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AHPs Talk Show-2 titled "Basic understanding about Important Allowances of Healthcare Employees in Central Govt Health Sector“-Special Focus on HPCA related issues.

Shall be live at 10:30 AM today on 16th March, 2024

https://youtu.be/9dgQzyNIwRw

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Dear all Colleagues,

The Topics and schedule for upcoming AHPs Talk Shows shall be as under-

*14th March, 2024: 2nd AHPs Talk Show titled "Basic understanding of Important Allowances for Healthcare Employees in Central Govt Health Sector"*

*16th March, 2024: 3rd AHPs Talk Show titled" ABC of NCAHP Act-2021 and recent updates on its Implementation"*

*17th March, 2024 : 4th AHPs Talk Show titled Basic understanding about framing & revision of Recruitment Rules*
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Dear all,

First AHPs Talk Show titled "ABC of Cadre Review" is scheduled to be held on on 29th February, 2024 at 8 PM. This is a very important topic specially for the active staff members and leaders of AHPs from various Associations.

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Dear All,

Greetings & Welcome to AHPs Talk Show- An Interactive Show to be started soon on my YouTube Channel Indian AHPs.

This will be a series of Professional Dialogues/Discussion with Q &A. The Eminent Experts, Association Leaders, Faculty members, Policy makers and Healthcare Administrator and legal Expert shall be invited on this Show to discuss all emerging issues related to professional education and practices of Allied & Healthcare Professionals who are to be registered and regulated under NCAHP Act-2021.

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Mr Arvind Kumar from CSS cadre been appointed as Secretary of National Commission for Allied & Healthcare Profession by the appointment Committee of Cabinet, Govt of India.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on NCAHP Act-2021
(Updated till 31st January, 2024)


The demand for establishment of a Central Council was under consideration of the Central Govt and finally the NCAHP Act-2021 was passed and received the assent of the President on March 28, 2021 and became the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 (NCAHP Act 2021). The Interim Commission was also established to discharge the function of the National Commission till the regular Commission is established. There are 56 categories of AHPs to be regulated under this comprehensive Act however, most of the Allied & Healthcare Professionals are unaware of the contents of this Act, there are several questions confusions and apprehensions about the Act.


Therefore, I have developed this compilation of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please note that this document is based on the available information and notifications as on date on this Act. Our purpose is to provide general information and is not a professional legal opinion. For many questions, there are no answers in the Act. Those questions may be answered only as and when the Rules and regulations are framed under the various provisions of the Act.


• What is purpose of the NCAHP Act 2021?


The purpose of the NCAHP Act 2021 is to provide “regulation and maintenance of standards of education and services by allied and healthcare professionals, assessment of institutions, maintenance of a Central Register and State Register and creation of a system to improve access, research and development and adoption of latest scientific advancement.”



• Who are Allied and Healthcare Professionals?


As per the SCHEDULE of the Act, there are 56 categories of AHPs to be regulated under this comprehensive Act. The term “Allied and Healthcare Professionals” includes two class of professionals who have obtained a recognized diploma or degree through regular learning mode under the NCAHP Act 2021.

Who are Allied Health Professionals?


As per this Act, an allied health professional is “an associate, technician or technologist who is trained to perform any technical and practical task to support diagnosis and treatment of illness, disease, injury or impairment, and to support implementation of any healthcare treatment and referral plan recommended by a medical, nursing or any other healthcare professional.” They should have obtained a qualification of degree or diploma with a coursework of minimum 2,000 hours spread over a period of two years to four years.


• Who are healthcare professionals?


A healthcare professional “includes a scientist, therapist or other professional who studies, advises, researches, supervises or provides preventive, curative, rehabilitative, therapeutic or promotional health services.” They should have a qualification of degree with a coursework of minimum 3,600 hours spread over a period of three to six years.


• Which categories of Allied & Healthcare Professions are to be regulated under this Act?



As per the SCHEDULE [Section 2(R)] of the Act following is the list of Recognized Categories under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
• What are the definitions of professional titles?


The Act does not provide the definitions of professions. However, the ILO document- International Standard Classification of Occupations - 08 (ISCO-08), has been referred as a source to identify and map the professions in the Act.

• How a professional will have to register themselves under this Act and who would be the registration & licensing authority under the Act?


After the establishment of State & Central Councils, a person with recognized allied and healthcare qualification shall be able to register themselves with the respective State Allied and Healthcare Council or the National Commission, which would serve as licensing authorities. State Council will have to maintain the State Register and the NCAHP shall maintain the Central live Register. After registering with the State Council, the registered professionals' names shall be entered in the Central Register as well.


What is the difference between state license and national license?


The State Council is the primary registration body. After the professionals are registered with the State Council, their names will be entered in the National Register as well.


• For how long a certificate of registration is valid?


As per the Section 33(4), the certificate of registration of an allied and healthcare professional shall be valid for a period of five years and will require to be renewed thereafter.


• Can professionals with distance learning degrees also register under the NCAHP Act 2021?


As per Act, the qualifications obtained through regular learning mode shall be considered as recognized qualification. Therefore, technically those who possess distance learning qualifications would not be able to register. However, Rules under Act shall clarify this issue. The Act does not have a stated answer to many such questions. We should wait for the rules and regulations for clarity.

• How many hours are mandated for supervision and practical training?

The Act does not specify minimum hours of supervision and practical training required.


• Would there be uniform entrance and exit/licensing examinations?


Yes, the Act provides for uniform entrance and exit/licensing examinations, which would standardize the process of admissions and licensing across India.


• Would the degrees obtained abroad be recognized?


Yes, as per Section 39(1), “any corresponding qualification granted by the institutions outside India shall be the recognized allied and healthcare qualifications as may be specified by regulations.”


• How will the Act impact professional education in Allied & healthcare Sciences?


One of the functions of the National Commission is providing “basic standards of education, courses, curricula, physical and instructional facilities, staff pattern, staff qualifications, quality instructions, assessment, examination, training, research, continuing professional education, maximum tuition fee payable in respect of various categories, proportionate distribution of seats and promote innovations.” It is expected that teaching and research would receive major boost, with particular emphasis on learning practical skills. The lack of availability of supervision is a major issue in psychology right now, which is expected to be solved as after the implementation of this law, it would be mandatory for the institutions to create facilities for providing supervision.


• Will this Act open up new job opportunities?


For a proper implementation of the NCAHP Act, 2021, thousands of psychologists would be needed to be employed. However, that would require a large amount of budget for the mental health sector also. If the government actually increases the expenditure on mental health, then thousands of new job opportunities would be created. Moreover, the registration and standardization would increase career prospects in private sector also.


• Will the universities need extra accreditation?


Yes, the Act contains provisions for recognition of allied and healthcare institutions. These provisions include basic standards of education and necessary facilities in respect of staff, equipment, accommodation, training, and hospital. If an institution fails to maintain the minimum essential standards specified by the Commission, the State Council may issue warning, impose fine, reduce intake or stop admissions and recommend to the Commission the withdrawal of recognition.


• Does the Act contain any ethical standards to be maintained by psychologists?


The regulation of the professional conduct, code of ethics and etiquette to be observed by the allied and healthcare professionals is one of the functions of the National Commission. The Allied and Healthcare Profession Ethics and Registration Board, under the State Council, shall be primarily responsible for regulation of the professional conduct and promotion of ethics.


• What will happen if someone practices without a license?


If someone uses the title or description of a profession mentioned in the NCAHP Act, 2021 without registration in the Central Register or a State Register, a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh may be imposed on first conviction. On subsequent conviction, there is provision of imprisonment up to 1 year and fine up to Rs 2 lakhs.


If you have any questions, which have not been answered in this FAQs guide, please leave a comment.

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