Academy — HAAD / DOH

HAAD / DOH Exam Preparation — Abu Dhabi Health Authority Licensing

Targeted preparation for the DOH (formerly HAAD) Prometric exam — Abu Dhabi's health authority licensing assessment. 700+ DOH-format questions, clinical focus, and timed mock exams.

Abu Dhabi — higher salary bands 8–12 weeks recommended All licensed professions
Exam Details

About the DOH Exam

AuthorityDepartment of Health (DOH), Abu Dhabi
Former nameHAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi)
FormatPrometric computer-based test
Questions100–120 MCQs
Duration2–3 hours
Retake90-day waiting period
DHA vs DOH

Dubai vs Abu Dhabi

DHA (Dubai)DOH (Abu Dhabi)
JurisdictionDubai emirateAbu Dhabi emirate
Exam difficultyModerateSlightly more clinical focus
Salary range (nurses)AED 6,000–16,000AED 7,000–18,000
Hospital typePrivate + DHA publicSEHA hospitals + private
Processing time3–5 months4–6 months
Curriculum

Topics Covered

Advanced medical-surgical nursing (DOH/HAAD priority conditions)
Critical care, ICU, and high-dependency unit nursing
Pharmacology — Abu Dhabi formulary and DOH drug protocols
Obstetrics and neonatal care
Infection prevention (DOH-specific protocols)
Patient safety and healthcare quality (DOH standards)
Ethical and legal framework for nursing in Abu Dhabi
700+ HAAD/DOH-format practice questions
FAQ

HAAD / DOH — Common Questions

What is the difference between HAAD and DOH?

HAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi) was rebranded as DOH (Department of Health) in 2016. The licensing exam is now administered under the DOH name, but still referred to colloquially as "HAAD" by many candidates. The exam format and content are broadly similar to the old HAAD exam, updated for current DOH standards.

Should I apply to DHA or DOH?

It depends entirely on where you want to work. If your target employer is in Dubai, apply to DHA. If your employer is in Abu Dhabi, apply to DOH. If you are open to either, your consultant will advise based on your profession's current processing times and exam pass rates — which vary by quarter.

Is the DOH exam harder than DHA?

Most candidates find the DOH exam slightly more clinically intensive, with a stronger emphasis on critical care and advanced practice scenarios. Our study plan adjusts for this — DOH preparation typically runs 8–12 weeks vs. 6–10 weeks for DHA.

Can I hold both DHA and DOH licences?

Yes — some professionals hold licences from both authorities if they work across emirates. This is uncommon but possible. The second licence application benefits from your DataFlow already being verified for the first.

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