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1A DOH-licensed allied health professional in Abu Dhabi prepares to insert a peripheral IV cannula. According to standard WHO hand hygiene principles adopted by DOH, which action best represents 'My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene' immediately before this procedure?
A.Perform hand hygiene before the aseptic task, then don gloves
B.Perform hand hygiene before the aseptic task, after donning gloves
C.Rely on the alcohol content of the skin prep to substitute for hand hygiene
D.Perform hand hygiene only after the procedure is completed
Explanation: WHO's 'My 5 Moments' requires hand hygiene BEFORE a clean/aseptic procedure, performed before gloves are donned, because gloves are not a substitute for hand hygiene. The cannula insertion is an aseptic task, so hands must be decontaminated then gloves applied. DOH infection-prevention standards adopt this framework.
2A radiographer sustains a needlestick injury from a hollow-bore needle used on a patient with unknown bloodborne status. According to standard post-exposure management adopted in DOH facilities, what is the correct immediate first step?
A.Squeeze the wound firmly to express as much blood as possible
B.Apply a strong antiseptic such as bleach directly into the puncture
C.Wash the wound with soap and running water without scrubbing
D.Wait for the occupational-health clinic to open before any action
Explanation: Immediate first aid for a percutaneous exposure is to wash the wound with soap and running water; do not scrub or squeeze, as this can damage tissue and increase exposure. Reporting and risk assessment for PEP follow. This reflects DOH and WHO occupational exposure standards.
3When applying transmission-based precautions for a patient with confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis, which combination of measures is required under DOH infection-control standards?
A.Standard precautions plus a surgical mask and a single room
B.Contact precautions: gown and gloves with no respiratory protection
C.Droplet precautions: a surgical mask within one metre of the patient
D.Airborne precautions: a fit-tested N95 respirator and a negative-pressure (AIIR) room
Explanation: Pulmonary TB spreads via airborne droplet nuclei, requiring airborne precautions: a fit-tested N95 (or higher) respirator and an airborne infection isolation room with negative pressure. Surgical masks do not filter airborne nuclei adequately. DOH adopts CDC/WHO airborne precaution standards.
4A clinical team is verifying a surgical patient before an invasive procedure in an Abu Dhabi hospital. The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist 'Time Out' phase, used in DOH-accredited facilities, occurs at which moment?
A.Before the patient leaves the operating room
B.Before skin incision
C.Before induction of anaesthesia
D.During pre-operative ward rounds the day before
Explanation: The WHO checklist has three phases: 'Sign In' (before induction), 'Time Out' (before skin incision), and 'Sign Out' (before the patient leaves theatre). The Time Out confirms patient identity, site, procedure, and team readiness immediately before incision. DOH patient-safety standards require this checklist.
5A sterile-processing technician must verify that a load in the steam autoclave achieved sterilization conditions. A Class 5 integrating chemical indicator and a biological indicator are used. Which result confirms the sterilization process was effective?
A.Color change on the external tape only
B.A passing chemical indicator with an unread biological indicator
C.A negative biological indicator (no growth) after incubation
D.The cycle reached temperature regardless of indicator results
Explanation: The biological indicator (containing Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores) is the gold standard for confirming sterilization; a negative result (no growth) after incubation proves lethality was achieved. Chemical indicators only confirm exposure to conditions, not microbial kill. DOH CSSD standards require biological monitoring.
6An allied health professional discovers a medication error reached a patient but caused no harm. Under a DOH-aligned patient-safety culture using the incident-reporting system, what is the most appropriate action?
A.Report the event through the facility incident-reporting system
B.Take no action because no harm occurred
C.Quietly correct the chart to avoid blame
D.Report only if the patient or family complains
Explanation: A non-harm event that reached the patient is a reportable incident (a 'no-harm event'). Reporting supports a non-punitive, learning safety culture and root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence. DOH Jawda quality and patient-safety standards require reporting of errors and near-misses regardless of harm.
7To prevent catheter-associated bloodstream infections, which evidence-based 'bundle' element is recommended for central-line insertion in DOH facilities?
A.Routine femoral vein insertion as first choice
B.Cleaning the skin with plain soap only
C.Daily routine replacement of the catheter on a fixed schedule
D.Maximal sterile barrier precautions during insertion
Explanation: The central-line bundle includes maximal sterile barriers (cap, mask, sterile gown, gloves, full body drape), chlorhexidine skin antisepsis, optimal site selection (avoiding femoral when possible), and daily review of line necessity. Maximal barriers significantly reduce CLABSI. DOH adopts these IHI/CDC bundle elements.
8When segregating clinical waste in an Abu Dhabi healthcare facility, into which color-coded container should a used, capped hypodermic needle and syringe be placed?
A.Yellow soft-waste bag for infectious clinical waste
B.Puncture-resistant rigid sharps container
C.Black bag for general domestic waste
D.Clear bag for recyclable plastics
Explanation: Sharps (needles, blades, broken glass) must be discarded immediately into a puncture-resistant, leak-proof rigid sharps container to prevent injury and infection transmission. Soft infectious waste goes in yellow bags, but sharps require rigid containers. DOH waste-management standards follow this segregation.
9A patient is identified using two identifiers before a diagnostic procedure, per DOH International Patient Safety Goals. Which pair of identifiers is acceptable?
A.The patient's room number and bed number
B.The patient's room number and physical appearance
C.The diagnosis and the treating physician's name
D.The patient's full name and date of birth (or medical record number)
Explanation: Correct patient identification requires at least two patient-specific identifiers such as full name and date of birth or medical record number. Location-based identifiers (room/bed) are prohibited because patients move. DOH and JCI International Patient Safety Goal 1 mandate this practice.
10An allied health professional receives a critical laboratory result by telephone. Under DOH safety standards for verbal/telephone orders and critical results, which step ensures accuracy?
A.Write down the result and read it back to the caller for verification
B.Document the value from memory after the call ends
C.Ask another staff member to overhear and confirm later
D.Accept the value only if it is repeated twice by the caller
Explanation: The 'read-back' (write-down, read-back, confirm) procedure is required for verbal and telephone communication of critical results and orders. The receiver writes the information, reads it back, and the sender confirms accuracy. This is International Patient Safety Goal 2 (effective communication), adopted by DOH.

About the DOH Allied Health Exam Exam

The DOH Abu Dhabi Allied Health Qualification Exam is the licensing assessment required for allied health professionals (such as physiotherapists, medical laboratory technologists, radiographers, dietitians, occupational and respiratory therapists) to practice in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Administered by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi through Pearson VUE, it tests profession-specific clinical knowledge and DOH scope of practice. Candidates complete DataFlow primary source verification and obtain eligibility through TAMM before booking.

Assessment

Computer-based single-best-answer MCQ exam delivered by Pearson VUE; profession-specific clinical knowledge plus Abu Dhabi scope of practice. No negative marking; result is Pass/Fail.

Time Limit

Approximately 150 minutes (2.5 hours) for most allied health categories.

Passing Score

Reported as Pass or Fail with no numerical score report; the general threshold is approximately 60% and may vary by profession and country of qualification.

Exam Fee

Allied health DOH pre-booking fee approx. AED 50 plus the Pearson VUE test fee (around USD 73.57 at an Abu Dhabi centre, USD 94.59 internationally). DataFlow PSV and a processing fee are separate; fees can change, so confirm in TAMM. (Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH, formerly HAAD))

DOH Allied Health Exam Exam Content Outline

15%

Patient Safety & Infection Control

Hand hygiene, transmission-based precautions, PPE, sterilization, International Patient Safety Goals, incident reporting and basic life support in DOH facilities.

12%

Professional Ethics & Scope of Practice

DOH/PQR scope of practice, supervision, confidentiality (Malaffi), informed consent, licensing and CPD, documentation and the Abu Dhabi regulatory framework.

12%

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal and neurological assessment, gait analysis, electrotherapy contraindications, exercise prescription and post-surgical rehabilitation.

19%

Medical Laboratory Science

Phlebotomy and order of draw, hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, blood banking, histopathology, quality control and biosafety.

14%

Medical Imaging & Radiography

Radiation protection, exposure factors, positioning and projection terminology, MRI and contrast safety, and image-quality evaluation.

9%

Nutrition & Dietetics

Nutrition assessment, therapeutic and renal diets, enteral nutrition, refeeding syndrome and the Nutrition Care Process.

10%

Occupational & Respiratory Therapy

Activities of daily living and assistive technology, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas and spirometry interpretation and airway management.

9%

Pharmacology & Medication Safety

Medication rights, dose calculations, drug interactions and allergies, controlled-drug regulation, LASA safeguards and pharmacovigilance.

How to Pass the DOH Allied Health Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Reported as Pass or Fail with no numerical score report; the general threshold is approximately 60% and may vary by profession and country of qualification.
  • Assessment: Computer-based single-best-answer MCQ exam delivered by Pearson VUE; profession-specific clinical knowledge plus Abu Dhabi scope of practice. No negative marking; result is Pass/Fail.
  • Time limit: Approximately 150 minutes (2.5 hours) for most allied health categories.
  • Exam fee: Allied health DOH pre-booking fee approx. AED 50 plus the Pearson VUE test fee (around USD 73.57 at an Abu Dhabi centre, USD 94.59 internationally). DataFlow PSV and a processing fee are separate; fees can change, so confirm in TAMM.

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

DOH Allied Health Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use the DOH Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) and the relevant DOH Scope of Practice document for your profession as your blueprint, then drill profession-specific clinical knowledge alongside cross-cutting topics like infection control, patient safety and medication safety.
2Practice timed, single-best-answer MCQs in the Pearson VUE style to build pacing (around 90 seconds per question), focusing on applied clinical scenarios rather than pure recall.
3Master high-yield calculation and safety items (dose/dilution math, ALARA and radiation protection, ABG interpretation, infection-control precautions) since these recur across allied health categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers the DOH allied health exam and where do I book it?

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH, formerly HAAD) administers the exam through Pearson VUE computer-based testing centres. After DataFlow primary source verification and DOH eligibility approval, you initiate pre-booking fees in the TAMM portal and are redirected to Pearson VUE to self-schedule your date, time and location.

What is the passing score for the DOH allied health exam?

DOH reports results as Pass or Fail without a numerical score report. The general passing threshold is widely reported to be around 60%, but it can vary by profession and by the candidate's country of qualification. Always confirm the requirement for your category in your TAMM eligibility notice.

How many questions are on the exam and how long is it?

DOH does not publish an official fixed count per discipline, but allied health categories are commonly reported to have approximately 100 single-best-answer MCQs completed in about 150 minutes (2.5 hours). There is no negative marking. Your exact numbers are confirmed in TAMM.

How is the DOH exam different from the DHA and MOHAP exams?

The DOH exam licenses professionals for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is delivered by Pearson VUE, whereas the DHA (Dubai) and MOHAP (northern emirates) exams are delivered by Prometric. They are separate licensing examinations requiring separate applications, though content overlaps and credentials can be transferred with additional steps.