What is a DHA Trainee Licence?
A Trainee Licence is a special type of registration issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) for healthcare professionals who are undergoing supervised training in a DHA-approved facility.It does not allow independent practice.It is meant for learning and skill development under supervision. Once approved, the licence comes with a trainee restriction on your registration to ensure you practice only under the training program.
Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for a Trainee Licence
- Self-Assessment Tool
Start your application by completing the Self-Assessment Tool on the DHA Sheryan Portal.
Select your main title (for example, Nurse, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist).
This step checks your eligibility for your professional category. Applicants cannot apply directly for the Trainee title. The self-assessment is mandatory first. - Check Your ResultAfter completing the self-assessment, you’ll see whether you are eligible to proceed.
According to the results, you will either apply through:Get Registered service (if documents and eligibility match), orManual Review service (if DHA needs to review your documents more carefully). - Upload Training Approval To qualify as a trainee, you must upload a copy of the training approval from your DHA-approved training facility.This confirms that you have a legitimate training placement and a supervising professional.
- DHA Credentialing Team Review
The DHA credentialing team reviews your application.They check your self-assessment results, uploaded documents, and training approval.Once approved, a trainee restriction will be placed on your registration.Your licence will show that you are a trainee, limiting your practice to supervised training hours until your training program is completed.