1. Professional Regulatory Model
Prof.Abdulaziz H. Al Saigh
FRCS, FACS Professor of Surgery
Secretary General
Saudi Commission For Health Specialties
22 Oct Dubai

2. INTRODUCTION
The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is a scientific body having a corporate entity. It was established by a Royal decree No. (M/2) (5/8/1992 G) with headquarter sited in Riyadh and so far has eighteen (18 ) branches.

3. Branches 18

4. SCHS Vision
The Kingdome of Saudi Arabia Healthcare Professions advanced to performance levels on a par with international standards

5. SCHS Mission
Advance healthcare standards through the design and regulation of postgraduate training Programs, the effective classification and registration of healthcare practitioners, and encourage research and continuing health professional development in the Kingdom, through partnership with local and international institutions.

6. SCHS Organizational Structure
ASG -Classification & Registration
Classification & Registration
Documentation

7. SCHS Decision Making Boards and Committees
The Board of Trustees
Executive Board
Scientific Councils
Other Committees

8. OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS
1. Establish guidelines and standards for health practice including profession ethics.
2. Accredit health certificate, evaluate performance and classified them accordingly.
3. Issuance of professional certificates, diplomas, fellowships and memberships.
4. Design, accredit and supervise Training Programs.

9. OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS
5. Establish scientific boards to implement Training Programs.
6. Assess and accredit health Institution (Hospital etc.) for training purposes and specialization.
7. Supervise examinations in various specialties and approve the results.
8. Promote research, publication of scientific papers within its field.

10. OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS
9. Participate in the proposal of general planning in the development of health manpower.
10. Hold symposia and conferences mainly in Medical Education.
11. Encourage scientific health research.
12. Coordinate with other councils, societies, and health colleges inside and outside the Kingdom.
13. Approve the establishment of scientific societies in health specialties.

11. Main responsibilities of SCHS :
Classification and Registration ( Licensing ) of all health practitioners.
Postgraduate training and Certification .
Approval and supervision of scientific professional associations in the healthcare field.

12. Registration & Classification
Objectives
Guarantee the practitioners’ ability to carry out the functions of the profession
Assessment and equivalence of practitioners and their experiences.
Introducing standards & work ethics to health professionals in the kingdom.

13. Registration & Classification
Follow the practice of health professionals to detect low efficiency or male practice and correct them
Reiterate the commitment of practitioners to pursue medical education programs to develop their skills and follow-up in their fields.
Create a national standardized database for all health practitioners.

14. Requirement for Classification and Registration
Fill-up the form
Certificates
Employment letter
Malpractice Medical Insurances
BLS / ACLS / ATLS
Passing the Exam / Evaluation
Copy of ID
2 Photos
medical report - above 60 years
Data Flow
Pay the Fees

15. Requirement for Re-Registration
Valid - BLS / ATLS / ACLS
Valid - Malpractice Insurance
Required CME hours
Employment letter
Fees

16. Primary Sources Verification (PSV) Requirements
Clear copy of certificates, transcripts, and diplomas needed to have PSV.
Clear copy of the passport
Certificate of Employment
Fill the proper application
Sign the form to authorize Data Flow to complete the PSV process
Pay the fee
PSV Fees:
400 SR for Physicians
350 for Non-Physicians

17. C&R Fees Technicians & Assistants 600 SR
Classification
Technicians & Assistants
600 SR
GP, Residents &other Specialists
1100 SR
Registrar & S. Registrar
1500 SR
Consultants
1800 SR
Technicians & Assistants
240 / 400 SR
Registration
Specialist, Pharmacist
360/ 600 SR
Resident, S. Specialist & Pharmacist 1
480 / 800 SR
S. Registrar
600 / 1000 SR
Consultants MD
750 / 1250 SR
Consultants non-MD
600 / 1000 SR

18. Registration & Classification
Compulsory for all health practioners
Procedures A
Compulsory written examination for masters’ and diploma degree holders and below B
fellowships and Board
1- Direct classification a Grant degree
2- Written exam. ( CBT)
3- Assessment committee
4- Written examination + Assessment.

19. Current process for classification, registration and re-registration is partially manual; however, by the end of 2014 it will be fully electronic.

20. Receiving & Reviewing Application Central Approval Unit (CAU)
Current C&R Process
Receiving & Reviewing Application
The C&R Staff will review application to ensure that all necessary documents are complete and accurate. Also, the applicant is requested to complete the PSV process via Data Flow.
Data Entry
The C&R staff will enter the requested data into the C&R computer system, then the process will take one of four different pathways
Initial approval
Done via the receiving C&R staff. Then forwarded to the Central Approval Unit electronically
Central Approval Unit (CAU)
Will review and approve the application. Incase if there was any missing information it will be returned to the Receiving staff for completion. Or Incase if there is reservation concerning the qualification, it will be forwarded to the Authorized Person in SCHS.
Final Approval
The certificate & card will be printed and signed
Receiving
The card & certificate will be received by the practitioner 1 2 3 4 5 6
Direct C&R
Written Exam
Electronic Test
Professional Evaluation

21. Electronic Process

23. Eligibility Request for Overseas Practitioners
Start
Open an Account
In Mumaris System
Select Eligibility Request
Fill-in related data and upload needed Attachments
Practitioner
Review & Approve
Activation Link
Integration Middleware
Eligibility Number, Basic Data, Certificate, Result
Saudi Licensing Examination
Certificate Verification
End
29/02/1440

24. Registration & Classification eService
Start
Login to
Mumaris System
Select Registration & Classification e-Service
Fill-in related data and upload needed Attachments
Alpha
Practitioner
Review Application
Communicate with Practitioner
Check Selections
Approve Process Path based on Alpha
Pay Fees
Saudi Licensing Examination
Certificate Verification
Review & Approve
End
Card Delivery
Branch / FedEx
Registration Card Printing
29/02/1440

26. Grading of Physician Resident ( GP ) Registrar S. Registrar
Bachelor's Degree in Medical / Dentistry + 1 year Internship
Registrar
Specialty Certificate not less than 2 years
S. Registrar
Saudi Board / equivalent
Consultants
Saudi Board / equivalent + 3 years of Experience

27. Grading of Non Physician
Technicians
High school + Diploma 1-3 years
S.Technicians
High school + Diploma 3 years
Specialist
Bachelor's Degree
S. Specialist
Master Degree 2 years + 2 years of Experience
Consultants
PhD / equivalent + 3 years of Experience

28. Number health practitioners Saudis and non-Saudis registered with the SCHS

29. Number of Fraud qualifications Presented to SCHS during 2001 To Sep 2014
Total 2757

30. Government private Total
Specialty
Government
private
Total
Nursing
523
1108
1631
Pharmacy 27
348
375
Laboratory 60
100
160
Radiology 47 84
131
Dental 17 91
108
Optometry GP 23 39 62
Anesthesia 37 6 34
Physical Therapy 10 22 32
Sterilization 5
Operations Technician 16 2 18
ECG 14 4
Midwifery 9 15
Sciences 3 8
Medical records 7
Prosthetics 1
Blood Banking
secondary school
Internal Medicine
Electronic Engineering
Psychiatry
Nutrition
Chiropractic
828
1,929
2,757

32. Collaboration with other agencies
SCHS Board of Trusties, which has representatives from many Health Sectors
Many of the day-to-day processes are conducted after collaboration with other government agencies within KSA including:
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Civil Services
Ministry of Higher Education
Ministry of Interior
Health Services Council
Experts Authority
Conducting training programs and professional Evaluations are manly provided via approved tertiary care centers
SCHS
MOH
MOHE EA
HSC
MOCS
MOI

33. Challenges Collaboration between other government agencies .
Control of fraud certification
Blacklist sharing with other countries and Agencies
Connecting electronically with other government agencies.
Practitioners taking Prometric exams are not fully aware of the regulations of the exam despite the effort made to make them aware.

34. Challenges Negative Attitudes/Communication of some HCPs.
Practitioners take un-structured/un-acceptable training, or wants to be classified as consultants without meeting the required SCHS standards.
Applicants insist to apply in Riyadh SCHS instead of local branch.

35. Conclusion
Healthcare practice is continuously evolving, As a result, C&R Process is going through continuous changes, and that is natural but may produce some challenges.
Collaboration among various agencies local and international is a must.
SMART Plan-of-Action is mandatory at this stage to meet challenges Faced by Regulatory institutions Responsible For C&R of practitioners.

36. Thank you…