DOH Exam for Physiotherapists
Everything physiotherapists need to pass the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) licensing exam in United Arab Emirates — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The DOH pathway for physiotherapists
Physiotherapists are classified under allied health across the GCC and sit a dedicated Prometric paper covering musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. Rehab centres, sports clinics and hospital departments all require the authority licence before onboarding.
Exams are scenario-driven: assessment findings, outcome measures, contraindications and progression of treatment plans account for most of the paper.
Regulates all healthcare professionals in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi via the Tamm and Riayati platforms. Read the full DOH licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the DOH exam tests for physiotherapists
Eligibility for physiotherapists (DOH)
- BPT / DPT or equivalent physiotherapy qualification
- Home-country registration or licence where one exists
- Typically 2 years clinical experience
- Good Standing Certificate
Requirements vary by title tier — run the free eligibility check to see exactly where you stand before spending on Dataflow.
DOH licensing process, step by step
- 1
Tamm / Riayati registration
Open a professional file on Tamm (individuals) or via a sponsoring facility on Riayati.
- 2
Dataflow PSV
DOH-specific Dataflow report validates every document with the issuing body.
- 3
Eligibility & Prometric
DOH reviews the file, issues an Eligibility Letter, and schedules the Prometric assessment.
- 4
Assessment (exam or interview)
Prometric MCQ for most cadres; consultants may face an in-person interview panel.
- 5
Facility linking
License is activated once a DOH-registered facility submits your practice permit request.
DOH Exam FAQs for Physiotherapists
What is the passing score for the DOH exam for physiotherapists?›
The DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi) exam pass mark is 60% (title-dependent). The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the DOH physiotherapist exam cost?›
The DOH exam fee is $180 – $280. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full DOH licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the DOH exam for physiotherapists?›
100 – 150 MCQs, completed in 2 – 3 hours. The paper for physiotherapists focuses on musculoskeletal assessment and manual therapy and related clinical areas.
Can I take the DOH physiotherapist exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once DOH issues your eligibility, you can book any authorised Prometric centre worldwide — most candidates sit the exam in their home country before travelling.
How long does DOH licensing take for physiotherapists?›
On average 10-18 weeks end-to-end, including Dataflow verification (the longest single step), eligibility review, the exam itself and licence issuance.
What should physiotherapists study for the DOH exam?›
High-yield areas include: musculoskeletal assessment and manual therapy; neurological rehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury, parkinson's); cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and icu care; electrotherapy modalities — indications and contraindications. Chapter-wise MCQ practice with explanations is the fastest way to find and close your weak areas.
Ready to pass the DOH exam?
Practice with chapter-wise DOH-style MCQs for physiotherapists — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.