QCHP Exam for Midwives
Everything midwives need to pass the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) licensing exam in Qatar — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The QCHP pathway for midwives
Midwifery is licensed as its own cadre across the Gulf, with a Prometric exam focused on antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and newborn care. Maternity volumes in GCC hospitals are high, and licensed midwives remain in consistent demand.
Candidates with combined nursing + midwifery qualifications should apply under the title that matches their target job — the exam blueprint differs between the two cadres.
Operates under the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public Health — licenses every healthcare cadre in Qatar. Read the full QCHP licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the QCHP exam tests for midwives
Eligibility for midwives (QCHP)
- BSc Midwifery, Nurse-Midwife qualification or recognised midwifery diploma
- Current home-council registration as a midwife
- Typically 2 years post-registration experience in maternity settings
- Good Standing Certificate
Requirements vary by title tier — run the free eligibility check to see exactly where you stand before spending on Dataflow.
QCHP licensing process, step by step
- 1
Employer initiates DHP file
A Qatari healthcare facility opens your professional evaluation file on the DHP portal.
- 2
Dataflow PSV
QCHP-specific Dataflow verification submitted with your documents.
- 3
QCHP Prometric exam
Evaluation letter unlocks the Prometric assessment for your specialty and tier.
- 4
Full registration
After passing, DHP issues the practice licence and QCHP registration certificate.
QCHP Exam FAQs for Midwives
What is the passing score for the QCHP exam for midwives?›
The QCHP (Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners) exam pass mark is 60%. The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the QCHP midwife exam cost?›
The QCHP exam fee is $220 – $280. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full QCHP licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the QCHP exam for midwives?›
100 – 150 MCQs, completed in 2 – 3 hours. The paper for midwives focuses on antenatal assessment and high-risk pregnancy identification and related clinical areas.
Can I take the QCHP midwife exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once QCHP issues your eligibility, you can book any authorised Prometric centre worldwide — most candidates sit the exam in their home country before travelling.
How long does QCHP licensing take for midwives?›
On average 10-20 weeks end-to-end, including Dataflow verification (the longest single step), eligibility review, the exam itself and licence issuance.
What should midwives study for the QCHP exam?›
High-yield areas include: antenatal assessment and high-risk pregnancy identification; normal labour, partograph use and delivery management; obstetric emergencies — pph, eclampsia, shoulder dystocia; newborn resuscitation and essential newborn care. Chapter-wise MCQ practice with explanations is the fastest way to find and close your weak areas.
Ready to pass the QCHP exam?
Practice with chapter-wise QCHP-style MCQs for midwives — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.