Accredited CPD Provider
The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), College of Health Sciences CPD Program (CHS CPD), is accredited by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Healthcare Professions – Accreditation Section (DHP-AS) as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider.
DHP-AS is the national body responsible for regulating and accrediting CPD activities in the State of Qatar, ensuring that all accredited activities meet established standards for quality, relevance, and educational integrity.
CPD Activity Categories
CPD activities are aligned with DHP-AS accreditation standards and are typically classified into the following categories:
Category 1: Structured learning activities such as conferences, seminars, and workshops with defined learning objectives and formal evaluation
Category 3: Assessment-based activities designed to evaluate competencies, clinical skills, and application of knowledge in practice (e.g., simulation-based training)
All UDST CPD activities are designed and delivered in accordance with the requirements specific to their designated category.
Commitment to DHP Standards
The UDST CHS CPD Program is committed to full compliance with DHP-AS standards for CPD accreditation. All activities are:
Developed based on identified learning needs and practice gaps
Designed with clear, measurable learning objectives
Subject to quality assurance and approval processes prior to delivery
Evaluated to support continuous improvement and learner outcomes
Ethical Independence and Transparency
UDST CHS CPD ensures that all educational activities are developed and delivered with full academic and professional independence.
All CPD activities adhere to strict conflict of interest (COI) policies, ensuring that:
Educational content is free from commercial bias
All relevant relationships are disclosed and managed appropriately
Learners are informed of any disclosures in a transparent manner
Further Information
For more details on CPD accreditation standards and requirements in Qatar, please visit:
Resources and Policies
The UDST CHS CPD Program is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, transparency, and ethical practice.
Access our CPD policies, guidelines, and key reference documents below: