PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS PQR PQR 2011 Page 0 of Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD)

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1 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS PQR 2011 PQR 2011 Page 0 of Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD)

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS... 4 ABBREVIATIONS KEY... 5 PQR REFERENCES... 9 GUIDELINE TO THE PQR SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR CHANGES TO THE QUALIFICATION AND THE REQUIREMENT INTRODUCED IN THE PQR MEDICAL DOCTORS TIER 1 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN LICENSE TIER 2 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO FOR CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN LICENSE TIER 3 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS LICENSE DENTISTS TIER 1 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO CONSULTANT DENTIST TIER 2 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO CONSULTANT DENTIST LICENSE TIER 3 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO SPECIALIST DENTIST LICENSE NURSING CATEGORIES OF SPECIALTY NURSES MIDWIFERY TRANSPLANT & DONATION COORDINATORS CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES ANESTHESIA AUDIOLOGY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGISTS CAST TECHNICIAN PQR 2011 Page 1 of 94

3 CENTRAL STERILE SERVICES CLINICAL DIETETICS - NUTRITIONIST CLINICAL DIETETICS-EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY CLINICAL SCIENTISTS LABORATORY SPECIALIZATION FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST DENTAL CLINICAL SUPPORT DISCHARGE PLANNERS ELECTRO-NEURODIAGNOSTIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (EMT) /PARAMEDICS GENETIC COUNSELOR HEALTH EDUCATOR HEALTH INFORMATION IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION (IVF) MEDICAL LABORATORY MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY-EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS MEDICAL IMAGING RADIOLOGY/ MEDICAL IMAGING -EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS MEDICAL PHYSICS MEDICAL SECRETARY NUCLEAR MEDICINE / PET SCANNING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OPHTHALMIC POSITIONS ORTHOPTIC PERFUSIONIST PQR 2011 Page 2 of 94

4 PHARMACY PHYSIOTHERAPY PODIATRY PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS PUBLIC HEALTH: TECHNICAL NON MEDICAL POSITIONS PUBLIC HEALTH - TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES RADIOTHERAPY REHABILITATION RENAL DIALYSIS RESPIRATORY THERAPY SOCIAL WORK SPEECH THERAPY SURGICAL / OPERATION ROOM TECHNOLOGY TOXICOLOGY Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) PQR 2011 Page 3 of 94

5 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We would like to thank all the individuals who have dedicated their expertise and time during the course of the revision of the PQR. Their efforts in this undertaking are much appreciated. PQR 2011 Page 4 of 94

6 Abbreviations as presented throughout this document ABBREVIATIONS KEY ACIS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support. ALMS: Australian Institute of Medical Sciences. ARRT: American Registry of Radiological Technologists. ASCLS: American Society for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. ASCP: American Society for Clinical Pathology. BACCALAUREATE: An academic degree conferred to individual who has successfully completed under graduate studies. BLS: Basic Life Support. BSC: Bachelor s degree. C.T: Computed Tomography. CAP: College of American Pathologists. CCT: Certified Clinical Transport. CD: Certificate diploma. CME: Continuous Medical Education. COGS : Certificate of Good Standings CPD: Continuing Professional Development. CRS: Credential Review Section. CSMLS: Canadian Society for Medical laboratory Sciences. CSRT: Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists. CSSD: Central Sterile Services Department. CST: Certified Surgical technologist. E.M.S: Executive Medical Secretary. ECG: Electro Cardiogram. EEG: Electro Encephalography. EMG: Electro Myography. FAIMER: Foundation for the Advancement of International Medical Education &Research HAAD: Health Authority Abu Dhabi. HP: Health Professional. HPLD: Health Professionals Licensing Department ICU: Intrusive Care Unit. IFBIS: International Federation of Biomedical Sciences. IMED: International Medical Education Directory. IVF: In Vitro Fertilization. JCIA: Joint Commission International Accreditation. MLT: Medical laboratory Technologist or Technician. MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging. N.Z: New Zealand. NB: (Noti Bieina) :Notice Please. NBRC: National Board of Respiratory Care. NCLEX: National council licensure examination. NCSBN: The National Council of State Board of Nursing. NLT: Not Less Than. NMTCB: Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification. NREMT: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technologists. O&P: Orthotics and Prosthetics. OPO: Organ Procurement Orga PALS: Pediatric advanced life support. PHARM D: Doctor of Pharmacy. PHD: Doctor of philosophy. PQR: Personal Qualification Requirements. RRT: Registered Respiratory Therapist. U.K: United Kingdom. UAE: United Arab Emirates. UK-HPC: United Kingdom Health Professional Council. USA: United State of America. WHO: World Health Organization. W. EUROPE: Western Europe. WPM: Word Per minute. PQR 2011 Page 5 of 94

7 PQR REFERENCES 01 Relevant W.H.O publications 02 International Handbook of Medical Education 03 International Handbook of Universities 04 International Guide to Qualifications in Education (UK) 05 British Qualifications (UK) 06 Guide to Post Graduate Degrees, Diplomas and courses in Medicine (UK) 07 Directory of Schools of Medicine and Nursing (UK) 08 International Postgraduate Medication Education (The Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) 09 Approved Postgraduate Qualifications for Temporary Registration (New Zealand) 10 American Board of Medical Specialties: Policies and Procedures 11 EEC Directives on the General System for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications 12 The European Specialist- Medical Qualifications Order Guide to the Equalization of Health Certificates issued by the Saudi Council for Health Specialists (K.S.A) 14 Guide to Evaluation of Health Certificates (Sultanat of Oman) 15 Guide to Equalization of Medical and Health Certificates (Kuwait) 16 Guide to Promotion of Medical Staff (Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar) 17 UAE MOH guide to evaluation of Medical Qualifications 18 SKMC Job Profile 19 Tawam Hospital Job Profile 20 Corniche Hospital Job Profile 21 Medical Councils, Dental Councils, Health Professional Councils (Various Countries) 22 Licensing Authorities (Various Countries) 23 Professional Organizations (Various Countries) PQR 2011 Page 9 of 94

8 GUIDELINE TO THE PQR 2011 What is the PQR? The PQR or the Professional Qualifications Requirements (formerly known Personnel Qualifications Requirements) is a reference to standardize the requirements of licensing health professionals in Abu Dhabi. The PQR standards dictate the minimum expertise generally necessary for performing heath care related practice within a broad category. The Standards are not designed to provide relative evaluations of individuals (i.e. identify the best individual for a given position). There are two basic components when evaluating health professionals for licensing 1. Academic degrees 2. Professional experience Academic degrees include educational experience/certifications obtained by the health professional. Professional experiences include substantive, salaried experience relevant to the discipline being considered for licensure. Though both components are necessary for licensure of all health professionals, the type and extent of these components is unique to each discipline. What is the purpose of developing the PQR? The purpose of the Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for Health Care Professionals is to ensure that all health professionals of the Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD) 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 Health Authority Abu Dhabi through the department of professional licensing, as stated in the Resolution No. 97/2002 issued by the Director of H.H. Office dated , to maintain the PQR within the predetermined universally accepted healthcare standards and to ensure candidates meet or indeed exceed the qualifications as detailed in the PQR. PQR 2011 Page 10 of 94

9 Are the PQR Standards mandatory or are they guidance? The standards are mandatory and any health professional licensed in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi must comply with such standards. Standards depicted as preferred are strongly recommended for healthcare providers/employers to consider but are not mandatory requirements for licensing. How were these Standards produced? Since its first publication, the PQR is the result of an extensive and continuous research and consultation with: 1) International, federal and local health regulatory and licensing organizations; 2) Professional societies and associations; 3) Academic institutions and colleges; 4) Individuals, experts and professional working groups. For further information on the references please refer to reference page What are the major differences between PQR 2008 and new PQR 2011? The new changes in the PQR 2011 can be summarized under 3 major areas; 1. Modification of nomenclature 2. Change of the qualification or the experience requirements for some positions 3. Addition/Removal of medical professions Modification of nomenclature Personnel Qualifications Requirements changed to Professional Qualifications Requirements Specialists equivalency changed to Tier 3 Amendments to some position titles PQR 2011 Page 11 of 94

10 SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR CHANGES TO THE QUALIFICATION AND THE REQUIREMENT INTRODUCED IN THE PQR 2011 Doctors Tier 1 years of experience required is reduced from 3 years to 2 years. UAE Nationals with Tier 2 qualifications: will immediately qualify for Specialist upon completions of certification (1 year of experience post certification no longer required) For UAE Nationals Tier 2 qualifications: each year clinical fellowship (from Tier 1 countries) is counted as two years of clinical experience Tier 3 qualifications (previously called medical specialist equivalency table ) Nursing Master s Degree is required for ADON position Basic Life Support Certificate is mandatory for all nursing Required experience is no longer limited to acute care hospitals, however, must be relevant to the area of practice. Additional specialty nurse category : Orthopedic Nurse Allied Health All Health Technology graduates of UAE universities/colleges (eg. Lab, Radiology, etc) and holding a bachelor degree or 3 year Diploma, will be waived from the 2 years required experience. Master s Degree is required for all Manager, Senior Supervisor and Supervisor positions For UAE nationals experience is reduced to be half of what is required for Non nationals. Standardized mandatory years of experience for all positions in all categories. Master s degrees in clinical related field (where depicted as preferred ) will reduce the required years of experience by 1 year BSc required for all Dieticians Optometry experience is no longer limited to acute care hospitals only New Positions Anesthesia Technologist Biomedical Engineering Cast Technician Clinical Resource Midwife Dispensing Optician Emergency Medical Technicians Genetic Counselors Health Education Health Information Supervisor Senior Charge Midwife Senior Prefusionist Sonographer Toxicology Deleted Positions Dark Room Technicians Optometry Technician PQR 2011 Page 12 of 94

11 What is the meaning of tier 1, 2, and 3? Tier is a term used to indicate a category of qualifications for postgraduate education for medical/dental doctors. The determination of these categories is based on the level and presence of academic structure and competency based evaluation during qualifying degree. It is important to note that Tier 1 and Tier 2 qualifications lead to consultant licensure (with the only difference being in the number of required years of experience post certification). Tier 3 qualifications lead to specialist licensure, consultant licensure cannot be attained through Tier 3 qualifications. Final licensure granted (e.g. Consultant, Specialist) connotes the acquisition of equivocal 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). How are certificates/qualification evaluated? Certificates and qualifications are evaluated using the following criteria: 1. The country and institution from which the certificate was awarded. 2. The level of international recognition of the Certificate. 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. It is important to note: Certificates/qualifications acquired through experiences of honorary nature (such as a non practicing visiting physician) are not counted towards PQR requirements. Certificates/qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance learning, are not counted towards PQR requirements. PQR 2011 Page 13 of 94

12 What are the HAAD policies on interruption/discontinuation of practice for health professionals? A health professional who does not practice in a patient-care role for more than two years is unlikely to have current knowledge of safe practice including advances in technology, pharmacology and evidence-based medicine, etc. It is therefore a requirement that such a person should produce a detailed, official and documented description of the amount, type, and dates of continuing professional development that he, or she, has completed during each subsequent year, after the first 2 years of discontinuity of practice, and for a maximum of 3 years. Such activities could include workshops, courses, in-service training, and clinical attachment for at least one month every year or at least 50 hours of CME every year. Over 2 years of discontinuation of practice All clinicians who discontinue clinical practice for more than 2 years must undergo a formal clinical evaluation by the HAAD and may be subject to a period of supervised training for 6-12 months. Over 5 years of discontinuation of practice Any Non National applicant who has over 5 years of an interruption of practice is ineligible for licensing within that practice. Any UAE National applicant who has over 5 years of an interruption of practice must undergo formal clinical evaluations by the HAAD and may be subject to repeat training as deemed appropriate by HAAD. These will be determined on a case by case basis. PQR 2011 Page 14 of 94

13 MEDICAL DOCTORS Position Required Qualifications Required Experience Consultant Physician Modified Specialist Physician Modified a. Qualifications from Tier 1 OR b. Qualifications from Tier 2 AND Current national license or equivalent a. Qualifications from Tier 1 OR b. Qualifications from Tier 2 OR c. Qualifications from Tier 3 AND Current national license or equivalent a. Tier 1: NLT 2 years relevant experience as a consultant or equivalent post board certification. b. Tier 2: NLT 8 years full-time employment as a Consultant or equivalent post board certification (includes years in fellowship training) in internationally accredited institute. For UAE Nationals Clinical Fellowship training following primary specialty board may substitute for experience as follows: Each year of clinical fellowship is counted as two years of clinical experience Only applicable to clinical subspecialty fellowship in the following countries (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, USA) or HAAD accredited fellowship programs. a. Tier 1: No additional experience required post board certification. b. Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute. UAE nationals: No additional experience required post board certification For UAE Nationals + Non UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: : No experience required post board certification C. Tier 3: NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute PQR 2011 Page 15 of 94

14 Position Required Qualifications Required Experience Medical Practitioner طثية عام a. Graduate from a 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) AND b. b. Successful completion of internship (as per HAAD criteria) and evidence of national registration/license For Non UAE Nationals: NLT 2 years relevant experience post internship (Hospital, P.H.C, ER, etc). For UAE Nationals and Non UAE National graduates of UAE medical schools: no additional experience required after successful completion of internship. Special Note: Non UAE Nationals accepted into HAAD accredited residency programs through TANSEEQ will not require additional experience after successful completion of internship is required. Intern Medical طثية اهتياز a. 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) ( None Required PQR 2011 Page 16 of 94

15 TIER 1 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN LICENSE Country Australia/Australasia New Zealand Belgium Canada Canada Canada New France France France Germany/Austria/Switzerland Modified Ireland South Africa South Africa Sweden UK UK UK UK USA Fellowship of the Royal College/ Colleges Fellowship of the Royal College/ Colleges Qualification The Belgium Board (Specialist Certificate) issued by the Minister Responsible for Public Health Current Fellowship (The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons). For Family Medicine: Certification by the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) Specialization Certificate of the RCPS Diploma of Specialized Studies in Medicine (D.E.S.) Certificate of Specialized Studies in Medicine (C.E.S.) Certificate of Specialized Studies in Medicine (The Council of the Ordre Des Medicines) (Facharzt) Specialist Certificate issued by the Chamber of Physicians (limited to training conducted in a University based hospital) Certificate of Specialist Doctor issued by the competent authority recognized for this purpose by the Minister of Health/ inclusion in the Irish G.M.C Specialist Register Fellowship of one of the Specialty Colleges (e.g. Medicine, Surgery, ect.) M.Med. degree (Master of Medicine) Swedish Board. Issued by the National Board of Health and Welfare Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (C.C.S.T.) Certificate of Completion of Training (C.C.T.) Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register For General Practice (Family Medicine): Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice issued by the PMETB and inclusion in the GMC G.P Register. American Board- Certificates and Subspecialty Certificates. (only Boards approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties are acceptable) PQR 2011 Page 17 of 94

16 Country Arab Countries Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland Finland France Germany/Austria/Switzerland Modified Holland Hong Kong Hungary India India Iraq Ireland Italy Jordan Modified Korea New Lebanon Lebanon Lebanon Norway Poland Portugal Portugal Saudi Arabia Singapore Spain Sudan Syria UK TIER 2 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO FOR CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN LICENSE Qualification Arab Board Diploma of Specialization- Druheho Stupne (Diploma of 2 nd Degree) issued by the Ministry of Health Danish Board (Specialist Certificate)issued by the competent Authority of Health Services MD: Doctor of Medicine (not PhD) Certificate of the degree of specialist in medicine issued by the competent authorities. Examination or diploma to become a specialist awarded by one of the following universities:- (Helsingin Yliopisto/ Helsingfors Universitet, Kuopion yliopisto, Oulun ylio Diploma Interuniversity Specialization (DIS) (Facharzt) Specialist Certificate issued by the Chamber of Physicians (Non-university based training) Specialization Certificate issued by the commission for Registration of Specialist (C.R.S.) Fellowship of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM) Sza Korvosi Bizoniyitvany (Specialist Certificate) awarded by the Nemzeti Vizgabizottsag (National Board of Examination). Before 28 August 2004, this was awarded by the Ministry of Health. Doctor of Medicine (DM) Master Chirurgiae (MCH) Iraqi Board Membership/ Fellowship of Royal Colleges The Diploma of Specialized Doctor issued by a university Jordanian Board. Specialization Certificate AUB/Lebanese Specialty Board : Certificate of completion of residency and exit exam Saint Joseph University: Certificate of completion of residency and exit exam Lebanese University: Certificate of completion of residency and exit exam Norwegian Board (Specialist Certificate) Dyplom Uzyskania Tytulu Specialty ( Specialist Diploma) awarded by the Centrum Egzaminow Medycznych. Gran de Assistente (Assistant Grade) awarded by Ministry of Health Tetulo de Espcialista (Professional qualification of specialist) awarded by the professional association for medical practitioners. Saudi Board. Specialist Qualification awarded by the Specialist Accreditation Board The title of Specialist awarded by the Ministry of Education and Science MD: Doctor of Medicine Syrian-Specialization Certificate issued by the Specialist Training and Rehabilitation Authority Membership/Fellowship of Royal Colleges PQR 2011 Page 18 of 94

17 Country Algeria Cuba Czech Republic Greece India India India Iran Jordan New Pakistan Philippines Poland Russia Syria Other TIER 3 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS LICENSE Qualification Certificate of Specialization First Degree of Specialization First Degree of Specialization Certificate of Medical Specialization Doctor of Medicine (MD) Master of Surgery (MS) Diplomat of National Board (DNB) Iranian Board Certificate of Higher Specialization Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (F.C.P.) Philippine Board First Degree of Specialization Canidata Certificate of Higher Studies Boards not included in Tier 1 and Tier 2 PhD, MD, MSc issued by an accredited university (refer the statement for the criteria for evaluation of certificates) NOTE: Qualifications not included in the above list: Must be referred to the Health Professionals Licensing Department (HAAD) PQR 2011 Page 19 of 94

18 DENTISTS Position Qualifications Required Experience Consultant Dentist طثية استشاري أسناى Modified a. Qualifications from Tier 1 OR b. Qualifications from Tier 2 AND Current national license or equivalent a. Tier 1: NLT 2 years relevant experience as a consultant or equivalent post board certification. b. Tier 2: NLT 8 years full-time employment as a Consultant or equivalent post board certification (includes years in fellowship training) in internationally accredited institute. For UAE Nationals Clinical Fellowship training following primary specialty board may substitute for experience as follows: Each year of clinical fellowship is counted as two years of clinical experience Only applicable to clinical subspecialty fellowship in the following countries (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, USA) or HAAD accredited fellowship programs. Specialist Dentist طثية أخصائي أسناى Modified a. Qualifications from Tier 1 OR b. Qualifications from Tier 2 OR c. Qualifications from Tier 3 AND Current national license or equivalent a. Tier 1: No additional experience required post board certification. b. Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute. UAE nationals: No additional experience required post board certification For UAE Nationals + Non UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: : No experience required post board certification Tier 3: NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute. PQR 2011 Page 20 of 94

19 Position Required Qualifications Required Experience G.P Dentist طثية أسناى عام a. BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery); DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine); DDS(Doctor of Dental Surgery) or equivalent from a dental school/college recognized by the FDI World Dental Federation. AND b. Successful completion of internship For Non UAE Nationals: NLT 2 years relevant experience post internship(hospital, P.H.C,, etc). For UAE Nationals and Non UAE National graduates of UAE dental schools: no additional experience required after successful completion of internship. Special Note: Non UAE Nationals accepted into HAAD accredited residency programs will not require additional experience after successful completion of internship is required. Intern Dentist طثية اهتياز أسناى BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery); DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine); DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) OR equivalent from a dental school/college recognized by the FDI World Dental Federation. None required PQR 2011 Page 21 of 94

20 TIER 1 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO CONSULTANT DENTIST Country Australia Canada France France Ireland Germany Germany New Zealand South Africa Sweden Sweden UK Modified USA Qualification Fellowship of the Royal College(s) and Specialist Registration Fellowship of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC) and specialist registration. Title of Specialist in Orthodontics issued by the French Dental Council Diploma of Superior Studies in Oral Surgery (DES) Certificate of Completion Specialist Training by the competent authority and inclusion on the Irish GDC Specialist Register (Oral Surgery and Orthodontics only) Certificate of Oral Surgery Specialization issued by the Chamber of Dental Practitioners Certificate of Orthodontics Specialization issued by the Chamber of Dental Practitioners Fellowship of the Royal College(s) and Specialist Registration M. Med. Degree (Master of Medicine) and registration with the HPC. Swedish Board in Oral Surgery Swedish Board in Orthodontics Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) and Inclusion in the Specialist Registry of the General Dental Council American Board (Only boards approved by the American Dental Association as Dental Specialties are acceptable)k PQR 2011 Page 22 of 94

21 TIER 2 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO CONSULTANT DENTIST LICENSE Country Denmark Denmark Finland Holland Holland Ireland UK UK list of Specialties Qualification Specialist Certificate in Oral Surgery issued by the State Board of Health Specialist Certificate in Orthodontics issued by the State Board of Health. Special Dental Examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery awarded by one of the following universities:- (Helsingin Yliopisto/ Helsingfors Universitet, Kuopion yliopisto, Oulun ylio Specialization Certificate in Oral Surgery issued by the commission for Registration of Specialist (S.R.C.) Specialization Certificate in Orthodontics issued by the commission for Registration of Specialist (S.R.C.) Membership/ Fellowship of Royal Colleges of Surgeons Membership/ Fellowship of Royal Colleges of Surgeons 1. Member in Restorative Dentistry (MRD) 2. Intercollegiate Membership in Orthodontics (IMOrth) 3. Membership in Oral Surgery (MOralSurg) 4. Membership in Pediatric Dentistry (MPaed Dent) 5. Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Genral Dental Practice (MFGDP Eng) & Dental Surgery (MFDS RCS Eng) TIER 3 QUALIFICATIONS: LEADING TO SPECIALIST DENTIST LICENSE Country India Iran Pakistan Philippines Russia Syria Other Qualification Master of Surgery (MS) Iranian Board Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (F.C.P.) Philippine Board Canidata Certificate of Higher Studies Other countries Boards not included under the consultants table, PhD, MD, MSc issued by an accredited university (refer to Specialist criteria and the statement for the criteria for evaluation of certificates) NOTE: Qualifications not included in the above list: Must be referred to the Health Professionals Licensing Department (HAAD) PQR 2011 Page 23 of 94

22 Note: NURSING UAE Nationals graduating from nursing programs or allied health professional programs and holding a bachelor degree or equivalent, will be approved as "Interns". After successful completion of a one year internship/ training period, they will be licensed as appropriate. Graduates from UAE universities/colleges from nursing programs or allied health professional programs and holding a bachelor degree or equivalent, will be waived from the 2 years required experience and will be approved after successful completion of HAAD requirements. Position Required Qualifications Required Experience Director of Nursing (DON) هذير التوريط Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) هساعذ هذير التوريط *Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualifications of NLT 3 years study duration from an accredited program * AND MSc in Nursing/Healthcare or management or administration field * AND valid/current national license *AND BLS *Ph.D. Degree in Nursing or Health Services management * International accreditation experience *Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualifications of NLT 3 years study duration from an accredited program * AND MSc in nursing /Healthcare or management or administration field * AND valid/current national license *AND BLS *Ph.D. Degree in Nursing or Health Services management * International accreditation experience, * NLT 10 years clinical experience post qualification AND * NLT 3 years in a DON position OR 5 years in A/DON position (relevant certified PhD degree will account as 3 years of experience) * NLT 8 years clinical experience post qualification, and * NLT 2 years in a A/DON position OR 4 years in a Senior Charge Nurse (S.C.N.) position. PQR 2011 Page 24 of 94

23 Position Required Qualifications Required Experience Senior Charge Nurse هورض هسؤول- رئيسي * Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from accredited program; * AND Valid/Current national license. * AND BLS * Certificate of post graduate diploma in nursing or Healthcare or management or administration field * International accreditation experience. Clinical Resource Nurse هورض الووارد السريرية Charge Nurse هورض هسؤول Specialty Nurse هورض هتخصص *Bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from an accredited program; * AND 1 year as an academic educator. * AND Valid/current national license. * AND BLS * Bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from an accredited program; * AND Valid/current national license. * AND BLS * ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty. a. Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from accredited program plus successful completion of a post graduate/post basic specialist training program of at least 6 months duration. * AND BLS * ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty. * NLT 6 years clinical experience in an appropriate & relevant healthcare settings post qualification and * NLT2 year in Senior Charge Nurse (S. C.N.) position, OR NLT 3 years in a Charge Nurse Position. * NLT 6 years clinical experience post qualification in an appropriate & relevant healthcare settings and * Positive written references which must identify specific responsibilities as a clinical resource nurse. * NLT 4 years clinical experience post qualification in an appropriate & relevant healthcare settings And * NLT 2 years experience as charge nurse in a particular unit a.nlt 4 years clinical experience post qualification in an appropriate & relevant healthcare settings to include NLT 2 years experience in a specific area of specialty i.e.; primary health care, community, acute care, tertiary care. PQR 2011 Page 25 of 94

24 CATEGORIES OF SPECIALTY NURSES Categories of Specialty Nurses 1. Accident and Emergency/ Emergency Room. 2. Anesthetic Nursing. 3. Burns & Plastics. 4. Cardiac Intensive Care 5. Cath. Lab. 6. Central Sterilization and Supply Department (CSSD). 7. Community Nursing/ Primary Health Care Nurse. 8. Coronary Care Unit. 9. Diabetic Specialist. 10. Dialysis. 11. Elderly care. 12. Extended Role of the Nurse OR/ ER/ Endoscopy. 13. Hearing Disability. 14. Home Health Care. 15. Infection control. 16. Nurse Educator. 17. Intensive Care. 18. Lactation Nurse 19. Mental Health. 20. Neonatal Intensive Care. 21. Occupational Health. 22. Oncology. 23. Orthopedic New 24. Pediatric Intensive Care. 25. Pain Management. 26. Paramedic Nursing. 27. Quality Assurance. 28. Radiology Nurse. 29. Tissue Viability Nurse (Bed Sores/ Leg Ulcers). 30. Wound Care. PQR 2011 Page 26 of 94

25 Position Required Qualifications Required Experience a. Bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration in Nursing from accredited program, OR Registered Nurse هورض قانوني Modified Registered School Nurse هورض هذرسي b. Associate Degree Nurses from North America. (Binding), with evidence of passing the National exam (USA: NCLEX - RN) - Canada: Licensing Exam. *AND valid/current national license. *AND BLS * ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty. * NOTE: this excludes programs comprising 2 years nursing + 1 year Midwifery or Community Health. Holders of such programs qualify as Practical Nurses. a. Bachelor degree in general nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration in General Nursing from accredited program, OR b. Associate Degree Nurses from North America. (Binding), with evidence of passing the National exam (USA: NCLEX - RN) - Canada: Licensing Exam. *AND valid/current national license. *AND BLS * ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty. * NOTE: this excludes programs comprising 2 years nursing + 1 year Midwifery or Community Health. Holders of such programs qualify as Practical Nurses. * NLT 2 years clinical experience post qualification in appropriate setting (Note: Experience requirement waived for graduates of UAE nursing colleges/universities after completion of internship). * NLT 2 years postgraduate in appropriate to the setting * Evidence of minimum 3 months of experience/course/orientation in School Nursing (Note: Experience requirement waived for graduates of UAE colleges/universities after completion of internship). PQR 2011 Page 27 of 94

26 Position Required Qualifications Required Experience *Associate Degree, Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent. *AND Graduates from Accredited Nursing Program. Nurse Program *AND Valid/current national license. Not less than 6 years post graduate, preferably in acute Coordinator tertiary hospitals. Must have excellent communication and *master degree. ability to produce reports in timely fashion. Prefer educator هنسق تراهج توريط وجاهع *International Accreditation experience background and experience. Positive written references. هعلوهات * work experience in a Magnet Status institution, * Evidence of progressive leadership experience. * Certified proof of Continual CNE or education course that would be equivalent. Nurse Intern (previously called GNT) هورض هتذرب * Graduate of a UAE School of Nursing (NLT 3 years program), from an accredited program. * Experience not required Practical Nurse هورض عولي * A graduate of a recognized Nursing School with NLT 18 months study duration from accredited program - after high school AND Current National License AND BLS ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty. *NLT 1 year clinical experience after graduation in appropriate setting PQR 2011 Page 28 of 94

27 MIDWIFERY Position Required Qualifications Required Experience Clinical Resource Midwife قاتلة الووارد السريرية New * Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from accredited program. Plus, Midwifery Certificate (NLT 1 year syllabus) from a recognized nursing program. (Direct Entry) Midwifery degree (NLT 3 year curriculum) AND 1 year as an academic educator AND Valid/current national license. AND BLS *Continuous post graduate courses * NLT 6 years postgraduate in appropriate to the setting AND Positive written references, which must identify specific responsibilities as a clinical resource nurse. Senior Charge Midwife قاتلة هسؤولة- رئيسي Charge Midwife قاتلة هسؤولة * Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from accredited program. Plus, Midwifery Certificate (NLT 1 year syllabus) from a recognized nursing program. (Direct Entry) Midwifery degree (NLT 3 year curriculum) AND Valid/current national license. AND BLS * ALSO and NRP, relevant to area of specialty * Continuous post graduate courses * Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from accredited program. Plus, Midwifery Certificate (NLT 1 year syllabus) from a recognized nursing program. (Direct Entry) Midwifery degree (NLT 3 year curriculum) AND Valid/current national license. AND BLS * ALSO and NRP, relevant to area of specialty * Continuous post graduate courses a. NLT 6 years experience in midwifery post certificate/midwife registration, (inclusive of NLT 1 year labor delivery experience), in maternity hospital or appropriate setting, from that NLT 2 years of experience as a charge Midwife b. Direct Entry ( NLT 4 years experience in midwifery post graduate, and NLT 2 years labor delivery experience in maternity hospital or appropriate setting, from that NLT 2 years of experience as a charge Midwife a. NLT 4 years experience in midwifery post certificate/midwife registration, (inclusive of NLT 1 year labor delivery experience), in maternity hospital or appropriate setting, from that NLT 2 years of experience as a charge Midwife b. Direct Entry ( NLT 4 years experience in midwifery post graduate, and NLT 2 years labor delivery experience in maternity hospital or appropriate setting, from that NLT 2 years of experience as a charge Midwife PQR 2011 Page 29 of 94

28 Position Required Qualifications Required Experience Registered Midwife قاتلة فانونية Modified a. Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, or equivalent of NLT 3 years study duration from an accredited program, plus midwifery Certificate (NLT 1 year syllabus) from a recognized nursing program, b. Direct Entry] Midwifery degree (NLT 3 year curriculum) AND Valid/current national license. AND BLS ALSO and NRP relevant to area of specialty. a. NLT 2 years experience as a Midwife in maternity hospital or appropriate setting. b. NLT 2 years experience as a Midwife in maternity hospital or appropriate setting Practical Midwife قاتلة عولية * A graduate of a recognized Nursing midwifery School with NLT 1 year study duration from accredited program after high school AND Current National License AND BLS ALSO and NRP relevant to area of specialty *NLT 1 year clinical experience after graduation in maternity hospital or appropriate setting *Candidates will be considered only for antenatal, postnatal and outpatient setting PQR 2011 Page 30 of 94

29 TRANSPLANT & DONATION COORDINATORS Position Required Qualifications Required Experience Transplant Coordinator هنسق نقل األعضاء * Bachelor of Science degree in nursing of NLT 3 years study duration from accredited program; OR AND Associate Degree Nurses from North America. (Binding), with evidence of passing the National exam. AND Current national license. * Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator Certificate.(CCT) * Certificate or post graduate diploma in Health Services Management * International Accreditation experience. * Certified proof of yearly CME. * Continuous post graduate courses. Transplant Coordinator 2 2 هنسق نقل األعضاء Transplant Donation Coordinator هنسق تثرع األعضاء * Bachelor of Science degree in nursing of NLT 3 years study duration from accredited program; OR AND Associate Degree Nurses from North America. (Binding), with evidence of passing the National exam. AND Current national license. * Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator Certificate.(CCT) * Certificate or post graduate diploma in Health Services Management * International Accreditation experience. * Certified proof of yearly CME. * Continuous post graduate courses. * Bachelor of Science degree in nursing of NLT 3 years study duration from accredited program; OR AND Associate Degree Nurses from North America. (Binding), with evidence of passing the National exam. AND Current national license. * Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator Certificate.(CCT) * NLT 4 years experience post graduate: managing transplant patients in an acute, critical or ambulatory setting. * NLT 2 years experience post graduate: managing transplant patients in an acute, critical or ambulatory setting. *NLT 3 years experience of Clinical Experience: in the OR in preparation of patients for organ procurement. Managerial experience at the level of an American organ procurement organization (OPO) desirable. ICU nursing experience PQR 2011 Page 31 of 94

30 Note: CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES UAE Nationals graduating from Health Technology Programs, other than nursing, (eg. Lab, Radiology, etc) and holding a bachelor degree or NLT a 3 year Diploma, will be approved as "Interns" as appropriate. After successful completion of a one year internship/ training period, they will be licensed as "Technologist" as appropriate. Graduates from UAE universities/colleges from Health Technology Programs, other than nursing, (eg. Lab, Radiology, etc) and holding a bachelor degree or NLT a 3 year Diploma, will be waived from the 2 years required experience and will be approved after successful completion of HAAD requirements. Required for all: Current National License or membership of professional society or Association as appropriate. Position Required Qualifications Required Experience Chief of Clinical Support Services هذير خذهات الذعن السريري * BSc degree or diploma of NLT 3 year duration in a clinical support field. * AND MSc in allied health /Healthcare or management or administration field * NLT 15 yrs clinical experience in Clinical Services, with NLT 10 years within an acute care tertiary hospital and * NLT 5 years as a head of a clinical support department in an acute care tertiary hospital PQR 2011 Page 32 of 94

31 ANESTHESIA Position Required Qualifications Required Experience Senior Anesthesia Technologist a. Bsc in Anesthesia b. Registered Nurse with specialized training in anesthesia techniques and equipment. c. Registered Respiratory technician with specialized training in anesthetic techniques and equipment. AND Current National License. a. NLT 4 Years work experience in active anesthesia Department b. NLT 4 years work experience in an active anesthesia Department c.nlt 4 years experience in an active anesthesia Department. Anesthesia Technologist New a. Bsc in Anesthesia b. Registered Nurse with specialized training in anesthesia techniques and equipment c. Registered Respiratory technician with specialized training in anesthetic techniques and equipment. AND Current National License. a. NLT 2 Years work experience in active anesthesia Department b. NLT 2 years work experience in an active anesthesia Department c.nlt 2 years experience in an active anesthesia Department. Anesthesia Technician * Graduate of a formal Anesthesia Technician Program NLT 2 year. AND Current National License. *NLT 2 Years work experience in active anesthesia Department PQR 2011 Page 33 of 94

32 AUDIOLOGY Position Required Qualifications Required Experience Senior Audiologist * BSc in Speech & Hearing, or Audiology. AND Current National License * MSc. in Speech & Hearing, or Speech Language Pathology, Speech Sciences or Communications Disorders/Sciences (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience) NLT 4 years of experience in field of Speech and Hearing Sciences or in Audiology in a hospital setting. NLT 1 year demonstrated leadership AND Proven Communication skills in Arabic are desirable. Audiologist Audiology Assistant * BSc in Speech & Hearing, or Audiology or Hearing & Speech Sciences. * MSc. in Speech & Hearing, or Speech Language Pathology, Speech Sciences or Communications Disorders/Sciences (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience) a. Practical Nurse Qualification : A graduate of a recognized Nursing School with NLT 18 months study duration from accredited program - after high school b. Bsc in Speech & Hearing or Audiology or Hearing & speech Sciences. * MSc. in Speech & Hearing, or Speech Language Pathology, Speech Sciences or Communications Disorders/Sciences * NLT 2 years of experience in field of Speech and Hearing Sciences or in Audiology in a hospital setting. * AND Proven Communication skills in Arabic are desirable. a. NLT 2 years of post graduate experience as an Audiology/ENT Nurse Assistant. b. NLT 1 year of experience in field of Speech and Hearing Sciences or in Audiology in a hospital setting. * AND Proven Communication skills in Arabic are desirable With Msc no experience required PQR 2011 Page 34 of 94

33 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS Position Required Qualifications Experience (Relevant to the Position) Manager of Biomedical Engineering New Supervisor Biomedical Engineering New Senior Biomedical Engineer New Biomedical Engineer New Biomedical Technician New a. BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent qualification requiring NLT 3 years training course. b. Relevant post graduate degree :MSc or PhD a. BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent qualification requiring NLT 3 years training course. b. Relevant post graduate degree :MSc or PhD a. BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent qualification requiring NLT 3 years training course. b. Relevant post graduate degree :MSc or PhD a. BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent qualification requiring NLT 3 years training course. b. Relevant post graduate degree :MSc or PhD * Graduate of an accredited course resulting in being awarded a diploma or certificate as a Biomedical Technician from an accredited program or equivalent of NLT 2 years duration. a. NLT 10 years postgraduate experience in Biomedical Engineering; three of them should have been at a senior supervisory or management level or equivalent. b. NLT 8years a. NLT 6 years postgraduate experience in Biomedical Engineering; two of them should have been at a senior supervisory or management level or equivalent. b. NLT 6years * NLT 3 years of which in a senior position in a short-term acute care hospital. a. NLT 4 years postgraduate experience in Biomedical Engineering; two of them should have been at a senior supervisory or management level or equivalent. b. NLT 2 years a. NLT 2 years experience postgraduate experience in Biomedical Engineering b. NLT 1 year UAE Nationals: Upon completion of 1 year training. NLT 2 yrs experience in a hospital with documented on-thejob training. UAE Nationals: Upon completion of 1 year training. PQR 2011 Page 35 of 94

34 CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGISTS Position Required Qualifications Required Experience *Graduate of an accredited Cardio Vascular program or allied health specialized program in Cardio Vascular Technology of NLT 2 years syllabus. * AND Registration with cardiovascular credentialing international, the Senior Cardiovascular Technologist (clinical Physiologist in Cardiology) American registry of diagnostic medical sonographers, UK registration council for clinical physiologists, the Canadian association of cardiopulmonary technologists or The Society of Cardiopulmonary Technology New Zealand or equivalent. * AND BLS 1. Cathlab 2. Vascular 3. Echocardiography 4. ECG Technologist Graduate of an approved cardiovascular technology or clinical physiology (cardiology) program leading to a degree of NLT 3 years diploma or a degree or 3 year diploma in Radiography. *ACLS recommended NLT 4 years relevant experience (Cathlab, Vascular, Echocardiography. ECG Technologist) Cardiovascular Technologist 1. Cathlab 2. Vascular 3. Echocardiography 4. ECG Technologist *Graduate of an accredited Cardio Vascular program or allied health specialized program in Cardio Vascular Technology of NLT 2 years syllabus. * AND registration with cardiovascular credentialing international, the American registry of diagnostic medical sonographers, UK registration council for clinical physiologists, the Canadian association of cardiopulmonary technologists or The Society of Cardiopulmonary Technology New Zealand or equivalent. * AND current National License * AND BLS Graduate of an approved cardiovascular technology or clinical physiology (cardiology) program leading to a degree of NLT 3 years diploma or a degree or 3 year diploma in Radiography. *ACLS recommended NLT 2 years relevant experience. (Cathlab, Vascular, Echocardiography. ECG Technologist) PQR 2011 Page 36 of 94

35 Position Required Qualifications Required Experience ECG Technician Completion of 2 year certificate or diploma program in Medical Sciences or allied health with evidence of formal ECG training. NLT 2 years experience as an ECG Technician. Applicants with Nursing background require 2 years cardiac experience. PQR 2011 Page 37 of 94

36 CAST TECHNICIAN Position Required Qualifications Required Experience Cast Technician New *no specific qualification *On the job training Preferred *Hold (BCC) British Casting Certificate *NLT 2 years of relevant experience PQR 2011 Page 38 of 94

37 CENTRAL STERILE SERVICES Position Required Qualifications Required Experience * BSc Hospital Administration or related field, * NLT 6 years experience in sterile services (CSSD) field; in * AND Qualified in operating room techniques. Manager of CSSD health care environment * AND Registration as a member with a recognized sterile services * NLT 2 years experience as a manager/supervisor within a institute. healthcare or comparable setting, * AND Current Knowledge of CSSD systems, management, quality assurance and procedures. * Masters in Healthcare field or management or administration field CSSD Supervisor CSSD Technician * Associate Degree in a health related field with emphasis on microbiology. OR * Successful completion of a certified CSSD training program; *Registration as a member with a recognized sterile services institute. * BSc degree, * Associate Degree in a health related field with emphasis on microbiology. OR successful completion of a certified CSSD training program. * Good understanding of medical terminology. *Current National License * NLT 6 years experience in sterile services (CSSD) field, in a health care environment * NLT 1 years supervisory experience. * AND Current Knowledge of CSSD systems, management, quality assurance and procedures. * NLT 2 years experience in sterile services (CSSD) field in a health care environment * Current Knowledge of CSSD systems, management, quality assurance and procedures. CSSD Aide * High school graduate. * Good understanding of Medical terminology. * On the job training in a CCSD department for 2 years. * NLT 2 years experience in central sterilization services in a health care environment. PQR 2011 Page 39 of 94