HAAD Examination Section

Presented by Fatima Al-Hosani- Section Head Examination

Contents.
Examination Section: who are we? Mission, vision, values Competency and examinations Examination Section activities Key Messages

The initiation
The executive board of HAAD established the Exam Section in November 2004. The exam section mission statement is to ensure that healthcare professionals licensed in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are clinically competent and safe to practice in independent settings.

Mission
What are we trying to do?
To provide the health professional competency review function to HAAD licensing process.
To ensure that the licensing of healthcare professionals in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi is based on a common and international equivalent competency framework. To ensure that the licensing process of healthcare professionals is reliable, rigorous and defendable.

Vision
What are the benefits of an effective Examination Section?
Employers will be able to focus on facility specific competencies and the suitability of an individual to perform the required role within their facility. HAAD has an explicit and objective description of the core competencies required by each professional group. HAAD provides a set of tools for measuring those competencies. HAAD provides a common terminology when describing the competence of health professionals. HAAD provides a solid foundation for licensing healthcare professionals in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi.

Values
What are our guiding principles ?
A range of examination and review methods are used to meet the aims. The examination of health professionals in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi is:
Competency based Cognizant of the international standards Objective Transparent Peer-reviewed Incorporates both written and oral examinations

Competency Framework?
A set of standards inclusive of :
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes which performance. describes the acceptable level of

A set of expectations predetermined by a competent authority. Forms the foundation for exam development.

What Does the Examination Cover?

HAAD exam is designed to evaluate the extent of the candidates` knowledge and clinical judgment in the areas in which a healthcare professional should demonstrate a high level of competence. The exam will assess the healthcare professionals expertise in the broad domain of their profession. The diagnosis and treatment of both common and rare conditions that have important consequences on the patients' well being.

HAAD Exam Targets...

Healthcare Professionals: Nurses and Midwives Physicians and Dentists Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Clinical Support Personnel Entry Level to commence practice within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Grandfather Exemptions and Internationally recognized qualifications.

Where will the examination be held?

Local and International Examination Centers....
Country Egypt India India India India Andhra Pradesh Delhi Karnataka Maharashtra State City Cairo Hyderabad New Delhi Bangalore Mumbai Centers Synergy Professional Services Pearson Professional Centers Pearson Professional Centers Pearson Professional Centers Pearson Professional Centers

India
Jordan Philippines Philippines Philippines Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Tamil Nadu

Chennai
Amman Manila Quezon City Cebu City Riyadh Riyadh

Pearson Professional Centers

Arab Academy for Microsoft Technologies Pearson Professional Centers AMA Computer University MISNet Inc. - Cebu City Topaz Systems (Female Candidates) Topaz Systems (Male Candidates)

Roadmap
Defined and developed competency frameworks for each professional group. Established groups. and coordinated professional advisory

Licensing examination (Planning, development, validation, pilot, administration, review)

Examination Activities
Established in November 2004 to present:
Advisory Committees: Standardized Terms of Reference Standardized Terminology Competency Framework Question Databank Auditing and Validation of Questions Monthly Advisory Committee meetings Launched Computer-Based Testing: Research recommended the use of Information Technology and the internet to deliver examinations This complements the UAEs commitment for E- government.

Examination Activities continued....

Recruitment trips for Nursing in different countries: India Jordan Philippines Continue to provide a series of exams

Key Messages...
HAAD Examination Section has a wealth of clinical and health-system experience. HAAD Examination Section is promoting a competency framework for clinical staff. The assessment of staff is via a range of examination methods. The methods used are in-line with international best practice and will help HAAD meet the JCIA requirements. Electronic Testing methods. Competency framework provide a strong foundation for a wide range for JCI and clinical governance issues.