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SCFHS Prometric Exam Saudi Licensing Physiotherapy Exam

SCFHS Prometric Exam for
Physiotherapists

Everything physiotherapists need to know about the SCFHS Prometric Exam for Saudi Arabia licensing from eligibility and exam format to syllabus, registration and preparation strategies, tailored by Akademyfi to your specific classification.

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100-150 MCQs
Questions
2 Hours
Duration
60%
Passing Score
SCFHS
Regulator
Exam Overview

What is the SCFHS Prometric Exam?

The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties licensing examination for physiotherapists.

The SCFHS Prometric Exam is a computer-based licensing examination administered by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) through Prometric test centres. All physiotherapists seeking professional classification and the right to practise in Saudi Arabia must pass this exam.

The exam assesses your clinical knowledge and competence across all major physiotherapy domains. Your performance determines your professional classification level, which directly impacts your salary grade and scope of practice in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia offers Indian physiotherapists tax-free salaries, a large and welcoming expatriate community, proximity to India, and massive healthcare sector growth under Vision 2030. The demand for qualified physiotherapists continues to rise across the Kingdom.

Exam Quick Facts

RegulatorSCFHS
FormatMCQ (Computer-Based)
Questions100-150
Duration2 Hours
Passing Score~60%
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Related Pages

SCFHS Registration Guide
Classification

SCFHS Classification Levels by Exam

Your exam performance and qualifications determine your professional classification.

ClassificationQualification RequiredExperienceSalary Range
PhysiotherapistBPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)Minimum 2 yearsSAR 5,000-7,000/month
Specialist PhysiotherapistBPT + experience OR MPT4-6 years post-qualificationSAR 7,000-10,000/month
Senior SpecialistMPT with specialisation8+ yearsSAR 10,000-12,000+/month
Salary ranges are indicative and vary by employer, city and individual experience.
Syllabus

Exam Syllabus

Key domains covered in the SCFHS Prometric Physiotherapy Exam.

Musculoskeletal

Orthopaedic physiotherapy, spinal assessment, joint mobilisation, manual therapy, exercise prescription and sports rehabilitation.

Neurological

Stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, motor control and balance training.

Cardiopulmonary

Cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory physiotherapy, ICU management, COPD care and post-operative chest physiotherapy.

Paediatrics & Geriatrics

Developmental conditions, cerebral palsy, ageing disorders, falls prevention and age-appropriate rehabilitation strategies.

Professional Practice

Ethics, evidence-based practice, patient communication, documentation and Saudi healthcare regulations.

Tips

Preparation Tips for SCFHS Exam

Strategies to help you pass the SCFHS Prometric Exam on your first attempt.

Review Core Textbooks: Focus on standard physiotherapy textbooks covering musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary systems. Revise your undergraduate curriculum thoroughly.

Practise with Mock Tests: Take practice exams to familiarise yourself with the MCQ format and time constraints. This helps identify knowledge gaps and improves time management.

Focus on Clinical Scenarios: The SCFHS exam emphasises clinical application. Practise working through clinical case studies and treatment planning.

Study Saudi Guidelines: Familiarise yourself with SCFHS regulations and Saudi clinical practice guidelines where applicable.

Key Tip

Consistent daily study over 4-6 weeks is more effective than intensive last-minute preparation. Focus on understanding concepts rather than memorising facts.

About this guide

Written and reviewed by Akademyfi’s physiotherapy licensing advisors, who work full-time on registration for Indian physiotherapists across the UAE, Australia, the UK and the wider Gulf. Every fee, eligibility rule and timeline on this page is checked against the official regulator’s own guidance before publishing. If a regulator changes its process, treat their website as the final word and tell us so we can update this page. Last updated: August 2026.

FAQ

FAQ

Common questions answered.

The SCFHS Prometric Exam is a computer-based licensing examination for healthcare professionals administered by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) through Prometric.

Physiotherapists and allied health professionals seeking employment in Saudi Arabia must pass this exam for SCFHS professional classification and licensing.

The exam covers musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, paediatric and geriatric physiotherapy along with professional practice standards.

The exam is computer-based with multiple-choice questions delivered at Prometric test centres.

The passing score is typically around 60%, though this may vary by classification level.

Yes, Prometric has test centres in major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and others.

Avoid These

Common Mistakes Preparing for the SCFHS Prometric Exam

1

Relying only on Indian clinical guidelines

The exam tests against Saudi Arabia’s clinical and regulatory standards, not Indian conventions. Use country-specific question banks rather than general physiotherapy revision.

2

Booking the exam before verification clears

You typically need your eligibility confirmation before scheduling Prometric. Booking early risks having to rearrange your slot once DataFlow verification catches up.

3

Under-preparing for a limited number of attempts

Most Prometric-based systems cap attempts before a waiting period applies. Treat your first sitting as the one that counts, not a diagnostic run.

Why Akademyfi

How Akademyfi Preps You for the SCFHS Exam

Your SCFHS classification determines how difficult your exam actually is, and studying before that’s confirmed means preparing against the wrong syllabus entirely. Akademyfi confirms your classification with you first, then tailors your study focus around it rather than a generic prep list.

We also make sure your eligibility is genuinely confirmed before you schedule your Prometric slot, so sequencing doesn’t cost you an attempt. From there, we help you treat your first sitting as the one that counts, with a study plan built around it rather than a loose intention to retake if needed.

One Akademyfi consultant confirms your classification before your study plan is built.

We prepare you to pass on your first attempt, saving you the cost of a retake.

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