NursesExam overview
DHA Professional Assessment
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) - Health Regulation Sector
MCQ CBT (Prometric) and/or oral assessment
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Nurse licensing exams in United Arab Emirates
The licensing route for nurses in United Arab Emirates: who runs the exam, what it looks like and where to practise.
Exams for nurses in United Arab Emirates
Who regulates it
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA) - Health Regulation Sector
- Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH)
- Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) - northern emirates
Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the regulator's own site. Rules change.
Who sits it
- DHA Professional Assessment: Registered nurses / assistant nurses seeking Dubai licence
- DOH licensing exam - Registered Nurse: Registered nurses (assistant/school nurses: 100 MCQ, 2h)
- MOHAP health professional evaluation: Nurses seeking MOHAP licence
Other professions in United Arab Emirates
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