As we know, the human skin is constantly affected by environmental factors, climate, ultraviolet rays, and insects. It is also the most vulnerable part of the body, leading to conditions such as infections, sores, rashes, chickenpox, acne, and more. With increasing demand, more dermatology clinics are being established in the market. The question arises: how to apply for a dermatology clinic license and what legal issues are involved in this process? To answer these questions, Viet My Accounting would like to provide valuable information to our readers and customers in the article below.

1. Conditions to Meet When Applying for a Dermatology Clinic License

According to the regulations in Decree 155/2018/ND-CP, a dermatology clinic will be granted an operating license if it meets the following conditions:

Conditions for the Clinic’s Facilities:

– The clinic must have a fixed location (except for mobile medical clinics);
– The clinic must meet safety standards for radiation and fire protection as required by law;
– A sterilization area must be provided for reprocessing medical instruments, unless there are no instruments requiring sterilization or an agreement is made with another medical facility for sterilization services.

Conditions for Medical Equipment at the Clinic:

– The clinic must have sufficient medical equipment suitable for its dermatology specialty;
– The clinic must have a shock treatment kit and the necessary medications for emergency care in dermatology.

Conditions for Personnel at the Clinic:

– The dermatology clinic must have a designated person responsible for professional techniques who meets the following conditions:

• Holds a valid medical license in dermatology;
• Has at least 36 months of clinical experience after receiving their professional license or at least 54 months of direct clinical involvement;
• The person in charge must be a full-time staff member at the dermatology clinic applying for the dermatology clinic license. This means they will work according to the operating hours registered with the relevant authorities.

– Other individuals who participate in medical examination and treatment but are not required to hold a professional license under the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment can perform tasks assigned by the person responsible for professional techniques (e.g., medical physicists, radiation therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and others). The assignments must be consistent with their qualifications.

Note: The appointment of the person responsible for professional techniques at the medical facility must be documented in writing.

2. Required Documents for Applying for a Dermatology Clinic License

When applying for a dermatology clinic license, the business must prepare the following documents:

• Application for the operating license for the clinic;
• Professional certification of the person responsible for professional techniques at the clinic and the person in charge of the specialized department (copy);
• Certificate of work experience in medical examination and treatment;
• Documentation proving that the clinic meets all requirements for facilities, medical equipment, and human resources according to the clinic’s dermatology specialty;
• Expected scope of professional activities for the dermatology clinic: The clinic’s professional scope and proposed technical procedures should be based on the list of medical techniques issued by the Ministry of Health;
• Contract for the disposal of hazardous medical waste in accordance with environmental and public health regulations;
• Wastewater treatment system for clinics that use water systems during medical treatments;
• List of registered practitioners working at the medical facility;
• Labor contracts and appointment decisions for staff working at the dermatology clinic (applies to clinics under companies);
• Inventory record of the clinic’s facilities, medical equipment, and personnel.

3. Steps to Apply for a Dermatology Clinic License

The procedure for registering a dermatology clinic license follows these steps:

Step 1: Prepare the Documents

The applicant needs to prepare a complete set of documents listed in section 2, ensuring that all documents are properly legalized.

Step 2: Submit the Documents

The applicant must submit the prepared documents to the Department of Health according to the prescribed regulations.

The document receiver will check the authenticity and validity of the documents:

• If the documents are complete and meet the required criteria, the staff will issue a receipt and schedule a date for the applicant to return and collect the results. The documents will then be reviewed and approved by the relevant authority.
• If the documents are incomplete or invalid, the staff will request the applicant to supplement or correct the documents within 10 days from the submission date, as per legal requirements.

Step 3: Receive the Results

On the scheduled date, the applicant should return to the agency to collect the results of the dermatology clinic license application:

• If the documents meet the necessary criteria and are approved, the Director or Head of the Department of Health will issue the operating license for the dermatology clinic.
• If the documents do not meet the criteria and the application is rejected, the Department of Health will return the application along with a letter explaining the reasons for the rejection.

Notes:

• The Department of Health typically reviews and processes the application within 80 to 100 days, counting from the date the documents are received and deemed valid.
• Upon receiving the approval, the applicant should carefully check all the details on the dermatology clinic license, including: clinic name, company type, operating location, scope of medical services, daily working hours, etc.
• If there are any discrepancies in the information, the applicant should immediately notify the staff to make the necessary corrections.

4. How Much Does It Cost to Apply for a Dermatology Clinic License?

The person responsible for registering the dermatology clinic business license is required to pay a document review fee of 4,300,000 VND for each document assessment.

If the dermatology clinic needs to reapply for a business operating license during its operation, the fee for issuing a new license is 350,000 VND per license.

We have compiled all the necessary information regarding the process of “applying for a dermatology clinic license in accordance with the law.” We look forward to serving you in the near future with our team of lawyers, legal experts, and consultants with years of experience. You can trust our services with peace of mind.

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