Mid-level practitioners, also called non-physician practitioners or advanced practice providers, are health care providers who have a defined scope of practice. Because of their diverse histories, mid-level providers' training, functions, scope of practice, regulation, and integration into the formal health system vary from country to country. They have highly variable levels of education and may have a formal credential and accreditation through the licensing bodies in their jurisdictions. In some places, but not others, they provide healthcare, particularly in rural and remote areas, to make up for physician shortages. Definitions The World Health Organization includes in this category all healthcare providers with all of the following qualifications: trained and legally authorized to provide healthcare, having at least two years training at university or other institution of higher education, and able to diagnose and treat medical conditions, within the scope of their training and licensure, by prescribing medication and/or performing surgery. MLPs by country Mid-level practitioner in Canada In Canada there are four "allied primary health practitioners" identified under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) section 3124: physician assistant, nurse practitioner, midwife, and anesthesiologist assistant. Nurse Practitioners are permitted to provide several, but not all, of the health care services physicians provide. Mid-level practitioner in India In 2019, a new mid-level health care provider role was introduced in India, known as Community Health Officer (CHO). The role was intended to support the Health and Wellness Centres in community level in India. Community Health Officer (CHO) also called Mid Level Health Provider (MLHP) and non-physician practitioner, are trained health care providers who have a defined scope of practice. In India, only Nursing and AYUSH Practitioner are eligible for this cadre. This means that they are trained and legally permitted to provide healthcare in fewer situations than physicians but more than other health professionals. In india, Community Health Officer is another name of Mid-Level Practitioner. Recently in India, Community Health Officers at Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres are now allowed to supply certain medicines to the patients, as they have been included in Section 23 of Schedule K of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. In India, Community Health Officer (CHO) is the another name of mid-level practitioner. Ministry of Health and family welfare, Government of India published guidelines for prevention and controlling of COVID-19 cases in rural area of India. According to guidelines Symptomatic cases can be triaged at village level by tele-consultation