SHA License for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner

1. • Degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine (B.T&CM – Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine) from a recognized University of a minimum of five (5) years full-time duration including one (1) year internship
   • Two (2) years of experience post qualification in related field Or
   • An accredited Traditional Chinese Medicine Education program of three to four years full time or the equivalent of a minimum total of 2,400 hours (consisting of 1,500 hours of theory and laboratory/clinical practice and 900 hours of clinical practicum)
   • Four (4) years of experience post qualification in related field Or
   • Physician privileged to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine with an accredited training program in TCM of two (2) – three (3) years full time or the equivalent of a minimum total of 1300 hours (Consisting of 800 hours of theory and laboratory/clinical practice and 500 hours of supervised clinical practicum)
   • Two (2) years of experience post qualification in related field

2. Valid license/registration to practice in their home country or country of last employment (where applicable)

3. Valid Authority license to practice as a physician. The T&CM title will be considered as an extended scope (Privilege) for the physician.

4. Submit complete transcripts that indicate the theoretical and clinical hours as applicable

5. Hold a valid BLS certificate

6. Good Standing Certificate (GSC) proving that the healthcare professional is not prohibited nor restricted from performing any clinical practice(s) and not older than six (6) months at the time of applying for the title.

Registration Fees AED 300
Exam Fees USD 130 (AED 478)
DataFlow Fees AED 935 + 5% VAT + AED 300 for addiotional documents and If universities/authorities are charging extra for verification replies.

• Must be graduates from National and/or International recognized colleges/universities
• For UAE graduates, the program and university must be accredited by the Ministry of Education (MOE/NQA)
• Required Master’s or postgraduate qualifications must be a minimum of two (2) years full-time course duration
• Assistant allied healthcare professionals cannot work independently and shall work under a licensed Allied Healthcare professional.
• Non-UAE national graduate allied healthcare professionals from UAE universities must successfully complete six (6) months clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility.
• GCC nationals are required to complete six (6) months clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility

• One (1) year duration program can be accepted if attained from one of the following countries Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherland, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
• Master/Ph.D. (In the area of specialty) will reduce one (1) year from the required experience for licensing provided that the Master’s/Ph.D. a degree is not mandatory to obtain the selected title
• Master/Ph.D. (In the area of specialty) will reduce one (1) year from the required experience for licensing provided that the Master’s/Ph.D. a degree is not mandatory to obtain the selected title.
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