Introduction
The DHA Exam is an important test for nurses who want to work in Dubai. This DHA licensure exam is required for almost all healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals who need a license to practice.
What are the Eligibility criteria for overseas candidates?
Candidates who done their graduation internationally has to meet several criteria, including academic qualifications, licensing procedure, experience (if any) and documentation process
Eligibility criteria |
remarks |
Educational qualification |
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing The course should be atleast |
Home country license |
Must have a Valid nursing license in home country |
Experience (if any) |
A minimum 2 years of experience |
Good standing certificate |
Should be issued within 6 months by the authority |
Verification process |
Primary Source Verification (PSV) must be done through DataFlow Group. It is a mandatory verification process to be done for all international nurses |
- Candidates with a diploma in nursing (at least 18 month program ) can qualify an assistant nurse in Dubai. They can upgrade their qualification later
- UAE nationals are not required to take the exam, if their degree is accredited by the Ministry of education
What is the Application process for DHA Exam for overseas nurses: step-by-step
- Candidates must create a Sheryan account and do a self assessment: there is a self assessment tool on the official sheryan account to check the eligibility
- Candidates have to upload the documents for the PSV Dataflow process. Documents include passport, license, experience certificate, photos, good standing certificates and more. Dataflow will verify the qualifications and usually it takes 30-40 days
- Candidates can receive the verification report from PSV and an eligibility ID, they can use this ID to schedule the prometric CBT exam and pay for the examination.
- Take the exam and receive. This can give them the license to legally work as a registered nurse in Dubai. Results will be available within 2-5 days
- Candidates can apply for license activation. The employer activates the DHA license and registration after which they can officially work as a registered nurse.
What is the DHA Exam format and syllabus for Nurses?
The Dubai Health authority exam for Nurses 2025 follows this structure:
feature |
details |
Number of questions |
150 |
Duration of exam |
3 hours |
Fees |
USD 240 |
Passing score |
50% |
Format |
Computer-based test with no negative marking |
Frequency |
4 times in a year |
Syllabus or exam topic covered for registered nurse DHA exam (2025)
- Fundamentals of nursing
- Adult nursing
- Child nursing
- Unit management and leadership
- Maternal and newborn care
Key topics that are focused on:
- Pharmacology: drug classes, actions, side effects
- Emergency Nursing & Triage
- Infection Control & Hygiene
- Nursing Ethics, Legal Aspects, and UAE-specific guidelines
- Documentation, Patient Education & Health Promotion
Common study tips for success
- Understand the exam format and syllabus-Candidates must get a knowledge about exam format and syllabus that align with the exam. They should understand the key topics to be covered during preparation
- Study and prepare strategically-Allocate time and create a plan to study according to the high weightage topics
- Candidates must use only official and high quality resources
- Practice mock exams that are similar to that of the original exam in a timed condition. It will help to boost the confidence and manage time wisely during the exam
- Join a study group or coaching platforms for expert led guidance and support
- Track the progress through self assessment and revision classes
Conclusion:
Candidates who are preparing for the DHA exam for nurses in 2025, understanding the syllabus and format plays a major role in preparation. With strategic preparation and personalized training success can be achieved smoothly. Successfully clearing the exam is the first step to start the nursing career in Dubai.