Meddex guides

Revising for the DHA exam as an allied health professional

For allied health5 min read

By Meddex editorial team5 min readFor your profession

Short answer: Allied health professionals can split their revision between their specialty and shared clinical topics such as patient safety, infection control, emergencies and ethics. DHA does not state a split, and each title has its own format and pass score, so check your exact title in the DHA guideline first.

Do not skip the shared domains

It is tempting to study only your specialty. But every clinician is expected to recognise a deteriorating patient, follow infection-control rules and respect consent and confidentiality.

A simple split to start with

As a starting point only, many people spend about 60% of study time on their specialty and 40% on shared topics. DHA does not state a split, so adjust it once you see your own weak areas. As the exam approaches, use mixed sets so you practise switching between topics.

Habits that help

Keep short, regular sessions. Turn missed questions into one-line rules. Take a timed set each week.

  • Review incorrect answers within 48 hours.
  • Use flashcards for normal values and emergency steps.
  • Sit at least one full-length mock under timed conditions if one is available for your profession.

Verify your category

Allied health covers many professions with different requirements. Always confirm the current exam details for yours with the DHA.

Related guide

For how DHA lists allied health titles, with example rows and a way to find your own title, see DHA exam for allied health. This guide is about how to revise.

Frequently asked questions

This article is general educational guidance, not official advice. Exam rules, fees and timelines are set by the Dubai Health Authority and the test provider and can change, so always confirm the latest details on their official channels.

Last updated .

Founding list

Join the founding list

No payment now. You will see the exact price before you pay. Early-bird pricing will be offered to people on this list when paid plans open.

Free test

Find out where you stand in ten minutes

Answer ten exam-style questions, one from each main subject, and see your score and weakest subjects straight away.

  • No sign-up and no card
  • Your score by subject, instantly
  • An explanation for every answer

Keep reading

Study plans
14 September 20268 min read

How to pass the DHA exam: a realistic 10-week study plan

A practical, week-by-week plan to prepare for the DHA licensing exam while working shifts, with the habits that matter most.

Read article
Exam guide
26 September 20266 min read

How the DHA exam works on screen: question style, timer and scoring

How the DHA licensing exam works on screen: the question style, the timer and tools, and how DHA says results are calculated. Title-by-title numbers are on a separate page.

Read article
Study skills
8 October 20265 min read

Spaced repetition for clinicians: a practical guide

How spaced repetition works, why it suits busy clinicians, and a simple way to use flashcards for drug facts, normal values and protocols.

Read article

Get DHA exam updates in your inbox

Study tips, exam-guide changes and new Meddex features. One useful email a week, and you can unsubscribe in one click.