- The qualifying exam is considered to be one of the requirements for registration / licensing of healthcare practitioners to ensure the efficiency and the eligibility of applicants to work safely in the State of Qatar.
- All categories listed below must pass the electronic qualifying exam to get a license to practice after fulfilling all other requirements of registration and licensing.
- The Department of Healthcare Professions provides computer based examination (Prometric) for 16 categories of healthcare practitioners as follows:
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No.
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Exam Title
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No. of items/ Exam Duration
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Cut score
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Practitioners required to take the Qualifying Exam
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1.
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General Practitioner
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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60%
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General Practitioner
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2.
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General Dentist
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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60%
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General Dentist
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3.
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Pharmacist
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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60%
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Pharmacist
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4.
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Registered General Nurse
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Registered General Nurse
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5.
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Registered Midwife
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Registered Midwife
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6.
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Lab Technologist
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Lab Technologist
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7.
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Lab Technician
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Lab Technician
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8.
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Radiology Technologist
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Radiology Technologist
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9.
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Radiology Technician
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Radiology Technician
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10.
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Physiotherapist
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Technician
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11.
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Basic Paramedic
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Basic Paramedic
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12.
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Paramedic
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Paramedic,
Critical Care Paramedic
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13.
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Dental Assistant
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Dental Assistant
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14.
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Dental Hygienist
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Dental Hygienist
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15.
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Dental Lab Technician
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150 MCQs,
3 ½ hours
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50%
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Dental Technician
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16.
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Dietician Exam
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160 MCQs,
3 hours
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50%
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Dietician
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- More Examinations can be added as needed
- The scopes not required to sit for the qualifying exam will be reviewed and evaluated as per the registration Department approved qualification or through panel assessment.
- To register and schedule your exams please visit the online booking page
online booking page .
- For certificates that exempt their holder from the qualifying exam, please visit the "Qualifying Examination" policy.
- For registration/licensing requirements
click here .
- For any query regarding the electronic qualifying exam, and to get more information about registering for the exam, please visit the company organizing the exams (Prometric)
prometric.com .
Contact Info for Qualifying Examination Enquiries
References of the Qualifying Electronic Exam
