What is NCAHP Registration | How to Register – Know everything!
The Government officially introduced the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act on March 28, 2021, after receiving approval from the President of India. This act serves as a unified regulatory system to ensure quality education and services for Allied and Healthcare professionals.
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) registration is an essential step for allied healthcare professionals in India, including Community Care and Mental/Behavioural Health Professionals, to gain official recognition under the NCAHP Act. This act aims to standardize education, skills, and professional services in various healthcare sectors, ensuring a high level of quality and competency across the country.
Categories under the NCAHP Act
NCAHP Act provides Recognition under 10 major categories as listed below.
1. Medical Laboratory and Life Sciences
| Life Science Professional | ISCO Code |
| (i) Biotechnologist | 2240 |
| (ii) Biochemist (nonclinical) | |
| (iii) Cell Geneticist | |
| (iv) Microbiologist (nonclinical) | |
| (v) Molecular Biologist (nonclinical) | |
| (vi) Molecular Geneticist | |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences Professional | |
| (i) Cytotechnologist | 3212 |
| (ii) Forensic Science Technologist | |
| (iii) Histotechnologist | |
| (iv) Hemato Technologist | |
| (v) Medical Lab Technologist |
2. Trauma, Burn Care and Surgical/ Anesthesia related technology
| Trauma and Burn Care Professional | ISCO Code |
| (i) Advance Care Paramedic 2240 | 2240 |
| (ii) Burn Care Technologist | 2240 |
| (iii) Emergency Medical Technologist (Paramedic) | 3258 |
| Surgical and Anaesthesia-related Technology Professional | |
| (i) Anaesthesia Assistants and Technologists | 3259 |
| (ii) Operation Theatre (OT) Technologists | 3259 |
| (iii) Endoscopy and Laparoscopy Technologists | 3259 |
3. Physiotherapy Professional
| Physiotherapy Professional | ISCO Code |
| Physiotherapist | 2264 |
4. Nutrition Science Professional
| Nutrition Science Professional | ISCO Code |
| (i) Dietician (including Clinical Dietician, Food Service Dietician) | 2265 |
| (ii) Nutritionist (including Public Health Nutritionist, Sports Nutritionist) | 2265 |
5. Ophthalmic Sciences Professional
| Ophthalmic Sciences Professional | ISCO Code |
| (i) Optometrist | 2267 |
| (ii) Ophthalmic Assistant | 3256 |
| (iii) Vision Technician | 3256 |
6. Occupational Therapy Professional
| Occupational Therapist | ISCO Code |
| Occupational Therapist | 2269 |
7. Community Care, Behavioural Health Sciences and other Professionals
| Community Care | ISCO Code |
| (i) Environment Protection Officer | 2133 |
| (ii) Ecologist | 2133 |
| (iii) Community Health promoters | 3253 |
| (iv) Occupational Health and Safety Officer (Inspector) | 3257 |
| Behavioural Health Sciences Professional | |
| (i) Psychologist (Except Clinical Psychologist covered under RCI for PWD) | 2634 |
| (ii) Behavioural Analyst | 2635 |
| (iii) Integrated Behaviour Health Counsellor | 2635 |
| (iv) Health Educator and Counsellors including Disease Counsellors, Diabetes Educators, Lactation Consultants | 2635 |
| (v) Social workers including Clinical Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, Medical Social Worker | 2635 |
| (vi) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Counsellors or Family Planning Counsellors | 3259 |
| (vii) Mental Health Support Workers | 3259 |
| Other Care Professionals | |
| (i) Podiatrist | 2269 |
| (ii) Palliative Care Professionals | 3259 |
| (iii) Movement Therapist (including Art, Dance and Movement Therapist or Recreational Therapist) | 2269 |
| (iv) Acupuncture Professionals | 2230,3230 |
8. Medical Radiology, Imaging and Therapeutic Technology Professional
| Medical Radiology, Imaging and Therapeutic Technology Professional | ISCO Code |
| (i) Medical Physicist | 2111 |
| (ii) Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 3211 |
| (iii) Radiology and Imaging Technologist [Diagnostic Medical Radiographer, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Mammographer, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers] | 3211 |
| (iv) Radiotherapy Technologist | 3211 |
| (v) Dosimetrist | 3211 |
9. Medical Technologists and Physician Associate
| Biomedical and Medical Equipment Technology Professional | ISCO Code |
| (i) Biomedical Engineer | 2149 |
| (ii) Medical Equipment Technologist | 3211 |
| Physician Associates | 3256 |
| Cardio-vascular, Neuroscience and Pulmonary Technology Professional | |
| (i) Cardiovascular Technologists | 3259 |
| (ii) Perfusionist | 3259 |
| (iii) Respiratory Technologist | |
| (iv) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technologist or Echocardiogram (ECHO) Technologist | 3259 |
| (v) Electroencephalogram (EEG) or Electro-neurodiagnostic (END) or Electromyography (EMG) Technologists or Neuro Lab Technologists or Sleep Lab Technologists | 3259 |
| Renal Technology Professional | |
| (i) Dialysis Therapy Technologists or Urology Technologists | 3259 |
10. Health Information Management and Health Informatic Professional
| Health Information Management and Health Informatic Professional | ISCO Code |
| (i) Health Information Management Professional (Including Medical Records Analyst) | 3252 |
| (ii) Health Information Management Technologist | 3252 |
| (iii) Clinical Coder | 3252 |
| (iv) Medical Secretary and Medical Transcriptionist | 3344 |
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Key Features of NCAHP Registration for Behavioural Health Sciences Professionals:
- Centralized and State Registries:
Registration allows professionals to be listed in national and state-level registries. This ensures visibility and credibility, helping professionals prove their qualifications and skills. - Regulation and Standardization:
The NCAHP Act ensures uniform educational standards, training, and accreditation across allied healthcare fields. For mental health professionals, this promotes consistent service delivery by a professional. - Eligibility Criteria:
To register, professionals must have completed an accredited or required degree/diploma. These may include psychologists (except RCI Recognized Clinical Psychologists), counsellors, and other mental health specialists.
Note: Registration under NCAHP, does not provide recognition as a Clinical Psychologist because RCI is the responsible body for providing registration or licence as a Clinical Psychologist.
Important: There is no age bar and no last date to register under NCAHP as a professional. Hence, apply only once you complete the desired educational qualification.
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