THE PATHWAY TO OBTAIN LCP

Introduction

What is Letter of Credentialing and Privileging (LCP)

The Letter of Credentialing and Privileging (LCP) allows practitioners to incorporate medical aesthetic services into their practice and get registration into the national registry.

LCP will be awarded by the Medical Practice Division upon recommendation by the Main Credentialing & Privileging Committee of Aesthetic Medical Practice to the candidate who has successfully completed the required training and/or assessment.

PREREQUISITES FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONER PRACTICING AESTHETIC MEDICAL PRACTICE

  • A medical practitioner who intends to practise aesthetic medical practice must be fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council.
  • He/she must possess a current and valid Annual Practising Certificate.
  • He/she is required to have:
    1. full registration;
    2. minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a medical officer (or equivalent after full registration,
    3. completed two (2) years of relevant training in aesthetic medical practice under supervision/attachment and practicing as a general practitioner.
  • He/she is free from any disciplinary actions.
  • He/she is required to have a Letter of Credentialing and Privileging (LCP) for the aesthetic procedure(s) which he/she intends to perform.
  • The LCP shall be issued by the Medical Practice Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia upon recommendation by the Main Credentialing and Privileging Committee of Aesthetic Medical Practice.
  • With the LCP, he/she is eligible for registration with the National Registry of Registered Medical Practitioners Practising Aesthetic Medical Practice which shall be maintained by the Medical Practice Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia.

General Practitioners whom are interested in Aesthetic Medicine as a new field of practice following the guideline must complete relevant training as prescribed below:

This course comprises of:

Introductory Module to Aesthetic Medical Practice

MAC Part I (Theory)

Aesthetic Medical Practice Modules (Modules I-VI)

MAC Part II (Practical)

PROCESS OF REGISTRATION

A general practitioner who intends to practice aesthetic medical practice is required to apply through the Secretariat for Chapter 1.

Doctors are to fill up the registration form and enclose the supporting documents. Then submit to the Chapter 1 Secretariat.

The LCP Form must be signed by two (2) referees LCP Chapter I holder.

The supporting documents needed are:

  • MMC Full Registration Cert
  • APC Current Year
  • COC for MAC Part I
  • COT for MAC Part II
  • Logbooks
  • Indemnity Insurance Cover Latest

The processing fee is RM500 will be collected upon submission of application form

Form Submission To:

Pertubuhan Doktor Estetik Berdaftar Malaysia

S62-1, Red Carpet Avenue, Encorp Strand Mall, Kota Damansara PJU 5/22, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Email : info@pdebm.com.my

Tel : 019 - 619 9069

  • The Secretariat for Chapter 1 shall verify and compile the related documents of general practitioners intending to practice aesthetic procedures.
  • The Secretariat for Chapter 1 will then forward the related documents to the Main Credentialing and Privileging Committee of Aesthetic Medical Practice through the Medical Practice Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia.
  • MCQ theory examination followed by VIVA assessment session will be conducted by Main Credentialing & Privileging Committee of Aesthetic Medical Practice.
  • The Medical Practice Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia will issue the Letter of Credentialing and Privileging (LCP) to the successful applicant upon recommendations by the Main Credentialing and Privileging Committee of Aesthetic Medical Practice.