Instructions on procedures for granting traditional medicine practice certificates

Article overview

Issuing a certificate to practice Traditional Medicine is an important step to confirm the capacity and expertise of physicians and physicians in the field of traditional medicine. This certificate is not only proof that the practitioner has fully met ethical and technical standards, but also opens up opportunities to participate in the mainstream medical system, contributing to health care. community using traditional and modern treatment methods.

Procedures for granting certificates to practice traditional medicine
Procedures for granting certificates to practice traditional medicine

When do I need to apply for a traditional medicine certificate?

According to the provisions of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment 2023, traditional medicine practitioners need to apply for a practice certificate in the following cases:

  • When starting to practice with a diploma in traditional medicine from college or higher;
  • When having a medical or pharmacy degree from college or higher with a traditional medicine training certificate;
  • When expanding the scope of professional activities into the field of traditional medicine;
  • When the certificate expires after 5 years and needs to be renewed;
  • After the expiration of the term, the practicing certificate will be revoked;
  • When transferring work to a medical facility in another province/city.

Practitioners need to submit documents to the Department of Health where they register to practice. The application must fully meet the conditions for professional qualifications and practice time according to regulations of the Ministry of Health. Issuing certificates aims to ensure that practitioners are competent, protect patients’ rights and improve the quality of traditional medical services.

Conditions for practicing Traditional Medicine
Conditions for practicing Traditional Medicine

Conditions to be granted a certificate to practice Traditional Medicine

Related degrees and medical certificates

To be granted a certificate to practice Traditional Medicine, the applicant needs to meet the requirements specified in Clause 3, Article 30 of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment 2023, as follows:

  • Have a Certificate of Traditional Medicine, Certificate of person with a family medicine recipe or Certificate of person with a family medicine method.
  • Be healthy enough to practice, according to regulations.
  • For foreigners, it is necessary to meet Vietnamese language proficiency according to Government regulations.
  • Not falling into the prohibited cases specified in Article 20 of this Law.
  • There will be no administrative sanctions for medical examination and treatment without a practice license, unless the sanction period has expired.

The Ministry of Health specifically regulates the types of diplomas and certificates accepted to apply for a practicing certificate. The applicant needs to prepare notarized copies of relevant diplomas and certificates when submitting the application. Having an appropriate professional degree is a prerequisite to ensure practitioners have the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of traditional medicine.

Confirm practice time

In addition to a professional degree, applicants for a certificate need confirmation of practice time, unless they are physicians or people with knowledge of traditional remedies/treatments. Specifically, according to the provisions of Article 3 of Decree 96/2023/ND-CP:

The medical examination and treatment practice period for the title of traditional medicine doctor is 12 months, including:

  • Time to practice medical examination and treatment: 09 months.
  • Duration of professional practice in emergency resuscitation: 03 months.

This practice period is intended to ensure that the doctor has the necessary knowledge and skills to provide quality medical services. The head of the medical examination and treatment facility is responsible for confirming in writing:

  • The time the practitioner has worked at the facility
  • Evaluate professional abilities and practical skills
  • Confirm professional ethics and comply with medical ethics regulations.

Certification of practice plays an important role, confirming that the practitioner has accumulated enough experience and capacity in the field of Traditional Medicine. The Ministry of Health regulates the minimum practice time to ensure the quality of practitioners.

Practice time for doctors practicing Traditional Medicine
Practice time for doctors practicing Traditional Medicine

Good health, clean personal background

Applicants for a certificate need to meet the following health and personal background conditions:

  • Have a health certificate qualified to practice
  • Sufficient capacity for civil acts
  • Not prohibited from practicing or doing medical-related work
  • Not currently serving a prison sentence or administrative measure
  • Not being disciplined at the warning level or higher related to medical examination and treatment.

These conditions are intended to ensure that practitioners have enough health, capacity and moral character to perform medical examination and treatment work. The Ministry of Health requires applicants to provide documents proving that they meet the above conditions when submitting an application for a practicing certificate.

Current procedures for granting certificates to practice Traditional Medicine

Prepared documents

To apply for a Traditional Medicine practice certificate, the applicant needs to prepare 01 set of documents as prescribed in Clauses 3 and 4, Article 30 of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment 2023, as follows:

  • Application for a practicing certificate (self-written)
  • 02 photos 4×6 cm
  • Legal copies of diplomas and professional certificates
  • Curriculum vitae certified by a competent authority
  • Health certificate
  • Certificate of practice time
  • CCCD photocopy
  • Documents proving compliance with prescribed conditions for each respective professional title.

Documents need to be prepared fully and accurately according to the form prescribed by the Ministry of Health. Photocopied documents need to be notarized or authenticated according to regulations. The applicant needs to carefully check the application before submitting to avoid having to make additions or modifications to prolong the certificate issuance time.

Certificate application process

The process of applying for a certificate to practice Traditional Medicine includes the following steps:

  • Step 1: Submit application to the Department of Health or Ministry of Health
  • Step 2: The receiving agency reviews the validity of the application
  • Step 3: Establish an approval advisory council
  • Step 4: Issue practice certificate

Note:

  • Maximum processing time is 60 days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents.
  • In case it is necessary to verify foreign diplomas, the time limit can be extended to a maximum of 180 days.
  • If the grant is refused, the competent authority must respond in writing, clearly stating the reason.
  • The applicant needs to monitor the progress of dossier processing to make timely additions and modifications if required.

Consulting services on procedures for granting traditional medicine practice certificates in Long Phan

Long Phan provides in-depth consulting services on procedures for granting traditional medicine practice certificates. Our team of legal experts with extensive knowledge of regulations will be ready to assist customers:

  • Provide information about regulations related to issuance of certificates to practice traditional medicine.
  • Instruct customers to prepare all necessary documents for registration.
  • On behalf of customers, submit documents to the authorities.
  • Monitor application status and notify results from the certification agency.
  • Update information to customers about processing progress.
  • Support customers in handling issues that arise during the certification process, such as requests for additional documents.
  • Consulting on measures to protect rights when a dispute occurs.

The procedure for granting a Traditional Medicine practice certificate is an important step to ensure quality and legality in traditional medicine treatment activities. To ensure the certification process runs smoothly and effectively, understanding the steps and requirements is extremely necessary. With a team of experienced experts, Long Phan will support customers in completing procedures quickly and effectively. Please contact the hotline 0906735386.