Private clinic: is a first category required for a surgical assistant?

A surgical assistant working in a private clinic is not required to hold a first qualification category.

However, the surgical assistant must have a valid qualification category. In particular, the specialist must have undergone appropriate professional training and have their qualification officially confirmed in accordance with the установленный procedure.

That is, in this case, the level of the qualification category (second, first, or highest) is not strictly specified, but the existence of a qualification category is mandatory.

Legal basis:
 Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 80.