Practitioner

Concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of visual system disorders and primary eye conditions that do not require surgical intervention. It includes vision assessment, prescribing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and visual aids, providing patient health education, and participating in public health programs related to eye health.

Theoretical, practical, and applied knowledge in the following areas:

1. Anatomy and physiology of the eye and visual system.
2. Vision examination and assessment of visual acuity.
3. Methods for examining, evaluating, and managing visual disorders.
4. Methods for examining, evaluating, and managing common eye diseases.
5. Scientific, practical, and procedural knowledge related to prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses.
6. Patient health education.

Accredited bachelor’s degree or equivalent, including a one-year internship or practical training of not less than 12 months under the supervision of a qualified specialist in a facility that provides the required resources and scope of practice for the profession.

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.

Focuses on supporting individuals and their families in understanding and adapting to genetic factors that may affect their health by interpreting medical and family histories and genetic test results to assess the likelihood of disease occurrence or recurrence. It includes education on inheritance patterns, genetic testing, medical management, prevention, reproductive options, and available resources, as well as providing psychosocial support to enable informed decision-making and adaptation to genetic risks or conditions.

Theoretical, practical, and applied knowledge in the following areas:

1. Human genetics and genomics.
2. Clinical genetics.
3. Counseling and consultation theories.
4. Interpretation and classification of genetic variants.
5. Family history assessment and pedigree analysis.
6. Psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling.
7. Ethical, legal, and social issues in genetic counseling and applied genomics.
8. Clinical applications of cytogenetic and molecular genetic technologies.
9. Applications of genomic sciences.
10. Reproductive genetics.
11. Specialized genetics.
12. Research methodology and its applications in genetic counseling.

Accredited master’s degree with acceptable practical training of not less than six months under the supervision of a qualified specialist in a facility that provides the required resources and scope of practice for the profession, following a bachelor’s degree in a related 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.