SHA License for Radiographer
Easy Steps to Qualify for a SHA Radiographer License from Your Home Country
If you are a Radiographer planning to work in Sharjah (UAE), you must obtain a license from the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) before you can legally practise. This guide explains the complete SHA licensing process for Radiographers — from eligibility and qualification requirements to DataFlow verification, exams, syllabus, costs, gap-of-practice rules, and licensing outcomes — so you can confidently start your career in the Sharjah.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
Radiographer/ Radiography Technologist
Educational Level
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a Radiography, Radiology Technology, or Medical/Diagnostic Imaging program
Or
Diploma in Radiology (minimum three (3) years course duration)
Or
Associate degree in Radiography program (minimum two (2) years course duration) And Registration/certification or accreditation as a radiographer (Refer to table below)
Experience
Two (2) years of experience post qualification in the general radiology field
Additional Mandatory Requirements
- Valid Registration / License: Applicants must hold a valid professional license or registration from their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
- Good Standing Certificate (GSC): A valid GSC is required from the same licensing authority that issued your license(must be issued within the last 6 months).
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SHA Licensing Steps (Overview)
1.Portal Registration & Profile Completion
Visit SHA portal create your account and fill your personal and professional profile.
2. Apply for Health Profession Evaluation
Upload document and pay the assessment fee.
3. DataFlow Verification
DataFlow verifies your educational certificates, licenses, and experience documents from original sources.
4. Examination Assignment
Pass the SHA Prometric Exam and Oral Assessment to prove your professional competency.
5. Download Assessment Letter
Download the Assessment Letter from SHA Website.
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SHA Licensing Process – Step by Step
1.Portal Registration & Profile Completion
Portal Registration
Visit the SHA portal and create your account using below information
- Valid Passport
- Active Email ID
- Phone Number
Profile Completion
After the registration fill your professional profile with all required personal and qualification details.
2. Apply for Health Profession Evaluation
Document Upload
Prepare clear scanned copies of the following documents (PDF/JPEG, legible and complete):
- Education (qualification certificate)
- Academic Transcript / Mark Sheets
- All Experience Letters
- Valid Registration or Licensing Certificate
- Good Standing Certificate (GSC)
- Passport
- Passport Size Photo
Fee Payment
- Pay the assessment fee through the portal, CBT/PSV fees are separate and must be paid individually to concerned entities
- Fees - AED 300 + Transaction Charges
Next steps after application submission
- If all the documents are correct as per SHA guidelines than application will take you next step for DataFlow of documents.
- Mismatch / additional info – You may be asked for resubmission with additional documents or further clarification.
3. DataFlow Verification
Primary Source Verification (PSV)
An assessment officer will review your application within the approved PQR – they will verify your documents and decide on the list of documents to be sent to DataFlow.
The system will send the payment link for you through email to make the payment to start your Primary Source Verification Process.
Processing Details
Fees
AED 935 + 5% VAT for below documents (1 Educational Certificates, 1 Health License Certificate, 1 Good Standing Certificate, 2 Experience Letters)
Processing Time
15 working days
- Additional document AED 300 + 5% VAT
Note: Some universities/authorities may charge extra for verification replies.
4. Examination Assignment
After getting the positive DataFlow report. The officer will determine whether you are required to take an exam or are exempt – you will be notified of the decision accordingly. If an exam is required, you will need to schedule it according to its type (written, oral, or prometric).
SHA Exam for Radiographer – Complete Details
Radiographer Exam
- Role: Radiographer
- Mode: Prometric & Oral
- Duration: 3 hours
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs
- Pass Score: 55%
- Fee: USD 130
Important Notes
- Rescheduling/Cancellation must be completed at least 72 hours before the exam date.
- Candidates who fail may retake the exam after 14 days, subject to remaining attempts.
- Maximum 3 attempts are allowed within the 1-year period.
- Exam results are available through SHA website.
Exam Day Requirements
- Original Passport
- SHA Eligibility Letter (printed)
- Prometric Confirmation Letter
Note: Exam exemption criteria and the syllabus are detailed below on this page.
5. Download Evaluation Letter
Once you pass the exam, the SHA will issue your digital Assessment Letter directly through their website.
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Exam Exemption
Criteria 1: License & Good Standing Certificate
Applicants holding a valid professional license and a Good Standing Certificate (GSC) from the recognized countries listed below are exempted from the MOH licensure exam, provided that:
The qualification was obtained within the last three (3) years, OR
There is no gap in clinical practice since the last employment.
Country
- Austria
- Australia (Medical Radiation Practice Board)
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Ireland (CORU)
- Luxembourg
- Netherland
- New Zealand (New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board)
- Norway
- Singapore
- Sweden
- South Africa (HPCSA registration as a Radiographer)
- Switzerland
- UK (HCPC)
- USA (American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT))
Criteria 2: Applicants who hold a valid pass record in the internationally recognized examinations listed below, as approved by the Authority, may be exempted from the licensure examination.
Country Equivalency Assessment
- Canada:
Documented proof of successfully passing the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification examination. - New Zealand:
Documented proof of successfully completing the Registration Examination Assessment (REA) pathway to registration.
The examination syllabus and recommended reference materials are identical for Radiographer exams.
Exam Coverage (Syllabus)
The examination tests knowledge across 11 core domains of Radiographer practice:
- Patient Management
- Radiation Protection
- X-ray & CT
- Health and Safety
- Ultrasound & MRI
- Nuclear Medicine
- Operation of Equipment
- Fluoroscopy
- General Anatomy Patient Safety, Professionalism & Ethics
- Procedure Management
Recommended References
The following texts are suggested for preparation, with the latest editions recommended:
- Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 9th Edition, John Lampignano, and Leslie E. Kendrick, Mosby Publisher, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2017. ISBN 9780323399661
- Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care 6th Edition, Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton, Saunders Publisher, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2015. ISBN 978-0323315791
- Sherer, M.S. Visconti,P.J., et al. “Radiation Protection in Medical radiography”, 8th edition. Mosby, 2018 ISBN:978-0-323-44666-2
- Westbrook C., and Talbot J. - MRI in Practice
- Gurley’s- Introduction to Radiologic Technology)
- X-Ray Technician(Passbooks) (Career Examination Passbooks)
- CT & MRI Pathology: A Pocket Atlas
- MRI in Practice 5th Edition, by Catherine Westbrook, John Talbot ISBN-10: 1119391962
- CT Imaging: Practical Physics, Artifacts, and Pitfalls, by Alexander C. Mamourian. ASIN: B01JXRVUPY
- Radiographic and Angiographic Procedures with an Introduction to Specialized Imaging. FA Davis
- Nuclear Medicine Technology: Procedures and Quick Reference. Pete Shackett. Third Edition, 2019
- MRI in Practice, Catherine Westbrook
- Health Professions Council (HPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics. London: HPC. performance-and-ethics/. Accessed November 20, 2019
🌐 English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
If you did not study in English, you must pass one of:
- IELTS: Minimum 5.0
- TOEFL: Minimum 500
- OET: Minimum Grade C
- Cambridge English: Minimum 169
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Professional Service Fee
Fixed service fee: AED 600 (paid in advance)
What Our Service Includes
- Eligibility assessment
- SHA registration
- DataFlow application support
- Exam booking assistance
- Assessment letter processing support
What It Does NOT Include
- SHA fees
- DataFlow fees
- Exam fees
- Study Material (MCQs)
- Oral assessment fees
- Government charges
FAQs
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a Radiography, Radiology Technology, or Medical/Diagnostic Imaging program Or Diploma in Radiology (minimum three (3) years course duration) Or
• Associate degree in Radiography program (minimum two (2) years course duration)
• Registration/certification or accreditation as a radiographerTwo (2) years of experience post qualification in the general radiology field
Holding a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
The academic transcript must be submitted for credentialing purposes in which determination of disciplines shall be applied.
Valid Good Standing Certificate (GSC) that is not older than six (6) months at the time of applying for licensure covering the minimum required experiences for the applied title
Registration Fees AED 300
Exam Fees USD 130 (AED 478)
DataFlow Fees AED 935 + 5% VAT + AED 300 for addiotional documents and If universities/authorities are charging extra for verification replies.
- Must be graduates from National and/or International recognized colleges/universities
- For UAE graduates, the program and university must be accredited by the Ministry of Education (MOE/NQA)
- Required Master’s or postgraduate qualifications must be a minimum of two (2) years full-time course duration
- Assistant allied healthcare professionals cannot work independently and shall work under a licensed Allied Healthcare professional.
- Non-UAE national graduate allied healthcare professionals from UAE universities must successfully complete six (6) months clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility.
- GCC nationals are required to complete six (6) months clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility
- One (1) year duration program can be accepted if attained from one of the following countries Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherland, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
- Master/Ph.D. (In the area of specialty) will reduce one (1) year from the required experience for licensing provided that the Master’s/Ph.D. a degree is not mandatory to obtain the selected title
- Master/Ph.D. (In the area of specialty) will reduce one (1) year from the required experience for licensing provided that the Master’s/Ph.D. a degree is not mandatory to obtain the selected title.
Editorial & Verification Information
Written by Imran Ali, Managing Director at AL Resalah Medical Center
Reviewed and verified by the MyDoctorLicense Regulatory Team.
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Licensing requirements, fees, examination policies, and regulatory procedures may change periodically based on updates issued by the relevant authorities. Applicants should always verify the latest official requirements directly with SHA and associated regulatory platforms before submitting their application.