DOH (HAAD) Nursing License in UAE - Eligibility, Exam & Requirements
Nurses applying for DOH (Department of Health) Abu Dhabi UAE, must fulfill the specific eligibility requirements to be able to apply for the DOH Nursing exam. Here is a detailed breakdown of the eligibility criteria for main nursing category.
Eligibility Criteria For Registered Nurse (RN)
Required: Bachelor degree in general nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration in “General Nursing” from accredited program.
Valid/current national license.
Desired:
BLS, ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty.
* NOTE: this excludes programs comprising 2 years nursing + 1 year Midwifery or Community Health. Holders of such programs qualify as Practical Nurses.
What is DOH Nursing experience requirement?
Candidates having Bachelor in Nursing should have atleast 2 years experience. Candidates with Diploma in Nursing should also have atleast 2 years experience. Those who have an experience gap during the last 2 years, they would need refresher training or re-examination.
What is the HAAD/DOH nursing exam format?
The DOH nursing is a Pearson Vue CBT (Computer Based Test) exam, consists upon 150 MCQs with 120-150 minutes test duration.
Do Fresh nursing graduates can apply without experience?
Yes, as per the updated Unified Healthcare PQR (Professional Qualification Requirements), fresh nursing graduates (within the past 2 years) are now exempted from the 2 years experience requirement while applying for UAE RN licensing exam, provided they hold a recognized nursing degree. Otherwise, if graduated before 2 years then you must meet experience requirement or take a DOH approved refresher program.
What are the Required Documents for DOH Nursing?
- Valid Passport copy
- Recent passport-sized photo
- Educational qualification certificates
- Nuring license from home country
- Experience certificate (on official letterhead, signed/stamped)
- Good Standing Certificate (from your last licensing authority)
- CV / Resume
- Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate (AHA recommended)
Your Comments
"i have finished my msc nursing,and have 1 year experience,am i eligible to take haad,if yes,to which catagory should i apply. Kindly let me know some nursing general guidelines....."
mudda vinai kumar
Medical Qualification: msc.nursing
City Country: nellore,india
"i completed my gnm course with three and half years.and i have 2 year clinical experience.am i eligible for doh exam and can i work in abudabi "
rincy thomas
Medical Qualification: gnm with 2yr exp
City Country: kolkata ,india
"I have a question about HAAD registration. Is it required to have a BLS certification before I can register my name to take the exam?Thank you "
Mariecor
Medical Qualification: Registered Nurse
City Country: Cebu City Philippines
"I HV done my post graduation is MSC in Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing. I HV 1yr clinical experience, which post I can apply for?? Pls guide me "
Aparna Anil Naik
Medical Qualification: MSc in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Nursing
City Country: Pune,India
"i have finished my msc nursing,and have 1 year experience,am i eligible to take haad,if yes,to which catagory should i apply....."
anisa
Medical Qualification:msc nursing
City Country: Mangalore, india
"I ve a doubt regarding HAAD requirements. I completed my MSc nursing OBG. I have 4 years teaching experience after PG and 2.9 years clinical exp before before PG. Is it essential for HAAD exam criteria. "
SHINI PUSHPN
Medical Qualification: MSc nursing OBG
City Country: Kerala. India
"I have completed diploma nursing in 2014.and I have one year clinical experience. and I m registered to PNC. am I eligible to take? if yes that what is procedure. thanks ."
Muhammad Ibrahim
Medical Qualification: 3 year diploma nursing
City Country: jamshoro,pakistan
"I completed m.sc with one year clinical experience. Am I eligible for HAAD.If yes then in which category and how to apply for HAAD. "
rinki saini
Medical Qualification: m.sc nursing in OBG
City Country: punjab,india
"I have completed my bsc nursing and have one and half year clinical experience am I eligible to write haad . "
Ranjini p s
Medical Qualification: bsc nursing
City Country: bangalore india
"I have completed my masters in medical surgical nursing and have 2year of work experience as clinical instructor. Which post can I apply under haad. Pls guide me. Thank u "
Sajini sara sajan
Medical Qualification: Msc nursing medical surgical
City Country: Trivandrum, india
"I have complete b.sc nursing,and have 6 month clinical experience .which post can i applyunder haad..please guide me.... thank you... "
Shabana Salam
Medical Qualification: b.sc nursing
City Country: Manathawady
"I am a filipina ,working in KSA as nursing and link lecturer.This is my 11th year in teaching and the other experiences were hospital ICU ER Med Surg Ortho EENT/plastic,OB Gyn. Do I need to take HAAD in applying to your country?I also have CGFNS certificate and processing NCLEX.Thanks "
Angeles L.Nemenzo
Medical Qualification: Nurse,Midwife,Teacher,Mater of Arts in Nursing,PhD candidate in educational management
City Country: San Carlos City,Philippines
"I have completed my GNM with 2 year clinical experience. I would like to attend the haad exam. I need the nearest haad exam center which was approved. I hope you will send me the adress with mobile number. "
jaseena banu
Medical Qualification: GNM
City Country: thanjavur & india
"if any nurse who has hepatitis C positive but in PCR it is non reactive can apply for UAE HAAD EXAM."
ali
Medical Qualification: nursing
City Country: karachi pakistan
"I am passed HAAD practical nurse. is it possible can i change to Registerd nurse after work one year working in abudhabi."
clelia george
Medical Qualification: nursing & midwifery 3 Year and 6 month
City Country: abudhabi
"Good day I would like to know the job opportunities available for me at your health institutions. I would prefer an environment which is either at a Primary Health Care clinic or at a Forensic environment. Thank you "
Juliet Sinikeziwe Xulu
Medical Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Nursing Science, Diploma in Primary Health Care and Post graduate Diploma in Forensic Health Care
City Country: Durban, South Africa
"I have completed my gnm course in1999(17years experience)presently working in Oman(6years experience in Oman.)can I apply for HADD exam."
Asha Nair
Medical Qualification: GNM
City Country: Muscat.Oman
"im completed my diploma in healthinsepctor course with 1 year experience & im now going wth bcs.psychology..cn i apply for this exam???. Can eligible for this exam."
Anagha k
Medical Qualification: bcs.psychology
City Country: pattambi palakkad ,India
"Can I write the had exam I am living in Abu Dhabi."
Rose
Medical Qualification: 18 months nursing course Annexlory midwifery of nurse (AMM)
City, Country: India
"does a clinical instructor need to pass the HAAD exam?"
Monzier
Medical Qualification: BSc in Nursing
City Country: Amman, Jordan
"Iam a OBG post graduate.After my Msc I worked for one year in clinical setup.but after Bsc I didn't work.so,with my 1 year post Msc experience,can i apply for Moh or DHA.Iam I elig bile."
Gini
Medical Qualification: Msc nursing
City Country: Chennai,india
"I completed 3 &1/2 year diploma in nursing in 2008 .Total I have 5 year experience in India As a RN and 3 year experience in UAE as a practical Nurse.Is there any chance to upgrade or attempt to write an Haad RN exam ."
Soniya Thomas
Medical Qualification: 3and half year diploma in nursing
City, Country: India
