What training and licensing do hospital nurses, pharmacists, imaging and lab technicians receive?
Nurses, pharmacists, imaging and lab technicians must undergo schooling and pass certification exams to obtain licenses to practice in Thailand. Nurses are re-certified at 5-year intervals. Those with special responsibilities (such as ICU nurses) must receive special training and be certified as competent in those areas. Bumrungrad nurses also receive special English language training and ongoing continuing education covering a wide range of patient safety issues.