How to do a Medical Test in Qatar for School Admission
Health plays a significant role in every aspect of life. Every year many people come to Qatar for a better lifestyle and education for their kids, so Qatar authorities have made it compulsory for every student to pass their fitness test to secure school admission. Some parents find it unnecessary or hard to find a medical center.
Most parents also question how to do a medical test. How to get a medical fitness certificate in Qatar? But now they need not worry because this article will guide you through every detail of the medical test & center and also tell you about the Fit to Join School certificate so you can easily complete the process. Follow the mentioned below steps
Medical Fitness Test
The medical fitness test is a medical test that confirms that an individual is medically fit. This test ensures that the student is medically fit and is perfectly ready to join school. This test includes measurement of height, weight, vision, hearing, and various health assessments.
This certificate is issued by government health centers across Qatar under PHCC, the certificate is known as the Fit to Join School Certificate.
Required Documents for Medical Test
| Health Card (original + copy) |
| Qatar ID (original + copy) |
| Vaccination Records (original + copy) |
| Birth Certificate (original + copy) |
| Two photographs |
Procedure of Medical Test for School Admission in Qatar
The following steps will explain to you in detail how to get a medical fitness certificate:
- Step 1: Fix an appointment
To get an appointment with the govt health center, you have to call 107 and provide them with your health card number and the name of the health center you want to visit. You can also choose your date and time from available slots.
- Step 2: Visit Health Centre
On the provided or chosen date child and parent have to visit the health center with above mentioned documents.
- Step 3: Register at the reception
You have to register yourself at the reception desk and you would ask to provide documents, and they would prepare a document file and guide you further.
- Step 4: Nursing Assessment
In the assessment room height, weight, eyesight, and hearing would be checked by the nurse. Vaccination records would be reviewed and some questions about child development would be asked from parents.
- Step 5: Blood Chekup
Child’s blood sample would be taken in the laboratory. A blood report would be provided after 15 to 20 minutes.
- Step 6 : Dental Checkup
A dentist would check the dental health and hygiene of the child, and in case of further treatment the doctor would guide you.
- Step 7: Physicians Checkup
After all the above-mentioned checkups you would be advised to go to the physician. Physicians would examine the physical condition of the child and review the previous health details. In case of further treatment, he will guide.
- Step 8: Collect medical Certificate
After the physician’s assessment, you would collect your medical certificate from the main reception.
- Step 9: Fixing of Photographs
The process of photograph fixing would be done in the Nursing Assessment Room by the nurse.
Time: After this whole process you would be free to go home. The whole procedure would take almost 2 hours.
Note :
Each School has its specific guideline regarding medical tests so it’s always best to reach out to them directly for accurate and up-to-date information.
Top Medical Centers in Doha:
There are a lot of medical centers in Doha that are performing their duties but for your ease, I have mentioned the top 3 medical centers that provide the best service. They are given below:
Al Hayat Medical Centre (2nd Branch):
It is one of Qatar’s most famous medical centers and is renowned due to its staff and doctors who successfully satisfy their patients. Its address and contact are provided below:
Al-Waab Main Street, PO BOX 12962, Doha, Qatar.
Tel 1: +974-70007171
Tel 2: +974-44297200
Fax: +974-44297299
Timing: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
Review: It has achieved a 4.9 out of 5 and is undoubtedly the best medical centre in Qatar. This medical centre has all the qualities that a medical centre should have.
The International Medical Centre:
Address : 14 Sahat Street Jelaiah , Duhail Doha , Qatar
PO Box 19941
Landline:0097444884292
Mobile:0097466444282
Email: [email protected]
Timing: Sunday to Thursday (8:00am to 8:00pm), Saturday (8am to 4pm)
Review: This medical center has achieved a 4.4 out of 5 on Google rating and according to the survey it has friendly staff & doctors.
City Medical Centre:
Address: Al Maamoura Saad Bin Majed Bldg., / 49/ Zone: 56 / Street: 780, Doha, Qatar
Timing: From 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Phone: +974 5995 9945
Review: City Medical Centre has achieved 4.0 out of 5. Staff and doctors are experienced, and this center is properly cleaned.
Note: The amount of fee varies accordingly so please contact the medical center for fee information.
