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How to Get Your DHA License: Requirements, Exam Process & Tips

For healthcare professionals dreaming of a career in Dubai, securing a DHA (Dubai Health Authority) license is a crucial step. Whether you’re a nurse, physiotherapist, radiologist, medical laboratory technologist (MLT), or belong to another allied health field, the DHA license validates your qualifications. It makes you eligible to work legally in Dubai’s vibrant healthcare sector.

Here’s a complete guide to help you understand DHA exam requirements, process, and preparation tips—and why professional training can make all the difference.

✅ Who Needs a DHA License?

All medical and allied healthcare professionals planning to practice in Dubai, including:

  • Doctors (GPs, specialists, consultants)
  • Nurses (all levels)
  • Dentists
  • Pharmacists
  • Allied health professionals: physiotherapists, radiologists, MLTs, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dieticians, and more.

📌 DHA License Exam Requirements

The process is mostly standardized, but some requirements vary by profession and specialty. Generally, you’ll need:

1️⃣ Educational Qualification

  • A degree/diploma recognized by DHA in your field.
  • Attestation of documents from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant bodies.

2️⃣ Professional Experience

  • Proof of work experience, usually:
    • 2 years for nurses, physiotherapists, radiologists, and allied health roles.
    • More may be required for specialist doctors.

3️⃣ Good Standing Certificate

  • Issued by the medical council or authority where you last worked, usually valid for 6 months.

4️⃣ Passport & ID

  • Copy of your valid passport.
  • Passport-sized photographs.

5️⃣ DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV)

  • DHA will verify your degree, experience, and license directly from the source.

6️⃣ Eligibility & Exam Fee

  • Pay the DHA exam fee (varies by specialty).

📝 DHA Exam Process

Here’s what the process looks like, step by step:

1. Create an account on DHA’s online portal: Sheryan.

2. Upload documents and apply for the Primary Source Verification (PSV) through DataFlow.

3. Once verified, apply to book your DHA Prometric exam date.

4. Pass the exam – it’s usually a computer-based multiple-choice test (MCQs).

5. After passing, apply for professional license activation, which may require an offer letter from an employer in Dubai.

✏️ Exam Tips for Nurses, Physiotherapists, Radiologists, MLTs & More

Know the exam format: Each specialty has a slightly different blueprint; usually 100–150 MCQs, time-limited.

Use the right resources: Study DHA-approved references; focus on practical scenarios and updated clinical guidelines.

Practice with mock tests: Simulate real exam conditions to get comfortable with timing and question style.

Understand UAE-specific protocols: Some questions test knowledge of DHA policies, infection control, and local healthcare practices.

Don’t underestimate English: The exam language is English; be comfortable with medical terms and case-based questions.

🌟 Why Choose CardiffMED for DHA Exam Prep?

Preparing alone can be overwhelming—especially if it’s been a while since you graduated or if you’re balancing work and study.

CardiffMED offers professional DHA exam preparation courses tailored to:

  • Nurses
  • Physiotherapists
  • Radiologists
  • MLTs
  • And many other healthcare specialties.

With updated study materials, expert trainers, mock tests, and personalized guidance, CardiffMED helps you approach the DHA exam with confidence—boosting your chances of success on the first attempt.

🔗 For more details on DHA exam prep courses, visit CardiffMED’s website or contact their academic team today.

Start your Dubai healthcare career journey the right way—with trusted preparation and expert support.

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