National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions

National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) is an upcoming Indian regulatory body of Allied and Healthcare Professional.[1] It covers all allied and healthcare professions who were not covered under National Medical Commission, Dental Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council of India etc till 2021 and club all into 10 categories with power to regulate education and professionals of all 10 categories.[2]

National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions
AbbreviationNCAHP
PurposeAllied and Healthcare Professions Regulatory Agency
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Main organ
Commission
AffiliationsMinistry of Health and Family Welfare

Recognised categories
  1. Medical Laboratory and Life Sciences
  2. Trauma, Burn Care and Surgical/ Anesthesia related technology
  3. Physiotherapy Professional
  4. Nutrition Science Professional
  5. Optometry Professional
  6. Occupational Therapy Professional
  7. Community Care, Behavioural Health Sciences and other Professionals
  8. Medical Radiology, Imaging and Therapeutic Technology Professional
  9. Medical Technologists and Physician Associate
  10. Health Information Management and Health Informatic Professional[3]

See also

References
  1. "Parliament proceedings | Parliament passes National Commission for Allied, Healthcare Professions Bill". The Hindu. 24 March 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  2. NETWORK, LIVELAW NEWS (24 March 2021). "Parliament Clears Bill To Regulate Allied & Healthcare Professions; Establish National Commission & State Councils". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  3. "National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021" (PDF). The Gazette of India. Government of India. 28 March 2021.
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