DHA Self Study Plan for Nurses — Pass the DHA Dubai Health Authority Exam from Home
A structured 28-day app-guided self-study programme for the DHA Dubai Health Authority Exam. Daily lessons, mastery-based quizzes and an weakness booster — all for one-time $99 USD with lifetime access. The exact same plan our successful UAE — Dubai nurses used to pass DHA on their first attempt.
The 4-Week DHA Self-Study Roadmap
Every day has a defined objective, reading and quiz. Score 80% to unlock the next day.
Week 1 · Days 1-7
Foundation
Fundamentals of Nursing, Pharmacology (Intro)
Week 2 · Days 8-14
Foundation + Core
Community Health & Ethics, Adult Health (Part 1)
Week 3 · Days 15-21
Core Clinicals
Adult Health (Part 2), Pharmacology Advanced, Maternal & Newborn
Week 4 · Days 22-28
Specialties + Final
Pediatrics, Psychiatric Nursing, Mixed Mock Tests
What's Included in the DHA Self-Study Plan
270+ Video Lessons
A short video lesson for every subtopic — watch it, then read the note and answer the questions.
28-Day Structured Plan
Each day has a clear objective, reading and quiz — no guesswork.
Mastery-Based Gating
Score 80% on each daily quiz to unlock the next day.
Progress Tracking
Resume where you left off. Visual timeline across all 4 weeks.
Weakness Booster
Identifies your weakest modules and suggests targeted practice.
Daily Micro-Learning
60-90 minutes per day. Built for working nurses.
Lifetime Access
One-time $99 — study at your own pace, revisit anytime.
DHA Self-Study — Frequently Asked Questions
How the 28-day DHA self-study plan splits your time
Days are allocated in proportion to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) — Emirate of Dubai blueprint weighting, not split evenly — so the topics that carry the most marks get the most hours. The final 4 days are reserved for full-length mock tests and reworking your mistakes.
| Schedule | Topic | Exam weight | Main focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–7 | Medical-Surgical Nursing | 30% | Cardiovascular disorders, Respiratory & ventilation, GI & hepatobiliary, Renal & dialysis |
| Days 8–11 | Pharmacology & Drug Calc | 15% | Weight-based dosing, IV drip rates, Anticoagulants, Insulin regimens |
| Days 12–14 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 13% | Aseptic technique, Standard precautions, Bedside handover (SBAR), Fall & pressure-injury prevention |
| Days 15–16 | Maternal & Newborn Health | 10% | Labour stages, Postpartum haemorrhage, Gestational diabetes, Newborn Apgar & feeding |
| Days 17–18 | Paediatric Nursing | 10% | Fever & dehydration in under-5s, Asthma exacerbation, UAE immunisation schedule, Paediatric drug dosing |
| Days 19–20 | Mental Health Nursing | 8% | Depression screening, Postpartum blues vs psychosis, De-escalation, Restraint policy |
| Days 21–22 | Community & Health Promotion | 7% | Dubai health strategy, Chronic disease clinics, Diabetes & obesity programmes |
| Days 23–24 | Professionalism, Ethics & Law | 7% | DHA scope of practice, Informed consent under UAE law, Confidentiality (PDPL), Reporting adverse events |
| Days 25–28 | Timed mock tests & mistake review | — | Full-length timed sittings, error log rework, pacing practice |
DHA exam facts this plan is built around
| Regulating authority | Dubai Health Authority (DHA) — Emirate of Dubai |
| Questions | 150 multiple-choice questions |
| Duration | 180 minutes (about 72 seconds per question) |
| Pass mark | 50% |
| Retake wait | 90 days after a failed attempt |
| Exam fee (approx.) | USD 240 examination fee (published by DHA) |
| Language | English |
What makes the DHA different
DHA emphasises scenario-based prioritisation and UAE-specific professionalism rules (Sheryan, PDPL) more than any other GCC prometric exam.
High-yield drugs to master
- Metformin & insulin
- Warfarin
- Nitroglycerin SL
- Salbutamol nebuliser
- Paracetamol paediatric mg/kg
- Enoxaparin
- Amiodarone
Lab values you must know cold
- Fasting glucose 70–99 mg/dL
- HbA1c ≥6.5% = diabetes
- PT/INR 2–3 on warfarin
- Troponin negative <0.04 ng/mL
- Serum K⁺ 3.5–5.0
- Digoxin 0.5–2.0 ng/mL
Everything for the DHA Exam in One Place
Coaching, study notes, Q&A bank, mock tests and self-study plan — all built around the DHA Dubai Health Authority Exam.