SHA Exam for Anesthesia Technicians
Everything anesthesia technicians need to pass the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) licensing exam in United Arab Emirates — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The SHA pathway for anesthesia technicians
Anesthesia technicians sit an allied-health Prometric paper covering anesthesia equipment, airway management support, monitoring and pharmacology of anesthetic agents. Surgical capacity across the Gulf keeps growing, and OT support cadres are licensed in every authority.
Expect equipment-heavy questions — machine checks, vaporizers, breathing circuits and troubleshooting are core exam territory.
The newest UAE regulator — separate from MOHAP for Sharjah-based private and government facilities. Read the full SHA licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the SHA exam tests for anesthesia technicians
Eligibility for anesthesia technicians (SHA)
- BSc / diploma in Anesthesia Technology or equivalent
- Typically 2 years operating-theatre experience
- Home-country registration where applicable
- Good Standing Certificate
Requirements vary by title tier — run the free eligibility check to see exactly where you stand before spending on Dataflow.
SHA licensing process, step by step
- 1
SHA account & file
Register through the SHA portal or a sponsoring Sharjah facility.
- 2
Dataflow verification
Standard PSV report submitted to SHA.
- 3
Prometric MCQ
Sit the SHA-blueprinted Prometric assessment for your cadre.
- 4
Licence issuance
Practice permit issued after exam pass and facility linking.
SHA Exam FAQs for Anesthesia Technicians
What is the passing score for the SHA exam for anesthesia technicians?›
The SHA (Sharjah Health Authority) exam pass mark is 60%. The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the SHA anesthesia technician exam cost?›
The SHA exam fee is $180 – $260. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full SHA licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the SHA exam for anesthesia technicians?›
100 – 150 MCQs, completed in 2 – 3 hours. The paper for anesthesia technicians focuses on anesthesia machine checks and breathing circuits and related clinical areas.
Can I take the SHA anesthesia technician exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once SHA 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 SHA licensing take for anesthesia technicians?›
On average 10-16 weeks end-to-end, including Dataflow verification (the longest single step), eligibility review, the exam itself and licence issuance.
What should anesthesia technicians study for the SHA exam?›
High-yield areas include: anesthesia machine checks and breathing circuits; airway equipment and difficult-airway support; monitoring — capnography, invasive lines, depth of anesthesia; pharmacology of induction agents, muscle relaxants and local anesthetics. Chapter-wise MCQ practice with explanations is the fastest way to find and close your weak areas.
Ready to pass the SHA exam?
Practice with chapter-wise SHA-style MCQs for anesthesia technicians — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.