FAQ

Q. Where can you find the professional classification and registration instructions?

A. Instructions are available in the Professional Classification Guide as well as on our website.

Q. What is professional registration, what are its benefits and is it mandatory?

A. Registration means creating a record for the practitioner in SCFHS’ database, in order to make it easier to monitor his/her career, and informing the practitioner of the Code of Ethics for health professions in the Kingdom. Professional registration is mandatory.

Q. What is Classification, what are its benefits and is it mandatory?

A. Classification means determining the practitioner’s professional level according to his/her qualification, experience and the evaluation done by SCFHS. It is now mandatory for all practitioners in both the public and private sectors.

Q. How are practitioners classified? Based on the degrees and experience submitted to SCFHS, or based on tests and interviews?

A. Practitioners are classified based on their qualifications and experience, which determine the chosen mechanism of test (CBT, Written or interview).

Q. Where can I apply for professional classification and registration?

Answer : through the unified portal for practitioners services Mumaris plus.

Q. How is the Professional Classification Test delivered?

A. Different kinds of tests are held by SCFHS, namely:

Witten tests: held quarterly at SCFHS, in certain locations and for certain specialties.

1- Computer-based tests (CBT): delivered by Prometric, held for most specialties at Prometric testing centers in SCFHS branches (Jeddua, Khobar, Riyadh, Abha and Jizan), while partner centers deliver the test in other areas.

2- Assessments or interviews: practitioners are assessed by a recognized committee in a hospital located in the practitioner's country of residence.

Q. What are the requirements for professional classification and registration?

A. Qualification and experience requirements found in the Professional Classification Guide available online, such as the application form, ID, and application fees.

Q. How does SCFHS help protect health professions?

A. SCFHS revokes practitioners’ medical licenses based on any of the following:

1- Noncompliance with the Code of Ethics.
2- Disease-related reasons, such as transmissible diseases, which could be transmitted to patients.
3- Failure to carry out the profession’s tasks.
4- Public Interest.
5- Failing the professional evaluation done by SCFHS.
6- Fake qualifications or experience certificates.

Q: Does SCFHS have the authority to assign a job title to the practitioner?

A: SCFHS is responsible for the professional rank in all specialties, such as: technician, specialist, senior specialist, assistant, senior assistant and consultant. While assigning job titles such as department head, director, technical supervisor or chief physician is not part of SCFHS' responsibilities.

Q. How do you monitor and detect those banned from practicing health professions in the different cities and remote areas?

A. SCFHS inserts the names of banned practitioners into a list connected to the system, and sends the list to the competent authorities, who follow up with the agencies responsible for licensing practitioners in both the private and public sectors. SCFHS also informs the General Directorate of Health Affairs of the names and data of banned practitioners (such as passport or residence number). Then, it is up to the regulatory committees assigned by the General Directorate of Medical Licenses and Pharmaceutical Affairs at the Ministry of Health which make sure that unqualified practitioners do not practice. In case of violations, the penalty depends on the individual case and the kind of violation.

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