Standardize the team of physicians and pharmacists

With the desire to preserve, promote and spread the sustainable values ​​of traditional medicine, on April 11, the Vietnam Institute of Oriental Medicine in collaboration with the Military-Civilian Medical Science Training and Research Institute organized the opening ceremony of the Specialized Training Program, transmitting the profession of traditional medicine and traditional medicine, course K01, 2025.

The training program is implemented according to Circular 02/2024/TT-BYT of the Ministry of Health regulating the issuance of certificates of traditional medicine practitioners, certificates of people with traditional medicine prescriptions, certificates of people with traditional treatment methods and the combination of traditional medicine with modern medicine at medical examination and treatment facilities. The training is organized to meet the professional development needs of physicians, traditional medicine practitioners and pharmacists in improving their professional knowledge of traditional medicine and pharmacy, while ensuring the quality of community health care.

The course provides 10 specialized modules, including in-depth content on treatment methods, diagnosis and application of herbs in traditional medicine; at the same time, it aims to train physicians and pharmacists who meet the professional standards according to current regulations. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be eligible to take the professional competency assessment exam organized by the National Medical Council in collaboration with the Vietnam Oriental Medicine Association. Upon passing the exam, students will be granted a physician certificate.

Associate Professor, Dr. Dau Xuan Canh, Chairman of Vietnam Oriental Medicine Association shared at the opening ceremony.

Associate Professor, Dr. Dau Xuan Canh, Chairman of the Vietnam Oriental Medicine Association, said that the training program not only equips students with in-depth knowledge of traditional medicine but also trains them in medical ethics, medical techniques, medical theory, and standard practical skills. This is an important first step for each student to become a bridge between national heritage and modern medicine, contributing to comprehensive and sustainable public health care.

According to the Vietnam Association of Traditional Medicine, for the past 21 years, training activities have been suspended pending new guidelines from the Ministry of Health. During this time, many people want to pursue a career as a traditional medicine practitioner but do not know where to start or how to receive proper, in-depth training.

Nationwide, there are currently more than 25,000 people in need of training to obtain a certificate of traditional medicine practitioner.

Associate Professor, Dr. Dau Xuan Canh said that currently, the training of medical doctors and traditional medicine doctors has been done well, but the vocational training for those who want to practice traditional medicine and herbal medicine has not been done carefully. Therefore, in the coming time, the Association will promote vocational training.

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