Scope of Practice-Endoscopy Technician - November 2022

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Scope of Practice-Endoscopy Technician defines the clinical service range, associated competencies, and professional boundaries for licensed Endoscopy Technicians in Abu Dhabi. It specifies practice settings across hospitals, medical centers, and primary health care, and sets professional proficiency expectations aligned with local Abu Dhabi and UAE federal laws, ethical conduct, and international clinical protocols. It outlines key duties including patient preparation, monitoring vital signs and sedation, assisting endoscopic diagnostic and interventional procedures, specimen handling, equipment preparation, emergency readiness, equipment reprocessing, and required life-support training.

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SCOPE OF PRACTICEENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN NOVEMBER 2022 | Title: | Scope of Practice-Endoscopy Technician | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ref. Number: | DOH/ENDO/22 | Version | 1.0 | | Publication Date: | November 2022 | | | | Effective Date: | November 2022 | | | | Document Control: | DOH Strategy Affaires Sector (to be filled by Strategy Affairs as the ultimate accountable on the regulatory documents) | | | | Applies To: | All DOH licensed Healthcare Professionals
All DOH licensed Healthcare Providers
All Health Insurance Payers | | | | Owner | Health Workforce Sector | | | | Revision Date | (count 3 years from the publishing date) | | | | Revision period | (3 years) | | | | Contact | Health Workforce Sector at ([HCWS@doh.gov.ae](HCWS@doh.gov.ae)) | | | Contents 1. Definitions & Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................... 4 2.Purpose…………………………………………………………………………………….......................................................4 3. Scope ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 4. Practice Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 5 5. Professional Proficiency Standards ............................................................................................................. 5 6. Specific Learning Requirement .................................................................................................................... 5 7. Reference ................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.Definitions & Abbreviations | No. | Terms/Abbreviations | Definition | | --- | --- | --- | | 1.1 | Competency | is the capability of an individual to apply a task-related knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform an assigned task in a defined work setting | | 1.2 | Endoscopy Technicians | Are an allied health professional who assist physicians and registered nurses in all Gastro-Intestinal diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional endoscopic procedures. They apply best practice approach to ensure patient safety as per international guidelines and standards. | | 1.3 | GI | Gastro-Intestinal | 2. Purpose The purpose of this document is to: 2.1. Define the range of clinical services provided by Endoscopy Technician and the associated competencies 2.2. Describe the professional boundaries, accountabilities, ethical and legal obligations toward patients and society. 2.3. Serve as a reference to healthcare workforce, healthcare providers, health care payers and governance bodies. 3. Scope The scope of practice described in this document, applies to DOH licensed Endoscopy Technician, healthcare providers, public and private, who wish to practice and operate endoscopy services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 4. Practice Settings Endoscopy technicians can provide their services in a GI Endoscopy setting, including but not limited to: 4.1 Hospitals 4.2 Medical centers/ One Day Surgery 4.4 Medical center/ Primary Health Care 5. Professional Proficiency Standards Healthcare professionals must practice in accordance with Abu Dhabi local and UAE federal laws (1,2,3,4,5,6,7), ethical values, standards of professional conduct, delineated clinical privileges, and clinical practice protocols and guidelines published by international professional organizations (8,9,10,11,12,13,14). Endoscopy Technician should update their knowledge, and skills continually to warrant best treatment outcomes, this include acquiring the digital skills related to medical technology in Endoscopy profession. Endoscopy Technician clinical work includes the below: 5.1 Assist in preparing pa

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What is the purpose of this scope of practice for Endoscopy Technicians?

It defines the range of clinical services and competencies, clarifies professional boundaries and accountabilities toward patients and society, and serves as a reference for healthcare workforce and governance bodies.

Which practice settings are covered for Endoscopy Technicians?

The document covers GI endoscopy settings including hospitals and medical centers such as one-day surgery and primary health care in Abu Dhabi.

What clinical responsibilities are listed for Endoscopy Technicians?

Responsibilities include preparing patients, monitoring vital signs and sedation, assisting diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures (e.g., ERCP, EUS), collecting specimens, preparing and maintaining equipment, supporting emergency needs, maintaining accessory checklists, cleaning and calibrating instruments, and assisting with patient positioning.

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