DHA License for Healthcare Assistant
Easy Steps to Qualify for a DHA Healthcare Assistant License
If you’re a Healthcare Assistant planning to work in Dubai, you must obtain a license from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). This guide explains the complete DHA licensing process for Healthcare Assistants — from eligibility and qualification requirements to DataFlow verification, exams, syllabus, costs, and licensing outcomes — so you can confidently start your career in Dubai.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
Healthcare Assistant
(Applicable only for UAE nationals and Children of Emirati women)
Qualifications
Certificate in Healthcare Assistant from one of UAE Educational Institutes that must be approved by NQC (program’s duration not less than Two (2) years) And Valid Basic Life Support BLS
Experience
No experience is required post-graduation
*In compliance with the Discontinuity of Practice (Gap of Practice) criteria.
Not sure if your qualification or experience meets DHA requirements?
Our healthcare licensing consultants can review your profile.
DHA Licensing Steps (Overview)
1. Create Sheryan Account
Sign up on the DHA’s online portal to start your application.
2. Dataflow Verification
A third-party company, Dataflow, will check if your documents are real.
3. DHA Exam
Exempted
4. Get Eligibility Letter
After Dataflow, you’ll receive a letter that allows you to look for jobs.
We can manage your Sheryan registration, DataFlow, and exam booking end-to-end.
DHA Licensing Process – Step by Step
Step 1: Create Your DHA Sheryan Account
The Sheryan portal is the online platform where you will manage your entire DHA license application. It’s your digital gateway to becoming a licensed Healthcare Assistant in Dubai.
Documents Required to Open a Sheryan Account:
- Valid Passport
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Active Email ID
Once your account is created, you will be assigned a unique DHA ID, which you will use for all subsequent steps.
Step 2: DHA Primary Source Verification (PSV) via DataFlow
Purpose: Verify the authenticity of your documents before applying for the DHA license.
DataFlow verification is mandatory for all DHA applicants.
Required Documents (for Healthcare Assistant):
- Degree Certificate
- License (Valid license)
- Good Standing Certificate (From your licensing authority)
- Experience Certificate (If any; 1 letter included in base fee)
PSV Fees:
- Base Fee: AED 935 (covers 4 documents: Degree, License, Good Standing + 1 Experience Letter).
- Extra Documents: AED 300 per document (e.g., additional experience letters).
- +5% VAT (Applicable on total fee).
Note: Some universities/authorities may charge extra for verification replies.
Processing Time: 3–6 weeks (Depends on how quickly your university/employer/licensing board responds to DataFlow’s verification requests).
Step 3: DHA Healthcare Assistant Exam
Exam is exempted for Healthcare Assistant
Step 4: Apply for Eligibility Letter
- Log in to your Sheryan account.
- Apply for the “Get Registered” service.
- Ensure your documents are verified by DataFlow and your exam results are recorded.
- Pay the AED 200 fee.
You will receive your Eligibility Letter, typically within 24 hours. This letter allows you to begin your job search in Dubai.
✅ Eligible for DHA exam exemption?
We’ll confirm your exemption, prepare documents, and submit your application correctly.
Start Your DHA Healthcare Assistant Licensing with Expert Support
We’ve helped hundreds of healthcare professionals get licensed in Dubai smoothly and compliantly.
Our healthcare consultancy provides end-to-end DHA licensing support for Healthcare Assistants, including eligibility assessment, Sheryan registration, DataFlow verification, exam booking, and eligibility letter processing.
We charge a transparent 20% professional service fee, calculated only on the official DHA, DataFlow, and exam charges applicable to your case. There are no hidden costs, and all government fees are paid directly to the authorities.
What Our Service Fee Includes
Eligibility review based on DHA regulations
Sheryan account creation & application submission
DataFlow document verification coordination
DHA exam or oral assessment booking (if required)
Eligibility letter follow-up & status tracking
Ongoing guidance until eligibility approval
What It Does NOT Include
Note: Government fees, DataFlow charges, exam fees, and oral assessment fees are paid separately to the respective authorities as per official rates.
