Your SCFHS professional registration lasts two years, and your CME hours belong to that period. You can apply to renew three months before it ends, and a late fine applies from 31 days after it ends. Your category sets how many hours the period needs: 20, 40 or 60.
The SCFHS two-year CME cycle on one line
The hours are not counted per calendar year. They belong to your own registration period, which starts and ends on your personal dates. Two colleagues hired on the same day can still be on different cycles if they registered at different times.
What should you do at each stage?
| Stage | Timing | Your move |
|---|---|---|
| Start | First months of the period | Note your target and end date. Start one accredited activity early. |
| Middle | Around the first year | Check your CPD record. You should be near half your target. |
| Final stretch | The last six months | Close any gap with a structured plan and leave time for posting. |
| Renewal window | From three months before the end | Confirm your hours are posted, then apply. |
| After the end | From 31 days after | A late fine applies. Avoid reaching this stage. |
How many hours does the period need?
Technicians
Nursing, lab, pharmacy, radiology and other technicians.
Specialists and pharmacists
Including registered and specialist nurses.
Physicians and dentists
Every grade, GP to consultant.
Spread over two years, even 60 hours is a few hours a month. The difficulty is rarely the total; it is leaving everything to the final months.
One period, with dates filled in
The stages are easier to picture with a calendar. Say a specialist's registration period ends on 30 June 2027, and the target is 40 hours. Working back from that date:
| Date | What it means | Where the hours should be |
|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | The period begins | 0 of 40 |
| June 2026 | The midpoint check | About 20 posted |
| January 2027 | The final six months start | Any gap planned and booked |
| 1 April 2027 | The renewal window opens, 3 months before the end | All 40 posted |
| 31 July 2027 | 31 days after the end: the late fine applies | Too late |
Your own dates are in Mumaris Plus. Write the end date somewhere you will see it, and count back three months for the window.
Where do people go wrong in the cycle?
- Treating the cycle as a calendar year. Hours from January do not reset in December. They belong to your period, whenever it started.
- Waiting for the SCFHS reminder before planning. As shown in Mumaris Plus, it comes about 60 days before expiry. By then the renewal window has already been open for about a month.
- Applying before the last hours post. Mulhim posts within 24 to 48 business hours; leave that gap before you apply.
- Counting on the one-year renewal. It exists for when hours fall short, but SCFHS allows it only once, and it shortens your next period to one year.
When the window opens, the steps of the renewal itself are covered in this guide to renewing your SCFHS registration in Mumaris Plus.
If you reach renewal short of hours
Hours above your target
As shown in Mumaris Plus, hours earned beyond your target carry over as a balance you can use later. Either way, aim to finish early rather than at the last minute.
Keeping your record up to date
- After each accredited activity, wait for the provider to post the hours.
- Check your CPD record in Mumaris Plus.
- If hours are missing, contact the provider.
- If they are still missing, raise a Tawasul ticket with the provider name, activity approval number and activity date.
Plan your period with Mulhim
Every Mulhim course is SCFHS accredited and carries 5 CME hours, and Mulhim is fully accredited. Each bundle gives 6 months of access, which fits comfortably inside a two-year period. Mulhim posts your hours within 24 to 48 business hours, and you download your certificates from your dashboard. To find your target first, read how many CME hours SCFHS requires.
Close to your renewal date and worried about your hours? Talk to us.
Talk to usFrequently asked questions
How long is the SCFHS CME cycle?
Two years. Your hours belong to your two-year professional registration period.
When can I apply for renewal?
Three months before your registration period ends.
When does the late fine start?
From 31 days after your registration period ends.
Do hours reset every calendar year?
No. They are counted across your own two-year period, not by calendar year.
What if I have not finished my hours?
SCFHS can renew for one year instead of two, only once. Finishing your hours keeps the full renewal.
Source: SCFHS Mumaris Plus frequently asked questions. Always confirm your own dates in your Mumaris Plus account. Medically reviewed by Dr. Abdullah Alsaiari, Medical Editorial Board Member.
