DHA License for CSS Technician / Aide
Easy Steps to Qualify for a DHA CSS (Central Sterile Services) Technician / Aide License from Your Home Country
If you’re a CSS Technician / Aide 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 CSS Technician / Aide — 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
CSS Technician
- Pathway #1
Qualifications
Diploma in any health-related field (minimum two (2) years course duration)
Experience
Two (2) years of experience
- Pathway #2
Qualifications
Associate degree in CSS technology (minimum two (2) years course duration)
Or
Certificate in any health-related field (minimum one (1) year course duration) with Certification as a member with one of the following:
• Certification by the Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution
(CBSPD) USA
• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) – Formally known
as International Association of Healthcare Central Services Material
Management (IAHCSMM)
Experience
One (1) year experience in the related field
CSS Aide
Qualifications
Completion of Higher Secondary School
Experience
Six (6) months’ experience in a related field
*In compliance with the Discontinuity of Practice (Gap of Practice) criteria.
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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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
Pass the DHA’s computer-based test or Oral Assessment to prove your professional knowledge.
4. Get Eligibility Letter
After passing the exam and Dataflow, you’ll receive a letter that allows you to look for jobs.
Note: You can do the Exam and Dataflow in any order, or both at the same time.
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 CSS Technician / Aide 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 CSS Technician / Aide):
- 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 CSS Technician / Aide Exam
All DHA exam details are provided in the Exam Details section below for easy reference.
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 220 fee.
You will receive your Eligibility Letter, typically within 24 hours. This letter allows you to begin your job search in Dubai.
DHA Exam Exemption
Criteria : 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 DHA 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
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Luxembourg
- Netherland
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Singapore
- Sweden
- South Africa
- Switzerland
- UK (HCPC)
- USA
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DHA Exam for CSS Technician / Aide - Complete Details
CSS Technician Exam
- Role: Central Sterile Services (CSS) Technician
- Code: STE5652
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Questions: 150
- Pass Score: 45%
- Fee: USD $240
CSS Aide Exam
- Role: Central Sterile Services (CSS) Aide
- Code: STE5653
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Questions: 150
- Pass Score: 50%
- Fee: USD $240
Booking Steps (Via Prometric)
- Visit: prometric.com/dha
- Select Exam → Schedule → Choose your preferred date and test center (available globally)
- Pay: USD 240 (credit/debit card)
- Confirmation: Email with admit details
Exam Day Requirements
- Original Passport
- DHA Eligibility ID
- Prometric Confirmation Letter
Important Notes
- Reschedule/Cancel: 72 hrs prior (fees may apply)
- Retake: After 14 days if failed
- Results: Available via DHA/Prometric
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DHA CSS Technician / Aide Exam
Exam Coverage (Syllabus)
The examination tests knowledge across 9 core domains of DHA CSS Technician / Aide practice:
- Overview of the CSSD and Decontamination
- Principles of Asepsis, Microbiology and Infection Control
- Transportation of Solid Items to CSSD and Disinfection Process
- Processing Equipment and Classification of Surgical Instrument Types
- Preparation, Packaging and Labeling of Instruments and Devices
- Sterilization, Maintenance, Audit and Quality Control
- Flexible Endoscope and Dental Instrument Processing
- Use of Indicators, Load Control and Transportation from the CSSD
- Inventory Control, Sterile Storage and Planned Maintenance
Recommended References
The following texts are suggested for preparation, with the latest editions recommended:
- Medical Device Reprocessing (Decontamination Specialist), Course Curriculum.
- The Basics of Sterile Processing. Nancy Chobin. Sterile Processing University. LLC New Jersey, Latest Edition.
- Central Service Technical Manual. N.Lind; J.D. Ninemeier. International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management, Latest Edition.
🌐 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
Start Your DHA CSS Technician / Aide 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 CSS Technician / Aide, 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.