Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM)

The UAE issues professional licence in the fields of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM). Medical care can be acquired in the following streams of alternative medicine:

• Ayurveda
• Chiropractic Medicine
• Homeopathy
• Naturopathic Medicine
• Osteopathic Medicine
• Therapeutic Massage
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Unani Medicine.

Related links:

• Understanding Traditional & Complementary Medicine Alternative (TCAM) (PDF, 1 MB) - Department of Health, Abu Dhabi 
• Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Scope of Practice (PDF, 750 KB) - Dubai Health Authority
• Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification (PDF, 750 KB) - Dubai Health Authority 
• Standards for Outpatient Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) (PDF, 750 KB) - Dubai Healthcare City Authority