125 xxx Health Sciences is emerging as one of the UAE s largest growth areas. The Higher Colleges of Technology offers a broad range of Health Sciences programs at Diploma, Higher Diploma and Bachelor Degree levels, all designed to provide graduates with the skills they need to succeed in this challenging and rewarding field. Student learning takes place in classrooms, laboratories, clinics and hospital settings where training covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours expected of a modern health sciences professional. The HCT Health Sciences programs and courses are designed to meet the highest academic and industry standards so graduates are highly sought after by employers. Health Sciences graduates can expect to work in a number of different areas including hospitals, government, laboratories, education and a large range of private and semi-private health-related organizations. S T U D E N T H A N D B O O K- 2 0 1 0-2 0 1 1
126 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Diploma in Dental Nursing Mission: The Dental Nursing Program develops graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for competency as on entry level practitioner in Dental Nursing. Program Entry Requirements: See Academic Framework Minimum Admission Requirements (p. 27) Program Regulations: Students are required to complete a comprehensive Dental Nursing examination as a graduation requirement. The program is open to male and female students. Students should expect mixed classes and to work with all members of the class. Year 1 - Semester 1 Required s: 7 Required : 27 DNRS N1100 Dental Foundations I 4 DNRS N1110 Applied Dental Nursing Skills I 2 DNRS N1150 Bio Medical Science I 4 DNRS N1160 Introduction to Dental Office Practice 2 ENGL N124 Basic Research and Report Writing 4 ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 HLTH N115 Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan 3 Year 1 - Semester 2 Required s: 7 Required : 29 DNRS N1200 Dental Foundations II 4 DNRS N1210 Applied Dental Nursing Skills II 3 DNRS N1240 Introduction to Chronic Health Challenges 4 DNRS N1250 Bio Medical Science II 4 DNRS N1280 Dental Nursing Practice I 2 ENGL N174 Basic Research and Report Writing II 4 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 Students are required to complete the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) (Academic Module) with an overall band 4.5 with no skill below band 4. Students assessed to be in need of remediation to complete the final English assessment have the option of registering for the non-credit course of ENGL 2255 Diploma English IV. Year 2 - Semester 3 Required s: 7 Required : 26 DNRS N1300 Dental Foundations III 4 DNRS N1310 Applied Dental Nursing Skills III 3 DNRS N1330 Dental Radiography 3 DNRS N1340 Introduction to Episodic Health Challenges 4 DNRS N1350 Bio Medical Science III 4 DNRS N1380 Dental Nursing Practice II 4 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 Year 2 - Semester 4 Required s: 6 Required : 21 DNRS N1400Dental Foundations IV 4 DNRS N1410 Applied Dental Nursing Skills IV 3 DNRS N1460Professional Office Practice 4 DNRS N1480Dental Nursing Practice III 4 DNRS N1485Dental Nursing Practice: Community 2 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 Total Required 103 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 2 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Program Code DNRSDP Cost Recovery Program Yes Major Code DNRS
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 127 Diploma in Food Inspection Mission: The mission of the Diploma in Food Inspection program is to prepare UAE nationals for careers as food inspectors and to be competent in all fields related to food inspection. The comprehensive education provided deals with food processing, food laws and regulations, food chemistry, microbiology and food safety and hygiene. Consistent with the HCT mission, this program is structured to support and develop essential qualities of caring, accountability, a credible work ethic, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and effective interpersonal relationships. Additionally, graduates from this program will possess the linguistic ability and the technical skills to become fully competent and professional food inspectors. Year 1 - Semester 1 Required s: 8 Required : 25 ENGL N1155 English I 8 FOOD N2115 Food Safety and Hygiene I 2 INSP N1105 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 INSP N1110 Field Work and Report I 3 INSP N2100 Microbiology 3 INSP N2101 Ecology 2 PPDV N1155 Personal and Professional Development I 1 SCIE N1205 Science 3 Year 1 - Semester 2 Required s: 8 Required : 27 ENGL N1255 English II 8 INSP N1205 Field Work and Report II 3 INSP N2201 Technical Project I 3 INSP N2205 Environmental Monitoring I 3 INSP N2210 Environmental Chemistry 3 INSP N2220 Management Skills for Food Inspectors 2 INSP N2225 Pests and Pest Control 4 PPDV N1255 Personal and Professional Development II 1 Program Entry Requirements: Successful completion of all courses in the Diploma Foundations Year. Program Regulations: The total periods required for this program are in excess of the HCT standard. This is required to meet professional practice requirements. Students assessed to be in need of remediation to complete the final English assessment have the option of registering for the non-credit course of ENGL 2255 Diploma English IV. Year 2 - Semester 3 Required s: 7 Required : 23 ENGL N2155 English III 7 FOOD N3110 Food Chemistry and Analysis 3 FOOD N3115 Food Safety and Hygiene II 3 INSP N3101 Health Education 4 INSP N3102 Building Construction and Sanitation 3 INSP N3103 Work Ethics 2 PPDV N2155 Personal and Professional Development III 1 Year 2 - Semester 4 Required s: 9 Required : 26 FOOD N3210 Water Quality and Supply 3 INSP N2215 Dairy Products Inspection 3 INSP N2230 Food Processing 4 INSP N2235 Field Work and Report III 3 INSP N3201 Technical Project II 4 INSP N3202 Occupational Health and Safety 3 INSP N3203 Laws and Regulations I 3 INSP N3230 Practical Translation I 2 PPDV N2255 Personal and Professional Development IV 1 Total Required 101 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 2 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Program Code FOODDP Cost Recovery Program Yes Major Code FOOD
128 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Higher Diploma in Food Analysis Mission The mission of the Food Analysis Higher Diploma Program is to produce UAE nationals who are able to perform duties required by both Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) and the Program Advisory Committee (PAC). Graduate will be equipped with skills such as identifying main groups of nutrient and non nutrient chemicals in food, choosing the right method for analyzing food and identify the main techniques available for food analysis. Program Entry Requirements See Academic Framework Minimum Admission Requirements (p. 27) Year 1 - Semester 1 Required s: 6 Required : 23 ENGL N124 Basic Research and Report Writing 4 ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 FDAN N100 Microbiology 2 FDAN N102 General Chemistry 2 FDAN N104 Food Science 4 SCIE N050 Introduction to Science I: Foundations 3 Year 1 - Semester 2 Required s: 5 Required : 23 ENGL N174 Basic Research and Report Writing II 4 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 FDAN N120 Food Analysis 5 FDAN N122 Organic Chemistry 3 FDAN N124 Food Chemistry 3 Year 2 - Semester 3 Required s: 4 Required : 20 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 FDAN N200 Food Processing and Preservation 6 FDAN N202 Analytical Chemistry 6 FDAN N204 Dairy Chemistry 4 Year 2 - Semester 4 Required s: 5 Required : 25 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 FDAN N210 Food Sampling and Legislation 6 FDAN N212 Microbiological Analytical Techniques 7 FDAN N214 Meat Chemistry 4 WORK N275 Integrated Work Experience I 4 Year 3 - Semester 5 Required s: 5 Required : 22 ENGL N306 Health Communications III 4 FDAN N300 Food Packaging and Labeling 4 FDAN N302 Instrumental Analysis 6 FDAN N304 Food Toxicology 4 FDAN N306 Cereal Chemistry 4 Year 3 - Semester 6 Required s: 5 Required : 23 ENGL N356 Health Communications IV 3 FDAN N310 Sensory Analysis and Rheology 6 FDAN N312 Analytical Research Methodology and Technology Project 6 FDAN N314 Laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality 4 Control WORK N375 Integrated Work Experience II 4 Total Required 136 Program Length, Full Time (in years) 3 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 5 Program Code FDANHD
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 129 Higher Diploma in Food Science and Technology Mission The mission of the Higher Diploma in Food Inspection program is to prepare UAE nationals to be competent in all fields related to food inspection and contribute to Emiratisation of the workforce. The comprehensive package of training provided deals mainly with types of processed foods, their labeling, storage inspection methods in the field, sampling, laboratory analysis and interpretation of analytical results. Graduates from this program will possess the linguistic ability, the technical skills and the intellectual leadership potential to make the fullest contribution in achieving food safety in the UAE. The Higher Diploma program in Food Inspection pursues its mission through program objectives aligned with the HCT Graduate Outcomes. Program Entry Requirements Food Inspection Diploma program Students must meet the minimum academic requirement for program entry as set out in the Academic Framework, (p 27) Year 1 - Semester 1 Required s: 6 Required : 24 ARAB N100 Arabic Communications I: Foundations 0 COMP N100 Applied Computing I: Foundations 0 ENGL N124 Basic Research and Report Writing 4 ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 INSP N200 Life Science for Food Inspectors 3 INSP N205 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 3 INSP N215 Meat Safety and Hygiene 3 INSP N241 Field Work: Red Meat Inspection Skills I 3 MATH N070 Foundations Mathematics 0 Year 1 - Semester 2 Required s: 10 Required : 48 ARAB N100 Arabic Communications I: Foundations 4 COMP N100 Applied Computing I: Foundations 5 ENG N174 Basic Research and Report Writing II 4 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 INSP N255 Meat Microbiology, Virology and Thermal 3 Processing INSP N260 Meat Quality and Pathology 3 INSP N270 Poultry Production and Inspection 3 INSP N291 Field Work: Red Meat Inspection Skills II 3 MATH N070 Foundations Mathematics 11 WORK N275 Integrated Work Experience I 4 Year 2 - Semester 3 Required s: 7 Required : 22 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 INSP N300 Quality Assurance I: Introduction to Systems 2 INSP N310 Meat Chemistry 3 INSP N320 Meat Processing and Inspection 3 INSP N335 Meat and Fish: Transmitted Parasitic Diseases 3 INSP N341 Field Work: Fish and Poultry Inspection Skills 3 Year 2 - Semester 4 Required s: 8 Required : 28 ENGL N306 Health Communications III 4 INSP N350 Quality Assurance II: Systems and 4 Applications INSP N351 Technical Project 4 INSP N352 Plant Construction and Sanitation for Meat 3 Inspectors INSP N353 Laws and Regulation II: Meat-related 3 INSP N365 Animal Feed and Contaminants 3 INSP N370 Inspection and Zoonosis 3 WORK N375 Integrated Work Experience II 4 Total Required 122 Program Length, Full Time (in years) 2 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Program Code FDSTHD
130 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Safety Program Mission: The mission of the Food Safety Bachelor of Applied Science program is to produce UAE nationals who are able to perform duties required by both Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) and the Program Advisory Committee (PAC). Graduates will be equipped with skills such as food sampling techniques, risk analysis, the implementation and auditing of food safety systems together with an in depth knowledge of food science, food legislation and regulatory toxicology. Program Entry Requirements Successful completion of HD Food Inspection or HD Environmental Health. A GPA of 2.5 and an IELTS score of 6.0 are required. Year 1 - Semester 1 Required s: 6 Required : 23 FDSA N402 Research Methods and Project I 3 FDSA N404 Food Sampling Techniques 4 FDSA N406 Food Safety Systems 4 FDSA N408 Food Legislation 4 FDSA N410 Food Chemistry and Components 4 FDSA N412 Food Microbiology 4 Year 1 - Semester 2 Required s: 6 Required : 22 FDSA N414 Research Methods & Projects II 2 FDSA N416 Regulatory Toxicology & Food Safety 4 FDSA N418 Food Safety Risk Analysis 4 FDSA N420 Meat Science 4 FDSA N422 Current Issues in Food Sciences & Trade 4 FDSA N424 Safety & Quality System Auditing 4 Total Required 45 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 1 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 3 Program Code FDSABP Cost Recovery Program Yes Major Code FDSA
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 131 Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Analysis Mission The mission of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Analysis program is to produce UAE nationals who are able to perform duties required by both Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) and the Program Advisory Committee (PAC). Graduates will be equipped with skills such as food analytical techniques, (chemical, physical and microbiological), developing food analytical techniques and preparing food analytical and statistical reports. Program Entry Requirements Successful completion of HD Food Analysis program. A GPA of 2.5 and an IELTS score of 6.0 are required. Year 1 - Semester 1 Required s: 5 Required : 22 FDAN N401 Research Project 6 FDAN N403 Biochemistry 4 FDSA N406 Food Safety Systems 4 FDSA N408 Food Legislation 4 FDSA N422 Advanced Food Microbiology 4 Year 1 - Semester 2 Required s: 5 Required : 20 FDAN N405 Advanced Techniques in Food Analysis 4 FDSA N422 Current Issues in Food Science and Trade 4 FDSA N416 Regulatory Toxicology and Food Safety 4 FDAN N407 Food Materials Science 4 FDAN N409 Applied Enzymology and Biotechnology 4 Total Required 42 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 1 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 3 Program Code FDANBP Cost Recovery Program Yes Major Code FDAN
132 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology Mission: The mission of the Food Science and Technology Bachelor of Applied Science program is to produce UAE nationals who are able to perform duties required by both Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) and the Program Advisory Committee (PAC). Graduates will be equipped with skills such as food sampling techniques, food condemning procedures, developing food sampling plans, inspecting imported foods and preparing food inspection statistical reports. Program Entry Requirements: Successful completion of Higher Diploma in Food Science and Technology program. A GPA of 2.5 and an IELTS score of 6.0 are required. Year 1 - Semester 1 Required s: 5 Required : 22 FDST N401 Research Project 6 FDSA N404 Food Sampling Techniques 4 FDSA N406 Food Safety Systems 4 FDSA N408 Food Legislation 4 FDSA N422 Advanced Food Microbiology 4 Year 1 - Semester 2 Required s: 6 Required : 24 FDST N403 Risk Analysis 4 FDST N405 Recall and Traceability Systems 4 FDSA N416 Regulatory Toxicology and Food Safety 4 FDST N407 Human Nutrition in Health and Disease 4 FDST N409 Food Biotechnology 4 FDST N410 Quality System Auditing in the Food Industry 4 Total Required 46 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 1 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 3 Program Code FDSTBP Cost Recovery Program Yes Major Code FDST
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 133 Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Information Management Mission The mission of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Information Management program is to provide students with entry-level competencies for health information managers and equip them with advanced skills in leadership; critical thinking; interpersonal and professional communication; and application of technology in the management of health information resources in diverse healthcare environments. Graduates will be able to perform complex tasks related to the management of health information and the systems used to collect, store, process, retrieve, analyze, disseminate and communicate that information. In addition, graduates will be able to assess in depth the uses of information and identify the availability of health data resources. Health Information Management Core Required s: 9 Required : 42 HIMP N410 Professional Experience I 4 HIMP N425 Advanced Health Informatics 5 HIMP N402 Research Project II 4 HIMP N426 Research Methods in Health Care 5 HIMP N460 HI Systems Project Management 5 HIMP N471 Advanced HI Coding and Casemix 5 HIMP N510 Professional Experience II 4 HIMP N516 Health Funding and Reimbursement 5 Program Entry Requirements Higher Diploma in Health Information Management in addition to fulfilling the admission criteria for HCT Bachelor programs. Program Regulations s used to fulfill credit requirements at the Higher Diploma Level cannot be used again to fulfill the required credits for this program. A student who has completed a core course at the Higher Diploma level must complete an additional option to meet the total program credit requirement to graduate. Total Required 38 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 1 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 3 Program Code HMGTBP Cost Recovery Program No Major Code HMGT
134 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Bachelor of Science in Community Health Program Mission: The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Community Health is to prepare graduates for positions as health promotion practitioners in a diverse range of sectors where these activities occur. Expertise acquired includes the ability to research community health needs, plan relevant and ethical health programs, implement and evaluate health promotion programs, while communicating in audience-specific ways. Program Entry Requirements: See Academic Framework Minimum Admission Requirements (p. 27) To graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Community Health, the student must complete the required 192 credits. The program will satisfy the mission and goals of the HCT by providing an innovative professional program of the highest quality to UAE nationals. Required s (25 courses) Required : 104 COMA N123 Introduction to Media Production 4 HLED N307 Technical Arabic Health Communication 4 HGEN N110 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 HLED N405 Bioethics 4 HGEN N120 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 HLED N412 Research Project I 4 HLED N100 Introduction to Health Education 4 HLED N417 Research Project II 4 HLED N200 Foundations of Health Behaviour 4 HLED N450 Intervention Planning 4 HLED N215 Prevention & Control of Communicable Diseases 4 HLED N455 Managing Organisations & Individuals 4 HLED N255 Maternal & Child Health 4 HLED N407 Technical Health Communication 4 HLED N260 Biostatistics 4 HLED N220 Fundamentals of Public Communication 4 HLED N265 Prevention & Control of Chronic Diseases 4 HLED N256 Adolescent Health 4 HLED N275 Teaching School Health 6 HLED N270 Advanced Public Communication 4 HLED N365 Health Aspects of Aging 4 HLED N370 Evaluating Health Promotion 4 HLED N203 Planning Health Promotion (Methods and Materials in Health Education I) 4 HLED N300 Implementing Health Promotion 4 HLEDN416 Health Counseling 6 Community Health Electives Required : 4 HLED N355 Occupational Health 4 OR LSSC N244 Environmental Health 4 Community Health Practicums Required : 20 HLED N380 Practicum Community Health 4 HLED N480 Practicum Occupational/ Environmental Health 4 HLED N430 Practicum Patient Education 4 HLED N481 Internship & Capstone Project 8 HCT Requirements English Required : 24 ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 Liberal Studies Required : 40 Mathematics (Min) 4 Written and Oral Communication 12 Natural Sciences (Min) 4 Social Sciences (Min) 4 Humanities (Min) 4 Fine Arts (Min) 4 Total Required 192 Total Required 192 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 6 Program Code COHLBP Cost Recovery Program No Major Code COHL
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 135 Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Mission: The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging is to produce appropriately qualified Radiographers who can fulfill the required roles within the U.A.E. in Medical Imaging and contribute effectively to Emiratization. Graduates from this program will posses the linguistic ability, technical skills and intellectual leadership potential to make the fullest possible contribution to the delivery of high quality Medical Imaging services to residents of the U.A.E. The Bachelor of Medical Imaging program pursues its mission through program objectives aligned with the HCT Graduate Outcomes. Year 4 - Semester 7 Required s: 4 Required : 25 HLTH N420 Research I 5 HLTH N425 Research II 5 IMAG N410 Quality Management in Medical Imaging 5 IMAG N440 Research Project I 10 Year 4 - Semester 8 Required s: 3 Required : 24 IMAG N455 Emerging Technologies in Medical Imaging 5 IMAG N465 Client Education in Medical Imaging 6 IMAG N490 Research Project II 13 Program Entry Requirements: Higher Diploma in Medical Imaging in addition to fulfilling the admission criteria for HCT Bachelor programs. Program Regulations: s used to fulfill credit requirements at the Higher Diploma Level cannot be used again to fulfill the required credits for this program. A student who has completed a core course at the Higher Diploma level must complete an additional option to meet the total program credit requirement to graduate. Total Required 49 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 1 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 3 Program Code MIMGBP Cost Recovery Program No Major Code MIMG
136 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology Mission: The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology is to provide the educational opportunities to prepare biomedical scientists in the field of laboratory medicine. The program encourages the conduct of high quality research, especially in the search for knowledge correlating to UAE priorities. Graduates will have a solid foundation and will be prepared to enter advanced practice as medical laboratory specialists, including entry level skills related to laboratory management. Graduates will be prepared with continued experience to take on leadership roles, and pursue post graduate education. Year 4 - Semester 7 Required s: 5 Required : 20 ENGL N470 Professional Writing & Communication 3 MLAB N410 Applied Statistics and Research Methodologies 2 MLAB N420 Biology Disease 4 MLAB N430 Laboratory Methodologies 8 MLAB N440 Histology 3 Year 4 - Semester 8 Required s: 4 Required : 18 MLAB N450 Introduction to Cellular Pathology 5 MLAB N460 Laboratory Management 5 MLAB N480 Capstone Research Project 4 MLAB N490 Medical Laboratory Technology 4 Program Entry Requirements: Successful completion of Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology in addition to fulfilling the admission criteria for HCT Bachelor programs. Program Regulations: s used to fulfill credit requirements at the Higher Diploma Level cannot be used again to fulfill the required credits for this program. A student who has completed a core course at the Higher Diploma level must complete an additional option to meet the total program credit requirement to graduate. Total Required 38 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 1 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 3 Program Code MLABBP Cost Recovery Program No Major Code MLAB
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 137 Bachelor of Pharmacy Program Mission: The mission of the Bachelor of Pharmacy program is to prepare UAE nationals as pharmacists to facilitate the provision of current, rational, safe, and cost effective pharmaceutical care, information and products in different areas of pharmacy and contribute to Emiratisation. Graduates from this program will possess the linguistic ability, the technical skills, and the intellectual leadership potential to make the fullest possible contribution to the delivery of pharmaceutical care of high standard for the residents of the UAE. The Bachelor of Pharmacy program pursues its mission through program objectives aligned with the HCT Graduate Outcomes. Required s (28 courses) The program will satisfy the mission and goals of the HCT by providing an innovative professional program of the highest quality to UAE nationals. Program Entry Requirements: See Academic Framework Minimum Admission Requirements (p. 27) To graduate with the Bachelor of Pharmacy, the student must complete 192 credits. Required : 112 HGEN N110 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 PHAR N321 Pathophysiology & Therapeutics II. 4 PHAR N151 Introduction to Pharmacy 4 PHAR N322 Pharmaceutics III 4 HGEN N120 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 PHAR N323 Medicinal Chemistry II 4 PHAR N110 Bioinorganic Chemistry 4 PHAR N324 Pharmacy Practice Management 4 PHAR N211 Pharmacology 4 PHAR N325 Nonprescription Medications & Devices 4 PHAR N212 Pharmaceutical Microbiology 4 PHAR N326 Pathophysiology & Therapeutics III. 4 PHAR N213 Pharmaceutics I 4 PHAR N416 Biotechnology 4 PHAR N214 Biological Organic Chemistry 4 PHAR N417 Drug information & Literature Evaluation 4 HGEN N201 Health Education & Promotion 4 PHAR N418 Biostatistics / Pharmacoepidemiology 4 PHAR N215 Pathophysiology & Therapeutics I 4 PHAR N419 Pharmacy Practice Research 4 PHAR N216 Pharmaceutics II 4 PHAR N420 Pharmaceutical Analysis 4 PHAR N217 Medicinal Chemistry I 4 PHAR N421 Pharmacoeconomics 4 PHAR N218 Pharmaceutical Care Practice Skills 4 PHAR N422 Clinical Toxicology 4 PHAR N219 Immunology 4 PHAR N423 Clinical Biochemistry 4 Pharmacy Practicums Required : 24 PHAR N327 Pharmacy Practice Experience I 4 PHAR N328 Pharmacy Practice Experience II 4 PHAR N329 Pharmacy Practice Experience III 4 PHAR N424 Adv. Pharmacy Practice Experience I 4 PHAR N425 Adv. Pharmacy Practice Experience II 4 PHAR N426 Adv. Pharmacy Practice Experience III 4 HCT Requirements English Required : 24 ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 Liberal Studies Required : 32 Mathematics 4 Written and Oral Communication 12 Natural Sciences 4 Social Sciences 4 Humanities 4 Fine Arts 4 Total Required 192 Total Required 192 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 6 Program Code PHCYBP Cost Recovery Program No Major Code PHCY
138 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Mission: The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is to prepare UAE nationals at Baccalaureate level to practice the art and science of nursing. In order to meet the evolving health care needs of the Emirati society, a technical, innovative and nurturing environment which facilitates an educational basis for lifelong learning is promoted. This program pursues its mission through program objectives aligned with the HCT Graduate Outcomes. Program Entry Requirements: See Academic Framework Minimum Admission Requirements (p. 27) To graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the student must complete 192 credits. The program will satisfy the mission and goals of the HCT by providing an innovative professional program of the highest quality to UAE nationals. Required s (19 courses) Required : 112 HGEN N110 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 NURS N207 HGEN N120 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 NURS N302 Nursing Care of Individuals with Acute health Challenges Nursing Care of Individuals with Mental health Challenges HGEN N203 Pathophysiology 4 NURS N351 Nursing Care of family: Maternal/Infant Health 5 HIMP N312 Biostatistics 4 NURS N352 Nursing Care of family: Child/Adolescent Health 5 HLED N415 Counseling 4 NURS N401 Nursing Care of Individuals with Complex health Challenges HLED N455 Management of Organizations and Individuals 4 NURS N411 Patient Education 4 HSCI N205 Microbiology 3 NURS N415 Research Methods in Nursing 4 NURS N151 Professional Nursing Studies 4 NURS N477 Community health Nursing 4 NURS N201 Nursing Care of Individuals with Chronic health Challenges NURS N203 Client Care Pharmacology 4 4 NURS N451 Transition to Professional Practice 3 4 4 6 Nursing Practicums Required : 58 NURS N102 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics & Practice I 4 NURS N202 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics & Practice II 8 NURS N204 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics & Practice III 9 NURS N303 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics & Practice IV (Maternal/child Health) NURS N306 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics & Practice V 10 NURS N402 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics & Practice VI 10 NURS N404 Nursing Care Practice (Mental health/community) NURS N406 Consolidated Practice 5 8 4 HCT Requirements English Required : 24 ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 Liberal Studies Required : 32 Mathematics 4 Written and Oral Communication 12 Natural Sciences 4 Social Sciences 4 Humanities 4 Fine Arts 4 Total Required 192 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 6 Program Code NRSEBP Cost Recovery Program No Major Code NRSE
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 139 HD/B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science Program Mission: The mission of the HD/BAS in Medical Laboratory Science is to prepare biomedical scientists in the field of laboratory medicine. The program encourages the conduct of high quality research, especially in the search for knowledge correlating to UAE priorities. Graduates will have a solid foundation and will be prepared to enter advanced practice as medical laboratory specialists, including entry level skills related to laboratory management. Graduates will be prepared with continued experience to take on leadership roles, and pursue post graduate education. The program will satisfy the mission and goals of the HCT by providing an innovative professional program of the highest quality to UAE nationals. Required s (27 courses) Program Entry Requirements: See Academic Framework Minimum Admission Requirements (p. 27) HD Exit Pathway: A student can elect or may be directed to complete the HD Exit pathway at the commencement of Semester 6 of the program. Graduates will be awarded a Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology. To graduate with the Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science, the student must complete the required 192 credits. Required : 110 ENGL N470 Professional Writing & Communication 3 MLAB N280 Transfusion Science I 3 HLTH N120 Anatomy and Physiology 4 MLAB N282 Transfusion Science II 3 HLTH N122 Laboratory Skills 4 MLAB N310 Microbiology III 6 HLTH N126 Cell Biology & Genetics 3 MLAB N315 Cellular Pathology III 4 HLTH N209 Immunology 3 MLAB N320 Clinical Chemistry III 5 MLAB N201 Haematology I 3 MLAB N350 Clinical Correlations 6 MLAB N210 Microbiology I 3 MLAB N410 Applied Statistics & Research Methodologies 3 MLAB N220 Clinical Chemistry I 3 MLAB N420 Biology of Disease 5 MLAB N251 Haematology II 4 MLAB N432 Laboratory Methodologies I 4 MLAB N252 Cellular Pathology I 3 MLAB N433 Laboratory Methodologies II 5 MLAB N254 Cellular Pathology II 4 MLAB N460 Laboratory Management 4 MLAB N255 Haematology III 3 MLAB N480 Capstone Research Project 12 MLAB N260 Microbiology II 3 MLAB N465 Techniques in Molecular Biology 4 MLAB N270 Clinical Chemistry II 3 Medical Laboratory Science Practicums Required : 22 MLAB N212 Work Placement 4 MLAB N312 Work Placement 18 HCT Requirements English Required : 24 ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 Liberal Studies Required : 36 Mathematics (Min) 4 Written and Oral Communication 12 Natural Sciences (Min) 4 Social Sciences (Min) 4 Humanities (Min) 4 Fine Arts (Min) 4 Total Required 192 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 6 Program Code MLSCBHB Cost Recovery Program No Major Code MLSC
140 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y HD/B.Sc. in Health Information Management Program Mission: The mission of the HD/BAS in Health Information Management is to provide students with entry-level competencies for health information managers and equip them with advanced skills in leadership; critical thinking; interpersonal and professional communication; and application of technology in the management of health information resources in diverse healthcare environments. Graduates will be able to perform complex tasks related to the management of health information and the systems used to collect, store, process, retrieve, analyze, disseminate and communicate that information. In addition, graduates will be able to assess in depth the uses of information and identify the availability of health data resources. The program will satisfy the mission and goals of the HCT by providing an innovative professional program of the highest quality to UAE nationals. Program Entry Requirements: See Academic Framework Minimum Admission Requirements (p. 27) HD Exit Pathway: A student can elect or may be directed to complete the HD Exit pathway at the commencement of Semester 6 of the program. Graduates will be awarded a Higher Diploma in Health Information Technology, To graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, the student must complete 192 credits. Required s (26 courses) Required : 104 HGEN N110 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 HIMP N371 Intermediate Health Info. Coding 4 HGEN N120 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 HIMP N356 Introduction to Management in Healthcare 4 HGEN N101 Introduction to Healthcare Systems 4 HIMP N471 Advanced Health Info. Coding 4 ITEC N228 Database I 4 HIMP N375 Health Informatics 4 HIMP N170 Medical Terminology for HIM 4 HIMP N360 Epidemiology 4 HIMP N202 Applied Pathophysiology I 4 HIMP N425 Advanced Health Informatics 4 HIMP N205 Record Processing Systems I 4 HIMP N427 Research Proposal 4 HIMP N235 Legal & Ethical Aspects for HIM 4 HIMP N416 Introduction to Financial Management in Healthcare 4 HIMP N252 Applied Pathophysiology II 4 HIMP N418 Quality Management in Healthcare 4 HIMP N255 Record Processing Systems II 4 HIMP N419 Human Resource Management in Healthcare 4 HIMP N250 Health Information Coding 4 HIMP N460 Health Info System Project Management 4 HIMP N312 Biostatistics 4 HIMP N456 Advanced Management in Healthcare 4 HIMP N315 Information Systems in Healthcare 4 HIMP N516 Health Funding & Reimbursement 4 Health Information Management Practicums Required : 24 HIMP N210 Hospital 4 HIMP N265 Coding Practicum I 4 HIMP N366 Coding Practicum II 4 WORK N368 Workplace Rotation 4 HIMP N465 Capstone Project 8 Total Required 192 HCT Requirements English Required : 24 ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 Liberal Studies Required : 40 Mathematics (Min) 4 Written and Oral Communication 12 Natural Sciences (Min) 4 Social Sciences (Min) 4 Humanities (Min) 4 Fine Arts (Min) 4 Total Required 192 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 6 Program Code HMGTBHB Cost Recovery Program No Major Code HMGT
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 141 HD/B.Sc. in Emergency Medical Services Program Mission: The mission of the HD/B.Sc. in Emergency Medical Sciences program will satisfy the needs of industry with graduates who have already qualified as EMT- Paramedics and are seeking higherlevel competencies in a range of fields. Graduates will gain essential relevant knowledge and skills based on BAS vocational competencies. During the final part of the program, students will choose the field of their choice as a major from three options given. Some specific content courses may also provide an opportunity for students to gain additional certificates e.g. Operations management; Dispatch. Program Entry Requirements: See Academic Framework Minimum Admission Requirements (p. 27) Required s (17 courses) Required : 106 PMED N100 Science, Anatomy & Physiology I (U.S. Pre-requisite) HEMS N110 PMED N150 PMED N210 PMED N215 PMED N260 PMED N265 Paramedical Sciences I & II (Combined) (U.S. EMT-B Certificate) Science, Anatomy & Physiology II (U.S. Pre-requisite) Paramedical Sciences III (U.S. EMT-B Certificate) Paramedical Sciences IV (U.S. EMT-B Certificate) Paramedical Sciences V (U.S. EMT-P Semester 1) Paramedical Sciences VI (U.S. EMT-P Semester 1) PMED N268 Advanced Paramedical Studies 12 PMED N315 Paramedical Sciences VII (U.S. EMT-P Semester #2) PMED N364 Paramedical Communications 4 PMED N365 Paramedical Sciences VIII (U.S. EMT-P Semester #3) PMED N401 EMS Instructor 4 PMED N403 Advanced Paramedic Pharmacology 4 PMED N405 EMS Management 4 PMED N407 Evidence Based Medicine and Research Analysis 4 4 6 4 6 6 6 6 12 12 HD Exit Pathway: A student can elect or may be directed to complete the HD Exit pathway at the commencement of Semester 6 of the program. Graduates will be awarded a Higher Diploma in Paramedical Studies. Program Regulations: PMED N291 Clinical Practice III and PMED N391 Clinical Practice III International Trip are held during the summer semester. Progression to content courses in the fourth year of the program requires IELTS overall band 6.0 with no skill lower than 5.5. To graduate with the Bachelor in Emergency Medical Services, the student must complete the fourth year of the program. Emergency Medical Services Electives Required s (1 ) Required : 12 PMED N413 Advanced Clinical Supervision 12 PMED N415 Aeromedical Flight Paramedic 12 PMED N417 EMS Education 12 PMED N419 EMS Systems Management and Design 12 PMED N421 Disaster Management and Advanced Rescue 12 Emergency Medical Services Practicums Required : 64 PMED N240 Clinical Practice I - Integral 8 PMED N290 Clinical Practice II - Integral 8 PMED N291 Clinical Practice III 10 PMED N340 Clinical Practice IV - Integral 8 PMED N390 Clinical Practice V 8 PMED N391 Clinical Practice III International Trip 10 PMED N409 Advanced Clinical Practice 4 PMED N411 Specialised Work Placement/International Work Experience 8
142 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y HCT Requirements English Required : 24 ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 Liberal Studies Required : 36 Mathematics (Min) 4 Written and Oral Communication 12 Natural Sciences (Min) 4 Social Sciences (Min) 4 Humanities (Min) 4 Fine Arts (Min) 4 Total Required 230 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 6 Program Code ERMSBHB Cost Recovery Program No Major Code ERMS
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 143 HD/B.Sc. in Dental Hygiene Program Mission: The Dental Hygiene program at HCT will educate UAE nationals who, upon completion of the program, will be professionally competent to provide quality dental hygiene care in an evolving profession. Graduates of this program will serve as co-therapists with the dentist and can function as effective primary health-care providers in the UAE. Extensive clinical experience, public community health education, dental hygiene education, and management science prepare students for additional roles of leadership and responsibility within the scope of dental hygiene care. The program will satisfy the mission and goals of the HCT by providing an innovative professional program of the highest quality to UAE nationals. Required s (28 courses) Program Entry Requirements: See Academic Framework Minimum Admission Requirements (p. 27) HD Exit Pathway: A student can elect or may be directed to complete the HD Exit pathway at the commencement of Semester 6 of the program. Graduates will be awarded a Higher Diploma in Oral Health To graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, the student must complete 193 credits. Required : 104 HGEN N110 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 HSDH N302 Periodontics I 4 HGEN N120 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 HSDH N303 Oral Health Education 4 HSDH N110 Organic and Biochemistry for Dental Hygiene 4 HSDH N312 Periodontics II 3 HSCI N205 Microbiology 4 HSDH N310 Dental Biomaterials 3 HSDH N201 Head, Neck & Dental Anatomy 4 HSDH N311 Pain Management 3 HSDH N202 Infection Control in Dental Practice 4 HSDH N313 Law and Ethics for Dental Hygiene 3 HSDH N204 Disease Pathology 4 HSDH N401 Paediatric Dentistry 3 HIMP N312 Biostatistics 4 HSDH N402 Periodontics III 3 HSDH N210 Applied Nutrition in Dental Hygiene 3 HSDH N403 Management & Supervision of Dental Practice 4 HSDH N211 Oral Histology & Embryology 3 HSDH N405 Epidemiology & Preventive Dentistry 4 HSDH N212 Pre Clinical Dental Hygiene 6 HSDH N410 Geriatric Dentistry 3 HSDH N213 Oral Pathology 4 HSDH N411 Research Methods in Dental Hygiene 4 PHAR N200 General Pharmacology 4 HSDH N412 Dental Hygiene Case Presentation 4 HSDH N301 Dental Radiology Theory and Principles 3 HSDH N413 Dental Informatics 4 Dental Hygiene Practicums Required : 29 HSDH N304 Dental Hygiene Clinic I 6 HSDH N315 Dental Radiology Clinic 3 HSDH N314 Dental Hygiene Clinic II 8 HSDH N404 Dental Hygiene Clinic III 6 HSDH N414 Dental Hygiene Clinic IV 6 HCT Requirements English Required : 24 ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 Liberal Studies Required : 36 Mathematics (Min) 4 Written and Oral Communication 12 Natural Sciences (Min) 4 Social Sciences (Min) 4 Humanities (Min) 4 Fine Arts (Min) 4 Total Required 193 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 6 Program Code DNHYBHB Cost Recovery Program No Major Code DNHY
144 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y HD/B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Program Mission: The mission of the HD/BAS in Medical Imaging is to produce appropriately qualified Radiographers who can fulfill the required roles within the U.A.E. in medical imaging and contribute effectively to Emiratization. Graduates from this program will possess the linguistic ability, technical skills and intellectual leadership potential to make the fullest possible contribution to the delivery of high quality medical imaging services to residents of the U.A.E. The HD/BAS in Medical Imaging program pursues its mission through program objectives aligned with the HCT Graduate Outcomes. The program will satisfy the mission and goals of the HCT by providing an innovative professional program of the highest quality to UAE nationals. Required s (24 courses) Program Entry Requirements: See Academic Framework Minimum Admission Requirements (p. 27) HD Exit Pathway: A student can elect or may be directed to complete the HD Exit pathway at the commencement of Semester 6 of the program. Graduates will be awarded a Higher Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology. To graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging, the student must complete 192 credits. Required : 84 HGEN N101 Introduction to Health Care Systems 4 IMAG N313 Cross sectional Anatomy 2 HGEN N110 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 HLTH N306 Research Methods for Health Sciences 4 HGEN N120 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 IMAG N315 Medical Imaging Positioning & Procedures III 3 IMAG N110 Introduction to Medical Imaging 4 IMAG N316 Computed Radiography 3 IMAG N211 Medical Imaging Technology I 4 IMAG N317 Interventional Radiography 3 IMAG N212 Medical Imaging Positioning & Procedures I 4 IMAG N411 Radiation Safety and Biology 2 IMAG N213 Imaging Anatomy & Pathology I 4 IMAG N412 Quality Management in Medical Imaging 4 IMAG N214 Medical Imaging Technology II 4 IMAG N413 Other Imaging Modalities I 4 IMAG N215 Medical Imaging Positioning & Procedures II 4 IMAG N414 Research Project I 3 IMAG N216 Imaging Anatomy & Pathology II 4 IMAG N417 Professional Practice 4 IMAG N311 Medical Imaging Technology III 4 IMAG N418 Research Project II 4 IMAG N312 Medical Imaging Pharmacology 2 IMAG N419 Other Imaging Modalities II 4 Medical Imaging Practicums Required : 52 IMAG N120 Clinical Practice 1 4 IMAG N231 Clinical Practice 2 4 IMAG N232 Clinical Practice 3 4 IMAG N314 Clinical Practice 4 8 IMAG N318 Clinical Practice 5 (256 hours) 8 IMAG N415 Clinical Practice 6a (100 hours) 4 IMAG N416 Clinical Practice 6b (256 hours) 8 IMAG N420 Clinical Practice 7 (384 hours) 12 HCT Requirements English Required : 24 ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 Liberal Studies Required : 36 Mathematics (Min) 4 Written and Oral Communication 12 Natural Sciences (Min) 4 Social Sciences (Min) 4 Humanities (Min) 4 Fine Arts (Min) 4 Total Required 192 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 6 Program Code MIMGBHB Cost Recovery Program No Major Code MIMG
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 145 Bachelor of Applied Science in Midwifery Mission: The mission of the program in Midwifery is to satisfy the needs of industry for graduates who are qualified in Midwifery and all areas of maternal-infant care. Graduates will have the vocational and technical competencies required by the relevant licensing body. Graduates will demonstrate essential relevant knowledge and skills to practice as Midwives within the Health sector facilities of the UAE. Midwifery Year 4 - Semester1 Required s: 8 Required : 29 HMID N401 Socio-Cultural Aspects and Bioethics 2 HMID N405 Midwifery Therapeutics I 2 HMID N406 Midwifery Therapeutics II 2 HMID N411 Information Literacy I - Biostatistics 2 HMID N412 Information Literacy II Report Writing I 2 HMID N414 Introduction to Basic Research 4 HMID N420 Practicum I 7 HMID N421 Practicum II 8 Midwifery Year 4 - Semester2 Required s: 7 Required : 26 HMID N407 Midwifery Therapeutics III 2 HMID N413 Information Literacy III Report Writing II 2 HMID N422 Practicum III 8 HMID N423 Practicum IV 8 HMID N451 Midwifery Transition to Practice 2 HMID N455 Introduction to Management for Health Professionals 2 HMID N477 Midwifery Community Health & Health Education 2 Program Entry Requirements: Registered General Nurse in addition to fulfilling IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no skill below 5.0 Program Regulations: Successful completion all program requirements, program GPA of 2.0 for graduation. Total Required 55 Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 1.5 Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 3 Program Code MIDWFBP Cost Recovery Program Yes Major Code MIDW
146 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Higher Diploma Paramedical Science Higher Diploma Paramedical Science ENGL N125 English Communications I 8 64 LSEC N100 Academic Composition 4 64 LSMA N110 Technical Mathematics 4 64 PEMS N100 Anatomy & Physiology 8 128 PEMS N110 Occupational Health & Safety 2 32 ENGL N175 English Communications II 8 64 LSEC N101 Academic Communication 4 64 PEMS N145 Legal, Ethical & Professional Issues for Paramedics 4 80 PEMS N175 Theory of Paramedical Science I 8 140 (6 face to face 4 practical lab) PEMS N180 Field Clinical Practice I (6 Weeks) 10 240 ENGL N214 English Communications III 4 64 PEMS N200 Paramedic Pathophysiology 4 80 PEMS N215 Paramedic Pharmacology 4 80 PEMS N270 Theory of Paramedical Science II (6 face to face 4 practical lab) 8 160 PEMS N280 Hospital Practicum I (integral) 6 128 (1 day per week) ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 64 PEMS N235 Therapeutics for Paramedics 6 120 PEMS N275 Theory of Paramedical Science III (6 face to face 4 practical lab) 8 160 PEMS N285 Hospital Practicum II (integral) 6 128 (1 day per week) PEMS N295 Field Clinical Practice II (6 weeks full time) 10 240 LSEC N307 Professional Communication 4 64 PEMS N370 Theory of Paramedical Science IV(8 face to face 4 practical lab) 10 192 PEMS N380 Hospital Practicum III (integral) 6 128 (1 day per week) LSSS N252 Intercultural Communication 4 64 PEMS N375 Theory of Paramedical Science V(8 face to face 4 practical lab) 10 192 PEMS N345 Evidence Based Practice 4 64 PEMS N385 Hospital Practicum IV (integral) 6 128 (1 day per week) PEMS N395 Field Clinical Practice III / Optional International Trip (6 Weeks) 10 240
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 147 Bachelor of Social Work Mission: The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work program is to prepare social workers with a sound foundation of knowledge of social work theories, counseling modalities, and social policy knowledge, for application to practice. Graduates will have a strong foundation through the linkage between classroom teaching and the development of practice skills, competence, professional identity and ethics. The essence of social work is working with people, including individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities, and this will span people of any age, from any walk of life, or from any ethnic or racial background. Graduates will be prepared with continued experience to take on leadership roles, and pursue post graduate education. The program will satisfy the mission and goals of the HCT by providing an innovative professional program of the highest quality to UAE nationals. Program Entry Requirements: Foundations entry Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work requires completion of the Higher Diploma Foundations with an IELTS overall 5.0, with no skill less than 4.5. Post-HD entry IELTS Program cumulative GPA 2.5 Direct entry Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work requires an IELTS overall 5.0, with no skill less than 4.5. Year 1 entry Successful completion of Foundations or relevant challenges. Approval of transfer credits from an accredited institution for equivalent achievement. HD Exit Pathway A student can elect or maybe directed to complete the HD Exit pathway at the commencement of Semester 6 of the program. To graduate with a Higher Diploma in Social Work (with or without a major) the student must complete a total of 168 credits and IELTS Academic Module with an overall IELTS band of 5.5 with no skill level below 5.0 Program Regulations: Before progressing to the fourth year of the program, a student must possess an overall IELTS band 6.0 with no skill below 5.0. To graduate with a Bachelor of Social Work the student must complete a total of 220 credits.
148 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Curriculum: Required 100 Total : 196 credits Year One Total hours SOWK N100 Introduction to Social Work 64 4 SOWK N101 Interpersonal Communication Skills 64 4 SOWK N102 Social Work in UAE 64 4 SOWK N103 Basic Counselling Skills in Social Work 64 4 Year Two Program Structure Total hours SOWK N201 Personal Counselling Skills 64 4 SOWK N202 Psychosocial Issues in UAE 64 4 SOWK N203 Ethical and Legal Issues in Social Work 64 4 SOWK N204 Abnormal Psychology 64 4 SOWK N205 Group Counselling 64 4 SOWK N206 Legal Environment in UAE 64 4 Year Three Program Structure Total hours SOWK N301 Applied Personal Counselling 64 4 SOWK N302 Family Counselling in UAE 64 4 SOWK N303 Social Diversity and Justice 64 4 SOWK N304 Mental Health and Well Being in UAE 64 4 SOWK N305 Family and Child Practice 64 4 SOWK N306 Social Work Case Management 64 4 SOWK N307 Integrated Social Work Research 64 4 Year Four Program Structure Total hours SOWK N401 Advanced Social Work Case Management 64 4 SOWK N402 Public Policy and Advocacy 64 4 SOWK N403 Restorative Justice in Social Work 64 4 SOWK N404 Age and Aging in Social Work 64 4 SOWK N405 Reflective Practice 64 4 SOWK N406 Research Project 128 8 SOWK N407 Social Work Community Development 64 4 Social Work Practicum: Required : 32 (previously 64) (Practicum can only be started in Year 2) Required s Program Structure Total hours Practicum I 256 8 Practicum II 256 8 Practicum III 256 8 Practicum IV 256 8
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 149 English: Required : 24 Required Program Structure Hours/week Total hours ENGL125 English Communications I 8 128 8 ENGL175 English Communications II 8 128 8 ENGL N214 English Communication III 4 64 4 ENGL N264 English Communications IV 4 64 4 Liberal Arts: Required : 40 (previously 32) Required s Program Structure Hours/week Total hours LSSC N123 Human Development and Growth 4 64 4 LSSSN253 Research Methods 4 64 4 LSMA N111 Statistical Maths 4 64 4 LSHM N243 Ethical Studies 4 64 4 LSFAN208 Intro to Journalism 4 64 4 LSECN100 Academic Composition 4 64 4 LSECN101 Academic Communication 4 64 4 LSECN307 Professional Communication 4 64 4 LSSS N240 Organisational Behaviour 4 64 4 LSSS N230 Psychology 4 64 4 Total Required 196 (pr. 220) Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 4 Maximum Duration of Study, Full Time (Year/s) 6 Program Code SOWKBP Cost Recovery Program No Major Code SOWK