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Program Details

Diploma in Infection Control

About The Academic Program

An academic program that aims to qualify distinguished graduates in the field of infection control to meet the needs of the labor market in a way that contributes to serving the community.

Major

Infection Control

Language of instruction

English

Duration

2 Years

Academic degree

Diploma in Infection Control

Career opportunities

Infection Control Technician – Infection Control Monitor – Assistant Infection Control Specialist

Nature and Goals of the Program

The specialization aims to qualify female students who are capable of working in health facilities with high professional competence in infection control departments, by providing them with basic knowledge and applied skills in the field of infection control, developing their abilities in individual and group work and community service, and developing their skills for lifelong learning to keep pace with the latest developments in the field of infection control, and developing their capabilities in developing methods of control The contagion and the severity of its spread in the community.

1. Qualifying infection control technicians to work in health facilities with high professional efficiency in the central infection control departments in hospitals.
2.Providing graduates with basic knowledge and applied skills in the field of infection control.
3. Developing the graduates' abilities to work individually and collectively to qualify them for the labor market and serve the community.
4. Developing the skills of female graduates for lifelong learning to keep pace with the developments in the field of infection control.
5. Developing the capabilities of female graduates to contribute to the development of ways to control infection and reduce its spread.

1.Identify basic concepts in human biology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and disease pathology.
2.Describe the principles of public health and infection control in sound scientific language.
3.Presentation of principles and uses of infection prevention and control measures, including sterilization and disinfection procedures.
4.S1Implementation of infection prevention and control strategies in health-care settings.
5.Discuss the etiology, modes of transmission, and sources, and the epidemiology of infectious diseases including health-acquired infections.
6.Managing occupational and environmental exposure risks to infectious diseases.
7.Interpret descriptive statistics in infection control programs.
8.Demonstrate the ability to manage time, work in a team, and set priorities during theoretical and practical activities.

1.She possesses comprehensive knowledge and a deep understanding of infection control practices.
2.She is involved in various community service and volunteer activities.
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4. You have problem-solving skills and are able to apply evidence-based practices and critical thinking in outbreaks and pandemics.
5. It has the ability to work with different healthcare teams and effectively convey health awareness messages to achieve the goals of infection control programs.
6. It possesses the ability to adhere to the chain of command and administrative chain in timely infection control practices.
7. To be able to deal with technology and digital transformation in infection control practices, and to analyze data related to them in various environments, with active members who respect national values and regulations, and whose ethical principles and

Study Plan

Course Code Course Title Credit
Lifelong Learning Skills 2
Sustainable Ecosystems 2
History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
Community Building in Islam 2
Good Citizenship Values 2
Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
Studies in Saudi Literature 2
Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
Basics of Programming 2
Data Analysis and Management 2
Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2
Communication Skills 2
Creative Writing 2
Writing Academic Reports 2
Emotional Intelligence Course 2
Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
Principles of Projects Management 2
Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
Principles of E-Commerce 2
Financial Literacy 2
Leadership and Change Management 2
Health Awareness 2
Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
Fitness and Sport Science 2
Sustainable Development 2
Global Citizenship 2

Course Code Course Title Credit
Ethics and Islamic Values 2
Islamic Banking and Economics 2
Community Building in Islam 2
English Language (1) 3
English Language (2) 3

Course Code Course Title Credit
International Financial Reporting Standards 3
Internal Audit 3
Principle of Finance 3

Course Code Course Title Credit
Health Education and Communication 2
Health Care System Policy and Regulation 2
Infectious Diseases Surveillance 2
Outbreak Investigation 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Human Biology for Health Specialties 3
Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3
Medical Terminology 2
Principles of Biostatistics 3
Principles of Public Health 3
Medical Ethics and professionalism 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 OR ENG131
Basic Epidemiology 3 INC100
Basic Microbiology 3
Fundamental to Infectious Diseases 3 INC101
Fundamentals of Infection Control and Sterilization 4 INC101

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Medical Microbiology and Immunology 3 INC110
Infectious Diseases 3 INC120
Environmental Infection Prevention Control Measures 3 INC130

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Clinical Training 7 INC211AND INC231AND INC221AND INC103OR INC104AND INC233OR INC234