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Professional Classification and Registration Requirements

The SCFHS has set several criteria in which accuracy and objectivity in evaluating the previous(training) and subsequent(experience)professional experience were considered, for obtaining certificates and vocational training, and for professionally evaluating the capabilities of their holders and classifying them accordingly

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Specializations Description

It is a brief indicative description that helps in defining the minimum requirements and basic competencies required for the purposes of professional classification and registration in order to clarify SCFHS's services to all beneficiary categories.

Specialization Description Cards will be reviewed periodically to ensure that they are updated according to global and local changes in the health field, and we are pleased to receive the contributions of specialists in this review through submitting feedback or participating in the periodic review workshops through this link

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Medical Transcription Technician
Specialization Summary

Concerned with the process of converting healthcare practitioners’ audio recordings into clear and accurate written text.

Core Competencies

Practical and applied knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Anatomy and physiology.
  2. Human diseases (pathology).
  3. Medical transcription.
  4. Computer applications.
  5. Medical terminology.
  6. Health Informatics.
  7. Office administration.
Educational Level

Accredited Diploma in the specialty

Educational Field
Medical transcription
2.
Medical Secretary Technician
Specialization Summary

Concerned with providing administrative support and office assistance to physicians and patients in various healthcare institutions, such as hospitals, clinics, and medical centers, including appointment scheduling, organizing patient lists, and preparing administrative correspondence for medical staff.

Core Competencies

Practical and applied knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Medical terminology.
  2. English language proficiency (spoken and written).
  3. Computer skills.
  4. Effective communication skills.
  5. Professional skills and ethics.
  6. Introduction to anatomy.
  7. Introduction to laboratory medicine.
  8. Introduction to pharmacology.
  9. Statistics in healthcare.
  10. Medical transcription.
  11. Introduction to health information management.
  12. Office administration.
  13. Practical applications in medical secretarial services.
Educational Level

Accredited Diploma in the specialty

Educational Field
Medical Secretarial Services
3.
Medical Coding Technician
Specialization Summary

Concerned with the process of converting patient health information—such as diagnoses, medical procedures, and healthcare services documented in the medical record—into internationally standardized numeric medical codes.

Core Competencies

Practical and applied knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Anatomy and physiology.
  2. Pathophysiology.
  3. Pharmacology.
  4. Medical coding.
  5. Medical coding systems.
  6. Medical terminology.
  7. Computer fundamentals.
  8. Legal and ethical issues in healthcare.
Educational Level

Accredited Diploma in the specialty

Educational Field
Medical Coding
4.
Health Insurance Technician
Specialization Summary

Concerned with making decisions regarding the validity and value of health insurance claims, investigating potential fraudulent activities, ensuring proper claims processing through approval or rejection, and determining compensation amounts.

Core Competencies

Practical and applied knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Principles of health insurance.
  2. Health insurance policy documentation.
  3. Health insurance claims management and settlement.
  4. Healthcare issues.
  5. Financial accounting in healthcare.
  6. Medical and insurance terminology.
  7. Identification and classification of healthcare service provider types.
Educational Level

Accredited Diploma in the specialty

Educational Field
Health Insurance
5.
Health Care Security Technician
Specialization Summary

Concerned with protecting the safety of healthcare facilities through risk assessment and management, implementation of primary infection prevention and control measures, and ensuring effective emergency response. It aims to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to ethical and cultural standards within healthcare settings.

Core Competencies

Practical and applied knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Risk analysis and management: Developing the ability to assess health risks and make evidence-based decisions.
  2. Emergency response: Acquiring skills in planning and effectively implementing crisis management strategies.
  3. Application of safety standards and infection prevention and control: Continuous learning to ensure compliance with health protocols.
  4. Effective communication and coordination: Developing collaboration skills and accurate information exchange within multidisciplinary teams.
  5. Professional ethics and responsibility: Strengthening commitment to professional conduct standards and respect for confidentiality.
  6. Efficient resource management: Developing skills in resource utilization and improving healthcare work environment.
Educational Level

Accredited Diploma in the specialty

Educational Field
Health Security
6.
Health Education Technician
Specialization Summary

Focused on health awareness and health promotion, including raising awareness among community members and developing their skills to enhance healthy behaviors and disease prevention, as well as participating in the implementation of programs and training related to public health promotion.

Core Competencies

Practical and applied knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Concepts of health education.
  2. Principles of healthcare.
  3. Principles of epidemiology.
  4. Fundamentals of public health.
Educational Level

Accredited Diploma in the specialty

Educational Field
Health Education
7.
Public Health Technician
Specialization Summary

Working to prevent diseases and protect community members through participation in the development of public health programs and monitoring the implementation of environmental and health safety standards under the supervision of a public health specialist.

Core Competencies

Practical and applied knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Epidemiology.
  2. Fundamentals of public health.
  3. Occupational health.
  4. Infection prevention and control.
  5. Environmental health.
  6. Community health.
  7. Health education.
Educational Level

Accredited Diploma in the specialty

Educational Field
Public Health
8.
Health Informatics Technician
Specialization Summary

Participating in the collection, analysis, and storage of health data to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Additionally, assisting the team in health informatics management and providing technical support and training on the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Core Competencies

Practical and applied knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Fundamentals of Computer.
  2. Databases.
  3. Health information security.
  4. Medical records management.
  5. Medical coding.
  6. Health data analysis.
  7. Data management and quality.
Educational Level

Accredited Diploma in the specialty

Educational Field
Health Informatics
9.
Health Administration Technician
Specialization Summary

Participating in the management and improvement of healthcare service quality in hospitals and medical centers. This includes planning, organizing, and developing healthcare activities to meet the needs of patients and the community.

Core Competencies

Practical and applied knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Hospital management.
  2. Healthcare systems management.
  3. Healthcare facility management.
  4. Quality management in healthcare.
  5. Fundamentals of biostatistics.
  6. Health economics.
Educational Level

Accredited Diploma in the specialty

Educational Field
Health Administration
10.
Health Administration- Quality Management
Specialization Summary

Concerned with managing and evaluating quality and patient safety in healthcare facilities, and improving them through the application of best practices, modern techniques, and internationally recognized standards.

Core Competencies

Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Quality management and patient safety.
  2. Healthcare quality measurement and performance improvement.
  3. Healthcare risk management.
  4. Quality control in healthcare.
  5. Healthcare problem-solving and decision-making.
  6. Healthcare facility accreditation standards.
  7. Health Informatics and Healthcare Technology Management.
Educational Level

Master’s degree in quality management

Educational Field
Health Administration

Certificate Verification

The process of verifying the authenticity of certificates for all health practitioners holding certificates from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, by contacting the certificate-issuing body by DataFlow, the international and specialized company. This aims to found a safe health practice that is not flawed by any forgery or falsification or the like, which is considered to be one of the basic criteria for the accreditation of hospitals and health facilities by local and international bodies to have practitioners who are capable of practicing the health profession efficiently and in a safe manner

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Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development enhances the concept of lifelong learning commitment and enabling the practitioner to be responsible for their professional and ethical development towards their career.

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Rules and Regulations

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General Bylaws of Professional Classification and Registration​ Download
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Regulations of the Permanent Committee for Reviewing Grievances at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties View More
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The Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice  Download
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Executive Regulations of the Health Professions Practice Law   Download
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Membership Regulations Criteria of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Download
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Procedural Guide for Submitting Classification and Registration Applications Download
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Procedural Guide for the Committee Reviewing Violations of Practicing Members Download

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