article No. (2) of the federal law No. (4) of 1983 regarding the profession of pharmacy
and pharmaceutical establishments, he who applies to the pharmacist profession exam should fulfill
the following conditions:
1. Having the basic pharmacy certificate from a recognized higher institute or university.
2. He has practiced this profession for a period not less than two years after holding the basic
certificate, UAE nationals are exempted from this condition.3. He should not be convicted for a crime related to honor or honesty unless he is cleared or
pardoned by the competent authorities.
4. Fluent in Arabic and English languages (reading and writing).
5. Passing the scientific pharmacy test and pharmacy Law exam held by the ministry.
2. Pharmacists Technical Interviews:
The following categories are exempted from the written exam; hence an interview by the committee
will be sufficient. The committee may examine them in writing, if it deems necessary:
a) Any applicant who has a Bachelor in pharmacy from recognized universities in United Kingdom,
USA, New Zeeland, Australia, EU countries, Switzerland, and Scandinavian states, provided he
has a license to practice from the regulatory authorities such as syndicates of pharmacists andlocal authorities in his country and has the necessary practical experience and english language
proficiency for non-native speakers.
b) Pharmacists who have a Pharma D certificate in USA and Canada and have Licence to practice.
c) UAE licensed pharmacists who have bachelor and postgraduate degrees and have already
worked in the public or private sector in the UAE and wish to move from one sector to another.
This exception applies to those who have continuously worked in the UAE as pharmacists for
the last three years who Licenced befor year 2000.
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d) Pharmacists who have a valid temporary license and have finished their contract with the
governmental sector and wish to work for the private sector.
e) Pharmacists who hold a Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. wishing to work in the technical sector,
laboratories and academic institutions, provided they are interviewed by the examination
committee. Otherwise, they have to pass the written scientific exam.
f) Higher diploma graduates known as pharmacy technicians or those who have graduated from
UAE Higher Colleges of Technology - higher diploma program are treated as pharmacy
technicians in accordance with the laws applied in USA and UK.
g) Graduates from the faculties of sciences who hold a Bachelor, Master, or Ph.D. (biology,
chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, therapeutics, anatomy, and the like) are treated as
graduates from faculties of sciences not as pharmacists or pharmacy technicians who graduated
from the faculty of pharmacy similarly to what is applied in both USA and UK.
h) Passing Arabic language proficiency test for non-native speakers is mandatory to all the
aforesaid categories.
i) Pharmacists who work with governmental parties should have a temporary license to practice
pursuant to article (10) of pharmacy law No. (4) of 1983.
3. The Requirements to applying for the Pharmacist Written Exam or theTechnical Interview:
Copy of the following documents:
Curriculum Vitae (C.V).
Basic pharmacy certificate and any postgraduate diploma (Master and/or PhD) if any,
provided the original is attested by the official authorities.
Letters of experience in pharmacy provided the original is attested by the official authorities.
Syndicate membership/ license from the applicants country of origin or from the country
where he graduated.
Valid passport.
Visit / residence visa in the state.
3 photos.
Receipt of AED 100 fees by E-dirham.
The designated officer in the evaluation section must review the above mentioned original
documents and sign the copies indicating that they are true copies of the originals. The committee
may exclude the condition of attesting letters of experience for essential reasons where attesting is
difficult and according to each case.
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Second: Pharmacist Assistant:
The task of evaluating pharmacist assistants is assigned to a technical committee. Applicants for the
pharmacist assistants profession practice exam should fulfill the following conditions pursuant to article No.
(3) of the Federal Law No. (4) of 1983 regarding the pharmacy profession and pharmaceutical establishment:
1. Holding a recognized pharmacist assistant certificate.
2. He should have practiced this profession for a period not less than two years in any of thepharmaceutical establishments under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. UAE nationals
are exempted from this condition.
3. He should not be convicted for a crime related to honor or honesty unless he is cleared or
pardoned by the competent authorities.
4. Fluent in Arabic and English languages (reading and writing).
5. Passing the exam scientific pharmacy test and pharmacy Law held by the ministry for this
purpose.
The Requirements of Applying for Pharmacist Assistant Evaluation Exam:
Copy of the following documents:
Curriculum Vitae (C.V).
Certificate of higher diploma in pharmacy provided the original is attested by the official
authorities.
General secondary education certificate duly attested.
letter of experience in pharmacy provided the original is attested by the official authorities.
Syndicate membership/ license from the applicants country of origin or from the country where
he graduated.
Valid passport.
Visit / residence visa in the state.
3 photos.
Receipt of AED 50 fees by E-dirham.
The original academic and experience certificates issued from outside UAE must be translated into Arabic
or English and attested by the official competent authorities (from the university that granted the certificate
and from the UAE embassy in the university's country and from the ministry of foreign affairs in UAE). The
designated officer in the evaluation section must review the said original documents and sign the copies
indicating that they are true copies of the originals. The committee may exclude the condition of attesting
letters of experience for essential reasons where attesting is difficult, and according to each case.
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Third:All pharmacists and assistants should pass the exam of pharmaceutical laws that regulate the
profession of pharmacy in United Arab Emirates before applying for license to practice the
profession of pharmacy.
Fourth:All pharmacists and assistants who failed two consecutive exams can sit for the exam in Arabic
language, pharmacy or the exam of pharmaceutical law and legislations that regulate theprofession of pharmacy in United Arab Emirates for a third (and last) time and only after one year
from the second exam.
Fifth:All pharmacists and assistants who ceased practicing the pharmacy profession for more than 3
successive years must apply for the scientific pharmacy exam and the law of pharmacy and
pharmaceutical legislations that regulates the pharmacy profession in the United Arab Emirates
in order to be re-licensed for practicing this profession in UAE.
Pharmacist Job Degrees in Ministry of Health in United Arab Emirates
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Job grade Academic qualification Experience period Otherr e q u i r e m e n t s
Starting
Pharmacist
Bachelor in pharmacy from faculties of
pharmacy recognized in the UAE
Experience not less than
one year pursuant to the
cabinet resolutionUAE nationals
are exempted
from the
experience
condition
Practitioner
Pharmacist
Bachelor in pharmacy from faculties of
pharmacy recognized in the UAE
Minimum of (3) years
experience
Specialist (B)
Pharmacist
Bachelor in pharmacy +
Diploma or its equivalent, the study of
which is not less than (12) months
from faculties of pharmacy
Experience for not less
than (3) years after
obtaining the diploma
Specialist (A)
Pharmacist
Bachelor in pharmacy +
Master or its equivalent, from faculties
of pharmacy recognized in the UAE
Experience for not less
than (3) years after
obtaining Master Degree
Studies,
researches
published in the
specialty field
and/or taking
part in scientific
conferences
internationally
recognized
Consultant (B)
Pharmacist
Bachelor in pharmacy +
Ph.D. in pharmacy from faculties of
pharmacy recognized in the UAE
Experience for not less
than (5) years after
obtaining Ph.D.
Consultant (A)
Pharmacist
Bachelor in pharmacy +
Ph.D. in pharmacy from faculties of
pharmacy recognized in the UAE
Experience for not less
than (10) years after
obtaining Ph.D.
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Chapter Three
Registration and
Evaluation Procedures of
Nurses and Midwives
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The Federal Department of Nursing, Ministry of Health registers nurses and midwives after passing the MOH
nursing examination and completion of registration requirements. The Federal Department of Nursing
(FDON) also evaluates nurses who apply to work for Ministry of Health and other Governmental Institutions
in order to appoint them on suitable grades.
First: The Registration System
The Ministry started implementing the nursing registration system in the beginning of 1993 and started
registration of midwives in 2003. This system mandates that those who want to practice nursing and
midwifery in the country should present the registration form at the FDON enclosed with the required
documents, and should pass the written examination designed to assess the applicants knowledge level in
the field of nursing and midwifery.
The computerized registration system has been developed to achieve higher efficiency and to obtain the
required information properly. The professional nursing grades are determined through this system by two
levels: registered nurse level and practical nurse level. As for midwives, there are registered midwife level and
practical midwife level. This applied to both governmental and private sectors.
General Registration Information:
Registration requirements are met when a nurse or midwife meets the applicable eligibility requirements,submit the Nursing Registration Application to the Federal Department of Nursing, MOH with all documents,
passes an examination or meets the "exemption from examination" criteria, pays the fee where applicable,
and all required verifications have been received, reviewed to meet the standard and criteria of the Federal
Department of Nursing.
1. Registration Criteria:
Registered Nurse (RN):
Applicant should have at least a three (3) years diploma in nursing with a minimal attainment of
sixty percent (60%) of total marks and after a full secondary school education.
Practical Nurse (PN):
Applicant should have one of the following:
A diploma in nursing of less than three (3) years with a minimal attainment of sixty percent (60%)
of total marks after a full secondary school education
A three (3) years diploma in nursing with a minimal attainment of sixty percent (60%) of total
marks after intermediate education.
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Registered Midwife (RMW):
Applicant should have one of the following:
Full secondary school education and a twelve (12) or eighteen (18) months qualification after a
three years nursing programme, with a minimal attainment of sixty percent (60%) of total marks.
At least a three (3) years diploma in midwifery with a minimal attainment of sixty percent (60%)
of total marks.
Practical Midwife (PMW):
Applicant should have one of the following:
An intermediate education and a diploma in midwifery of at least twelve (12) months after a three
years nursing programme, with a minimal attainment of sixty percent (60%) of total marks.
Applicants with intermediate education or with full secondary school and a diploma in midwifery
of two (2) years duration.
2. Required Documents:The originals or certified copies of each of the following:
Passport including a valid UAE residence visa or other proof of legal stay in the UAE e.g. Visit
visa.
Statutory evidence of any name change (marriage license, other legal document).
School Leaving Certificate (Highest level attained before entry to nursing or midwifery training).
Nursing or Midwifery training Certificate / Diploma / Degree- (length of training and academic
achievement must be verified by means of official transcript if not clearly specified on Certificate
/ Diploma / Degree).
Nursing Licensure or Registration showing current validity.
3. Nursing / Midwifery Registration Examinations:
The nursing and midwifery examination is held regularly during each year. A score of 60% is
required to pass the two hours written examination of 100 multiple choice questions. Written
information is given on the format of the examination to those who are required to sit for the
examination.
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4. Completion of Registration Requirements:
Forms known as "verifications" will be made available to those who PASS the nursing
examination or meet the exemption from examination requirements. The applicant mails the
verification; the FDON receives it. The registration application is not complete until the FDON
receives these verifications. The verifications must be received directly from the source only as
stated clearly on each verification and must meet the standards and quality criteria set by the
FDON. If the applicant meets the "exemption from examination" requirements, the verifications
needed to complete registration will be given at the completion of the review of the application.
5. Repeated Examination Attempts:
An applicant not obtaining a passing score on the first attempt is allowed to sit the written
examination twice more for a total of three times. Nurses will be charged for each examination
for which they register. No refunds are made by the MOH for non-attendance or for any other
reason. Applicants will be required to prove they meet all eligibility requirements at the time they
apply to re-take the registration examination.
6. Examination Exemption Conditions:
UAE Nationals and Graduates of Institutes of Nursing are exempted from the examination. In
Addition first level / Registered Nurses or Registered Midwives holding current valid nursing
registration/ licensure in certain countries as well as all nurses holding a Masters Degree in
Nursing are exempted from the nursing examination if they have been actively employed in the
field of nursing in a clinical setting, nursing administration or nursing education for at least 1000
hours within the three years prior to application for registration in the UAE. This applies only to
First level /Registered Nurses or Midwives and not to SEN / Practical / Licensed Vocational
Nurses or Midwives. Those exempted from the written exam must meet all other criteria for
registration.
7. The Registration and Regulation Committee:
The Nursing and Midwifery registration and regulation committee is formed by a decree signed
by H.E Minister of Health. Its tasks are as follows:
1. Setting policies and the procedures related to the registration system.
2. Setting a draft law to regulate Nursing and Midwifery practice in the United Arab of Emirates.
3. Studying the cases and issues related to applying the registration criteria of nursing and
midwifery professionals and submitting the recommendations.
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Second: Evaluation and Selection of Nurses and Midwives
Nurses and Midwives are evaluated according to the provisions of the cabinets resolution No.
(9) and No. (10) of 1975 as well as the cabinet resolution No. (9) of 1982 and the amendment
decrees, for those who want to work in the governmental sector.
1. Evaluation Committee :
A nursing and midwifery evaluation and selection committee is formed and approved by a
resolution from H. E. the Minister of Health. The committee consists of number of qualified and
experienced nurses representing various nursing and midwifery specialties. The committee takes
into consideration the registration outcome of each candidate.
2. Responsibility of the Committee:
The committee evaluates the certificates, qualifications and experience of the holders of the
nursing and midwifery certificates, and considers equalizing and approving the certificates and
qualifications according to the provisions of the cabinet decision No. (9) and No. (10) of 1975
and the amendment decisions.
3. Meetings of the Committee:
The committee holds its meetings at the headquarters of the Ministry of Health upon a request
from the chairperson, when necessary.
4. Quorum:
The convention of the committee shall not be valid or legal unless attended by the majority of its
members provided they include the chairperson or his deputy.
5. Evaluation Criteria:
Meeting the registration conditions according to the FDON procedures, and the cabinet decision
No. (9) and No. (10) of 1975 and its amendments concerning the nurses employment system.
6. Documents Required for Evaluation:
A certificate of meeting registration requirement of Ministry of Health, UAE.
The interview conducted for the applicants by the MOH or other governmental institutions.
Complete appointment application form.
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Complete interview from the direct nursing official.
Detailed curriculum vitae in English/ Arabic.
A copy of general education certificate obtained before nursing certificate.
A copy of the basic nursing certificate.
A copy of the specialization certificate after the basic nursing certificate (if any).
Copies of the experience certificates (should include the start date and end of work and job title,
attested by the employer).
A copy of a valid passport.
2 photos.
A copy of valid nursing practice license from the country of origin.
7. Grades and Conditions of Evaluation:
a) Evaluation conditions according to the cabinet resolution No (9) of 1975 and the
amendment decisions concerning the medical technicians (nursing) employment
system who hold higher qualifications:
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Job grade The requiredscientific qualification
Period of experience Otherrequirements
Consultant
medical
technician (A)
Bachelor + PhD or its
equivalent
Experience for not less than
(10) years after obtaining the
required qualification
The studies and
researches published in
the field of specialization
Consultant
medical
technician (B)
Bachelor + PhD or its
equivalent
Experience for not less than
(5) years after obtaining the
required qualification
The studies and
researches published in
the field of specialization
Specialistmedical
technician (A)
Bachelor + Master or its
equivalent
Experience for not less than(3) years after obtaining
Master
Specialist
medical
technician (B)Bachelor + Diploma
Experience for not less than
(3) years after obtaining the
scientific specialization
diploma
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b) Evaluation conditions according to the cabinet resolution No. (10) of 1975 and the
amendment decisions concerning evaluating the medial technicians (nursing) who
have no high qualifications:
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Job gradeThe required
scientific qualificationPeriod of experience
Other
requirements
Practitioner
medical
technicianBachelor
Experience for not less than
(3) years after obtaining the
scientific qualification
Beginner medical
technicianBachelor one year experience
Job gradeThe required
scientific qualification
Period of
experience
Other
requirements
Director of
Nursing
Nursing Diploma for (3)
years after secondary
school
(17) years experience
or two years as
Deputy Director of
Nursing
Experience is reduced to (12)
years in case of having a
specialized diploma for at
least 6 months.
Deputy Director
of Nursing
Nursing Diploma for (3)
years after secondary
school
(15) years experience
or two years as
Assistant Director of
Nursing
Experience is reduced to (10)
years in case of having a
specialized diploma for at
least 6 months.
Assistant Directorof Nursing
Nursing Diploma for (3)
years after secondary
school
(13) years experience
Experience is reduced to (8)
years in case of having a
nursing diploma for one year
Senior in charge
Nursing Diploma for (3)
years after secondary
school
(10) years experience
Experience is reduced to (5)
years in case of having a spe-
cialized diploma for at least
one year
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c) The committee also reviews files of nursing assistants as follows according to the
above-mentioned decrees:
8. Procedures of Certificates Equivalency:
Equivalency of nursing certificates depends on the ministerial decision No. (50) of 1998 which
was issued upon a recommendation of the Certificates Equivalency Committee at the Ministry of
Higher Education and Scientific Research, and upon the decisions issued form the Ministry of
Health in that regard.
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Job gradeThe required
scientific qualification
Period of
experience
Other
requirements
Charge
Technician
Nursing Diploma for (3)
years after intermediate
school
(5) years experience
Qualified
Technician
Nursing Diploma for (3)years after intermediate
school
one year experienceafter obtaining the
Diploma
Job gradeThe required
scientific qualification
Period of
experience
Other
requirements
Assistant
Technician (A)
Diploma for (18) months
after the primary school
Assistant
Technician (B)
Diploma for one year after
the primary school
Assistant
Technician
Diploma for (6) months
after the primary school
Helper
Not holding a qualification,
and having experience not
less than (2) years in the
field of specialization
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9. Criteria and Standards:
Attested study record.
Recognition of the concerned responsible body in the country of the educational institution
which grants the certificate- of the institution and its certificates.
Educational system in the Country of Origin (educational grading) or in the country of the
educational institution which grants the certificate.
The system of the institution which grants the certificate and the conditions of joining it.
Duration of study to obtain the certificate.
The study plan and the examinations system according to which the certificate was granted.
Observing the applied international criteria for equalizing the specialization.
The committee may add any other standard or criteria, as needed.
10. Required Documents:
Equivalence application form.
Curriculum Vitae.
Educational certificates/ Transcripts.
Established fees payment receipt.
Certificates of education and letters of experience presented from outside the country should be
translated into Arabic or English and duly attested by the competent official authorities.
Passport copy.
The Original certificate required to be equalized or a duly approved copy thereof.
Approved copy of the educational standard preceding the degree required to be equalized.
The committee may request any other necessary documents for taking its decision.
Remark:
The original academic and experience certificates issued from outside UAE must be translated into
Arabic or English and attested by the official competent authorities (from the university that granted the
certificate and from the UAE embassy in the university's country and from the ministry of foreign affairs
in UAE). The designated officer in the evaluation section must review the said original documents and
sign the copies indicating that they are true copies of the originals. The committee may exclude the
condition of attesting letters of experience for essential reasons where attesting is difficult, and
according to each case.
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Chapter Four
Section One
Evaluation Procedures of
Technicians
(Holding Higher-
Qualifications)
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First: Regulatory Procedures
1. Committee Formation:
A committee is formed to evaluate the higher certificates of medical technicians under a decree
of H.E Minister of Health. It consists of a chairperson and a number of members including the
rapporteur.
2. Tasks of the Committee:
Evaluating the certificates, qualifications and experiences of medical technicians holding higher
certificates and studying and approving the certificates and qualifications according to the
provisions of the cabinet resolution No. (9) of 1975 and its amendments.
3. Meetings of the Committee:
The committee holds its meetings at the Ministry of Health headquarters upon a call from the
chairperson, whenever necessary.
4. Quorum:
The convention of the committee shall not be valid or legal unless attended by the majority of its
members, provided they include the chairperson or his deputy.
5. Evaluation Standards and Criteria:
The cabinet decision No. (9) of 1975 concerning the medical technicians employment system
and its amendments.
The ministerial resolutions.
Passing the tests or interviews conducted by Ministry of Health.
International evaluation standards and criteria.
6. Certificates Equivalency Standards:
The necessary study period to obtain the certificate.
The required study system to obtain the certificate.
Examination type and method.
Type of qualification (vocational or academic).
The country and institution which grants the qualification.
Level and international recognition of the qualification.
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7. Standards of Approving Experience:
The experience should conform to the scientific specialization.
Location, type and reputation of the establishment from which the experience was gained.
Experience continuity.
Experience period.
8. Other Skills:
Participation in continuous education program.
Research, studies and medical publications.
Academic education experience.
Administrative experiences.
9. Procedures Documentation:
The procedures of the evaluation committee are documented in the following:
a) Evaluation application form of each medical technician including the following:
Personal information.
Scientific certificates.
Acquired experience.
Research and publications.
b) Documents inspection form:
It should clarify the evaluation data and must be signed by the chairperson and the present
members of the committee.
c) Outcome of the evaluation committee meeting:
It includes the date, number, names of the chairperson and the present committee members and
the committee recommendations according to the files submitted. The minutes are to be signed
by both the chairperson or his deputy and the committee rapporteur.
d) Evaluation certificate:
It should be signed by the chairperson or his deputy.
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Second: Evaluation Procedures:
The evaluation procedures are conducted according to the medical technicians categories and
following the evaluation conditions stated by the cabinet decision No (9) of 1975 and it
amendments.
1. Degrees of Evaluation:
Starting medical technician.
Practitioner medical technician.
Specialist medical technician B
Specialist medical technician A.
Consultant medical technician B.
Consultant medical technician A
2. Conditions of Evaluation:
Job grade The requiredscientific qualification
Period ofexperience
Otherrequirements
Starting medical
technician
Bachelor in the
specialization
Experience for one year
after the higher qualification
Total study and
experience period not less
than (5) years.
Practitioner
medical
technician
Bachelor in the
specialization
Experience not less than (3)
years after the higher
qualification
Total study and
experience period not less
than (7) years
Specialist
medicaltechnician (B )
Bachelor + Diploma or its
equivalent (not less than(12) months study period)
Experience not less than (3)
years after obtaining theDiploma
Specialist
medical
technician (A )
Bachelor + master or its
equivalent
Experience not less than (3)
years after obtaining the
master
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Remarks on the conditions of evaluation:
National medical technician is exempted from the condition of the necessary one year
experience in order to occupy the starting medical technician job.
Excellent command of English language (spoken and written) is a must.
3. The Approved Certificates:
a) Ph.D. certificate or its equivalent
b) Master certificate or its equivalent
c) Higher diploma certificate or its equivalent
d) Bachelor certificate or its equivalent
4. Medical Specializations:
X-ray, dentistry, physiotherapy, optics, laboratories, insects, malaria, nutrition, food,
cardiography, audio (training the deaf and dumb), artificial limbs.
The following specially Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Haematology, Immunology,Histopathology, Medical Genetics and Diagnostic Molecular Biology which are graduated from
universities and college that are approved by Ministry of Education - higher education &
Research are accepted for entering the exam.
Hospital administration, health care administration, medical services administration, health
services administration, social service, health planning.
Computer science, medical secretariat, medical registration, biostatistics, health statistics, health
research, medical libraries secretariat.
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Job gradeThe required
scientific qualification
Period of
experience
Other
requirements
Consultant
medical
technician (B)
Bachelor + PhD or its
equivalent
Experience not less
than (5) years after
obtaining the highest
qualification
Studies and researches
published in the field of
specialization.
Consultant
medical
technician (A )
Bachelor + PhD or its
equivalent
Experience not less
than (10) years after
obtaining the highest
qualification
Published studies and
researches in the field of
specialization.
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Preventive medicine, environmental health, tropical medicine, public health, community health,
health education, health media, medical rehabilitation, mother and child care, epidemics, elderly
care, handicapped care, occupational health.
Medical equipment maintenance, medical engineering, medical laboratories technology,
radiography, medical technologies (cardiography, encephalography, embryography), radio-
prevention.
Nuclear medicine, physical health.
Sports medicine
Psychology
Forensic medicine
Information systems.
4. The Required Documents:
Evaluation application form.
Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of the scientific certificates provided the original are attested by the official authorities.
Copies of letters of experience provided the original are attested by the official authorities.
Copies of certificates of registration from the relevant syndicate in the applicant country of origin.
Personal declaration.
List of researches, studies and sources references.
Passport copy or entry summary for nationals.
(3) photos.
Receipt of paying the established fees.
Remark:
The original academic and experience certificates issued from outside UAE must be translated into
Arabic or English and attested by the official competent authorities (from the university that granted
the certificate and from the UAE embassy in the university's country and from the ministry of foreign
affairs in UAE). The designated officer in the evaluation section must review the said original
documents and sign the copies indicating that they are true copies of the originals. The committee
may exclude the condition of attesting letters of experience for essential reasons where attesting is
difficult, and according to each case.
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5. General Conditions:
Passing the personal interviews for the consultant medical technicians (A) and (B), and specialist
medical technician (A).
Passing the written and oral examinations for the specialist medical technician (B), the
practitioner medical technician, and the starting medical technician.
The national citizens are exempted form the condition of sitting for the written and oral
examinations provided passing the interview.
GCC candidate who are graduated from university or a college that are approved by Ministry of
Education & Research are excluding from the examination as long as they are worked or
registered for the work in one of GCC medical laboratories.
Candidates who are graduated from American and European Union universities or a college that
are approvedby Ministry of Education & Research and registered for a work in the field are
excluding from the examination as long as they have experience in medical laboratories of at
least one year - should be submitted signed and stamped and dated after the date of the
graduation.
For re-evaluation to a higher grade, the required conditions for that grade should be fulfilled.
Re-evaluation of medical technician does not oblige the ministry to appoint or promote on that grade.
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Chapter Four
Section Two
Evaluation Procedures of
Technicians
(Not Holding Higher-
Qualifications)
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First: Regulatory Procedures
1. Committee Formation:
A committee is formed to evaluate the technicians who have no higher qualifications by a
resolution from H.E Minister of Health. It consists of the head of the committee and a number of
members including the committee rapporteur.
2. Committee Tasks:
The committee evaluates the certificates, qualifications and experience for those who have not
got higher qualifications and studies the equivalency and attestation of the certificates and
qualifications according to the provisions of the cabinet resolution No. (10) of 1975 and its
amendments.
3. Committee Meetings:
The committee holds its meetings at the Ministry of Health headquarters upon a request from its
chairperson, when necessary.
4. Quorum:
The convention of the committee shall not be valid or legal unless attended by the majority of its
members provided they include the chairperson or his deputy.
5. Standards and Criteria of Certificates Evaluation:
The cabinet resolution No. (10) of 1975 concerning the medical technicians employment system
for those who have not got higher qualifications and its amendments.
The ministerial decrees.
Passing the exams or interviews held by Ministry of Health.
International standards and criteria of evaluation.
6. Certificates Equivalence:
The necessary period of study to obtain the certificate.
The necessary study system to obtain the certificate.
Method and type of examinations.
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Kind of qualification (vocational or academic).
The country and institution which grants the qualification.
Level and International recognition of the qualification.
7. Basis of Determining the Approved Experience:
The experience should conform with the scientific specialization.
Place, type and reputation of the establishment from which experience was obtained.
Experience Continuity.
Period of experience.
8. Other Skills:
Participation in continuous education program.
Research, studies and medical publications.
Academic education experience.
Administrative experiences.
9. Procedures Documentation:
The procedures of the evaluation committee are documented in the following:
a) Evaluation application form of each technician including the following:
Personal information.
Scientific certificates.
Acquired experience.
Research and publications.
Conferences, seminars and workshops.
Referable parties or individuals.
b) Documents inspection form:
It should clarify the evaluation data and must be signed by the chairperson and the present
members of the committee.
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c) Outcomes of the evaluation committee meeting:
It includes the date, number, names of the chairperson and the present committee members and
the committee recommendations according to the files submitted. The minutes are to be signed
by both the chairperson or his deputy and the committee rapporteur.
d) Evaluation certificate:
It is to be signed by the chairperson of the committee or his deputy.
Second: Evaluation Procedures:
The evaluation procedures are conducted according to the medical technician category and
based on the evaluation conditions established in the cabinet resolution No (10) of 1975 and its
amendments.
1. Evaluation Grades:
Helper
Assistant technician (C)
Assistant technician (B)
Assistant technician (A)
Qualified technician
Technician in charge
Senior technician in charge
2. Conditions of Evaluation:
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Job gradeThe required
scientific qualification
Period of
experience
Other
requirements
HelperExperience for (2) years in
the field of specialization
Assistant
Technician (C)(6) months Diploma
Assistant
Technician (B)
Not less than (12) months
Diploma
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Remarks on the conditions of evaluation:
National medical technician is exempted from the condition of the necessary one-year
experience to occupy the job as a qualified technician.
Excellent command of English language (written and spoken) is a must.
3. The Approved Certificates:
Diploma certificate or its equivalent.
4. The Medical Specializations:
X-ray, dentistry, physiotherapy, optics, laboratories, insects, malaria, nutrition, food,
cardiography, audio (training the deaf and the dumb), artificial limbs.
The following specially Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Haematology, Immunology,
Histopathology, Medical Genetics and Diagnostic Molecular Biology which are graduated from
universities and college that are approved by Ministry of Education & Research are accepted for
entering the exam.
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Job gradeThe required
scientific qualification
Period of
experience
Other
requirements
Assistant
Technician (A)
Not less than (18) months
Diploma
QualifiedTechnician
(3) years Diploma or its
equivalent after
intermediate study
Experience not less than
one year after obtaining the
required qualification
Technician in
charge
Diploma (3) years or its
equivalent after intermedi-
ate study
Experience not less than
(5) years after obtaining the
required qualification
Senior
Technician in
charge
a- Diploma for (3) years or
its equivalent after second-
ary study
B- Diploma for (3) years or
its equivalent after second-
ary study + specializeddiploma for one year
a- Experience not less than
(10) years after obtaining
the required qualification
b- Experience not less than
(5) years after obtaining the
required diploma
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Hospital administration, health care administration, medical services administration, health
services administration, social service, health planning.
Computer science, medical secretariat, medical registration, biostatistics, health statistics, health
research, medical libraries secretariat.
Preventive medicine, environment health, tropical medicine, public health, community health,
health education, health media, medical rehabilitation, mother and child care, epidemics, elderly
care, handicapped care, occupational health.
Medical equipment maintenance, medical engineering, medial laboratories technology,
radiography, medical technologies (cardiography, encephalography, embryography), radio-
prevention.
Nuclear medicine, physical health.
Sports medicine.
Psychology.
Information systems.
5. The Required Documents:
Evaluation application form.
Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of the scientific certificates provided the original are attested by the official authorities.
Copies of practical experience certificates provided the original are attested by the official
authorities.
Copies of certificates of registration in relevant syndicate in the applicants country of origin.
Personal declaration.
List of referable researches, studies and sources.
Passport copy or entry summary for nationals.
(3) photos.
Receipt of paying the established fees.
Remark:
The original academic and experience certificates issued from outside UAE must be translated into
Arabic or English and attested by the official competent authorities (from the university that granted
the certificate and from the UAE embassy in the university's country and from the ministry of foreign
affairs in UAE). The designated officer in the evaluation section must review the said original
documents and sign the copies indicating that they are true copies of the originals. The committee
may exclude the condition of attesting letters of experience for essential reasons where attesting is
difficult, and according to each case.
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6. General Conditions:
Passing the written and oral examinations; nationals are exempted form this condition provided
they pass the interview.
For evaluation or re-evaluation to a higher grade, the required conditions for that grade should
be fulfilled.
Evaluation or re-evaluation of medical technician does not oblige the ministry to appoint or
promote him on that grade.
Assistant technician (B) and (C) and the helper are exempted from sitting for the examinations.
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Chapter Five
Evaluation Procedures
for Physicians, Practitioners
and Technicians of the
Complementary and
Alternative Medicine
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First: Regulatory Procedures
1. Committee Formation:
A committee is formed to evaluate the doctors, specialists and technicians in the field of
Complementary and Alternative Medicine under a decree issued by H.E Minister of Health. It
consists of the chairperson and a number of members including the rapporteur.
2. Committee Tasks:
Evaluating the certificates and qualifications of doctors, specialists and technicians in the field of
Complementary and Alternative Medicine and considering the equivalency and attestation of
certificates and qualifications according to the provisions of the cabinet resolutions No. (11) of
1974, No. (9) of 1975, and No. (10) of 1975 and their amendments.
3. Committee Meetings:
The committee holds its meetings at the Ministry of Health headquarters periodically every two
weeks, or upon a request from its chairperson, when necessary.
4. Quorum:
The convention of the committee shall not be valid or legal unless attended by the majority of its
members provided they include the chairperson or his deputy.
5. Fields Included within the Framework of the Committee:
Folk medicine
Traditional medicine
Herbal medicine
Traditional chinese medicine
Homeopathic medicine
Osteopathy
Chiropractic medicine
Naturopathic medicine
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6. Evaluation Standards and Criteria:
The cabinet resolution No. (11) of 1974 for doctors employment system and its amendments.
The cabinet resolution No. (9) of 1975 for the system of employing pharmacists, vets and
medical technicians who hold higher qualifications and its amendments.
The cabinet resolution No. (10) of 1975 for the system of employing medical technicians who do
not have higher qualifications and its amendments.
Passing the exams or interviews held by Ministry of Health.
International evaluation standards and criteria.
7. Standards of Certificates Equivalency:
Fulfilling the study requirements and the common training period to obtain the
certificate:
The required study period for obtaining the certificate.
The required study system for obtaining the certificate.
Examination type and method.
Qualification type (vocational or academic).
The country and institution which grants the qualification.
International recognition and acceptance of the qualification.
8. Standards of Determining the Approved Experience:
The experience should conform with the scientific specialization.
Country, type and reputation of the establishment from which experience was gained.
Experience continuity.
Approving the experience from the official authorities.
Experience period.
9. Other Skills:
Participation in the continuous education program.
Research studies and medical publications.
Academic education experience.
Administrative experience.
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10. Procedures Documentation:
The procedures of the evaluation committee are documented in the following:
a) Application form for examination of doctors, practitioners and allied health professionals of
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, including the following:
Personal information.
Scientific certificates.
Professional references.
Researches and publications.
Conferences, seminars and workshops.
The acquired experience.
b) Documents inspection form:
"Evaluation information sheet" should be clarified therein; it must be signed by the chairpersonof the committee and the present members.
c) Outcomes of the evaluation committee meeting:
It includes the date, number, names of the chairperson and the present committee members and
the committee recommendations according to the files submitted. The minutes are to be signed
by both the chairperson or his deputy and the committee rapporteur.
d) Evaluation certificate:
It is to be signed by the committee chairperson or his deputy.
Second: Evaluation Procedures:
The procedures are conducted according to evaluation categories and based on the evaluation
conditions established in the cabinet resolutions No. (11) of 1974, No. (9) of 1975, and No. (10)
of 1975 and their amendments.
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1. Evaluation Degrees:
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Governmental sector Private sector
Assistant
Healer (Complementary & Alternative Medicine)
Technician Assistant (C)
Technician Assistant (B)
Technician Assistant (A)
Qualified Technician
Technician in charge
Complementary Assistant MedicineAssistant therapist (Complementary and Alternative
Medicine)
Complementary Medicine Starting PractitionerStarting Therapist (Complementary and Alternative
Medicine)
Complementary Medicine Practitioner
Therapist (Complementary and Alternative
Medicine)
Complementary Medicine Specialist (B)Specialist therapist (Complementary and
Alternative Medicine)Complementary Medicine Specialist (A)
Complementary Medicine Consultant (B)Consultant therapist (Complementary and
Alternative Medicine)Complementary Medicine Consultant (A)
Starting G.PStarting physician (Complementary and Alternative
Medicine)
General Practitioner PhysicianPractitioner physician (Complementary and
Alternative Medicine)
Specialist Physician (B)Specialist physician (Complementary and
Alternative Medicine)Specialist Physician (A)
Consultant Physician (B )Consultant physician (Complementary and
Alternative Medicine)Consultant Physician (A)
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2. Field of Work:
Upon the recommendation of the examination committee, the evaluation committee grants one
of the following options according to the qualifications, experiences and results of written and
oral examinations:
a. Allowed to work in a medical center
b. Allowed to work independently
c. Allowed to work under supervision in the same specialty
Changing the practical field from working under supervision or working in a medical center
into working independently the following requirements should exist:
Evidence of work experience in a licensed medical center, for a period not less than one
year or as defined by the committee upon evaluation.
Passing the interview or any exams specified by the committee.
Adhering to all forthcoming conditions and instructions.
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3. Conditions of Evaluation:
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Job gradeThe required
scientific qualification
Period of
experience
Other
requirements
Assistant Not holding a scientific qualification
Not less than
two years of
the field of
specialization
UAE nationals
Certificate of
profession
practice
attested from
Court for a
period not less
than 2 years.
Passing the
oral exam and
any other
exams defined
by the
committee
Technical
Assistant (C)
Diploma in the field of specialization from an
institute recognized by the specialized local
authorities, with a period of study not less
than (6) months after the primary study
Technical
Assistant (B)
Diploma in the field of specialization from an
institute recognized by the authorized/
specialized local authorities, with a period of
study not less than one year after the
primary study
Technical
Assistant (A)
Diploma in the field of specialization from an
institute recognized by the authorized/
specialized local authorities, with a period of
study not less than (18) months after the
primary study
Qualified
technician
Diploma in the field of specialization from an
institute recognized by the authorized/ -
specialized local authorities, with a period of
study not less than three years after the
intermediate study
Not less than
one year after
obtaining the
diploma
Technician in
charge
Diploma in the field of specialization from an
institute recognized by the authorized/spe-
cialized local authorities, with a period of
study not less than three years after the
intermediate study
Not less than
(5) years after
obtaining the
diploma
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Job gradeThe required
scientific qualification
Period of
experience
Other
requirements
Senior in-charge
Technician
(Complementary
& Alternative
Medicine)
Diploma in the field of specialization
from an institute recognized by the
authorized/specialized local
authorities, with a period of study
not less than (3) years after the
secondary education.
Not less than (10) years
after the diploma, and it
is reduced to (5) years
for holder of a Diploma
in addition to a
specialized diploma the
study of which is not
less than one year Passing the written
and oral tests and
any other tests
defined by the
committee
Starting
Practitioer
(Complementary
& Alternative
Medicine)
Bachelor or its equivalent in the field
of one specialization of alternative
and supplementary medicine, from
the universities and higher institutes
recognized by the specialized local
authorities
Not less than one year
after the qualification,
provided the period of
study and experience
together is not less than
(5) years
Practitioner
(Complementary
& Alternative
Medicine)
Bachelor or its equivalent in the field
of one specialization of alternative
and supplementary medicine, from
the universities and higher institutes
recognized by the specialized local
authorities
Not less than (3) years
after the qualification,provided the period of
study and experience
together is not less than
(7) years
Complementary
Medicine -Specialist (B)
Bachelor in any of the recognized
Complementary and Alternative
Medicine specialization + Diploma or
its equivalent in the field of one
specialization of Complementary
and Alternative Medicine or one ofthe health specializations (study not
less than (12) months), from the
universities or higher institutes
recognized by the specialized local
authorities
Not less than (3) years
after obtaining the
qualification inspecialization
Passing written
and oral exams
and any other
exams defined
by the
committee
Studies and
researches
published in the
field of
specialization
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Job gradeThe required
scientific qualification
Period of
experience
Other
requirements
Complementary
Medicine -
Specialist (A)
Bachelor in any of the recognized
Complementary and Alternative
Medicine specialization + Master or
its equivalent in the field of onespecialization of Complementary and
Alternative Medicine or one of the
health specializations (study not less
than 24 months), from the universities
or higher institutes recognized by the
specialized local authorities
Complementary
Medicine-
Consultant (B)
Bachelor in any of the recognized
Complementary and Alternative
Medicine specialization + higher
specialized qualification (PhD or its
equivalent) in the field of one
specialization of Complementary and
Alternative Medicine or one of the
health specialization from the
universities or higher institutes
recognized by the specialized local
authorities
Not less than (5)
years after
obtaining the
qualification in
specialization Passing written and
oral exams and any
other exams defined
by the committee
Studies and
researches published
in the field of
specialization
Complementary
Medicine-
Consultant (A)
Bachelor in any of the recognized
Complementary and Alternative
Medicine specialization + higher
specialized qualification (PhD or its
equivalent) in the field of one
specialization of Complementary and
Alternative Medicine or one of the
health specialization from the
universities or higher institutes
recognized by the specialized local
authorities
Not less than (10)
years after
obtaining the
qualification in
specialization
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Job grade The required
scientific qualification
Period of
experience
Other
requirements
Starting G.P.
MBBS or Equivalent + training
period not less than (6) months in
the field of one specialization of
alternative and supplementary
medicine from the universities or
higher institutes recognized by thespecialized local authorities
Experience for (2) years after
the training course in the
field of specialization of
Complementary &
Alternative Medicine
Obtaining a
license to
practice health
profession from
Ministry of
Health.
Passing oral
exams and any
other exams
defined by the
committee
General
Practitioner
Doctor
MBBS or Equivalent + Diploma or
its equivalent for not less than (6)
months in the field of one
specialization of alternative and
supplementary medicine from the
universities or higher institutes
recognized by the specialized local
authorities
Completing (5) years after
the year of internship in the
field of Complementary &
Alternative Medicine
Doctor
Specialist (B )
MBBS or Equivalent + Diploma or
its equivalent for not less than (12)
months in the field of onespecialization of Complementary
and Alternative Medicine
Not less than (3) years after
obtaining Diploma in the field
of Complementar