The Assessment Committee determines eligibility for registration of the medical practitioner, taking into consideration factors such as the medical practitioner’s qualifications and character. There are four types of Medical Registration as stated in the Act:

1. Full Registration
2. Temporary Registration
3. Special Registration
4. Provisional Registration 

Persons seeking medical registration are furnished with a copy of the Council Requirements for registration which indicates what documents should be presented to the Barbados Medical Council to facilitate this process.