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DHP (QCHP) nursing licence exam

Department of Healthcare Professions, Ministry of Public Health Qatar (formerly QCHP)

Qatar's licence for Hamad Medical Corporation and private hospitals, with five attempts per scope.

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The exam at a glance

Questions
150 MCQs
Time
3 hours
Pass mark
50% (Registered Nurse)
Attempts
5 per scope
Pass valid
3 years
Delivered by
Prometric (code SCHQ2)

How to book: Prometric's Qatar DHP booking page.

What makes the DHP (QCHP) exam different

  • Nurses with a valid NCLEX-RN result may be exempt from the Qatar exam.
  • Five attempts per scope: the most forgiving in the Gulf.
  • A pass stays valid for 3 years.

Your road to a DHP (QCHP) licence

  1. 1
    Check eligibility

    Confirm your title and qualifications against DHP's requirements.

  2. 2
    Start DataFlow

    DataFlow verification is mandatory for all applicants.

  3. 3
    Prepare and reach 70%

    Take 150-question, 3-hour mocks until your readiness passes 70%.

  4. 4
    Book Prometric

    Book through the Qatar DHP programme on Prometric's website.

  5. 5
    Licence and job

    With a pass (valid 3 years) and a clean DataFlow report, DHP issues your licence.

Topics tested

Fundamentals of nursingPharmacology and dosage calculationsCardiovascular nursingRespiratory nursingRenal, endocrine and GI nursingNeuro and musculoskeletal nursingCritical and emergency careMaternal and newborn nursingPaediatric nursingMental health nursingLeadership, delegation and ethicsCommunity healthPatient safety and infection control

How MedicoTalent Academy prepares you

1. Free diagnostic

30 questions in 40 minutes show exactly which topics are pulling your score down.

2. AI-taught lessons

Short lessons in English, Hindi or Malayalam, starting with your weakest systems.

3. Adaptive practice

Every answer explained by the AI tutor. Questions you get wrong come back until you master them.

4. DHP (QCHP)-format mocks

Timed mocks in the DHP (QCHP) format. Book your exam when your readiness passes 70%.

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Exam-day tips

  • ✓ Read the last line of every question first: it tells you what is being asked (first action, priority, best response).
  • ✓ Use ABC (airway, breathing, circulation) and Maslow to pick priorities.
  • ✓ Pace yourself: about 1 minute 10 seconds per question on a 150-question, 3-hour paper.
  • ✓ Flag hard questions and come back; never leave a question blank, there is no negative marking.
  • ✓ Bring the exact ID used for booking; arrive 30 minutes early.

Questions nurses ask

Is QCHP the same as DHP?+

Yes. QCHP was reorganised as the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP); the exam is still often called the QCHP exam.

Does NCLEX-RN exempt me?+

DHP circular 2025/19 exempts nurses with a valid NCLEX-RN result, supported by a primary source verification report.

How close are you to passing DHP (QCHP)?

Find out in 40 minutes. You get your score against the 70% target, your weakest topics, and the course that fits you.

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