DHA Nursing DHA Licensing Requirements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which authority issues nursing licenses in Dubai?
- Dubai Health Authority (Correct answer)
- Ministry of Health UAE
- HAAD Abu Dhabi
- Dubai Municipality
Correct answer: Dubai Health Authority
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is the regulatory body responsible for issuing and managing healthcare professional licenses in Dubai.
Question 2: What is the primary online portal used to apply for a DHA nursing license?
- Sheryan (Correct answer)
- TAMM
- DubaiNow
- MOHAP Portal
Correct answer: Sheryan
Sheryan is the DHA's official online licensing portal where healthcare professionals submit their licensing applications.
Question 3: Which document is mandatory when applying for a DHA nursing license as a foreign graduate?
- Certificate of Good Standing from the home country licensing authority (Correct answer)
- UAE residence visa only
- Local Emirates ID only
- Letter from a UAE hospital
Correct answer: Certificate of Good Standing from the home country licensing authority
A Certificate of Good Standing (or Letter of Good Standing) from the nurse's home country licensing authority confirms their professional standing and is required by DHA.
Question 4: How long is a DHA nursing license typically valid before renewal is required?
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 1 year
- 5 years
- 3 years
Correct answer: 2 years
DHA healthcare professional licenses are generally valid for two years, after which the practitioner must apply for renewal and fulfil CME requirements.
Question 5: Which examination must internationally educated nurses typically pass as part of DHA licensure?
- DHA Licensing Examination (Prometric CBT) (Correct answer)
- NCLEX-RN
- OET only
- IELTS Academic only
Correct answer: DHA Licensing Examination (Prometric CBT)
Most internationally educated nurses must pass the DHA Prometric computer-based licensing examination to demonstrate clinical competency for Dubai practice.
Question 6: What minimum English language proficiency score is generally accepted by DHA for nursing applicants?
- IELTS 6.0 overall or OET Grade B (Correct answer)
- IELTS 7.5 overall
- TOEFL 80
- No English test required
Correct answer: IELTS 6.0 overall or OET Grade B
DHA typically requires a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 or an OET Grade B to ensure nurses can communicate safely with patients and colleagues.
DHA Nursing DHA Licensing Requirements 1
Which authority issues nursing licenses in Dubai?