How many CPD hours do radiographers need in the UAE?

Radiographers are classified as Allied Health professionals across all UAE authorities and require 10 CPD hours per year under DOH, DHA, SHA, and MOHAP. At DHCC, diagnostic radiographers typically fall under the Allied Professional (senior) grade requiring 30 CPD points per 2-year cycle, with at least 15 points Category 1.

What CPD activities are valid for radiographers?

Valid radiography CPD activities include: imaging technology and protocol update courses, radiation safety and dose optimisation training, MRI safety and advanced sequences workshops, CT protocol development and optimisation, contrast media safety programmes, interventional radiology technique courses, mammography quality assurance, and specialist PACS/RIS clinical imaging workflow training. Note: basic PACS software orientation (non-clinical) is excluded by DHA §18.12.

Does radiation safety training count as CPD?

Yes. Radiation safety is directly relevant to the clinical practice of radiography and counts as CPD. Under DOH and MOHAP, a radiation safety course with an accreditation number counts as Category 1. Self-directed reading of radiation safety guidelines counts as Category 2. DHA accepts radiation safety as relevant CPD without a formal Cat 1/2 split.

Is PACS training CPD?

It depends on the content. DHA §18.12 explicitly excludes 'basic software training' from CPD credit. However, clinical imaging workflow training using PACS — where the learning objectives relate to improving diagnostic accuracy, image quality, or clinical protocol adherence — is CPD-eligible. When in doubt, check whether the course has learning outcomes focused on patient care improvement rather than IT system operation.

What is my DHCC grade as a radiographer?

Diagnostic radiographers with a recognised degree qualification at DHCC are typically classified as 'Allied Professional' — the senior tier requiring 30 CPD points every 2 years (minimum 15 Category 1). Radiology assistants and technician-grade staff are classified as 'Allied Health Assistant/Technician' requiring 20 CPD points per 2-year cycle. Confirm your grade through the MASAAR portal under GL/HCP/007/03.

Are BLS certifications mandatory for allied health professionals?

BLS (Basic Life Support) is a mandatory competency prerequisite for allied health licensure under DOH and MOHAP. BLS does NOT count toward your CPD hour total — it is a zero-credit mandatory prerequisite that must be maintained separately from your CPD portfolio.

Can online CPD courses count for allied health professionals?

Yes. Under DHA, 100% of allied health CPD hours can come from online programmes if they are relevant to your discipline. Under DOH and MOHAP, online courses can be Category 1 if they carry a DOH accreditation number or recognised provider stamp. DHCC caps online CPD at 50% of the 2-year cycle total.

Do CPD hours carry over to the next year?

No. Under all UAE authorities, CPD hours must be earned within the specific licensure cycle and cannot be carried forward. DHA explicitly prohibits carry-over in §18.8. DHCC's biennial cycle accumulation resets at the start of each 2-year period.

How do I submit CPD evidence as an allied health professional?

Submission portals differ by authority: DOH professionals submit through TAMM (tamm.abudhabi.ae → Healthcare Professional Services); DHA through Sheryan (sheryan.dha.gov.ae → CPD section); SHA through the SHA portal (sha.shj.ae); MOHAP through the MOHAP portal (mohap.gov.ae → License renewal section); DHCC allied health professionals submit through MASAAR (dhcc.ae) selecting the allied health category that matches your grade.

Do visiting or locum allied health professionals need CPD?

No. Visiting and temporary licenses (typically 3–6 months) have a CPD target of zero. This is common for allied health professionals on short-term contracts in the UAE. You must still maintain BLS and any other mandatory credentials, but you do not need to accumulate CPD hours during your visiting period. (Source: v4.11 §6.9 — License Type & Career Stage Handling.)

I'm in an allied health training programme — do I need to log CPD separately?

If you are enrolled in an active structured training programme recognised by your licensing authority, your programme enrolment may fulfil your CPD requirement for the duration of the programme. DOH awards CPD credits per year of enrolment in recognised programmes (CPD Standard Appendix 1) — keep your programme director's letter confirming active enrolment, programme name, and dates as your compliance evidence. Check with your specific authority whether your training programme qualifies, as not all allied health training programmes carry automatic CPD fulfilment.

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CPD Requirements for Radiographers in the UAE (2026)

Updated February 2026

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Radiographers — UAE CPD at a Glance

Radiographers are classified as Allied Health professionals across all UAE authorities. You need 10 CPD hours per year (DOH, DHA, SHA, MOHAP) or 30 CPD points per 2-year cycle at DHCC (Allied Professional grade). Note: DHA §18.12 excludes basic software training — clinical imaging workflow training is CPD-eligible.

10 hrs / yr

DOH · DHA · SHA · MOHAP

30 pts / 2yr

DHCC (Allied Professional)

≥50% Cat 1

DOH · MOHAP · DHCC

CPD Requirements by Authority

Authority	Hours / Cycle	Cat 1 / Cat 2	DHCC Sub-tier	Cycle
DOH	10 hrs / yr	50% Cat 1 min	—	Annual
DHA	10 hrs / yr	No formal split	—	Annual
SHA	10 hrs / yr	No formal split	—	Annual
MOHAP	10 hrs / yr	50% Cat 1 min	—	Annual
DHCC	30 pts / 2yr (Allied Professional / senior)	50% Cat 1 min	20 pts / 2yr (assistant / technician)	Biennial (2yr)

CPD Activities Relevant to Radiography

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Imaging technology updates and new modality protocols
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Radiation safety and dose optimisation training
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MRI safety and advanced sequence programmes
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CT protocol development and dose reduction techniques
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Contrast media safety and management of reactions
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Interventional radiology technique courses
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Mammography quality assurance programmes
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Clinical PACS/RIS imaging workflow training (note: basic software orientation excluded by DHA §18.12)

DHA §18.12 — Basic Software Training Exclusion

Basic PACS/RIS orientation (logging in, navigating folders, basic functions) is excluded from DHA CPD credit. However, clinical imaging workflow training — where the learning objectives focus on diagnostic accuracy, image quality, or protocol adherence — is eligible.

DHCC Grade Classification for Radiographers

Allied Professional (Senior)

30 pts / 2yr

Diagnostic radiographers with a recognised degree at DHCC. Min 15 Category 1 points.

Radiology Technician / Assistant (Junior)

20 pts / 2yr

Radiology assistants and technician-grade staff. Min 10 Category 1 points. Confirm grade in MASAAR.

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Last verified against UAE Authority CPD Standards (2024–2025) on February 2026. Requirements may change — always confirm with your licensing authority via the official portal.

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