Start your physiotherapy career in Dubai with confidence.
Prepare for the DHA exam with IMA’s structured, exam-focused pathway, designed to help you pass and obtain your Dubai license faster.
Relevant clinical experience (as per DHA eligibility criteria)
Intention to apply for Dubai Health Authority license
English proficiency (recommended for exam and practice)
Basic understanding of physiotherapy concepts
Basic understanding of physiotherapy concepts
Basic understanding of physiotherapy concepts
Access to computer and internet
It is a licensing exam conducted by the Dubai Health Authority required to practice as a physiotherapist in Dubai.
The exam is regulated by the Dubai Health Authority and typically delivered through authorized CBT providers such as Prometric.
Yes. International candidates can apply after completing Primary Source Verification (PSV) and meeting eligibility criteria.
DataFlow is the Primary Source Verification (PSV) process used to verify your educational and professional documents.
The DHA exam is a computer-based test (MCQs) assessing clinical knowledge, patient care, and professional practice.
The number of attempts may be limited based on DHA policies, and candidates should aim to pass within the allowed attempts.
Yes. DHA typically requires a minimum level of clinical experience, depending on your qualification.
No. You must pass the exam and obtain a DHA license before practicing in Dubai.
The exam includes:
• Musculoskeletal
• Neurology
• Cardiopulmonary
• Rehabilitation
• Professional practice
IMA helps you prepare for the DHA exam with structured learning, practice tests, and clinical training, increasing your chances of success.
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Build your pathway to becoming a licensed Physiotherapist in Dubai with a program aligned to real regulatory requirements.
To practise as a physiotherapist in Dubai, you must obtain a professional license from the Dubai Health Authority. This involves meeting eligibility criteria and successfully...
Build your pathway to becoming a licensed Physiotherapist in Dubai with a program aligned to real regulatory requirements.
To practise as a physiotherapist in Dubai, you must obtain a professional license from the Dubai Health Authority. This involves meeting eligibility criteria and successfully passing the DHA licensing exam.
For internationally qualified physiotherapists, the DHA licensing process typically includes:
• Primary Source Verification (PSV) of documents (via DataFlow)
• Credential evaluation (qualification & experience)
• Eligibility approval
• Passing the DHA Physiotherapist Exam
• Obtaining a professional license
The DHA exam is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted through approved testing partners (commonly Prometric).
It evaluates:
• Clinical physiotherapy knowledge
• Patient assessment and management
• Clinical reasoning and decision-making
• Professional and ethical practice
The exam is based on international clinical standards with relevance to UAE healthcare practices.
Success depends on strong theoretical knowledge, exam familiarity, and effective time management.
That’s where IMA comes in.
Our program helps you master DHA exam content, practice real exam-style questions, and build confidence, based on the latest DHA exam pattern.
This is not just exam preparation.
It’s your complete pathway to becoming a licensed physiotherapist in Dubai.