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The SCFHS has set several criteria in which accuracy and objectivity in evaluating the previous(training) and subsequent(experience)professional experience were considered, for obtaining certificates and vocational training, and for professionally evaluating the capabilities of their holders and classifying them accordingly
Clinical Pathology is the study, knowledge, technical skills and necessary experience for effective practice of anatomic and clinical pathology. This includes improving knowledge of main pathological factors in the human body and the necessary skills to interpret the data and laboratory investigations, in addition to making clinical correlations between laboratory investigations and health status.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
Specialty concerned with assisting the nursing staff in preparing the patient and preparing the operation room for safe surgery, and providing help for health practitioners during surgical operations, as they operate the Central Material Service, and responsible for preparing and maintaining the sterilized medical supplies and the special equipment for medical treatment facilities.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Anatomy and Organ functions.
2- Sterilization technique.
3- Surgical techniques.
4- Surgical techniques medications.
5- Patient care.
6- Surgical procedures.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
A specialty concerned with the improvement, improvement and development of teaching and learning processes for all students and health practitioners.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Master's degree, after obtaining an accredited bachelor's degree in a related field.
A specialty that is concerned with enabling individuals to improve their health status, by increasing their knowledge or influencing their health orientations and choices, and encouraging life skills that raise the health of the individual and society.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
A specialty concerned with applying and evaluating the level of quality in health facilities and improving them through the optimal use of resources, in addition to promoting the concept of risk administration, which contributes to providing high quality health services and maintaining patient safety.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
A specialization concerned with providing the databases needed by the administration, which would assist in the planning and implementation process and provide solutions to problems that hinder the use of health informatics systems and applications.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
A specialty that is concerned with providing workers with scientific knowledge, administrative skills, and health information necessary to perform administrative and supervisory tasks and functions in organizations and health facilities with high quality, and this includes organizations, health facilities, and governmental, private, and charitable hospitals at their different levels.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with the basic and advanced clinical procedures that assist the anesthesiologist in providing safe and effective care, the job of the anesthesia Specialist focuses on the technical aspects by inserting the Venous and Arterial catheter, Tracheal intubation, Airway treatment, assisting in preparing and giving medicines for each patient, and monitoring the physiological changes during the surgery.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Fundamentals of Anesthesia Technology.
2- Anesthesia instruments.
3- Anesthesia pharmacology.
4- Airway management.
5- Pediatric Anesthesia and Anesthesia for Labor.
6- Practice applied anesthesia.
7- Crisis Management in Anesthesia.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with treating diseases and injuries that require an urgent medical response, so it provides treatment in the incident location for those in need and it is responsible for transporting the patient to the next medical care point, such as the Hospital Emergency Department.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Basic emergency medical services.
2- Medical emergency.
3- Emergency Drugs.
4- Injuries and accidents emergencies.
5- Cardiopulmonary emergency.
6- Critical care.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with individuals, families, and communities in an attempt to enhance social performance by processing the individuals’ and families’ needs, evaluating and creating plans and interventions to solve social and personal issues to impact the required social change.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Social service fundamentals.
2- Human behavior through the stages of life.
3- Human behavior and social environment.
4- Social service in the field of healthcare.
5- Clinical Social service for individuals and small groups.
6- Social Service for people with disabilities.
7- Psychological health and human behavior.
8- psychological disorders.
Certified Bachelor's Degree in the educational field with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with the scientific study of the human brain and how it affects human behavior (explicit behavior or implicit activity such as cognition or emotion) in order to understand, interpret, and predict such behavior and control it to treat various problems and cases relevant to the individuals and community.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Cognitive psychology.
2- Social psychology.
3- Developmental psychology.
4- Personality theories.
5- Psychometric methods.
6- Physiological psychology.
7- Statistics and research methods in Psychology.
8- Psychological health and Psychopathology.
9- Psychological intervention methods.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with evaluating the physical, biological, and chemical structure of food, preparing the data of patients’ daily meals and supervising their preparations, ensuring the fulfillment of the terms and specifications of nutrition contracts, receiving nutrients, and classifying them according to health requirements. It is also concerned with monitoring food production and food processing and applying food quality and safety systems.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Chemistry of food analysis.
2- Managing strategic processes.
3- Food safety and Microbiology.
4- Food developing and production.
5- Food components technology.
6- Food preparation science.
7- Applied Food Sciences.
8- Quality assurance principles.
9- Food engineering and processing.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with acceptable practical training for 3 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with the nourishment of healthy and sick patients in the field of healthcare and general fields including prevention, diagnosing, and nutrition awareness. In addition to managing health nutrition changes, metabolism relevant to diseases and critical and chronic cases, planning nutrition programs in public health policies, and applying controls that prevent diseases related to nutrition.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Healthcare systems.
2- Motherhood and childcare.
3- Clinical nutrition in physiological stress.
4- Clinical nutrition in chronic and critical diseases.
5- Principles of clinical nutrition.
6- Nutrition and life cycle.
7- Nutritional epidemiology.
8- Biochemistry in nutrition.
9- Nutrition in public health.
10- Evaluating the health nourishment state.
11- Nutrition education and patients’ guidance.
12- Tube feeding and parenteral nutrition.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating the disorders of speech, language, communication, and dysphagia.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Linguistics.
2- Acoustics.
3- Phonemics or the Physics of sound and pronunciation of sounds.
4- Neuroscience.
5- Evolution of speech and language.
6- Speech and pronunciation problems and vocal operations.
7- Study of bilinguals.
8- Hearing rehabilitation.
9- Fluency disorders.
10- Voice disorders.
11- Neurological disorders.
12- Motor speech disorders.
13- Audiology.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with hearing loss, diagnosing hearing and balance disorders, providing rehabilitation therapy in addition to adjusting and programming hearing aid and implanted hearing aid.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Hearing evaluation and diagnosing.
2- Hearing aids.
3- Cochlear and implanted hearing devices.
4- Physics of Sound.
5- Evaluating hearing physiology.
6- Hearing and linguistic evolution.
7- Evaluating and diagnosing balance disorders.
8- Treating and rehabilitating hearing and balance disorders.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with examining, treating, and following up on the diseases and problems of the Optical system, eyes’ problems or injuries, and parts connected to the eyes that don’t require surgical intervention. It is also concerned with sight corrective lenses.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Optical function.
2- Optical equipment.
3- Eye examination.
4- Eye malformation.
5- Contact lenses.
6- Optical microscope.
7- Visual impairment.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with evaluating, treating, and caring for respiratory system patients in critical and chronic cases in adults, children, and newborns. This includes treatment with oxygen and Bronchodilators such as sprays and aerosols, treatment of lung expansion and deflation, artificial respiration, and invasive and noninvasive ventilation. It also provides diagnostic and therapeutic services in the laboratory of lung functions and sleep disorders as it also assists in Bronchoscopy.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Diagnosing lung functions, sleep tests, and blood gas.
2- Respiratory disease management.
3- Medical gases.
4- Respiratory therapy.
5- Respiratory medications.
6- Artificial respiration.
7- Respiratory care for children and newborns.
8- Critical care.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with Biomechanics, Physiological, and Neural mechanisms that drive human functions and performance. Kinesiology practices focus on evaluating human movement and performance, rehabilitating, and managing it for its maintenance and enhancement.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Human motor behavior.
2- Biomechanics.
3- Exercise physiology.
4- Neuromuscular integration for human kinesiology.
5- Exercise test and medical prescription.
6- Disability of physical activity.
7- Motor experiments for children.
8- Prevention of sports injuries.
9- Geriatric, health, and community.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with diagnosing, treating, and preventing of diseases, defects, and injuries of the foot and ankle.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Applied health sciences for Podiatry.
2- Fundamentals and principles of Podiatry.
3- Podology.
4- Podiatric Anatomy.
5- Feet care of diabetic patients and wound care.
6- Human Biology.
7- Pharmacology.
8- Pathology.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with evaluating the daily life skills in individuals who suffer from physical, nervous, or cognitive problems, then intervening by developing their abilities and recovering such abilities as it was before or maintaining them from declining and deteriorating. Occupational therapy specialists focus on defining and removing environmental barriers which increase the independence of the patient and his participation in daily activities.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Evaluating and rehabilitating Neuropathology diseases and injuries.
2- Evaluating and rehabilitating Bone and Muscular diseases and injuries.
3- Evaluating and rehabilitating Childhood diseases and injuries.
4- Evaluation and treatment of Critical Care.
5- Evaluation and intervention of psychological diseases.
6- Evaluation and rehabilitation of burns.
7- Evaluate and adjust the environment of the client.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with enhancing optimal physical function through assisting individuals to maintain, recover, and enhance their mobility, activity, and physical function, therefore reaching optimal performance and enhancing health and quality of life. Physiotherapy is provided for individuals of all ages who suffer or might suffer from disabilities, activity limitations, movement limitations, or pain in any of the body parts such as the Musculoskeletal system and Neuromuscular system.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Neuropathology disease rehabilitation
2- Bone and Muscular disease rehabilitation.
3- Childhood disease rehabilitation.
4- Cardiac and lung disease rehabilitation.
5- Geriatric disease rehabilitation.
6- Therapeutic exercises.
7- Kinesiology.
8- Hydrotherapy.
9- Electrotherapy.
10. Injury science.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with the scientific study of individuals and families who are at risk of suffering from a genetic condition, examining the existing problem in the family, interpreting the information regarding the genetic disorder, analyzing the genetic pattern, occurrence risk or repetition, and reviewing the available options for the individuals or families in a manner that reinforces the best choice. Genetic consultants assist individuals in understanding the medical, psychological, and family effects of how genetics contribute to the disease and how to cope with it. In addition to explaining genetic test results, prevention, medical management, and diagnosing options before birth.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Biochemical genetics.
2- Fundamentals of genetics.
3- Animal models of human disease.
4- Cancer genetics.
5- Gene therapy.
6- Genetic anatomy of complex traits.
7- Genetics of Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases.
8- Non-mendelian genetics.
9- Bioinformatics.
10- Behavioral genetics.
11- Neurogenetics.
12- Genomics.
13- Principles of Genetic Counseling.
Master’s Degree obtained after a certified Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the field.
Specialty concerned with applying the One Health Concept across all specialties that intersect directly or indirectly, as it effectively assists in taking precautionary and preventive measures.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Basic science.
2- Structure and functions of the human body.
3- Medical microbiology.
4- Epidemiology.
5- Public health.
6- Measures, protocols, and drafting preventive policies.
7- Comprehensive quality standards and occupational safety
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with applying different diagnostic protocols in the field of forensic medicine to assist in examining crime exhibits using modern and advanced technologies.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Basic science.
2- Structure and functions of the human body.
3- Clinical chemistry.
4- Medical toxicology.
5- Molecular biology.
6- Forensic science.
7- Histopathologic and cytologic techniques.
8- Laboratory management, comprehensive quality, and occupational safety.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with providing healthcare and services related to orthotics or prosthetics (electrical, mechanical) for patients who suffer from problems or loss of organs or body parts. It is also concerned with designing, developing, and reaching the optimal usage of orthotics and prosthetics.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Anatomy.
2- Kinesiology.
3- Design and manufacture upper limb orthotics.
4- Design and manufacture lower limb orthotics.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with providing the required services for the efficiency of operating medical devices, systems, and tools, in addition to managing, designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and reaching optimal usage. It is also concerned with planning and evaluating the technologies and medical devices in health facilities and their integration.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- introduction to Physiology.
2- Medical photography systems.
3- Medical control systems.
4- Medical devices ad their basic regulations.
5- Fundamentals of electrical circuits analysis.
6- Biomaterial.
7- Biomechanics.
8- Medical safety.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with providing healthcare services by using medical devices that assist in diagnosing or treating cardiovascular disease through examinations and cardiography in addition to echocardiography, angiography, cardiac catheterization, and using relevant techniques under the request of a certified health practitioner.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Basic knowledge of cardiovascular technology.
2- Radiographic anatomy and functions of the human body.
3- Radiology Physics
4- Practices and safety measures for radiation.
5- Medical photography methods and cardiography.
6- Medical photography devices and cardiography.
7- Medical photography archiving.
8- Mechanical competencies in using technology, techniques, and specialized equipment to manage patient care.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with applying physics principles in clinical medicine in the treatment and diagnostic fields and measuring radiation doses, in addition to preventing medical workers and patients from the radiations resulting from radiation sources and ensuring the high quality of medical images from radiation and non-radiation equipment in the radiology department and nuclear medicine
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Structure and functions of the human body.
2- Radiation principles, features, measuring units, concepts, and methods of measuring the doses in the radiology departments, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy.
3- Practices and safety measures for radiation including defining the requirements of protection from radiation in the photography departments and radiotherapy.
4- Biological effects of radiation and its applications in radiation safety and radiotherapy.
5- Principles used in the laws and regulations relevant to the clinical path.
6- Operation principles of diagnostic radiation equipment, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy.
Certified bachelor's degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with providing medical care services by using radiotherapy equipment and medical photography to assist in diagnosing and treatment, by using radiation photography and relevant techniques to produce diagnostic images according to a request from a certified medical practitioner.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Basic science.
2- Radiological Anatomy and Functions of the Human Body.
3- Handling radioactive material.
4- Radiological Physics.
5- Practices and measures of radiation safety.
6- Medical photography methods and CT scans.
7- Medical photography devices.
8- Medical photography archiving.
9- Mechanical competencies in using technology, techniques, and specialized equipment to manage patient care.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with providing medical care services by using radiotherapy equipment to assist in diagnosing and treating cancer patients, by radiotherapy and relevant techniques to produce a treatment plan according to a request from a certified medical practitioner.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Basic science.
2- Radiological Anatomy and Functions of the Human Body.
3- Radiological Physics.
4- Planning methods and measuring radiation therapy doses.
5- Practices and measures of radiation safety.
6- Medical photography methods used in Radiotherapy.
7- Medical photography devices and Radiotherapy equipment.
8- Radiotherapy archiving systems.
9- Mechanical competencies in using technology, techniques, and specialized equipment to manage patient care.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with providing medical care through using radiological equipment and medical photography to assist in diagnosing or treatment, by using radiation photography and relevant technologies to produce diagnostic images according to a request from a certified medical practitioner.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Basic science.
2- Radiological Anatomy and Functions of the Human Body.
3- Radiological Physics.
4- Radiological Safety Measures.
5- Medical Photography Methods.
6- Medical Photography Devices.
7- Medical Photography Archiving.
8- Mechanical competencies in using technology, techniques, and specialized equipment to manage patient care.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with applying all certified laboratory standards and using all laboratory technologies in all different laboratory departments including Medical Microbiology Department, Clinical Chemistry Division, Allergy and Immunology, Hematology, Blood Transfusion Department and Blood Bank, Medical Genetics, Technology department of Histology and Cytology. This is according to applying all the different diagnostic protocols in the field of medicine to assist doctors in diagnosing different diseases.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Basic science.
2- Structure and functions of the human body.
3- Medical Microbiology.
4- Clinical Chemistry.
5- Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
6- Medical Genetics.
7- Hematological Pathology.
8- Blood Transfusion and Blood Bank.
9- Technology of Histology and Cytology.
10- Laboratory management, comprehensive quality, and occupational safety.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training that is not less than 12 months under specialized supervision in the same field and in a facility where the required inputs and tasks to practice the profession in this certain specialty are available.
Specialty concerned with providing the required support, care, and advisory during pregnancy, during and after delivery including delivery, providing care for newborns, and promoting natural birth. Also discovering the complications that the mother and child may face. Obtaining medical care or other suitable care in addition to executing emergency measures. Midwifery also has an important role in the field of health awareness and education, not only for women but also for families and the community. This includes education before birth and parenting preparation, and it could extend to women’s health, sexual and reproductive health, and childcare. Midwifery is practiced anywhere including homes, the community, hospitals, community, and clinics or health units.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Basic delivery skills, caring for newborns, gynecology, and public health.
2- Basic and specialized skills before giving birth and pregnancy, during labour, and the period after natural birth.
3- Basic clinical competencies in caring for mothers and newborns (newborn children) until two months of age.
4- Documentation of the evaluation results and interventions provided to women and newborns in addition to reporting critical conditions.
5- Health awareness relevant to the culture of the society to promote healthy family life and pregnancy, the methods of birth control, and positive parenting.
6- Health education for mothers and promoting family and public health.
7- Define, plan, provide, and evaluate the care relate to the care and guidance before and after menopause (Hope stage).
8- Provide individual care in consideration of the community culture in respect of abortion according to the laws, regulations, and national policies applied.
9- Communication, cooperation, and collective work to facilitate safe and effective care for mother and child.
10- Safety mechanisms and infection control.
11- Leadership and quality.
12- Standards of professional practices and guiding principles in healthcare.
13- Utilizing information technology and electronic resources to support the mother and child so they receive care wherever they are.
Certified Bachelor’s Degree.
A specialty concerned with independent and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities whether they are sick or healthy, everywhere. Also, promote health and disease prevention, and caring for patients, the disabled, and those who are dying. The specialty also includes enhancing a safe environment, research, and participating in shaping health policy, managing patients’ systems, health, and learning from the Core nursing roles.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
1- Basic learning skills.
2- Basic clinical competencies.
3- Evaluation, analysis, and preparation of nursing care plans.
4- Documentation of evaluation results and provided interventions.
1- Effective communications.
2- Critical thinking and clinical judgment based on evidence and proof.
3- Scientific Research.
4- Nursing professional ethics.
5- Health education and promoting public health.
6- Safety mechanisms and infection control.
7- Leadership and quality.
8- Standards of professional practices and guiding principles in healthcare and nursing.
9- Utilizing information technology and electronic resources to support and provide high-quality nursing care.
Certified Bachelor's Degree with an Internship year or acceptable practical training at internal nursing departments in certified health facilities.
A specialty concerned with maintenance of dental hygiene through promoting perfect practices and applying preventive and therapeutic patterns according to the prescription of the dentist.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
An approved bachelor of four years duration, along with an internship year (12 months).
A specialty concerned with preparation of devices, dental, facial and maxillomandibular alternatives according to a prescription of the dentist.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
An approved bachelor of four years duration, along with an internship year (12 months).
A specialty concerned with the inspection and assessment of evidence that are related to dentistry to help legal authorities with criminal and civil procedures.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with providing full dental care for the elderly. It includes prevention of oral diseases related to advanced age.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with full therapeutic and preventive care for pediatric mouth and teeth from birth until the age of adolescence, including cases with special needs.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with providing full and preventive dental care in conjunction with advanced care for all age groups.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with prevention and control of dental diseases and promoting dental hygiene on the community level through organized efforts.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diagnosis and treatment of maxillomandibular, orofacial, head and neck disorders, including prevention. It includes understanding the course of pathophysiology.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with protective care of oral hygiene for patients with advanced medical conditions and diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial diseases.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with preparing and reading radiological medical imaging studies used in diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial diseases and injuries.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with surgical treatment of orofacial and maxillomandibular diseases and injuries that affect the physiological and aesthetic aspects.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diagnosis and performing surgical and non-surgical treatment for oral and dental diseases.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
a) Pathological disorders that involve oral soft and hard tissues.
b) Odontogenic and other oral infections.
c) Oral and dental alveolar tissue diseases.
d) Orofacial pain.
e) Dental alveolar injuries including soft tissue injury.
f) Analgesia and anesthesia techniques.
g) Dental, oral and dental alveolar tissues surgical procedures.
h) Management of emergency cases related to the specialty.
i) Acquaintance of pharmacotherapy.
j) Dental x-ray and digital imaging related to the specialty.
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diagnosis and rectification of malocclusion and growing or fully grown orthodontic skeletal deformities.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with using an advanced technology for general and local anesthesia to relieve pain and facilitate dental operations using pharmacological and non-pharmacological alternatives.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diagnosis and cure of diseases and injuries of the pulp, roots and endodontic tissues using advanced technologies.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with the prevention and treatment of advanced dental caries.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diagnosis and treatment of periodontic tissues and their alternatives through advanced and surgical technologies to maintain dental health and functions.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with the rehabilitation of the functions of the dental, oral, maxillomandibular and surrounding tissues as a result of their loss or damage by using biocompatible alternatives.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with providing primary care for the mouth and teeth through simple preventive and therapeutic procedures.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Diagnosis and therapeutic planning:
Maintenance of oral and dental health:
An approved bachelor of five years duration, along with an internship year (12 months).
A specialty that uses molecular tracking tools (usually labelled with radioactive atoms) for diagnosis and treatment. Such tracking tools are usually used for producing images that provide for information about the organ function, in addition to the cell function on the molecular level (molecular imaging). The most common medical applications for nuclear medicine include early diagnosis of coronary heart disease, diagnosis of cancer, determining the disease stages and assessment of the effect of cancer treatment.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after Bachelor of Medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
Microbiology is a branch of medical sciences concerned with prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. This scientific field studies different clinical applications of microorganisms to improve health.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after Bachelor of Medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with blood transfusion and all aspects of collection, testing, preparation, storage and prescreening transfusion. This includes posttransfusion follow-up, indications for injection and infusion, and the safety of its components
non-human and synthetic products and alternatives that involve DNA technology.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Supervise the blood bank and provide human cells and tissues therapeutic products for the purposes of organ transplantation.
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diagnostic radiology and its use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases that involve the human body. It relies on multiple different technologies in radiological imaging and is not only limited to imaging but also includes different medical and surgical interventions.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Assessment of the patient’s need for radiology and contrasts and their methods of use and injection.
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
Anatomic Pathology is the study of organs, tissues and cells in physiological and pathological cases. Further, it includes the study of the body and its anatomy, diagnosis and histological reading of tissues, cancer cells and identifying the stages of cancer cases
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Advising and recommending to perform additional medical investigations or procedures that help reach the appropriate treatment.
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with clinical and laboratory examination, diagnosis and medical care of diseases of blood and blood forming tissues.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Basic skills in clinical, radiological and other laboratory data integration, in order to provide the best diagnosis according to reading of blood tests results.
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with primary and secondary, central and peripheral and musculoskeletal neuropathology.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty that focuses on determining the cause of death through dead body examination. Dissection is performed by a forensic physician who studies all possible causes of death according to the available data. Such cases are usually performed through investigation in cases of criminal and civil laws.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with dealing with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and injuries that are related to work.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty that combines knowledge and skills related to the population health and those related to clinical practice. This includes the skills that are essential for facing challenges that affect the population health, including promoting, protecting and maintaining health. This is in addition to morbidity, disabilities and mortality prevention and control of chronic diseases.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with health promotion, disease prevention and management of community and population health. This includes the combination of promotion, protection and improvement of communities or population health. It is a blend of sciences, skills and values that function through community activities and include programs and services that aim at health protection and improvement of all population.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diagnosis, assessment and management of individuals of different ages that are physically injured or suffer from cognitive impairment and disability that includes diagnosis and treatment (function recovery) of patients with functionally disabled conditions that were disabled due to a disease, disorder or injury. Moreover, it includes comprehensive and multidisciplinary care that aims at complete recovery of the patient through meeting the individual’s physical, emotional, medical, occupational and social requirements. It also includes treatment of associated diseases and disabilities and preventing their complications
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with geriatric diseases and focuses on healthcare of the elderly.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with neonates that suffer from a disease or need special medical care due to premature labor, low birth weight, intrauterine growth retardation, congenital malformations (congenital anomalies) and other diseases.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of a wide group of pediatric diseases, methods of their prevention and child health promotion.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with emergency cases of different severity. It is the primary portal for sorting before the patient enters the hospital in critical and unscheduled cases, where the patients are divided into several areas according to the severity of the emergency symptom. Patients are then diagnosed, treated and transferred to the required specialty to complete the required care or dismiss them from the hospital and make reviews for them.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with advanced or critical care of life or involved body organs of critically ill patients. Moreover, it includes treatment and diagnosis of critical care patients and performing essential medical interventions until they are medically stable.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with anesthesiology and includes basic skills and sciences of patient’s anesthesia and care before and after surgical operations, labor and some specific surgical intervention.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
Medical genetics is the study of genetic diseases, their etiology and how to prevent their recurrence.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, its specific secretions known as hormones. Moreover, it cares for stages of human growth, psychological or behavioral activities of metabolism and the biological processes resulting from hormones.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diseases of allergy and immunology. It includes the study, diagnosis and treatment of health issues and immunological cases, including allergy and related symptoms and reactions. It also includes asthma, rhinitis, nasal sinuses issues or seasonal allergy and vaccinations, etc. Moreover, it includes interactions and reactions of drugs, food and others that threaten life. Furthermore, it includes immunological diseases that involve man.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with dealing with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. It includes transmitted or acquired diseases whether at the hospital or in the community for all age groups.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
Rheumatology is concerned basically with immune disturbances of the skeletal system, soft tissues, autoimmune and vascular diseases and inherited connective tissue disorders.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with hematological diseases and disorders. It includes the study of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hematological diseases. Moreover, it includes treatment of bleeding disorders, leukemias, RBCs disorders, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. Further, it cares for physiological development of blood, bone marrow, blood vessels, spleen and lymph nodes.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of neurological diseases in individuals from the stage of embryo and until adolescence. This includes all congenital, hereditary and acquired neurological diseases including neurological tumors, chronic diseases and injuries.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diseases of nervous system that includes the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junctions and skeletal muscles.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with methods of tumors treatment by radiation through using ionized radiation (such as high-voltage x-rays or radionuclides) in the treatment of cancer.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with treatment of hematological diseases and tumors of pediatrics, especially for treatment of pediatrics starting from neonates until young youth.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with tumors and is concerned with their diagnosis, determining their growth and development, their treatment, and how to prevent them. This includes making a treatment plan for the patient and determining the treatment objectives. Moreover, it includes all cancers and solid tumors of adults.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with the study, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and their prevention. It includes different disturbances related to mood, emotions, behavior, cognition and understanding. Further, it includes all ages whether such disorders exist alone or along with other medical disorders.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with respiratory care, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases for different age groups, and management of critical cases of pulmonary diseases.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application
A specialty concerned with diseases that involve the skin and mucous membranes. It also includes nail and hair diseases. It is concerned with the diagnosis of the same and knowing how to deal with different related clinical cases. Further, it includes, in some diseases, certain surgical interventions related to dermatological diseases.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with cardiac health and the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. This specialty includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular heart diseases, and physiology, etc.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
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Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with the study of normal physiological kidney functions, renal diseases, treatment of renal issues and treatment by renal replacement therapy such as dialysis and kidney transplant.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, gall bladder, biliary ducts and liver.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with internal diseases of adults. This includes applying scientific knowledge and clinical experience on diagnosis and complete care. Further, it includes promoting health and prevention of diseases.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with providing continuous healthcare for the individual and the family. The specialty relies on clinical, biological and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine includes all ages of both sexes and all diseases that involve the body organs.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with man and the disorders, diseases, or injuries that affects man, whether physical or psychological and their treatment and working to prevent and avoid them.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery and the termination of internship year. This can’t be less than 6 years. Otherwise, this can’t be less than 4 years after obtaining a bachelor degree in one of the health specialties.
A specialty concerned with obstetrics and gynecology and includes subspecialties of each of pregnancy, labor, and post-natal period. Moreover, it includes gynecological diseases, female reproductive system health, surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with the treatment and diagnosis of pediatric injuries and treatment of surgical cases of neonates, infants, children, and adolescents.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with the treatment of diseases and deformities and repair of injuries in different body parts whether in the skin (including the hair), mucous membranes, musculoskeletal system or peripheral nerves and congenital malformations and orthopedic injuries in the face and hands as well. Further, the specialty includes treatment and restoration of burns in critical cases. Furthermore, it is concerned with restoration operations (of skin, bones and other tissues) after accidents or resection of tumors. Moreover, it includes body contouring and modification through surgical and non-surgical methods, for different diseases of different age groups.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application
A specialty concerned with handling the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ophthalmological and optical system diseases. This also includes all therapeutic, surgical, and non-surgical interventions for optical system correction and maintenance of vision.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of otorhinological, upper GIT and respiratory diseases and injuries, in addition to diseases related to the head, face and neck that are surgical and non-surgical for different age groups.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with cases that involve the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical methods to treat muscular and skeletal injuries, vertebral column diseases, sports injuries, and congenital malformations.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diseases of GIT organs within the abdomen. This also includes treatment of critical surgical cases, surgical and non-surgical cases of accidents related to the gastrointestinal system.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with the diagnosis of colon and rectum disorders and their treatment. It also includes treatment of surgical and non-surgical critical cases and tumors.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application
A specialty concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the urogenital system and adrenal glands through surgical and non-surgical methods for different age groups.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after a bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of blood vessels (arteries, veins, and lymph vessels) through surgical and non-surgical methods for different age groups.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with surgical and non-surgical diagnosis and treatment of cardiac, pericardial, and major vessels diseases and injuries. This includes also injuries of the rib cage, lungs, its pleura, trachea, pharynx, and diaphragm for different age groups.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with surgical and non-surgical diagnosis and treatment of rib cage, lungs, pleura, mediastinum, trachea, pharynx, and diaphragm for different age groups.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac, pericardial, and major vessels diseases and injuries through surgical and non-surgical methods for different age groups.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional .registration application
A specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system (central and peripheral) and the surrounding organs through surgical and non-surgical methods, for different diseases of different age groups
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after a bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 36 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
A specialty concerned with diseases of multiple body organs and systems including the digestive system, the abdomen and the organs it contains, the breast, the skin, and the endocrine glands. Further, it includes treatment of critical surgical cases, tumors, and accidental injuries in the same parts of the body.
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
Obtaining, after a bachelor of medicine and surgery, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.
The process of verifying the authenticity of certificates for all health practitioners holding certificates from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, by contacting the certificate-issuing body by DataFlow, the international and specialized company. This aims to found a safe health practice that is not flawed by any forgery or falsification or the like, which is considered to be one of the basic criteria for the accreditation of hospitals and health facilities by local and international bodies to have practitioners who are capable of practicing the health profession efficiently and in a safe manner
This service offers health practitioners the opportunity to join the development programs provided by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, with the aim of sustaining the knowledge and professional development of health practitioners.
Postgraduate Program Exams in SCFHS aim to assess the level of practitioners and develop them to ensure that they can practice their specialty efficiently and competently.
(The training of trainers program is classified as one of the basic programs to develop the trainer’s skills in several skills to give the trainee the best learning environment)
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