Policy For Exemption From Assessment and Examination Final

‫إدارة التنظيـم الصحـي‬
Health Regulation Department
Document Type: Policy Ref No: HRD/EEP/1/17 Version Number: 1

Document Title: Exemption from Assessment
Effective Date: 28/05/17 Revision Date: 28/05/2020
and Examination
Ownership: Health Regulation Department - Health Professional Licensing
Applicability: This policy applies to all Healthcare Professionals practicing in private and government health
facilities in the Emirate of Dubai seeking license to practice or upgrade their professional license. The policy
excludes those practicing in Dubai Healthcare City, and Health facilities under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of
Health and Prevention.
1. Purpose
1.1 Certify competent Healthcare Professionals who are eligible to be exempted from DHA assessment
required for licensure.
1.2 Ensure consistency and integrity of the assessment and exemption process.
1.3 Set out the roles and responsibilities of the applicant and DHA to complete the process of exam
assessment and the criteria of exempting eligible Healthcare Professionals.
1.4 Align with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) vision, mission and strategic objective, to direct resources
to ensure a healthy and safe environment for Dubai population.
2. Scope:
2.1 Health Professionals applying to obtain DHA license to practice in the Emirate of Dubai.
2.2 Health Professionals seeking exemption from assessment and examination.
3. Definitions/Abbreviations:
Appeal is a process of requesting a formal change to an official decision.
Applicant is a healthcare professional who applies to obtain DHA license.
Assessment for Exemption is the process where applicants are not required to be assessed when applying to
obtain DHA license according to the criteria listed in this policy.
Assessment Panel a group of Subject matter experts brought together to assess the applicant
Authorities refers to the Ministry of Health and Prevention, Health Authority Abu Dhabi and Dubai Health Care
Authority.
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Credentialing is the process of reviewing the applicant’s documents to evaluate their eligibility for the applied
title.
Eligibility letter refers to a proof of document given to healthcare professionals who are qualified (or who are
approved) to search for work opportunities in the Emirate of Dubai.
Subject Matter Experts are highly experienced healthcare professionals.
CBT: Computer Based Testing.
DHA: Dubai Health Authority.
DHCA: Dubai Health Care Authority.
HAAD: Health Authority Abu Dhabi.
HRD: Health Regulation Department.
MOH: Ministry of Health and Prevention.
PSV: Primary Source Verification.
PQR: Professional qualification requirements.
HP: Healthcare professional.
4. Policy Statement:
4.1 Assessment
4.1.1 All HP are required to pass DHA assessment to obtain the license to practice in the Emirate
of Dubai.
4.1.2 The applicant must fulfil the PQR criteria, pass credentialing, pay for Primary Source
Verification (PSV) and book for assessment.
4.1.3 The mode of assessment shall depend on the HP title, which can be either Computer Based
Testing (CBT) or Oral assessment.
4.1.4 Applicants shall consider the following:
4.1.4.1 All assessments are conducted in English language, and no translator will be allowed
to attend the assessment.
4.1.4.2 The applicant is granted a total of three (3) attempts for the same speciality across all
Authorities.
4.1.4.3 The applicant can reapply for the next attempt with no restricted duration.
4.1.4.4 After the third attempt, the applicant can reapply for assessment provided
additional recognized speciality certificate is submitted as per the PQR
4.1.4.5 After the third attempt, the applicant is not allowed to apply for a lower or equivalent
title.
4.1.4.6 The assessment passing result is valid for five (5) years.
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4.1.4.7 The eligibility letter is valid for one (1) year. In case the letter is expired, the applicant
must apply again to obtain it. Eligibility letter may be issued if the applicant is fulfilling the
PQR requirements.
4.2 Assessment for exemption
4.2.1 Certain specific categories are eligible to be exempted from assessment, this includes:
UAE nationals who meet the PQR requirements are exempted from assessment when
UAE applying for:
Nationals  New professional license
 New professional license after fulfilling the criteria for a gap of practice.
 Add/ upgrade professional title
Applicants with Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOH), Health Authority Abu Dhabi
(HAAD) or Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) license applying for DHA license
must meet the following criteria to be exempted from DHA assessment:
Licensure  Fulfil PQR criteria
Recognition  Hold valid MOH/HAAD/ DHCA license or expired /cancelled license within six (6)
among months (for Governmental employees the last date of service will be considered as
Authorities the cancellation date)
 Good standing letter not older than six (6) months from the concerned authority
 Apply for the same or a lower licensing title (in the same speciality)
Exam Titles mentioned in the attachments under “Exam Equivalency Criteria” are exempted based
Equivalency on providing specific certificate, examination results or registration and fulfilling the PQR
Criteria criteria.
Note 1: For more information regarding the above processes, refer to the Professional Licensing Policy.
Note 2: HRD Director may exempt some expert HP from DHA assessment.
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4.3 Procedures for Computer Based Testing (CBT) and Oral Assessment for Healthcare Professionals are provided
in Appendix 1.
4.4 Exam Equivalency Criteria for Healthcare Professionals are provided in Appendix 2.
4.5 The Conflict of interest and assessment protocol agreement is provided in Appendix 3.
4.6 The Appeal form is provided in Appendix 4.
5. References
Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements 2014 - Version 2
6. Appendix
Appendix 1 - Procedures for Computer Based Testing (CBT) and Oral Assessment for Healthcare
Professionals
A. Computer Based Testing
Applicant Professional Registration Unit staff

Confirm receiving the Eligibility Identity
Document (ID) by submitting the page Provide Eligibility ID, which will be
Eligibility ID
(after two working days from PSV activated within five (5) working days
payment)
A period of three (3) months is given
Booking Book the assessment
to book the assessment date
Assessment
Finalize assessment payment -
payment
Present a valid passport with matching
details as given in the licensing
Attending
registration as an identification method -
assessment
(Original Emirates ID card can be
presented in UAE Centres)
Results will be provided within two (2)
working day via the online system
Result
-
announcement
Pass: Issue eligibility letter
Fail: Send notification to the applicant
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Note: HRD will not share detail

information regarding the assessment
results, which include; exam score, cut
score, percentage of passing or any
further details
HRD will review the application. In
Inability of attend Provide justification to be reviewed by case of approval, the eligibility ID
the assessment HRD validity will be extended for one (1)
month
Issue will be raised to DHA
Inactive eligibility
Contact HRD Information Technology (IT)
ID
department
Expired eligibility Request HRD to reject the application,
Reject the application upon request
ID and reapply
Reschedule through CBT website
-Five (5) days prior to the assessment,
additional charges will be requested.
Reschedule -
-Less than five (5) days prior the
assessment, the applicant is required to
repay the full testing fees
Fill and submit the appeal form (refer to
the attachment) within one (1) month after
receiving the results Appeal feedback will be provided to
Appeal against
Note: In case of failing for the third (3) the applicants within one (1) month
assessment result
attempt, the applicant is not permitted to from the date of appeal
appeal to attend a fourth assessment for
the same speciality.
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B. Oral Assessment
Applicant Professional Registration Unit staff
Select and book an assessment date

within a period of three (3) months
Booking -
(after two working days from PSV
payment)
Payment Finalise assessment payment -
1. Select the assessment panel members
from government sector, private sector or
from other health authorities, based on
the applicant profile and speciality (a
minimum of two (2) /three (3) subject
matter experts)
2. Confirm that all assessment panel
members have positive PSV results
Arrange 3. Verify through Clinical Governance
-
panel Office that the assessment panel do not
have a history of serious disciplinary
action (suspension or revocation) or a
pending investigation for a legal
professional misconduct
4. Ensure that the assessment panel is
complying with the “Conflict of Interest
and assessment protocol agreement”
form (refer to the attachment)
Attending In case the applicant fails to attend the
assessment assessment, the application will be completed.
-
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Results will be provided within five (5)

working day via the online system
Pass: Issue eligibility letter
Fail: Send notification to the applicant
Note:
1) HRD will not share detail information
regarding the assessment results, which
include; exam score, cut score,
Result
- percentage of passing or any further
announcement
details
2) Assessment panel might downgrade
the applicant title from consultant to
specialist. In such case, the applicant
has the option to reapply for either
specialist title and be exempted from
assessment or choose consultant title
and undergo the assessment
-Five (5) days prior to the assessment,
no additional charges will be
requested
Reschedule Reschedule as per the request
-Less than five (5) days prior the
assessment, the applicant is required
to repay the full testing fees
Fill and submit the appeal form (refer
to the attachment) within one (1)
Appeal month after receiving the results
Appeal feedback will be provided to the
against
applicants within one (1) month from the date
assessment Note: In case of failing for the third
of appeal
result (3) attempt, the applicant is not
permitted to appeal to attend a fourth
assessment for the same speciality.
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Appendix 2 - Exam Equivalency Criteria for Healthcare Professionals
A. Consultant Physician
Applicants demonstrating a valid examination pass record of the Authorities’ recognised international
examinations (shown below) will be exempted from all components of assessment as defined by the PQR
providing that these exams certification are not older than five years.
Country Equivalency Assessment
Australia  Fellowship of the Royal College/ Colleges Certification

 Specialization Certificate of the RCPS or
Canada
 Certification by the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC)
Ireland  Certificate of Satisfactory completion of training (CSCST)
New Zealand  Fellowship of the Royal College/ Colleges Certification
 Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) or
UK  Certificate of completion of Training (CCT) or
 Certificate of completion of training (CCT) in general practice
USA  American Board of Medical Specialty Certification
 Bewijis van inschrijving in een Specialistenregister (Certificate of recognition
Netherland And Registration/certificate of entry in the Specialist Register as mentioned
in the PQR)
 Bevis for tilladelsetil at betegne sig somspeciallaege(Certificate concerning
the title of Specialist -Issued by Authority of health services
(Sundhedsstyrelsen) or
Denmark
 Tilladelsetil at anvende betegnelsen alment praktiserende læge
/Speciallæge i almenmedicin (certificate of specific training for general
medical practice)
 Sérfræðileyfi (Certificate of specialist in medicine- issued by The Directorate
of Health) or
Iceland
 An Almennt heimilislækningaleyfi (Evrópulækningaleyfi) (certificate of
specific training for general practice)
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 Certificat de médicin spécialiste issued by the Ministre de la Santé publique

Luxembourg or
 Diplôme de formation spécifique en médicine genérale
 Bijzondere Beroepstitel van geneesheer specialist/Titre professionnel
particuier de médecin spécialiste awarded by the Minister bevoegdvoor
Volksgezoondheid/Ministre de la Santé Publique (Formal evidence of having
Belgium qualified as a medical specialist issued by Minister of Public Health)) or
 Bijzondereberoepstitel van huisarts/Titre professional particulier de
médecin généraliste (certificate of specific training for general medical
practice)
 Bevis om specialistkompetens som läkare (certificate of the right to use the
title of specialist) issued by the Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health
and Welfare of Sweden) or
Sweden
 Bevis om kompetens som allmänpraktiserande läkare (Europaläkare)
(certificate of specific training for general practice) issued by the
Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health and Welfare of Sweden)
 Diplôme de médecin spécialiste/Diplom als Facharzt/ Diploma di medico
specialista (specialist qualification) issued by the Swiss Federal Department
of Home Affairs (FDHA) or
 Certificate of specific training for general medical practice issued by the
Switzerland
Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) And a document from
the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) confirming that the training
leading to the award of your GP certificate meets the standards detailed in
Article 28 of Directive 2005/36/EC
 Certificat d'études spécialisées de médecine (CES) (Certificate of Specialised
Studies in Medicine issued by French University with full license issued by
France Conseil National de l’ordre des médecins) or
 Diplôme d'études spécialisées (DES) /Diplôme d'études spécialisées
complémentaires qualifiant de médecine (DESC - diploma of
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complementary specialised studies) issued by French University with full

license issued by Conseil National de l’ordre des médecins) or
 Diplôme d'études spécialisées de medicine générale (qualification in general
medicine) with full license issued by Conseil National de l’ordre des
médecins)
*UAE nationals are not required to have a Specialist license
 Spesialistgodkjenning issued by the Den Norske Legeforening (Medical
Association of Norway) or Norwegian Directorate of Health or
 Bevis for kompetanse som allmennpraktiserende lege/Godkjenning som
Norway
allmennpraktiserende lege (certificate of specific training for general
medical practice) issued by Norwegian Registration Authority for Health
Personnel (SAK)
 Erikoislääkarin tutkinto/ Special läkarexamen (Certificate of degree of
specialist in medicine awarded by a Finnish University) or
Finland  Todistus yleislääketieteen erityiskoulutuksesta/Bevis om särskild
allmänläkarutbildning (Certificate of specific training for general medical
practice)
 Facharztdiplom (Diploma of medical specialist) issued by
ÖsterreichischeArztekammer with registration as Specialist or
Austria  An ArztfürAllgemeinmedizin (Diploma of general medicine) with registration
as Specialist
*UAE nationals are not required to have Specialist registration
 Fachärztliche Anerkennung/Urkunde(Certificate of medical specialist issued
by State’s Chamber of Physicians (Arztekammer)) with title as Oberarzt or
Germany  A Zeugnis über die spezifische Ausbildung in der Allgemeinmedizin
(certificate of specialist training in general medicine)
*UAE nationals are not required to have Oberarzt title
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The following shall be fulfilled:
a. Valid board certification status

b. Valid license of not less than 2 years duration from the most recent country of practice
c. Good standing certification attesting not less than two years of the most recent practice (an additional
online licensing status may be conducted by the Authorities)
d. Proof of the clinical privilege that will be granted from the sponsoring facility that are licensed by either
of Ministry of Health, Health Authority- Abu Dhabi or Dubai Health Authority.
Note: Consultant Physicians with qualifications from one of the six country-specific competent authorities
recognized above, who have also held Consultant post in a country other than those listed above, and whose
competent authority is recognized by the Authorities’, for more than 2 years.
B. Specialist Physician
Applicants demonstrating valid examination pass record of the Authorities’ recognized international
examinations (shown below) will be exempted from all components of assessment as defined by the
PQR providing that these exams certification are not older than five years.
Australia  Fellowship of the Royal College/ Colleges Certification
 Specialization Certificate of the RCPS or

Canada
 Certification by the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC)
Ireland  Certificate of Satisfactory completion of training (CSCST)
New Zealand  Fellowship of the Royal College/ Colleges Certification
 Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) or
UK  Certificate of completion of Training (CCT) or
 Certificate of completion of training (CCT) in general practice
USA  American Board of Medical Specialty Certification
 Bewijis van inschrijving in een Specialistenregister (Certificate of

Netherland recognition And Registration/certificate of entry in the Specialist
Register as mentioned in the PQR)
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 Bevis for tilladelsetil at betegne sig somspeciallaege(Certificate

concerning the title of Specialist -Issued by Authority of health services
(Sundhedsstyrelsen) or
Denmark
 Tilladelsetil at anvende betegnelsen alment praktiserende læge
/Speciallæge i almenmedicin (certificate of specific training for
general medical practice)
 Sérfræðileyfi (Certificate of specialist in medicine- issued by The
Directorate of Health) or
Iceland
 An Almennt heimilislækningaleyfi (Evrópulækningaleyfi) (certificate
of specific training for general practice)
 Certificat de médicin spécialiste issued by the Ministre de la Santé
Luxembourg publique or
 Diplôme de formation spécifique en médicine genérale
 Bijzondere Beroepstitel van geneesheer specialist/Titre professionnel
particuier de médecin spécialiste awarded by the Minister bevoegdvoor
Volksgezoondheid/Ministre de la Santé Publique (Formal evidence of
having qualified as a medical specialist issued by Minister of Public
Belgium
Health)) or
 Bijzondereberoepstitel van huisarts/Titre professional particulier de
médecin généraliste (certificate of specific training for general medical
practice)
 Bevis om specialistkompetens som läkare (certificate of the right to use
the title of specialist) issued by the Socialstyrelsen (National Board of
Health and Welfare of Sweden) or
Sweden
 Bevis om kompetens som allmänpraktiserande läkare (Europaläkare)
(certificate of specific training for general practice) issued by the
Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health and Welfare of Sweden)
 Diplôme de médecin spécialiste/Diplom als Facharzt/ Diploma di
medico specialista (specialist qualification) issued by the Swiss Federal
Switzerland
Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) or
 Certificate of specific training for general medical practice issued by
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the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) And a

document from the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA)
confirming that the training leading to the award of your GP certificate
meets the standards detailed in Article 28 of Directive 2005/36/EC
 Certificat d'études spécialisées de médecine (CES) (Certificate of
Specialised Studies in Medicine issued by French University with full
license issued by Conseil National de l’ordre des médecins) or
 Diplôme d'études spécialisées (DES) /Diplôme d'études spécialisées
complémentaires qualifiant de médecine (DESC - diploma of
France complementary specialised studies) issued by French University with
full license issued by Conseil National de l’ordre des médecins) or
 Diplôme d'études spécialisées de medicine générale (qualification in
general medicine) with full license issued by Conseil National de
l’ordre des médecins)
*UAE nationals are not required to have a Specialist license
 Spesialistgodkjenning issued by the Den Norske Legeforening
(Medical Association of Norway) or Norwegian Directorate of Health
or
Norway  Bevis for kompetanse som allmennpraktiserende lege/Godkjenning
som allmennpraktiserende lege (certificate of specific training for
general medical practice) issued by Norwegian Registration Authority
for Health Personnel (SAK)
 Erikoislääkarin tutkinto/ Special läkarexamen (Certificate of degree of
specialist in medicine awarded by a Finnish University) or
Finland  Todistus yleislääketieteen erityiskoulutuksesta/Bevis om särskild
allmänläkarutbildning (Certificate of specific training for general
medical practice)
 Facharztdiplom (Diploma of medical specialist) issued by
ÖsterreichischeArztekammer with registration as Specialist or
Austria
 An ArztfürAllgemeinmedizin (Diploma of general medicine) with
registration as Specialist
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*UAE nationals are not required to have Specialist registration
 Fachärztliche Anerkennung/Urkunde(Certificate of medical specialist

issued by State’s Chamber of Physicians (Arztekammer)) with title as
Oberarzt or
Germany
 A Zeugnis über die spezifische Ausbildung in der Allgemeinmedizin
(certificate of specialist training in general medicine)
*UAE nationals are not required to have Oberarzt title
C. General Practitioner
PQR.
Country Equivalency Assessment Abbreviation
Australia  Both parts of the Australian Medical Council AMC

Examination (MCQ and Clinical examination) or
 Graduates of Medical Courses in Australia
accredited by the Australian Medical Council
Canada  Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada LMCC
Ireland  Pre-Registration Examination System both parts (PRES)
(MCQ & OSCE) or GMCIE
 Graduates of Medical Courses in Ireland
accredited by the Irish Medical Council or
 Proof of passing both parts of the PRES with a
valid General registration
New Zealand  New Zealand Registration Examination or (NZREX)
 Graduates of Medical Courses in New Zealand
accredited by the New Zealand Medical Council
UK  Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB I and II)
test (PLAB I and II) for non-UK graduates and
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valid registration with the GMC or

 Graduates of Medical Courses in UK accredited
by the General Medical Council (UK Graduates
ONLY) or
 Proof of passing both parts of PLAB or valid
GMC registration.
USA  United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Part III
Part III
D. Consultant Dentist
Applicants demonstrating a valid examination pass record of the Authorities’ recognized international
examinations (shown below) will be exempt from all components of assessment as defined by the PQR
providing that these exams certification are not older than five years.
Australia Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

Canada Evidence of passing the national dental specialist examination (NDSE).
Ireland Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST), (Orthodontics or
Oral Surgery) and inclusion in the Irish Dental Council Specialist Register
New Zealand Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
UK Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (C.C.S.T.) and inclusion in

the UK Dental Council Specialist Register
USA American Board of Dental Specialties (only boards approved by the
American Dental Association are acceptable)
E. Specialist Dentist
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Australia Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Canada Canada: evidence of passing the national dental specialist examination

(NDSE).
Ireland Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST), (Orthodontics or
Oral Surgery) and inclusion in the Irish Dental Council Specialist Register
New Zealand Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
UK Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (C.C.S.T.) and inclusion

in the UK Dental Council Specialist Register
USA American Board of Dental Specialties (only boards approved by the
American Dental Association are acceptable)
Note: Must have a valid board certification status
F. General Dentist
Applicants demonstrating a valid examination pass record of the Authorities’ recognized international
Australia Documented evidence of passing all parts (written and clinical) of the
Australian Dental Council examination or
Registration with the Australian Dental Board for graduates of accredited
dental programs in Australia
Canada Documented evidence of passing all parts of the National Dental
Examining Board of Canada examination
Ireland Documented evidence of passing all parts of the Irish Dental Council
Examination (I and II) or
Registration with the Irish Dental Council for graduates of accredited
dental programs in Ireland
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New Zealand Documented evidence of passing all parts of New Zealand Dental
Registration Exam (NZDREX) or
Registration with the NZ Dental Board for graduates of accredited dental
programs in NZ
UK Documented evidence of passing all parts of the Overseas Registration
Exam (ORE) for non-UK graduates, this shall not be older than 5 years
or
Registration with the UK General Dental Council for graduates of
accredited dental programs in the UK
USA Successful completion of the National Board Dental Examination part I
and II plus the clinical component of the examination administrated by
Academic testing agency
G. Dental Hygienist
Applicants demonstrating a valid registration /examination pass record of the Authorities’ recognized
international examinations (shown below) will be exempted from all components of assessment as
defined by the PQR providing that these exams certification are not older than five years.
Australia Documented evidence of passing all parts (written and clinical) of

the Australian Dental Council and award of the Australian Council
Certificate (Dental Hygienist) or
Registration with the Australian Dental Board for graduates of
accredited dental programs in Australia
Canada Documented evidence of passing all parts of the Canadian National
Dental Hygiene Certification exam (NDHCE)
Ireland Documented evidence of passing all parts of the Irish Dental
Council Examination or
Registration with the Irish Dental Council as Dental Hygienist
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New Zealand Documented evidence of passing all parts of New Zealand Dental
Council Hygienist Registration Exam (NZDREX) written and
clinical or
Registration with the NZ Dental Council as Dental Hygienist
South Africa Registration with South African Health Professions Council
(HPCSA) as Dental Hygienist
UK Registration with the UK General Dental Council as Dental
Hygienist
USA Documented evidence of passing both the written National Board
Dental Hygiene examination (NBDHE) and the clinical state or
regional board examination
H. Dietitians
international examinations (shown below) will be exempted from all components of assessment
as defined by the PQR providing that these exams certification are not older than five years
Country Equivalency Registration
Australia Dietetic Association of Australia as APD (Accredited

Practicing Dietician)
Canada The Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE)
Ireland Registration with CORU
New Zealand New Zealand Dietitian’s Board
South Africa South African Health Professional Council (HPCSA)
UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
USA CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) of the

American Dietetic Association
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I. Medical Imaging Technologist
Australia Registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board or

Professional membership
Canada Documented evidence of passing the Canadian Association
Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification
examination
New Zealand Documented evidence of passing the Registration Examination

Assessment (REA) path to registration or
Registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation
Technologists Board
South Africa South African Health Professional Council (HPCSA) as a
Radiographer
UK Graduates of UK accredited programs with Registration with
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
USA The American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
J. Medical Lab Technologist
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Australia Australian Institute of Medical Scientist (AIMS) as Medical Lab

Scientist
Canada Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
Ireland Graduates of Ireland accredited programs with registration with

Academy of Laboratory Science
New Zealand New Zealand Medical Laboratory Science Board as Medical Lab
Scientist
South Africa South African Health Professional Council (HPCSA) as a
Technologist
UK Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as
Biomedical Scientist
USA The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
K. Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Australia Registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of

Australia (AHPRA)
examination
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New Zealand Documented evidence of passing the Registration Examination

Assessment (REA) path to registration or
Technologists Board
UK Graduates of a UK accredited Radiology programme and
registration in the UK Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC)
(HPCSA)
USA Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
(ARRT) or
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification
Board (NMTCB)
L. Registered Nurses and Midwives
Applicants who are licensed within the countries (shown below) will be exempted from the Registered
Nurse or Registered Midwife components of the Authorities’ competency based assessment
(Examination) as defined by the Professional Qualification Requirement (PQR) providing that these
exams certification is not older than five years.
Country
Australia
Canada
Ireland
New Zealand
South Africa
United Kingdom
USA
Note: Must be Valid and in-good standing registration from the issuing country at the time of
application with clear disciplinary record
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M. Pharmacist and Clinical Pharmacist
Australia The Australian Pharmacy Board

Registration of any board member under National Association of
Canada
Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA)
Ireland Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
New Zealand The Pharmacy Council of NZ
UK The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Registration of any board member under National Association of
USA
Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
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N. Physiotherapist
Australia Australian Physiotherapy Board
Canada Registration of any board member under the Canadian

Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators
Ireland Graduates of Ireland accredited programs with Registration

from Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
New Zealand The Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
South Africa South African Health Professional Council (HPCSA)
UK Graduates of UK accredited programs with Registration with

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
USA Passing the national physical therapy examination (NPTE)
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O. Radiotherapist (radiation therapist)
Australia Registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of

Australia
examination
New Zealand Documented evidence of passing the Registration

Examination Assessment (REA) path to registration or
Technologists Board
UK Graduated of a UK accredited Radiology program and
registration in the UK Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC)
(HPCSA)
USA Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologist (ARRT)
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P. Sonographer
international examinations (shown below) will be exempted from all components of assessment as defined
by the PQR providing that these exams certification are not older than five years.
Australia Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR)
Canada Sonography Canada
New Zealand Documented evidence of passing the Registration Examination Assessment

(REA) path to registration or
Registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
South Africa South African Health Professional Council (HPCSA) as a Radiographer
United Kingdom Graduates of UK accredited programs with Registration with Health and
Care Professions Council (HCPC)
USA The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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Appendix 3 - Conflict of interest and assessment protocol agreement.

This form is only applicable for oral assessment
Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement
We the undersigned declare that we have no actual or potential conflict of interest; this includes both financial
and other interests that could compromise our performance of our official duties or the standing of the Dubai
Health Authority (DHA) Health Regulation Department. We further verify that the content of all material and
information associated with our role as the assessment panel member with the DHA Health Regulation
Department will remain confidential; this includes the process for examination setting and marking.
Notifications for rescheduling assessments
We shall notify the HRD assessment team in case of requesting to reschedule the assessment five (5) days prior
of the assessment.
Guidelines for conducting assessment
We agree on committing to the guidelines for conducting the oral assessment (referred in the next page).
Assessment Panel
Name: ________________________________ Name: ________________________________
Staff number: __________________________ Staff number: __________________________
Signature: _____________________________ Signature: _____________________________
Name: ________________________________ Name: ________________________________
Staff number: __________________________ Staff number: __________________________
Signature: _____________________________ Signature: _____________________________
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Assessment panel guidelines for conducting the oral assessment
1. Arrive early at the venue and begin the oral assessment on time in the presence of all members of
the assessment panel, starting with a brief introduction.
2. Communicate with the candidate in a respectful manner
3. Mobile phones are not to be used during the assessment.
4. Questions should be applicable for the chosen title.
5. A minimum of five (5) questions are to be asked (clinical knowledge, best practice, up-to-date
healthcare knowledge, patient-centric skills, case management)
6. Questions should be divided among the assessment panel members
7. Irrelevant questions, making personalized comments, interfering with the other panel members
during the assessment and directing the candidate answer by using an introductory question or a
leading question should be avoided.
8. The assessment result shall not be communicated verbally with the applicant
9. The final score sheet of the assessment form should be signed after filling the name and staff
number.
10. HRD shall have the final decision regarding the assessment panel recommendation.
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Appendix 4 - Appeal form
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Document Type: Policy Ref No: HRD/EEP/1/17 Version Number: 1

Ownership: Health Regulation Department - Health Professional Licensing

2.2 Health Professionals seeking exemption from assessment and examination.

Appeal is a process of requesting a formal change to an official decision.

Applicant is a healthcare professional who applies to obtain DHA license.

Subject Matter Experts are highly experienced healthcare professionals.

CBT: Computer Based Testing.

DHA: Dubai Health Authority.

DHCA: Dubai Health Care Authority.

HAAD: Health Authority Abu Dhabi.

HRD: Health Regulation Department.

MOH: Ministry of Health and Prevention.

PSV: Primary Source Verification.

PQR: Professional qualification requirements.

HP: Healthcare professional.

4.2 Assessment for exemption

Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements 2014 - Version 2

A. Computer Based Testing

Applicant Professional Registration Unit staff

Note: HRD will not share detail

Applicant Professional Registration Unit staff

Select and book an assessment date

Results will be provided within five (5)

Appendix 2 - Exam Equivalency Criteria for Healthcare Professionals

Country Equivalency Assessment

Australia  Fellowship of the Royal College/ Colleges Certification

 Certificat de médicin spécialiste issued by the Ministre de la Santé publique

complementary specialised studies) issued by French University with full

The following shall be fulfilled:

a. Valid board certification status

Country Equivalency Assessment

Australia  Fellowship of the Royal College/ Colleges Certification

 Specialization Certificate of the RCPS or

 Bewijis van inschrijving in een Specialistenregister (Certificate of

 Bevis for tilladelsetil at betegne sig somspeciallaege(Certificate

the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) And a

*UAE nationals are not required to have Specialist registration

 Fachärztliche Anerkennung/Urkunde(Certificate of medical specialist

Country Equivalency Assessment Abbreviation

Australia  Both parts of the Australian Medical Council AMC

valid registration with the GMC or

Country Equivalency Assessment

Australia Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

UK Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (C.C.S.T.) and inclusion in

Country Equivalency Assessment

Australia Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

Canada Canada: evidence of passing the national dental specialist examination

UK Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (C.C.S.T.) and inclusion

Country Equivalency Assessment

Country Equivalency Assessment

Australia Documented evidence of passing all parts (written and clinical) of

Country Equivalency Registration

Australia Dietetic Association of Australia as APD (Accredited

Ireland Registration with CORU

New Zealand New Zealand Dietitian’s Board

South Africa South African Health Professional Council (HPCSA)

UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

USA CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) of the

I. Medical Imaging Technologist

Country Equivalency Registration

Australia Registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board or

Name: Name:

Staff number: Staff number:

Signature: _ Signature: _

Name: Name:

Staff number: Staff number:

Signature: _ Signature: _