GAHAR EgyCap

Certified Healthcare Facility Accreditation Professional

The first Egyptian certificate of its kind in Egypt and the Arab world from GAHAR

A focused professional pathway that connects institutional quality, patient safety, and practical accreditation readiness.

Quick snapshot

A professional certificate for accreditation readiness

The certificate introduces an integrated framework for quality concepts, performance improvement, and practical facility preparation for accreditation.

The first specialized Egyptian certificate of its kind in Egypt and the Arab world.

Developed by the General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation (GAHAR).

Bridges institutional readiness with practical accreditation preparation.

10+partner universities
200+GAHAR EgyCap graduates
About the certificate

About GAHAR EGYCAP

This section explains the purpose of EGYCAP, its role in spreading quality and safety culture, and who the certified professional is.

Spreading Quality and Safety Culture

In line with the vision of the General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation (GAHAR) to spread the culture of quality and safety and build capacity for healthcare quality professionals, GAHAR has launched the Certified Healthcare Facility Accreditation Professional certificate.

Who is the Certified Healthcare Facility Accreditation Professional?

A professional who has successfully passed the GAHAR EGY-CAP examination and became capable of preparing healthcare facilities for accreditation by GAHAR or other accreditation systems, with knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies enabling proper understanding and application of quality concepts, performance improvement, patient safety, human resource management, infection prevention and control practices, patient-centered care, coordination and preparation for assessment reviews, and adoption of participatory leadership model.

Professional value

Why Get GAHAR EGYCAP?

The first Egyptian certificate of its kind in Egypt and the Arab world, granted to specialists in preparing healthcare facilities for accreditation by GAHAR or other international accreditation systems.

The GAHAR EGYCAP certificate ensures that all holders adopt the fundamental principles that support the delivery of effective, safe, efficient and patient-centered healthcare services through:

Ability to identify improvement priorities

Redesigning care delivery systems for greater effectiveness and efficiency

Establishing systems that support evidence-based practices

Managing change in healthcare services to enhance quality outcomes

Facilitating the use of information technology

Empowering human resources and developing their capabilities

Supporting patient-centered healthcare service delivery

Ensuring easy access to safe and high-quality care for all patients

Reducing morbidity and mortality by preventing avoidable errors

Ensuring implementation of environmental safety plans

Supporting high-quality healthcare with optimal resource utilization

Creating a more equitable healthcare system for all

Adopting a participatory leadership model

Infection prevention and control

Before applying

Basic Requirements for Exam Application

Applicants are expected to complete the following professional, academic, and training-related requirements before sitting for the exam.

Application Requirements

Core readiness steps

Start with the right professional background, then complete the required academic and training pathway.

Target professionals

Must be a professional in various healthcare sectors (governmental - private - NGO - armed forces medical services - Ministry of Interior)

Academic qualification

Must hold a professional diploma qualifying for the GAHAR EGY-CAP exam from an educational institution that has signed a cooperation protocol with GAHAR

Supplementary program

Must pass the supplementary program provided by GAHAR for primary healthcare center accreditation standards

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Partner Universities

11 academic partners

GAHAR collaborates with educational institutions and universities to support a structured and recognized qualification pathway for the certificate.

Badr University
Port Said University
Arab Academy for Science
Cairo University
American University in Cairo
South Valley University
Alamein University
Mansoura University
Ain Shams University
Menoufia University
Tanta University
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GAHAR EGYCAP Exam Dates

Exam dates will be announced once officially approved, together with the relevant application and preparation details.

Certificate Examination

Follow GAHAR official channels to know the registration timeline and submission process once the exam opens.

Will be announced soon

Official announcement

Exam dates and organizational details will be published through official GAHAR channels once confirmed.

Prepare early

Complete the core requirements and related training pathway to be ready when applications open.

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