موقع حكومي رسمي تابع لحكومة المملكة العربية السعودية

Program Details

Diploma in Infection Control

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.

About The Academic Program

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.

Career opportunities

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

Program Information

College of Applied College
Department of Undeclared
Major Infection Control
Academic degree Diploma in Infection Control
Language of instruction English
Duration 2 Years

Program Details

  1. 1. Qualifying infection control technicians to work in health facilities with high professional efficiency in the central infection control departments in hospitals.
  2. 2.Providing graduates with basic knowledge and applied skills in the field of infection control.
  3. 3. Developing the graduates' abilities to work individually and collectively to qualify them for the labor market and serve the community.
  4. 4. Developing the skills of female graduates for lifelong learning to keep pace with the developments in the field of infection control.
  5. 5. Developing the capabilities of female graduates to contribute to the development of ways to control infection and reduce its spread.
  1. 1.Identify basic concepts in human biology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and disease pathology.
  2. 2.Describe the principles of public health and infection control in sound scientific language.
  3. 3.Presentation of principles and uses of infection prevention and control measures, including sterilization and disinfection procedures.
  4. 4.S1Implementation of infection prevention and control strategies in health-care settings.
  5. 5.Discuss the etiology, modes of transmission, and sources, and the epidemiology of infectious diseases including health-acquired infections.
  6. 6.Managing occupational and environmental exposure risks to infectious diseases.
  7. 7.Interpret descriptive statistics in infection control programs.
  8. 8.Demonstrate the ability to manage time, work in a team, and set priorities during theoretical and practical activities.
  1. 1.She possesses comprehensive knowledge and a deep understanding of infection control practices.
  2. 2.She is involved in various community service and volunteer activities.
  3. 3.
  4. 4. You have problem-solving skills and are able to apply evidence-based practices and critical thinking in outbreaks and pandemics.
  5. 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. 6. It possesses the ability to adhere to the chain of command and administrative chain in timely infection control practices.
  7. 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
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3 —
Level One HRS 118 Medical Terminology 2 —
Level One INC 100 Principles of Biostatistics 3 —
Level One INC 101 Principles of Public Health 3 —
Level One INC 140 Medical Ethics and professionalism 3 —
Level Two ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 OR ENG131
Level Two INC 102 Basic Epidemiology 3 INC100
Level Two INC 110 Basic Microbiology 3 —
Level Two INC 120 Fundamental to Infectious Diseases 3 INC101
Level Two INC 130 Fundamentals of Infection Control and Sterilization 4 INC101
Level Three INC 211 Medical Microbiology and Immunology 3 INC110
Level Three INC 221 Infectious Diseases 3 INC120
Level Three INC 231 Environmental Infection Prevention Control Measures 3 INC130
Level Four INC 290 Clinical Training 7 INC211AND INC231AND INC221AND INC103OR INC104AND INC233OR INC234

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

College Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
ACP 203 International Financial Reporting Standards 3
ACP 221 Internal Audit 3
BFM 100 Principle of Finance 3

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
INC 103 Health Education and Communication 2
INC 104 Health Care System Policy and Regulation 2
INC 233 Infectious Diseases Surveillance 2
INC 234 Outbreak Investigation 2

Academic Credits