The
National Qualifications Center (NQC) of the Ministry of Education (MoE) issued
a certificate of accreditation to the National Institute for Health Specialties
(NIHS), after the Institute had fulfilled the technical requirements and
conditions for accreditation established by the NQC. The Institute will in turn
offer and accredit professional qualifications, will monitor the accredited and
registered training institutions, and will ensure the quality of the professional
qualifications and certificates.
The
NQC aims to develop a comprehensive system of qualifications for the UAE,
apply, and develop it. This will enhance the quality of managing the scientific
standards and qualifications, offer services that comply with global efficiency
standards, encourage innovation in the work environment, and keep pace with the
best international practices in the field of institutional accreditation. This
also comes in line with the vision of the wise leadership of preparing and
qualifying distinguished national competencies in all specialties.
Prof.
Dr. Mohamed Yousif Baniyas, Higher Education Advisor, Director of NQC, said
that the NQC aimed to develop the labor market and training programs to enhance
the national qualifications, based on the latest professional standards
provided by the various sectors. He added that this would support the human and
social development programs and achieve sustainable development and prosperity
and national achievements in all fields.
Dr.
Mohammed Al Houqani, NIHS Secretary General, said that cooperation with the NQC
enhanced the development of professional performance in the field of
healthcare, expansion of medical specialties, and cooperation with universities
to develop the students' practical capabilities. He added that this would
achieve the NIHS's strategy commensurate with the plans of the country in the
next 50 years, through applying the best approved standards and international
practices, to ensure the quality and alignment with the needs of the labor
market, according to clear visions and strategies that reflected the prospects
for development. He explained that this would eventually improve the quality of
specialized and professional services and programs.