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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

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

Recognised categories

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

Activities since introduction

Physiotherapy

On January 4th of 2024, the commission made the first draft curriculum, rules, and regulations for Physiotherapy available to the public through a circular from the Interim Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (ICAHP).

Changes regarding Physiotherapy in India

  1. The new draft curriculum mandates a medical entrance exam called NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test).
  2. New institutions must be named 'College of Physiotherapy' and shall be in an NMC certified Medical College.
  3. Old institutions must after the notification of said regulations, establish a new building within the premises of an NMC certified Medical College, the area of which shall be not less than 35000 square feet and should consist all specialties and their departments.
  4. The duration of BPT (Undergraduate course) shall be of 5 years (including 1 year of mandatory rotatory clinical internship).
  5. Complete autonomy regarding diagnosis, investigation, examination, interpretation, prognosis and treatment of illnesses affection functionality of body or in particular, its movement.

The aim of the new Physiotherapy rules and regulations is to prepare a clinically competent, independent practitioner. The curriculum states that it should be the responsibility of the institution to train the students in "almost all" specialties of modern medicine and promote an evidence-based practice among Physiotherapists.

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. ^ Live Law News Network (24 March 2021). "Parliament Clears Bill To Regulate Allied & Healthcare Professions; Establish National Commission & State Councils". livelaw.in. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  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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