Qualifying Examination Policy

Validity: This policy is valid until updated, replaced or canceled by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners-Registration Department. Update, replacement or cancellation of this policy may occur without prior notice. However, all concerned individuals and parties shall comply with such once officially notified by the QCHP-Registration Department.

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7 - Procedures/Guidelines

Article 7.1

All healthcare practitioners under the below scopes are mandated to sit for the qualifying exam at the evaluation stage:

  • General Practitioner

  • General Dentist

  • Pharmacist

  • Registered General Nurse

  • Registered Midwife

  • Lab Technologist

  • Lab Technician

  • Radiology Technologist

  • Radiology Technician

  • Physiotherapist

  • Basic Paramedic

  • Paramedic

  • Critical Care Paramedic

  • Dental Assistant

  • Dental Hygienist

  • Dental Lab Technician

Article 7.2

The above scopes can be updated whenever applicable.

Article 7.3 - Exemptions from the qualifying exam

  • 7.1.1. All Qatari practitioners.