DOH DOH/HAAD Licensing Requirements 2

Question 1

Which online platform does the DOH use for healthcare facility licensing and regulatory compliance in Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Sheryan

Answer

Sheryan is the DOH's digital platform for licensing healthcare facilities and professionals, enabling online submissions and regulatory tracking.

Question 2

What Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit hours are typically required for DOH license renewal for a specialist physician?

Accepted Answer

30 CME hours

Answer

DOH requires specialist-level physicians to accumulate a minimum of 30 CME credit hours during each licensure period to qualify for renewal.

Question 3

A nurse trained outside the GCC wishes to practice in Abu Dhabi. Which examination may DOH require her to pass?

Accepted Answer

Prometric licensing examination

Answer

DOH mandates that internationally trained nurses pass the Prometric licensing examination as part of the credentialing process before a license is granted.

Question 4

Which body conducts accreditation of hospitals in Abu Dhabi under DOH oversight?

Accepted Answer

Joint Commission International (JCI) or the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)

Answer

DOH accepts hospital accreditation from approved bodies including JCI and ACHS (Australian Council on Healthcare Standards), both internationally recognised.

Question 5

Under DOH regulations, which category of healthcare facility requires a Day Surgery licence in addition to the standard outpatient clinic licence?

Accepted Answer

A facility performing procedures requiring general or regional anaesthesia outside a hospital

Answer

Facilities that perform procedures requiring general or regional anaesthesia outside a fully licensed hospital setting must hold a separate Day Surgery licence from DOH.

HAAD/DOH Abu Dhabi Practice Test

HAAD/DOH Abu Dhabi Practice Test

DOH DOH/HAAD Licensing Requirements 2