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The Sterilize program

Intermediate Diploma

Levels
5
Courses
18
Credits
72
Number of students
274
    Overview
    The Intermediate Diploma in Sterilization aims to prepare skilled professionals in the field of medical sterilization and equipment handling. The program provides an exceptional learning environment that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application using the latest technologies and methodologies. It focuses on enhancing essential skills to understand and implement sterilization procedures while ensuring adherence to global quality and safety standards. The program also seeks to develop students' capabilities in risk management, occupational safety, and effectively contributing to the enhancement of healthcare service quality.

    Program levels

    المستوى الاول
    AENG 110 - English language skills 1 - mandatory
    Credits
    5
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    6
    Training
    Total Content
    10
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This edition of Roadmap was created in collaboration with Arab World educators to provide learners with a culturally relevant learning experience. Roadmap is a general English course for adults which recognises that every class is different, and every learner is unique. Built on Global Scale of English learning objectives, Roadmap gives learners the specific language training they need to progress. Engaging, relevant content and extensive support materials make lessons enjoyable for both learners and teachers. Roadmap enables learners to: ◦ Make measurable progress with a syllabus built on GSE learning objectives. ◦ Build confidence in speaking with relevant, communicative tasks. ◦ Develop strategies for improving reading, writing, and listening skills. ◦ Practise grammar and vocabulary out of class with the mobile app.
    AITA 110 - Introduction to information technology - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course is a test of practical skills and competencies of computer theory and practice. The course helps to establish a benchmark for basic computer skills giving the opportunity for the students to effectively join the new information age and consequently leading to fulfilling the ultimate objective of computer literacy. It also emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills by using a range of widely used office software applications.
    ACST 110 - Medical terminology 1 - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    4
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course has been designed for the students of health care professions to provide in-depth understanding in recognizing and forming medical terms. This course will help the student to develop the extensive medical vocabulary used in health care occupations. This course describes the fundamentals of medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes and suffixes. The students will apply the knowledge of medical root words, prefixes, and suffixes to the human body systems, disease, disorders, abnormal conditions, surgical procedures, medical devices and medical specialties, medical specialists etc. Hence, this course provides detailed study of prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, and abbreviations based on anatomy and physiology related to each of the body systems, sterilization process. Emphasis on spelling of sterilization related terminology and utilization of references books. This course also provides medical terms used in all heath care settings. Medical Terminology and Building a Medical Vocabulary, medical terminology pertaining to the whole body.
    ACST 111 - First aid and safety - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    4
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course is designed to provide basic concept of common first aid required at the time of heath emergency. The course is design in such a way that student will learn about the general rules, ethics, and basic concepts of First aid and Occupational safety. The topics include common medical emergencies, anaphylaxis, animal/insect bites, bleeding or hemorrhage, burns, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, poisoning, foreign objects, fractures (broken bones), pains, fevers, puncture wounds and motion sickness
    ACST 112 - Biology - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    3
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of biological concepts. It provides foundation for further studies in biology and related disciplines
    المستوى الثاني
    AACT 121 - work ethics - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    A business ethics course explores the principles and moral issues that arise in the business environment. It focuses on ethical decision-making, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder management, and the ethical challenges of global business practices. Students learn to analyze real-world cases, understand the importance of ethical leadership, and explore the impact of ethical practices on business success and sustainability. The course also emphasizes the role of ethics in shaping corporate culture and enhancing public trust in organizations.
    ACST 120 - Medical terminology 2 - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    4
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course has been designed to use a consistent, logical, and step-by-step approach to introduce students to the medical terms related to anatomy and physiology of body systems. This course covers the detailed study of medical terms of each body system, broad coverage of anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostic procedures, treatment procedures, and pharmacology etc. This course emphasizes on building of medical terms using prefixes, root words, and suffixes and assist students to develop a full medical vocabulary pertaining to all body systems. The students will learn about building a medical vocabulary pertaining to the whole body, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, the endocrine System, cardiovascular system, the digestive system, respiratory system, lymphatic and immune system, the urinary system, and reproductive system, the Cancer (Oncology) Medicine, the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, the Psychiatry, Pharmacology. The students will apply the knowledge of medical root words, prefixes, and suffixes to the human body systems, disease, disorders, abnormal conditions, surgical procedures, medical devices and medical specialties, medical specialists etc. Hence, this course provides detailed study of prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, and abbreviations based on anatomy and physiology related to each of the body systems, sterilization process. Emphasis on spelling of sterilization related terminology and utilization of
    ACST 122 - Microbiology - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    3
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    5
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course will provide a detailed study of microorganisms and their relationship to health. It includes types of microorganisms, their morphology, biochemical, and serological, pathological characteristics of Bacteria, fungi, virus, protozoa and other parasites. It will provide information on principles of growth and reproduction for specific types of microorganisms. Chain of disease transmission and defense mechanisms. Use of compound microscope. Safe handling and culturing of specific microbes. It also includes general idea about Methods of sterilization, use of disinfectants, chemotherapeutic agents, immunization, and many different microbial aspects.
    ACST 121 - Biochemistry - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    4
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    The overall goal of the course is to study the structure, properties, function and transformation of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and vitamins in cells.
    AENG 120 - English language skills 2 - mandatory
    Credits
    5
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    6
    Training
    Total Content
    10
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This edition of Roadmap was created in collaboration with Arab World educators to provide learners with a culturally relevant learning experience. Roadmap is a general English course for adults which recognises that every class is different, and every learner is unique. Built on Global Scale of English learning objectives, Roadmap gives learners the specific language training they need to progress. Engaging, relevant content and extensive support materials make lessons enjoyable for both learners and teachers. Roadmap enables learners to: ◦ Make measurable progress with a syllabus built on GSE learning objectives. ◦ Build confidence in speaking with relevant, communicative tasks. ◦ Develop strategies for improving reading, writing, and listening skills. ◦ Practise grammar and vocabulary out of class with the mobile app.
    المستوى الثالث
    AENG 230 - English in the Workplace - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    4
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    Discover the innovative world of Business Partner for learners and professionals who want to communicate effectively in English in the workplace. ◦ Study real-life business stories through authentic videos. ◦ Learn about key business topics, concepts, and vocabulary such as Corporate culture, Training and development, Finance and Time management. ◦ Develop your communication skills with the video-based Communication skills training programme that includes building relationships, managing bad news, managing challenging feedback and dealing with matters of urgency. ◦ Personalise your learning experience with a structured modular approach that gives the flexibility to focus on specific needs and learning outcomes. ◦ Get practical training in functional business skills such as self-presentation, facilitating a discussion and dealing with difficulties in negotiations. ◦ Work on realistic case studies in the Business workshops. ◦ Evaluate your progress step by step against the Global Scale of English Learning Objectives for ◦ Professional English. Prepare for business English exams.
    ACST 232 - Sterilization principles - mandatory
    Credits
    5
    Theoretical
    4
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    6
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course is designed to provide detailed study of principles, methods and types of sterilization processes. It will introduce the key principles and factors affecting sterilization processes. Common types of sterilization processes will be explained. Topics include history & importance sterilization, and different methods of sterilization, roles and duties of Sterilization Technicians. It also includes basic principles of disinfections and decontaminations
    ACST 231 - Infection control - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    4
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the Infection Prevention and Control procedures and identify the impact of healthcare associated infections. This course will provide the detailed study to prevent healthcare associated infections in relationship with the CSSD and focus on detailed information about methods, Professional Responsibilities, Engineering, Barriers and Methods of Compliance to Infection Control.
    ACST 230 - Anatomy and physiology - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    3
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    5
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course is designed to learn introductory Anatomy and Physiology for allied health professional with an emphasis on humans’ body structures and functions. The key focus for students in this course is to broaden the understanding of Anatomy and Functions of various body organs and systems. This course will cover the fundamental concepts of organization of human body, and integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive systems. The basic understanding and knowledge of human Anatomy and Physiology will provide foundation for the further studies of other health courses in this program.
    المستوى الرابع
    ACST 243 - Medical instruments Sterilization - mandatory
    Credits
    5
    Theoretical
    4
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    6
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the need, importance, principles, of medical devices Sterilization. It covers all the information about skills and knowledge necessary for medical instruments sterilization. To perform appropriately the procedure for disinfection or decontamination of medical instruments and surgical devices and also to confirm that they do not transmit disease causing pathogens to the human community. The overall goal of the course is to study the Medical and Surgical Instruments, their handling, collection, transport, decontamination methods, procedures, infection control and to ensure safety measures in the hospital.
    ACST 242 - Sterile inventory and stock control - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    4
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course is designed to provide the detailed study of sterile storage, inventory control and transportation of sterile medical devices.
    ACST 240 - Quality control - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    4
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the need, importance, principles, and applications of validation and monitoring of sterilization processes, and it also provides details of factors affecting the validation and routine monitoring of sterilizers and the control of sterile production environments. it will provide an overview of the available biological and chemical indicators and their use in monitoring and validation of sterilization processes. This course will be a useful tool in maintaining the quality control and quality assurance of the sterilization process.
    المستوى الخامس
    ACST 300 - Applied training - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    4
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    34
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    Practical Training is a great experience that provides students with hands-on, real-world experience in a work setting. This is mandatory internship program for all students. The course is designed to provide students opportunity to apply their academic education through practical experience. Students are sent to different companies to get the real flavor of work group, communications and professional development experiences.
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