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HCT-HEALTHSCIENCESPROGRAMOFFERINGS

www.hct.ac.ae2018 - 2019

1. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 2. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 3. MEDICAL IMAGING 4. MEDICAL LABORATORY5. NURSING6. PHARMACY 7. SOCIAL WORK 8. VETERINARY SCIENCE

HCT HEALTHSCIENCES

PROGRAMS

Emergency Medical Services Dubai Corporation of Ambulance Services* National Ambulance

Medical Imaging Dubai Health Authority* Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. SEHA

Medical Laboratory Dubai Health Authority* Cleveland Clinic AD SEHA AD

Nursing Ministry of Health & Prevention * Dubai Health Authority* Cleveland Clinic AD

Pharmacy Dubai Health Authority* Cleveland Clinic AD SEHA AD

Veterinary Science Ministry of Presidential Affairs Ministry of Climate Change & Environment

Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority Dubai Municipality

Programs Sponsors:

* Stipends are given to students in the Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Pharmacy & Medical Imaging programs during their study years, under certain conditions and requirements.

ProgramsSponsorship

HISTORYFounded in 1988 with four campuses, the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) has grown to be the UAE’s largest applied

higher educational institution, gaining a well-respected reputation for innovative and job-focused experiential learning.

Approximately 23,000 students attend 16 modern, technology-oriented men’s and women’s campuses in the cities of Abu

Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Fujairah, Madinat Zayed, Ras Al Khaimah, Ruwais and Sharjah. HCT offers a wide range of programs

in the academic fields of Applied Media, Business, Computer Information Science, Education, Engineering Technology &

Science, General Academic Requirements and Health Sciences.

These programs are all relevant to the UAE’s fast growing economy and are designed in consultation with business and

industry leaders to ensure that HCT students’ skills are job-relevant and to the highest standards. The courses taught

at the HCT campuses are a hybrid blend of innovative, academic studies and work-relevant programs, ensuring that

HCT graduates have the necessary 21st century skills to make positive and lasting contributions to UAE society. All HCT

programs are constantly monitored to ensure they are at the cutting-edge of industry standards and technological change.

ABOUT HCT

Creativity & Innovation Accountability Integrity Excellence Respect Community Spirit Service to Society

VALUES

VISION

The Higher Colleges of Technology is the leading applied higher education institution in empowering generations to contribute to the

shaping of the future of the UAE.

MISSION

Provide applied higher education to equip generations with knowledge, skills and competencies that meet international

standards and the future needs of the UAE industry and society.

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Learning facilities:Classes & Laboratories, Hospitals & Clinics, Exhibits & Conferences, Community settings.

Incentives:Monthly Stipends + Employment, High employability Rate

Job opportunities:Abu Dhabi Police, Dubai Corporation of Ambulance Services, UAE Armed Forces, Various private emergency medical provider companies.

Average salaryupon graduation:20 – 30K AED

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY - Health Sciences Programs

KEY SKILLS:• You will be able to render lifesaving emergency medical care to the

critically ill or injured patients in a wide variety of environments.• Take command of all incidents ranging from minor to major, medical

or trauma within the pre-hospital emergency environment. • Assume a team leader role in the management of all related

emergencies. • Provide a crucial role in training and education of Paramedics.• As an HCT graduate, you will be a highly skilled and sought after

practitioner with the skills and knowledge that will facilitate opportunities not only in the UAE, but across the world

WHY CHOOSE HCT’S EMS PROGRAM?• The program is of National Priority.• Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care is a scarce skill, not

only in the UAE but across the world. • Becoming an Advanced Paramedic will take hard work, dedica-

tion and discipline. • There are not many Advanced Paramedics in the UAE and the

require for Advanced Paramedics is rising.• Communities demand quality health care and with a degree in

Emergency Medical Services you will be able to deliver high quality health care to all.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)

BACHELORSDEGREE

DIPLOMA

Program Duration:Bachelor: 4 Academic years

Diploma: 2 Academic years


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HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM)

Learning facilities:Classes & Laboratories, Hospitals & Clinics, Exhibits& Conferences, international trips.

Incentives:High employability, Accredited by HIMAA Australia, Eligible to apply for CCA Professional Certification from AHIMA USA

Job opportunities:Ministry of Health & Prevention, Dubai Health Authority, Police and Forensic labs, Cleveland Clinic, UAE Military, Dubai Municipality; laboratories.


WHY CHOOSE HCT’S HIM PROGRAM?Program allow students to design and manage information systems in healthcare environment system by collecting and generating records and reports about patients who are being treated by doctors and other clinicians as they possess relevant clinical knowledge of disease and surgical procedures, technical knowledge of computer systems and databases and their management skills to set up and monitor these systems. Students will respond to the nation-wide need for qualified UAE nationals in the management of health information

KEY SKILLS:• Abstracting for diagnostic and

procedural codes • Clinical coding for diagnostic and

procedural codes • Biostatistics and epidemiology • Health information technology • Healthcare data analysis


Higher Diploma: 3 Academic years

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

BACHELORSDEGREE

HIGHERDIPLOMA

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MEDICAL IMAGING (MI)




Learning facilities:Classes & Laboratories, Hospitals & Clinics, Exhibits & Conferences, International trips


Job opportunities:Ministry of Health & Prevention, Dubai Health Authority, Private hospitals and Clinics.


WHY CHOOSE HCT’S MEDICAL IMAGING PROGRAM?The Bachelor of Medical Imaging Science (BMIS) program includes a knowledge base that examines specializations of general, emergency and specialized Medical Imaging best practices. This is in alignment with the industrial multimodality medical imaging professional’s characteristics. The BMIS program offers students in Year 4 an option to follow one of three tracks in MRI, advanced CT applications or clinical mammography. Each track consists of 9 credits where students select specialized imaging modality. The track option will distinguish graduates from other competitor programs ones by equipping each BMIS graduate with a strong background to become ready for the high end specialized imaging job on the first day of employment. The program provides a mix of education and training that equips graduates with the skills, knowledge and competencies to work within the UAE healthcare services system to effectively fulfil health care needs from the medical imaging perspective.

KEY SKILLS:Specialization in general, emergency and specialized Medical Imaging within national and international best practice framework

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

BACHELORSDEGREE

HIGHERDIPLOMA

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MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (MED LAB)





WHY CHOOSE HCT’S MED LAB PROGRAM?Health authorities have identified the healthcare workforce as one of the ‘critical gaps’ in the healthcare system with the growing population and number of new hospitals and clinics. As a graduate you will possess a comprehensive range of knowledge and skills with the ability to work profi-ciently to deliver care to a wide range of patients in the UAE.

KEY SKILLS:• Assess patient’s laboratory test requisitions• Evaluate a patient’s current general health status• Provide patient education measures required for prevention and

control of diseases in the community• Perform surveillance/screening tests for epidemiological purposes• Perform laboratory analyses in clinical and non-clinical

environments.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:




BACHELORSDEGREE

DIPLOMA

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BACHELOR OF NURSING





WHY CHOOSE HCT’S NURSING PROGRAM?• Nursing is honored by Islam• Opens a wide array of career opportunities• Offers various specialty areas• Nursing is needed world wide• There is a shortage of local nurses in the UAE• UAE’s National Agenda requires a major supply of nurses

KEY SKILLS:• Apply knowledge from nursing, and other relevant sources to provide

quality healthcare services. • Utilize the nursing process framework to provide care for individuals,

families, and communities. • Utilize evidence-based practice research to improve patient

outcomes • Apply knowledge to meet the changing healthcare needs of

individuals, families and communities.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Program Duration:4 Academic years


BACHELORSDEGREE

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PHARMACY (HPH)

Learning facilities:Class rooms, Laboratories, Libraries, Clinical, Community and Industrial Pharmacies , Exhibitions & Conferences, International trips


Job opportunities:Pharmaceutical manufacturing Industries, Health Authorities, Laboratories (forensic, testing), Legislative Services, Pharmacist (clinical, hospital & community pharmacies), Ministry of Health, Health Insurance, Drug Research & Development Centers, UAE Armed Forces


WHY CHOOSE HCT’S HPH PROGRAM?• Job Security as Pharmaceutical careers are in big

demand• A variety of pharmacy jobs and advancement

opportunities• Flexible work hours• Ability to provide information that can be used in

technological & medical advances

KEY SKILLS:• Provide current, rational, safe and cost effective

pharmaceutical care• Provide information and products in different areas of

pharmacy• Deliver high standard pharmaceutical care• Unique expert of drugs as a health care specialist

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:




BACHELORSDEGREE

DIPLOMA

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SOCIAL WORK (HSW)

Learning facilities:College Classrooms, Community agencies and Human Service Organizations, Conferences and International Conferences.

Incentives:robust and varied work placement + employment.

Job opportunities:Hospitals, Schools, Rehabilitation Centers, Social Service Agencies, Social Support Centers.


WHY CHOOSE HCT’S HSW PROGRAM?Graduates of the HCT Social Program will gain the knowledge, skills and competencies to work with individuals, families, groups and communities to solve problems and enhance social functioning. Graduates will be able to work in a variety of health and human service settings, and apply varied intervention methods to address problems related to such areas as child abuse, old age, disabilities, family and child relationships, family violence, mental illness and individual or family crises.

KEY SKILLS:• Communication and counseling Skills with Individuals, Families,

Groups and Communities. • Problem solving skills for a diverse range of problems such as child

abuse, family violence, mental illness and crisis management. • Advocacy skills to be used with individuals, families, groups and/or

communities. • Assessment and Intervention planning and implementation.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Program Duration:Bachelor: 4 Academic yearsDiploma: 2 Academic years


BACHELORSDEGREE

DIPLOMA

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Learning facilities:Classes & Laboratories, Hospitals & Clinics, Farms & Breeding centers, Exhibits & Conferences.

Incentives:Employment, High employability rate.

Job opportunities:Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authorities, Municipalities, animals’ hospitals, breeding centers, slaughter houses.


WHY CHOOSE HCT’S VET PROGRAM? • Job Security as Veterinary Science careers are in big

demand • A variety of jobs and advancement opportunities • Flexible work hours • Ability to contribute to the country’s food security . • Ability to cover different areas in the specialty: Clinics and

Laboratories, Food Inspection, Quarantine Centers, Abattoirs and Animal production farms.

KEY SKILLS: • Understand disease to prevent the spread of pathogens from animal to

animal, and from animals to humans. • Management of farm animal production • Management of veterinary pharmacies and track controlled substances • Understand the control of hazardous substances in the human food chain • Perform the needed Veterinary laboratory techniques • Analyze and differentiate concepts of legislation and animal welfare and

how it is applied to animals. • Communication skills

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:




VETERINARY SCIENCE (VET)

BACHELORSDEGREE

HIGHERDIPLOMA

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