DHA Overview

The DHA Nurses Exam is a licensing examination required for nurses who want to work in Dubai, UAE, under the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

Purpose of the Exam

• To assess clinical knowledge and professional competency.
• To ensure nurses meet DHA standards of safe practice.
• Mandatory for working in DHA, MOHAP, and private healthcare facilities in Dubai

Eligibility Criteria (Basic)

• BSc Nursing / GNM from a recognized institution.
• Minimum experience: BSc Nursing: usually 2 years. GNM: usually 3 years.
• Valid home country nursing license/registration.
• Good Standing Certificate

Exam Pattern

• Type: Computer-based test (CBT).
• Questions: ~70–100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Duration: About 2 hours.
• Passing score: Usually 60% (subject to DHA policy)

Syllabus / Subjects Covered

• Fundamentals of Nursing.
• Medical–Surgical Nursing.
• Pharmacology.
• Maternal & Child Health.
• Psychiatric Nursing.
• Community Health Nursing.
• Professional ethics & patient safety

Exam Authority & Platform

• Conducted by DHA.
• Exam taken through Prometric test centers (India & abroad).

Validity

• DHA exam result is generally valid for 1 year.
• Can be transferred to MOHAP or DOH (Abu Dhabi) through license conversion (conditions apply)

Number of Attempts

• Usually up to 3 attempts.
• Gap required between attempts as per DHA rules.

After Passing

1. Obtain Eligibility Letter.
2. Secure a job offer in Dubai.
3. Complete DataFlow verification.
4. Activate DHA license.