Academy — DHA

DHA Exam Preparation — Dubai Health Authority Licensing

Structured exam preparation for the DHA Prometric licensing exam — 800+ practice questions, DHA-specific clinical content, and full mock exams. Achieve your Dubai licence.

94% first-attempt pass rate 6–10 weeks recommended Nurses, physicians, allied health
Exam Details

About the DHA Exam

The DHA Prometric exam is a computer-based licensing assessment required for all healthcare professionals seeking to practise in Dubai emirate. It tests UAE-relevant clinical knowledge and professional standards.

FormatComputer-based (Prometric centre)
Questions100–150 MCQs
Duration2.5–3 hours
Pass mark65% (varies by profession)
Retake90-day waiting period
Validity5 years (then renewal)
Curriculum

Topics Covered

  • Nursing fundamentals and patient assessment
  • Medical-surgical nursing (priority conditions for DHA)
  • Pharmacology — common drugs in UAE clinical settings
  • Critical care and emergency nursing
  • Maternal and child health
  • Infection prevention and control (DHA protocols)
  • Legal and ethical aspects of nursing in the UAE
  • Documentation standards (DHA requirements)
  • 800+ DHA-format MCQ practice questions
  • Full-length timed mock exams
FAQ

DHA Exam — Common Questions

How hard is the DHA exam compared to NCLEX?

The DHA exam is generally considered more focused and less complex than NCLEX — it tests UAE-relevant clinical knowledge rather than the broad clinical judgement framework of NGN NCLEX. Most nurses find 6–10 weeks of structured preparation sufficient, compared to 10–16 weeks for NCLEX.

Can I sit the DHA exam outside the UAE?

Yes — Prometric administers the DHA exam at international test centres, including in several African countries. Your consultant will identify the nearest centre when you reach the exam stage.

Is this preparation for all DHA professions or nurses only?

Our DHA Academy content is built primarily for nurses. Physicians, dentists, and pharmacists have separate DHA exam formats — we provide targeted preparation for those professions on request as part of a full licensing engagement.

What happens if I fail the DHA exam?

DHA requires a 90-day waiting period before a retake. If you fail on your first attempt, we review your exam feedback, identify weak areas, and build a targeted study plan for your retake. Clients on the Academy Plus and Full Engagement plans have retake coaching included.

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