The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) is the Indian regulatory body for allied and healthcare professionals (AHP).[2] 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[3][4] with power to regulate education and professionals of all ten categories.[3]
| Abbreviation | NCAHP |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Allied and Healthcare Professions Regulatory Agency |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
Chairman | Dr. Yagna Unmesh Shukla PhD[1] |
Main organ | Commission |
| Affiliations | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
Ten recognised categories
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021[4] defined[a] "Allied health professionals" and "healthcare professionals" in India and placed them in the following categories:[4]
- Medical Laboratory and Life Sciences
- Trauma, Burn Care and Surgical/Anesthesia related technology
- Physiotherapy Professional
- Nutrition Science Professional
- Ophthalmic Sciences Professional
- Occupational Therapy Professional
- Community Care, Behavioural Health Sciences and other Professionals
- Medical Radiology, Imaging and Therapeutic Technology Professional
- Medical Technologists and Physician Associate
- Health Information Management and Health Informatic Professional
Professions not included by the Act
The following groups were not included in the Act.[4] They are covered by the National Medical Commission, Dental Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, and Pharmacy Council of India and possess degrees, or an equivalent degree, in the following: