QCHP Overview
The Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP), under the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar, regulates the licensure of healthcare professionals to ensure quality healthcare services. Professionals intending to work in Qatar must complete a licensing process that involves:
- Primary Source Verification (PSV)
- Credentialing
- QCHP Exam
A QCHP license allows healthcare professionals to practice in public and private healthcare institutions across Qatar.
Steps Involved in QCHP DataFlow and Exam Registration
1. Primary Source Verification (PSV)
Primary Source Verification (PSV) ensures the authenticity of your submitted credentials. QCHP mandates this step, which is conducted by the DataFlow Group.
Details about PSV:
- What is verified?
- Educational qualifications (degrees, diplomas).
- Professional licensure or council registration.
- Good Standing Certificates (GSC).
- Work experience certificates.
- Duration: 45–60 working days.
Process:
- Submit all required documents through the QCHP registration portal.
- The DataFlow Group contacts issuing authorities to verify the submitted credentials.
- Once verification is complete, a PSV report is generated and shared with QCHP.
2. Credentialing
Following PSV, the Credentialing process assesses the candidate's eligibility to work in Qatar. This includes evaluating the educational background, work experience, and PSV report compliance with QCHP regulations.
Credentialing Overview:
- Purpose: To ensure candidates meet QCHP standards for healthcare professionals.
- Duration: 10–15 days after PSV completion.
- Outcome: Approval to proceed with the licensing exam.
3. Exam Registration
Healthcare professionals must pass the QCHP licensing exam to obtain their practice license in Qatar.
Exam Details:
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
- Exam Provider: Prometric.
- Exam Content: Varies based on the candidate's profession (e.g., nursing, pharmacy, dentistry).
- Duration: 2–3 hours, depending on the profession.
- Frequency: Exams are offered throughout the year, subject to slot availability.
Important Note: Candidates must complete DataFlow Verification before scheduling the QCHP exam.
Documents Required for QCHP DataFlow Verification and Credentialing
Ensure all documents are scanned clearly and uploaded as separate PDF files:
- 10th STD/SSLC Certificate
- 12th STD/Plus 2 Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- Transcripts (UG and PG)
- Council Registration Certificate
- Good Standing Certificate (from the council or association)
- Front and Back Pages of Passport
- Updated CV (including work experience)
- Recent Passport-Sized Color Photograph (White Background)
- Experience Certificates (Minimum 2 years post-internship)
- Internship Certificate
Timeline and Validity
- PSV Duration: 45–60 working days.
- Credentialing Duration: 10–15 days.
- Exam Scheduling: Based on availability of slots.
- DataFlow Report Validity: Lifetime.
