Allied Health Professionals
The Sri Lanka Medical Council also registers several categories of allied health professionals, also referred to in legislation as professions supplementary to medicine.
Registered AHP Categories
These professions play an essential role in the delivery of healthcare services and include disciplines as follow.
Pharmacist
To proceed, you must hold a BSc in Pharmacy from a State University or a CMCC Pharmacist Certificate of Efficiency / Proficiency.
Midwives
A healthcare professional who holds a Certificate of Efficiency as a Midwife issued by the Ceylon Medical College Council and is authorized to practice midwifery in accordance with Section 51 of the Medical Ordinance.
Radiographer
Registered Radiographers and Radiotherapy Technologists operating medical imaging equipment and delivering radiation therapy.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Registered Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) performing diagnostic laboratory investigations and quality assurance.
Physiotherapist
Registered Physiotherapists holding a BPT or equivalent. Provides evidence-based physical rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention.
Occupational Therapist
A healthcare professional who helps individuals develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work-related skills.
Electrocardiograph Recordist
A healthcare worker trained to perform and record electrocardiograms (ECG) to monitor heart activity.
Audiologist
A healthcare professional who assesses, diagnoses, and manages hearing and balance disorders.
Clinical Physiologist
A healthcare professional who performs diagnostic tests to assess the functioning of body systems such as the heart, lungs, and nervous system.
Electroencephalograph Recordist
A professional responsible for conducting and recording electroencephalograms (EEG) to assess brain activity.
Speech Therapist
Registered Speech-Language Therapists assessing and treating communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Chiropodist
A specialist who provides care and treatment for foot and lower limb conditions
Dietitian
A qualified professional who provides medical nutrition therapy and dietary advice to support health and disease management.
Ophthalmic Auxiliary
A healthcare assistant who supports eye care services and assists ophthalmologists in patient care and examinations.
Nutritionist
A professional who provides guidance on healthy eating habits and nutrition to promote overall well-being.
Clinical Psychologist
A mental health professional who assesses and treats emotional, behavioral, and psychological disorders.