The Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council regulates ten major categories of allied and healthcare professionals, each encompassing various specialized roles. These categories are defined under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021.

1. Medical Laboratory and Life Sciences

Professionals involved in diagnostic laboratory procedures and research.

Key Professions in this Category:

• Senior Medical Specialist
• Medical Technician
• Assistant Medical Professional
• Medical Researcher
• Medical Educator

2. Trauma, Burn Care, and Surgical

Specialists in trauma care, burn management, and surgical procedures.

Key Professions in this Category:

• Senior Trauma, Specialist
• Trauma, Technician
• Assistant Trauma, Professional
• Trauma, Researcher
• Trauma, Educator

3. Physiotherapy Professional

Specialists in physical rehabilitation and movement therapy.

Key Professions in this Category:

• Senior Physiotherapy Specialist
• Physiotherapy Technician
• Assistant Physiotherapy Professional
• Physiotherapy Researcher
• Physiotherapy Educator

4. Nutrition Science Professional

Experts in dietary management and nutritional therapy.

Key Professions in this Category:

• Senior Nutrition Specialist
• Nutrition Technician
• Assistant Nutrition Professional
• Nutrition Researcher
• Nutrition Educator

5. Ophthalmic Sciences Professional

Specialists in eye care and vision correction.

Key Professions in this Category:

• Senior Ophthalmic Specialist
• Ophthalmic Technician
• Assistant Ophthalmic Professional
• Ophthalmic Researcher
• Ophthalmic Educator

6. Occupational Therapy Professional

Professionals helping patients develop skills for daily living and working.

Key Professions in this Category:

• Senior Occupational Specialist
• Occupational Technician
• Assistant Occupational Professional
• Occupational Researcher
• Occupational Educator

7. Community Care and Behavioural Health Sciences

Specialists in community health and behavioral therapy.

Key Professions in this Category:

• Senior Community Specialist
• Community Technician
• Assistant Community Professional
• Community Researcher
• Community Educator

8. Medical Radiology, Imaging, and Therapeutic Technology

Professionals specializing in diagnostic imaging technologies.

Key Professions in this Category:

• Senior Medical Specialist
• Medical Technician
• Assistant Medical Professional
• Medical Researcher
• Medical Educator

9. Medical Technologists and Physician Associate

Professionals assisting in medical procedures and patient care.

Key Professions in this Category:

• Senior Medical Specialist
• Medical Technician
• Assistant Medical Professional
• Medical Researcher
• Medical Educator

10. Health Information Management and Health Informatic Professional

Professionals managing healthcare data and information systems.

Key Professions in this Category:

• Senior Health Specialist
• Health Technician
• Assistant Health Professional
• Health Researcher
• Health Educator