In every two-year registration period, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) asks you to complete a set number of continuing education (CME, called CPD in Mumaris Plus) hours. Your professional category decides the number, not your specialty.
Your category sets the hours
Two practitioners in the same department can need different hours. A nursing technician and a registered nurse work side by side, yet SCFHS classifies them differently, so their targets differ. Look at the classification on your SCFHS registration, then find it below.
Technicians
Every health technician classification, including nursing, laboratory, pharmacy and radiology technicians.
Specialists
Non-physician specialists, including registered and specialist nurses, laboratory, physiotherapy, nutrition, respiratory therapy and radiology specialists.
Pharmacists
Pharmacists. Pharmacy technicians follow the technician target of 20 hours.
Physicians and dentists
General practitioners, residents, specialists and consultants in medicine and dentistry.
| Your SCFHS category | Examples | Hours per cycle | Matching Mulhim bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician | Nursing technician, lab technician, pharmacy technician | 20 | 20 CME hours |
| Specialist (non-physician) | Registered nurse, specialist nurse, physiotherapist, dietitian, lab specialist | 40 | 40 CME hours |
| Pharmacist | Pharmacist, clinical pharmacist | 40 | 40 CME hours |
| Physician / dentist | GP, resident, specialist, consultant, dentist | 60 | 40 CME hours + top up |
The two-year cycle at a glance
Your registration lasts two years and the hours belong to that period. This is how a period usually runs:
How your hours reach your record
Renewal reads the hours posted to your Mumaris Plus record, not the certificates you keep. For accredited activities in the Kingdom, the activity provider posts your hours for you.
- Complete an accredited course and its assessment.
- Download your certificate from your dashboard.
- The provider posts your hours to Mumaris Plus. With Mulhim this takes 24 to 48 business hours.
- Check your CPD record in Mumaris Plus and watch the hours due go down.
Choose the bundle that matches your target
Every Mulhim course is SCFHS accredited and carries 5 CME hours. Mulhim is fully accredited. Each bundle gives you 6 months of access, and your certificates are always in your dashboard.
Close to your renewal date and worried about your hours? Talk to us and we will help you plan.
Talk to usFrequently asked questions
How many CME hours do nurses need for SCFHS renewal?
It depends on the nursing classification. A registered or specialist nurse is a specialist and needs 40 hours every two years. A nursing technician needs 20 hours.
Is CPD the same as CME?
Yes. SCFHS uses the term CPD (continuing professional development) in Mumaris Plus. It is the same continuing education hours that renewal requires.
How long is an SCFHS registration period?
Professional registration lasts two years. The required hours belong to that two-year period.
When can I renew?
You can apply for renewal three months before your registration period ends.
What happens if I renew late?
A fine applies from 31 days after your registration period ends.
How many hours do physicians and dentists need?
Physicians and dentists need 60 hours every two years. Many start with the 40-hour bundle and add courses to reach 60.
Source: SCFHS Mumaris Plus frequently asked questions, scfhs.org.sa. Always check your own target in your Mumaris Plus account.
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