Qatar Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria for QCHP / DHP (Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners / Department of Healthcare Professions)
Dataflow & Prometric Exam for Nurses

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✅ To apply for Dataflow verification and the Prometric exam under QCHP/DHP (Qatar), you must meet the following:

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📚 Educational Qualification:
Must hold a Diploma or B.Sc. in Nursing from a recognized and accredited institution.
Minimum course duration:
Diploma: 3 years
Degree: 4 years
The course should include clinical training and internship as part of the curriculum.

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🪪 License / Registration:
A valid and current Nursing License or Registration Certificate issued by your national/state Nursing Council.
License must be active or recently expired (within the last 2 years).

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💼 Work Experience:
Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
Internship or pre-licensure experience is not counted.
Any employment gap over 2 years must be supported by valid documentation (e.g., maternity leave, higher studies, medical leave).

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✅ Successful Dataflow Verification:
Dataflow is mandatory for all foreign nurses applying to work in Qatar.
You must submit academic, professional, and employment documents for Primary Source Verification (PSV).
Only candidates with a Positive Dataflow Report are eligible to proceed to the Prometric Exam stage.

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📄 Academic and Professional Requirements:
You must be a graduate in nursing (diploma or degree).
A valid Nursing Registration Certificate and Good Standing Certificate are mandatory.
In some cases, experience certificates from all previous employers are required for full verification.
All documents must be attested and error-free.

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📝 Prometric Exam Registration – Qatar:
After successful Dataflow submission, register for the Qatar Prometric Exam:
Required for registration:
Passport copy
Email address
Dataflow case number
Prometric eligibility ID (if issued via employer)
Ensure all names and dates match your Dataflow & passport documents exactly.

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🧠 Exam Format & Preparation:
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration: Around 170 minutes (including breaks)
Type: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Topics include:
Fundamentals of Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Pediatric & Maternity Nursing
Community Health
Infection Control
Ethics & Patient Safety

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🌐 Language Proficiency:
The exam is conducted entirely in English.

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✅ Final Checklist – Before Qatar Prometric Exam
✅ Dataflow Verification:
Submit and receive a positive PSV report from Dataflow.
✅ Educational Documents (attested):
Degree/Diploma Certificate
Transcript of Records
Nursing Council Registration Certificate
✅ Professional Credentials:
Good Standing Certificate
Experience Certificate(s)
Valid passport copy and photographs
✅ Work Experience Validation:
Minimum of 2 years’ clinical work
Justification for any employment gap (if applicable)
✅ Exam Readiness:
Register for Qatar Prometric using correct Dataflow ID
Practice using MCQs, mock exams, or coaching resources
Familiarize yourself with exam interface and time management

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🏥 By meeting these eligibility and preparation criteria for both the Qatar Dataflow verification and Prometric exam, you position yourself strongly to begin your nursing career in Qatar’s healthcare sector, whether in public or private hospitals.