NHRA Exam for Physiotherapists
Everything physiotherapists need to pass the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) licensing exam in Bahrain — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The NHRA 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.
Single national regulator for private and public healthcare in Bahrain — one portal, one exam route. Read the full NHRA licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the NHRA exam tests for physiotherapists
Eligibility for physiotherapists (NHRA)
- 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.
NHRA licensing process, step by step
- 1
NHRA e-services registration
Create your professional file on the NHRA e-services portal (usually via employer).
- 2
Dataflow verification
Full Dataflow report submitted to NHRA for approval.
- 3
Prometric assessment
Sit the NHRA Prometric assessment; instant on-screen result.
- 4
Licence issuance
NHRA practice licence issued once employer finalises the sponsorship.
NHRA Exam FAQs for Physiotherapists
What is the passing score for the NHRA exam for physiotherapists?›
The NHRA (National Health Regulatory Authority) exam pass mark is 60%. The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the NHRA physiotherapist exam cost?›
The NHRA exam fee is $180 – $260. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full NHRA licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the NHRA 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 NHRA physiotherapist exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once NHRA 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 NHRA licensing take for physiotherapists?›
On average 8-14 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 NHRA 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 NHRA exam?
Practice with chapter-wise NHRA-style MCQs for physiotherapists — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.