Did you know that you need a specific license before you are legally allowed to practice healthcare in Saudi Arabia despite having legal qualifications in your home country? SCFHS license is a document that is needed to legally work as a healthcare practitioner in Saudi Arabia.
If you are an Indian-qualified healthcare practitioner, you still need to acquire a SCHFS license before you can legally work in Saudi Arabia. To acquire this license, you need to clear an exam known as the SCHFS exam. So, keep reading to learn everything you need to know about SCFHS License in India.
Who is Responsible for Issuing the SCFHS License?
The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties is the body that is responsible for conducting the SCFHS exam, issuing certificates of practice, and supervising the healthcare system of Saudi Arabia. Those who clear the SCFHS examination are granted the SCFHS license which allows them to legally practice healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
SCFHS Examination
The SCFHS exam is an exam held all over the nation and is meant to determine whether a candidate possesses the standard level of expertise to practice healthcare. The SCFHS exam has different requirements for application according to the candidate’s personal qualification requirement which is different for each profession.
Requirements for Eligibility
If you are an Indian healthcare practitioner, you will need to possess the following:
- Either a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery, or a diploma in nursing and pharmaceuticals.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience and a completed internship
- A valid registration with the Medical Council of India or the Medical Council of any state
Application Process for SCFHS exam
- Dataflow Application Phase
In this initial step which is also known as Primary Source Verification, the credentials provided by a candidate are validated directly from the source that issued the accompanying documents of proof.
- Eligibility Application Phase
The second phase of the application process involves verifying whether the candidate is eligible for the category they applied for.
- Exam Scheduling Process
Once all the candidature of the candidates is verified, an exam schedule will be released by the SCFHS. The test centers will also be provided to the candidates during this time. For Indian candidates, the centers will be across India only and candidates are required to book their exam date at their Prometric test centers.
- SCFHS Test
On the day of your SCFHS test, you will be required to bring a valid form of identification to verify your identity. The SCFHS test is a computer-based test that contains 120 MCQs for a candidate to answer within 2 hours. There is no negative marking for wrong answers and the passing score is different for each category.
Required Documents for the SCFHS Exam Application
To apply for the SCFHS exam, the Indian candidates need to submit the following documents:
- Copy of Passport
- Certificate of Degree
- Registration Certificate
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Passport-Sized Photograph
- Experience Letters
- Transcripts
Depending on which profession you are trying to apply for, the exam fee for the SCFHS exam can vary between SAR 1000 to SAR 1500 or INR 21,000 to INR 33,000.
Acquisition of SCFHS License
If you achieve passing marks in the SCFHS exam, you can apply for a SCFHS license on the online portal of SCFHS and claim your SCFHS license. This now makes you eligible to work as a medical professional in Saudi Arabia and you can legally take up any medical job within the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Validity of SCFHS License
Once issued, the SCFHS license will remain active for 3 years after which you are required to apply for renewal of the SCFHS license on the SCFHS portal. The validity of your SCFHS license can also expire if you take long breaks from your career or relocate to a different place.
Conclusion
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