QATAR PROMETRIC LICENSING DETAILS
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DK ACADEMY FOR NURSES
Registration/Evaluation Requirements :
Please apply through the Registration/Licensing Electronic System on the QCHP website: (www.qchp.org.qa),
complete the online application and pay the required fees (if applicable).
Submit an electronic “Apply for Evaluation” request and upload the below mentioned required documents:
1. Copy of valid passport.
2. Copy of valid QID (front and back) (If applicable).
3. One recent photo (according to photo criteria stated in circular (04-2014) or in the “Additional Attachments” document).
4. An up to date Curriculum Vitae (C.V).
5. Copy of all academic certificates relevant to applicant’s scope with official transcript (refer to Table no. 1).
6. Copy of the recent work experience certificates (with an issue date) required according to applicant’s scope (refer to Table no. 1).
7. Copy of valid medical/registration licenses accompanying the required years of work experience (if applicable).
8. Copy of proof of submission to the verification company (payment receipt).
9. Copy of the passing certificate of the qualifying exam (if applicable).
Notes
· A provisional license can be issued along with the evaluation application approval, please refer to circulars no. (3/2015), (10/2015) & (14/2015) for provisional license requirements and for further details
· Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the applicant. · The evaluation shall not obligate the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners to grant the applicant any specific degree or title.
· Please note that verification process by the verification company replaces attestation of certificates by related competent authorities (i.e.: certificates do not have to be attested).
· The verification report and certificate of good standing shall be received in the licensing phase unless the case requires otherwise.
· It shall be the applicant’s responsibility to follow up on receiving the report regarding verification and the certificate of good standing.
· Applicants/employer representatives can follow up on the certificate of good standing with QCHPGoodSt@moph.gov.qa
· Original documents/certificates might be requested on a case-by-case basis.
· Any other documents required to support the application that are not mentioned above must be submitted upon request.
· Any documents presented in languages other than Arabic or English must be translated to Arabic or English and attached to a copy of the original documents.
Please refer to the websites of the Ministry of Public Health & Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners frequently to check the updates of the requirements.
A case-by-case assessment may be implemented.
Registered General Nurse :
Education Requirement:
Bachelor Degree in nursing (4 years).
Or Diploma in Nursing: 3 years after graduation from high school (12 years).
Or Associate degree in nursing in condition of being licensed as Registered General Nurse · In country of origin Or · In country of graduation.
Experience Requirement:
2 years clinical experience after registration and licensing as registered general nurse
Or 3 years clinical experience after registration and licensing as registered general nurse; in case the practitioner has · Associate degree in nursing
Notes
· Holders of National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)* shall be exempted from the State of Qatar’s qualifying exam (Prometric) provided that the applicant succeeded in the exam not earlier than the last five years.
· Nursing is a clinically based field discipline -online and distance-learning program will not be accepted.
· Applicants with Break from Practice (attachment "1" in the “Additional Attachments” document) or lack of experience (total clinical experience between 18 months and 2 years) can apply for training then re-apply for evaluation after successfully completing the required experience (check the “Training Letter Requirements”).
· Applicants with total clinical experience less than 18 months can apply for Evaluation as “Nurse Trainee”.
· If a nurse is a graduate of nursing school or any program which is less than 3 years, she can apply as a nurse technician (check the guidelines for Allied Healthcare Practitioners).
· Applicants with Break from Practice (attachment "1" in the “Additional Attachments” document) or lack of experience (total clinical experience between 18 months and 2 years) can apply for training then re-apply for evaluation after successfully completing the required experience (check Training Letter requirements).
· Evaluation Requests with Lack of experience will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Training Letter Requirements :
Applicants with a break from practice or lack of experience can apply for training after providing the Registration Department with the below mentioned documents in their evaluation application (please check the break from practice policy: attachment "1" in the “Additional Attachments” document):
1. No Objection Letter from the employer requesting for approval from QCHP for the applicant
to work as trainee within their institution.
2. Valid copy of the Medical License of the supervisor who the applicant will be working under
his/her supervision.
3. Copy of the applicant’s Qatari ID (front and back.)
Licensing Requirements :
Please apply through the Registration/Licensing Electronic System on the QCHP website: (www.qchp.org.qa), complete the online application and pay the required fees (if applicable).
Submit an electronic “Apply for Licensing” request and upload the below mentioned required documents, (some documents will already be available in the online application from the evaluation): 1. Copy of valid passport.
2. Copy of valid QID (front and back) (If applicable).
3. One recent photo (according to photo criteria stated in circular (04-2014) or in the “Additional Attachments” document).
4. An up to Date Curriculum Vitae (C.V).
5. Copy of all academic certificates relevant to applicant’s scope with official transcript (refer to Table no. 1).
6. Copy of the recent work experience certificates (with an issue date) required according to applicant’s scope (refer to Table no. 1).
7. Copy of valid medical/registration licenses accompanying the required years of work experience (if applicable).
8. Copy of the verification report.
9. Copy of the passing certificate of the qualifying exam (if applicable).
10. Copy of Police Clearance Certificate from Qatari Ministry of Interior.
11. Medical report, which can be issued by: HMC Medical Commission (with CDC stamp of Vaccination) Private hospitals (Al Ahli, Al Emadi & Doha Clinic) Primary Health Care Corporation (For Qataris only)
12. Medical report must include HIV test, HCV test, HBV test, HB vaccination and Chest X-Ray.
13. Copy of Valid Recognized CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) course or its equivalent (or CPR registration receipt + undertaking letter that CPR certificate will be submitted upon completion). 14. Original Certificate of Good Standing must be sent directly from the Registration authority (or authorities) of the most recent required years of work experience, to the Registration Department, Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners, P.O. Box: 7744, Doha, Qatar or QCHPGoodSt@moph.gov.qa.
Notes
· Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the applicant. · The verification report and certificate of good standing will be reviewed during this Phase; any misleading information provided will result in further investigations and could result in disciplinary action.
· It is the applicant’s responsibility to follow up on receiving the report regarding verification and the certificate of good standing. · Applicants/employer representatives can follow up on the certificate of good standing with QCHPGoodSt@moph.gov.qa
Original documents/certificates might be requested on a case-by-case basis.
· Any other documents required to support the application that are not mentioned above must be submitted upon request.
· Any documents presented in languages other than Arabic or English must be translated to Arabic or English and attached to a copy of the original documents.
· Please refer to the websites of the Ministry of Public Health & Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners frequently to check the updates of the requirements.
· A case-by-case assessment may be implemented.
DK ACADEMY FOR NURSES
Registration/Evaluation Requirements :
Please apply through the Registration/Licensing Electronic System on the QCHP website: (www.qchp.org.qa),
complete the online application and pay the required fees (if applicable).
Submit an electronic “Apply for Evaluation” request and upload the below mentioned required documents:
1. Copy of valid passport.
2. Copy of valid QID (front and back) (If applicable).
3. One recent photo (according to photo criteria stated in circular (04-2014) or in the “Additional Attachments” document).
4. An up to date Curriculum Vitae (C.V).
5. Copy of all academic certificates relevant to applicant’s scope with official transcript (refer to Table no. 1).
6. Copy of the recent work experience certificates (with an issue date) required according to applicant’s scope (refer to Table no. 1).
7. Copy of valid medical/registration licenses accompanying the required years of work experience (if applicable).
8. Copy of proof of submission to the verification company (payment receipt).
9. Copy of the passing certificate of the qualifying exam (if applicable).
Notes
· A provisional license can be issued along with the evaluation application approval, please refer to circulars no. (3/2015), (10/2015) & (14/2015) for provisional license requirements and for further details
· Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the applicant. · The evaluation shall not obligate the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners to grant the applicant any specific degree or title.
· Please note that verification process by the verification company replaces attestation of certificates by related competent authorities (i.e.: certificates do not have to be attested).
· The verification report and certificate of good standing shall be received in the licensing phase unless the case requires otherwise.
· It shall be the applicant’s responsibility to follow up on receiving the report regarding verification and the certificate of good standing.
· Applicants/employer representatives can follow up on the certificate of good standing with QCHPGoodSt@moph.gov.qa
· Original documents/certificates might be requested on a case-by-case basis.
· Any other documents required to support the application that are not mentioned above must be submitted upon request.
· Any documents presented in languages other than Arabic or English must be translated to Arabic or English and attached to a copy of the original documents.
Please refer to the websites of the Ministry of Public Health & Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners frequently to check the updates of the requirements.
A case-by-case assessment may be implemented.
Registered General Nurse :
Education Requirement:
Bachelor Degree in nursing (4 years).
Or Diploma in Nursing: 3 years after graduation from high school (12 years).
Or Associate degree in nursing in condition of being licensed as Registered General Nurse · In country of origin Or · In country of graduation.
Experience Requirement:
2 years clinical experience after registration and licensing as registered general nurse
Or 3 years clinical experience after registration and licensing as registered general nurse; in case the practitioner has · Associate degree in nursing
Notes
· Holders of National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)* shall be exempted from the State of Qatar’s qualifying exam (Prometric) provided that the applicant succeeded in the exam not earlier than the last five years.
· Nursing is a clinically based field discipline -online and distance-learning program will not be accepted.
· Applicants with Break from Practice (attachment "1" in the “Additional Attachments” document) or lack of experience (total clinical experience between 18 months and 2 years) can apply for training then re-apply for evaluation after successfully completing the required experience (check the “Training Letter Requirements”).
· Applicants with total clinical experience less than 18 months can apply for Evaluation as “Nurse Trainee”.
· If a nurse is a graduate of nursing school or any program which is less than 3 years, she can apply as a nurse technician (check the guidelines for Allied Healthcare Practitioners).
· Applicants with Break from Practice (attachment "1" in the “Additional Attachments” document) or lack of experience (total clinical experience between 18 months and 2 years) can apply for training then re-apply for evaluation after successfully completing the required experience (check Training Letter requirements).
· Evaluation Requests with Lack of experience will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Training Letter Requirements :
Applicants with a break from practice or lack of experience can apply for training after providing the Registration Department with the below mentioned documents in their evaluation application (please check the break from practice policy: attachment "1" in the “Additional Attachments” document):
1. No Objection Letter from the employer requesting for approval from QCHP for the applicant
to work as trainee within their institution.
2. Valid copy of the Medical License of the supervisor who the applicant will be working under
his/her supervision.
3. Copy of the applicant’s Qatari ID (front and back.)
Licensing Requirements :
Please apply through the Registration/Licensing Electronic System on the QCHP website: (www.qchp.org.qa), complete the online application and pay the required fees (if applicable).
Submit an electronic “Apply for Licensing” request and upload the below mentioned required documents, (some documents will already be available in the online application from the evaluation): 1. Copy of valid passport.
2. Copy of valid QID (front and back) (If applicable).
3. One recent photo (according to photo criteria stated in circular (04-2014) or in the “Additional Attachments” document).
4. An up to Date Curriculum Vitae (C.V).
5. Copy of all academic certificates relevant to applicant’s scope with official transcript (refer to Table no. 1).
6. Copy of the recent work experience certificates (with an issue date) required according to applicant’s scope (refer to Table no. 1).
7. Copy of valid medical/registration licenses accompanying the required years of work experience (if applicable).
8. Copy of the verification report.
9. Copy of the passing certificate of the qualifying exam (if applicable).
10. Copy of Police Clearance Certificate from Qatari Ministry of Interior.
11. Medical report, which can be issued by: HMC Medical Commission (with CDC stamp of Vaccination) Private hospitals (Al Ahli, Al Emadi & Doha Clinic) Primary Health Care Corporation (For Qataris only)
12. Medical report must include HIV test, HCV test, HBV test, HB vaccination and Chest X-Ray.
13. Copy of Valid Recognized CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) course or its equivalent (or CPR registration receipt + undertaking letter that CPR certificate will be submitted upon completion). 14. Original Certificate of Good Standing must be sent directly from the Registration authority (or authorities) of the most recent required years of work experience, to the Registration Department, Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners, P.O. Box: 7744, Doha, Qatar or QCHPGoodSt@moph.gov.qa.
Notes
· Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the applicant. · The verification report and certificate of good standing will be reviewed during this Phase; any misleading information provided will result in further investigations and could result in disciplinary action.
· It is the applicant’s responsibility to follow up on receiving the report regarding verification and the certificate of good standing. · Applicants/employer representatives can follow up on the certificate of good standing with QCHPGoodSt@moph.gov.qa
Original documents/certificates might be requested on a case-by-case basis.
· Any other documents required to support the application that are not mentioned above must be submitted upon request.
· Any documents presented in languages other than Arabic or English must be translated to Arabic or English and attached to a copy of the original documents.
· Please refer to the websites of the Ministry of Public Health & Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners frequently to check the updates of the requirements.
· A case-by-case assessment may be implemented.
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