The Sterilize program
Intermediate Diploma
Levels
5
Courses
21
Credits
70
Number of students
348
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 content
Admission requirements
Program levels
Level One
AENG 1111 - Listening & Speaking Skills - mandatory
Credits
6
Theoretical
2
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
8
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This six-hour credit listening and speaking course trains level two students to develop their listening and speaking skills so that at the end of the course, they will be able to describe specific communicative tasks. The focus of the course is on practical language use. Every student will reproduce these tasks numerous times in the class and the laboratory. Extensive use will be made of audiovisual materials to train the students to listen to the English language used in different situations. To pass the course, students should demonstrate their ability, at low-intermediate level, to recognize and reproduce spoken English at a variety of communicative situations. especially lectures; to speak about different topics in different communicative situations.
AENG 1114 - English language Vocabulary - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course, uses the textbook "English Vocabulary in Use: Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate" by Stuart Redman (2017), is designed to enhance students' English vocabulary proficiency from a pre-intermediate to an intermediate level. Through comprehensive exercises and engaging activities, students will explore and internalize essential vocabulary across various topics, such as everyday activities, work, travel, and leisure. By the end of the course, students will have expanded their vocabulary repertoire, enabling them to express themselves more confidently and effectively in both spoken and written English.
AENG 1113 - Basic English Grammar - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is aimed at developing the knowledge of basic English grammar. It introduces students to grammar topics such as tenses – present, past and future, regular and irregular verbs, active and passive voice, modals and imperative. The course offers students opportunities to work together in carrying out various grammar tasks and exercises so as to enable them to utilize the knowledge of grammar to enhance their spoken and written communication.
AENG 1112 - Reading & Writing Skills - mandatory
Credits
6
Theoretical
2
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
8
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance students' proficiency in reading and writing in English. It focuses on developing critical reading and analytical writing skills necessary for academic and professional success.
Level Two
ACST 1123 - Medical Microbiology - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
3
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides a focused exploration of microorganisms and their relevance to sterilization and infection control, focusing on the classification, morphology, and biochemical characteristics of bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and parasites. It covers principles of microbial growth, reproduction, disease transmission, and defense mechanisms, with practical training in microscopy, safe handling, and culturing techniques essential for sterilization professionals. The curriculum highlights key methods of sterilization, effective use of disinfectants, chemotherapeutic agents, and principles of immunization, equipping students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for excellence in the field of sterilization and infection prevention.
ACST 1122 - 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
ACST 1121 - Medical terminology - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
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
AITA 1121 - 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 1124 - Biochemistry - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
3
Pratical
Training
Total Content
3
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.
Level Three
- -
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Level Four
- -
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Training
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Level Five
- -
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