HAAD

What Is HAAD Exam & Coaching

🩺 MOH & HAAD (DOH) CERTIFICATION FOR INDIAN NURSES 🩺

Indian nurses must obtain a professional license from the respective health authority to work legally in the UAE.

🌐 Authorities & Regions

Authority  

Region Covered

Current Name

MOH

Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah        

Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)

HAAD

Abu Dhabi, Al Ain

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH)

✅ Eligibility Criteria (Common for MOH & HAAD/DOH)

  1. Educational Qualification
    • Diploma or B.Sc. in Nursing (recognized by Indian Nursing Council)
    • Internship/clinical rotation included
  2. Work Experience
    • Minimum 2 years post-registration clinical experience
  3. Professional Registration
    • Valid Nursing License from Indian Nursing Council or State Council

📋 Documents Required

✔️ Personal Documents

  • Passport copy
  • Passport-sized photo
  • Birth certificate (sometimes required)

✔️ Academic Documents

  • Nursing Degree/Diploma Certificate
  • Transcript of Records / Mark sheets

✔️ Professional Documents

  • Indian Nursing Registration Certificate
  • Experience Certificates (on official hospital letterhead)
  • Good Standing Certificate (from Indian Nursing Council/State Council)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

✔️ Verification Documents

  • DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV) report.

🧪 Licensing Exams

🔹 MOH Exam

  • Mode: Prometric (Computer-Based)
  • Location: Test centers in India & UAE
  • Fee: ~AED 250
  • Subjects: Fundamentals of Nursing, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical, etc.

🔹 HAAD / DOH Exam

  • Mode: Prometric
  • Fee: ~AED 260–300
  • Questions: 100 MCQs
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Passing Score: ~60–65%

💻 Application Process

Step 1: Create Account on Portal

Step 2: DataFlow Verification

  • Upload all academic, registration, and experience documents
  • Pay PSV fee (AED 935+)

Step 3: Exam Booking (Prometric)

  • Receive scheduling link via email
  • Choose location & date for Prometric exam
  • Pay exam fee

Step 4: Pass the Exam

  • Receive eligibility to work
  • Obtain job offer from a facility in the respective Emirate
  • Facility will apply for your license activation

💰 Cost Breakdown (approximate)

Item

Cost (AED)

DataFlow PSV

935–1,200

Prometric Exam

250–300

MOH/DOH Application Fee

200–500

Total (approx.)

1,400–2,000

Overview On HAAD Exam

  • 🔄 License Validity & Renewal

    • License is valid for 1 year
    • Must work in the Emirate you are licensed under
    • Renew annually with CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points

    ⚠️ Key Notes

    • Licenses are not transferable between DHA, MOH, and DOH directly—you must apply for license conversion or re-examination.
    • Experience gaps >2 years may require refresher training.
    • English proficiency tests (IELTS/OET) are generally not mandatory for licensing but may be required by employers or for visa purposes.

    🩺 MOH & HAAD (DOH) CERTIFICATION EXAM OVERVIEW 🩺

    Authority

    Region Covered

    Exam Name

    MOH (MOHAP)

    Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, UAQ, RAK

    MOH Prometric Exam

    DOH (formerly HAAD)

    Abu Dhabi, Al Ain

    HAAD Exam / DOH-RN

    • Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) – via Prometric (for MOH) and Pearson VUE (for HAAD/DOH)
    • Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
    • Questions: 100 (HAAD) / ~70 (MOH)
    • Duration: 2–2.5 hours
    • Passing Score: 60–65%
    • Attempts: Up to 3 (varies by authority)

    📚 Subject / Course Content Overview

    The content is largely similar for both MOH and HAAD exams and follows international nursing standards, including NCLEX-RN and UK/US best practices.

    🧠 1. Fundamentals of Nursing

    • Nursing procedures and protocols
    • Patient hygiene, mobility, and comfort
    • Vital signs – monitoring and interpretation
    • Infection prevention & control
    • Documentation and communication
    • Patient safety (falls, choking, bedsores)

    ❤️ 2. Medical-Surgical Nursing

    • Cardiovascular: Hypertension, MI, CHF, ECG basics
    • Respiratory: Asthma, pneumonia, COPD, oxygen therapy
    • Renal/Urinary: UTI, renal failure, dialysis care
    • Gastrointestinal: Hepatitis, ulcers, liver failure, NG care
    • Endocrine: Diabetes, thyroid issues, insulin management
    • Neuro: Stroke, epilepsy, meningitis, GCS scoring
    • Musculoskeletal: Fractures, arthritis, rehab care
    • Oncology: Chemotherapy precautions, side effects

    🧒 3. Pediatrics and Child Health

    • Growth and development milestones
    • Pediatric nutrition and immunization
    • Pediatric emergencies: bronchiolitis, febrile seizures
    • Neonatal care: jaundice, hypoglycemia
    • Pediatric drug dosage calculations
  • 👩🍼 4. Maternity Nursing

    • Antenatal care and high-risk pregnancy
    • Labor and delivery stages
    • Postpartum care and complications (e.g., hemorrhage)
    • Breastfeeding support
    • Common obstetric emergencies (eclampsia, PPH)
  • 💊 5. Pharmacology

    • Drug classifications (antibiotics, antihypertensives, analgesics)
    • Safe medication administration (oral, IV, IM, SC)
    • Dosage calculations (especially pediatric)
    • Side effects, contraindications, interactions
    • High-alert medications

    🦠 6. Infection Control & Safety

    • Standard and transmission-based precautions
    • PPE (gloves, mask, gown)
    • Biomedical waste segregation
    • Handling of sharps and exposure incidents
    • Hospital-acquired infection prevention

    💉 7. Emergency and Critical Care

    • CPR, BLS, and ACLS basics
    • Triage and emergency response
    • Managing shock, burns, trauma
    • Sepsis and anaphylaxis
    • ICU equipment: ventilators, infusion pumps

    🧪 8. Diagnostics and Lab Interpretations

    • Interpreting CBC, ABG, renal function, liver function
    • ECG basics
    • Urinalysis and culture results
    • Radiology and imaging basics

    🧠 9. Mental Health Nursing

    • Psychiatric conditions: depression, schizophrenia, anxiety
    • Suicide prevention
    • Therapeutic communication
    • Substance abuse management
    • Restraint policy (physical and chemical)

    🌍 10. Community Health & Ethics

    • Health promotion & immunization
    • Communicable disease control
    • Home health nursing
    • Patient rights, confidentiality
    • Legal responsibilities and ethical practice

📝 Sample Question Topics:

  • What is the priority intervention for a hypoglycemic patient?
  • Which PPE is required for airborne precautions?
  • Nursing action after rupture of membranes during labor?
  • Medication calculation for IV infusion of dopamine?
  • Care for a patient post-surgery with low BP and high pulse?

📘 Recommended Study Materials

  • HAAD / MOH Exam Blueprints (available on official websites)
  • Saunders NCLEX-RN Review
  • Mosby’s Review for NCLEX
  • Nursing.com, NRSNG, UWorld (optional)
  • Prometric/MOH/HAAD Practice MCQs (free/paid)

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