“Greetings from the Department of Healthcare Professions.”

With the aim of enhancing its regulatory policies to respond to the diversity of healthcare needs in the State of Qatar, the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) is introducing the registration and licensing of “Practical Nurse” for easily manageable medical cases.

This decision comes after a comprehensive study of the subject and reference to similar nursing practices in developed countries. The licensing requirements and scope of practice details, developed aligning with global best practices, are attached with this circular for reference. Modern nursing care necessitates the availability of such a team of nurses to meet the varied requirements of patients across different stages of healthcare.

Attachments:

• Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice and its Registration / Licensing Requirements.

• References