MOHAP Licensing Process in the UAE
MOHAP (Ministry of Health & Prevention) licensing follows the standard PQR framework (see full process overview), with these MOHAP-specific details:
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Licensing Exam
The MOHAP exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) administered by Prometric, via the MOHAP website. It consists of 100–150 questions over 120–180 minutes, depending on exam type. PSV must be completed before you can sit for the exam. Fees range from AED 350–800 depending on profession.
After You Pass
Print your Evaluation Certificate after passing PSV and the MOHAP exam. After you receive a job offer, your employer activates your MOHAP license. The Evaluation Certificate expires in 5 years, provided there's no interruption in experience longer than 2 years.
Applying as a Trainee
You'll need supervised training at an approved facility before applying for a full MOHAP license if you don't yet have the prerequisite 2 years of clinical experience, or you've had a practice gap of 3 years or more.
Apply through the MOHAP Health Professionals Evaluation System under the Trainee category for your profession. MOHAP issues an Evaluation Letter if you meet all requirements. You can then coordinate with the healthcare facility/training authority where you'll complete your required clinical training.
Frequently Asked Questions: MOHAP Licensing
The MOHAP Evaluation Certificate is valid for 5 years, provided there is no interruption or clinical practice gap longer than 2 consecutive years.
No. Under MOHAP regulations, Primary Source Verification (PSV) via DataFlow must be fully completed before you can sit for the Prometric licensing exam.
A MOHAP license authorizes practice in Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain (UAQ), as well as federal government healthcare facilities across the UAE.
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