Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners Circular No. 23/2014

Adding a new scope of practice (nurse practitioner) to the nursing profession list with its registration/ licensing requirements

From:

Dr. Jamal Rashid Al-Khanji

Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP)

To:

  • All Healthcare Practitioners in the state of Qatar (Governmental & Private sector)

  • All Healthcare Facilities focal points in the state of Qatar (Governmental & Private sector)

Subject: Adding a new scope of practice (nurse practitioner) to the nursing profession list with its registration/ licensing requirements

“Registration department in Qatar Council for Healthcare practitioners presents to you its compliments”

In alignment with nursing profession development in the modern era, expansion of nursing specialties locally and internationally, and based upon the decision of QCHP board at its meeting number 4 held on 16/12/2014, a new scope of practice (nurse practitioner) with its registration/ licensing requirements have been added to the nursing profession list. (Attached to the circular)

Thank you for your cooperation

Regards,

Registration team

ATTACHMENT: “Scope of Practice and Registration & Licensing requirements”

Scope of practice

Scope of Practice Definition

Registration / licensing requirements

Nurse Practitioner