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PREPARATIONYEAR
FirstSemester (16Weeks) = EnglishLanguage
InthissemesterstudentswillbeexposedtocomprehensivecourseinEnglish
language.Theobjectiveofthiscourseistopreparestudentstocommunicatewell
withothersinEnglishlanguage.
Course Outline
1.0Vocabulary
1.1PhrasalVerbs
1.2Spelling
1.3Meaning
1.4Connotations
1.5Capitalization

(30%)

2.0Grammar
2.1Nouns/Pronouns
2.2Verbs
2.3Adjectives,Adverbs&Articles
2.4Prepositions
2.5Subject/Predicate
2.6Plurals
2.7PossessiveCase
2.8Prefixes/Suffixes/Affixes
2.9BasicPunctuation

(50%)

3.0Reading
3.1Theme(maintopic)
3.2Content(generalinformation)
3.3SupportingDetail(specificinformation)

(20%)

4.0Writing
4.1Statements
4.2 Paragraphs

5.0 References
5.1MastertheBasics:English(Paperback) byJeanYates(Latestedition).
5.2EnterpriseByVirginiaEvansandJennydooley (Latestedition).
5.3BasicEnglishGrammar,(Paperback)byBettySchrampferAzar(Latest
edition).

SecondSemester (16Weeks)
Course

Course
No

CreditHours
Accredited
Actual
Theory Practical Theory Practical
2
3
2
1

IntroductiontoBiology

BIOL 101

IntroductiontoComputer

COMP101

MedicalTerminology

MTRM101

BSEP101

IntroductiontoBiostatisticsand
Epidemiology
Introductiontohealthcaresystem
andprofessionalcareer
Healthprofessionethics

HCSP101

HPEC101

Communicationskills

COMS101

14

14

SUBTOTAL
TOTAL

20

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CoursesContent
1IntroductiontoBiology
CourseTitle:

IntroductiontoBiology

CreditHours:

3+1

CourseNo:

BIOL101

Perquisitecourse:

None

CourseDescription:

This course is designed to introduce student to

fundamentals of biological concepts. It provides a suitable
foundation for further studies in biology and related
discipline.

CourseObjectives:
Uponcompletionofthecourse,thestudentshouldbeableto:
1. Knowaboutbiologicalfactsandprinciples.
2. Useappropriateterminology.
3. Discusstheapplicationofbiologytohumanlifeandsociety.
4. Describethefeaturesthatcharacterizelivingorganisms.

Coursesyllabus
Unit(1):

CellStructure
Cell:
Cellorganelleandtheirfunctions.
Distinctionbetweenplantandanimalcell.
ProkaryoticandEukaryoticcells
Viruses,Bacteria,Fungi,AlgaeandProtozoa

Unit(2):

Organizationandstructureofthebody

Cells,tissues,organsandSystems.
CellandTissuetypes:
Epithelialcellstissue.
Connectivetissue.
Muscletissue.
Nervetissues.
Blood
Lymph

Unit(3):

Biologicalmembranes
MovementofmoleculesacrossCellmembranes
Diffusion
Facilateddiffusion.
Osmosis
Activetransport.

Unit(4):

Reproduction
Cellreproduction
Mitosisandmeiosis
Differencebetweenanimalandplantreproduction.

Unit(5):

Energyandcellularmetabolism
Metabolism(catabolismandanabolism)
Importanceofenzymes.

Unit(6):

Development:
Ovulation,fertilization,implantation
Stagesinthedevelopmentofanembryo.

Unit(7):

Genetics
Introduction.
Mendelslaws
Sexdetermination
Chromosomesascarrierofhereditaryfactor,DNA

Unit(8):

Ecology
Interactionoflife
Introductiontoecology
Humansintheenvironment.

Formatsofteaching:
Lectures
Demonstrationandaudiovisualaids

GroupandPaneldiscussions
Debate
Roleplaying
References:
Biology
Solomon&BergMartin
LatestEdition
Biology(Practicalpart)
CourseDescription:

Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducethestudentstopractical
aspects of biology. It teaches the student about usage of
microscope and histological examination of normal cells
andtissues.

CourseObjectives:
Uponcompletionofthecourse,thestudentshouldbeableto:
1.
2.
3.

Useandhandlethemicroscope.
Identifynormalcellsandtissuesinhistologicalsections.
Haveanideaabouttheusesoflaboratorytoolsandculturetypes.

Coursesyllabus:
Unit(1): TheMicroscope
Structure
Uses.
Unit(2):

TypesofCellsandhistologicalexaminationofnormaltissues
SimpleEpithelium.
o Squamous(Bloodvessels)
o Cuboidal(Ovary)
o Columnar(Intestine)
Stratifiedepithelium.
o Stratifiedsquamous(skin)
o Stratifiedcolumnar(ductsoflargeglands)
Transitionalepithelium
o Urinarybladder
o Ureter.
Modelstoshow:
o Musclecellandnervecells(demonstrations)
Microscopicalexaminationof:
o Musculartissues.
o Nervoustissues

o Connectivetissues.
Unit(3):

Demonstrationofcultureandlab.Techniques.
UsesofLab.Tools.
Collectionofspecimen.
Culture,types(demonstration)

Formatsofteaching:
Practicals
Assignments
GroupandPaneldiscussions
Debate
Roleplaying
References:
Biology
Solomon&BergMartin
LatestEdition

2Introductiontocomputer

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Formatsofteaching:
Lectures
Demonstrationandaudiovisualaids
GroupandPaneldiscussions
Debate
Roleplaying
References:

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3MedicalTerminology
CourseTitle:
CreditHours:

MedicalTerminology
3+0

CourseNo:

MTER101

Perquisite:

None

CourseDescription:Thecourseincludesstudyoffamiliarmedicaland
relatedterms.
Objectives: Uponcompletionofthiscoursethestudentwillbeableto
Translatethemedicaltermsandabbreviationsusedinhospital,
pharmacyanddentalclinic.
Communicatefluentlywiththehealthteamstaff.

CourseContent
INTRODUTION
Definition
Fieldsofmedicaltermsapplication.
Prefixes
Suffixes
PhysiologicalTerminology
Autonomic
CNS
Cardiovascular
Renalsystem
PathologyandDiagnosisTerminology

Infectiousdiseases
Rheumatic diseases

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Peptic ulcers
Surgicaloperations
Skindiseases
PharmaceuticalTerminology
Pharmaceutical dosageforms
Drugadministration
Termsdealingwithdrugdispensing,storageandcontrol.
DentalTerminology
RadiologyTerminology
LaboratoryinvestigationTerminology
Otherfamiliarmedicaltermsandabbreviations

Formatsofteaching:
Lectures
Demonstrationandaudiovisualaids
ClassDiscussion

References:
1MedicalTerminologyAshortcourse.
By.DiviEllenChabnerB.A.M.A.T.Latestedition.
2MedicalTerminologywithhumananatomy,by J.Rice.Appletonlange,
Norwalk.Connecticut.Latestedition.

4IntroductiontoBiostatistics andEpidmiology
CourseTitle:

IntrodcutiontoBiostatisticsandepidmiology

CreditHours:

3+0

CourseNo:

BSEP101

Perquisitecourse:

None

CourseDescription:

This course is designed to introduce the students to the

principles and concepts of Biostatistics and Epidemiology.
It focuses on the methods of collection, analysis and
presentationofhealthrelateddata.Italsoprovidesthebasis

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for understanding the epidemiological aspects of the
occurrence and distribution of diseases in human
population.

CourseObjectives:
Uponcompletionofthecourse,thestudentshouldbeableto:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

UnderstandthescopeandbasicconceptsofBiostatisticsandEpidemiology.
Knowthedifferentmethodsofcollection,analysisandpresentationofdata.
Knowthebasic,vitalandhospitalstatisticsindicators.
Recognizetheprinciplesofdiseasecausation.
Knowtheroleofepidemiologicalstudiesinunderstandingdisease
occurrenceanddistribution.

COURSECONTENTS
I

INTRODUCTIONTOBIOSTATISTICS
Definitions.
Usesandapplications.
Rates,Ratios,Proportions.

II

DATACOLLECTION,ANALYSISANDPRESENTATION.
Tables
o Descriptiveandfrequencytables
Graphs
o Linegraph,histogram,andfrequencypolygon.
Charts
o Bar,pieandflowchart.

III

MEASURESOFCENTRALTENDENCY
Mean
Median.
Mode.

IV

MEASURESOFDISPERSION
Range.
Standarddeviation.
Meandeviation.

VITALSTATISTICS
Fertilitymeasures

o Generalfertilityrate,crudebirthrate,naturalincreaseinpopulation.
Morbiditymeasures
o Incidenceandprevalencerates.
Mortalitymeasures
o Infant,neonatalandmaternalmotilityrates.
o Crudedeathrate.
o Agespecificdeathrate.
VI

HEALTHANDHOSPITALSTATISTICS
Averagedailycensus
Percentoccupancy.
Averagelengthofinpatientstay.
Departmentalstatistics.

VII EPIDEMIOLOGICORIENTATIONTOHEALTHANDDISEASES.
Definition,usesandapplicationsofEpidemiology.
Healthanddiseaseprocess.
Naturalhistoryofdiseases.
Levelsofprevention.
VIII EPIDEMIOLOGICALMETHODS
DescriptiveEpidemiology.
o Person,place,andtime.
AnalyticEpidemiology.
o Prospectiveandretrospectivestudies.
ExperimentalEpidemiology.
o Prophylacticandtherapeutic.
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EPIDEMIOLOGYOFCOMMUNICABLEDISEASES
Chainofinfection
Modesoftransmission.
Principlesofcontrol.

EPIDEMIOLOGYOFCHRONICDISEASES
Epidemiologicalfeatures.
Risksfactors.
Applicationofpreventiontocommoncommunitydiseases.

XI

SCREENING
DefinitionandPrinciples.
Evaluationofscreeningprograms.

Formatsofteaching:

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Lectures
Demonstrationandaudiovisualaids
GroupandPaneldiscussions
Debate
Roleplaying

References:
EssentialofMedicalStatisticsbyBettyRKirkwood(latestedition)

5IntroductiontoHealthCareSystemandProfessionalcareer
CourseTitle:

Introductiontohealthcaresystemandprofessionalcareer

Credithours:

2+0

CourseNo:

HCSP101

Perquisitecourse:

None

CourseDescription:
Thiscourseisdesignedtoorientatethestudenttohealthcareprofessions,itsnationaland
internationaldevelopmentandtheirvariousroleswithinthehealthcaresystem. Thebasic
conceptsrelatedtohealthandillness,primaryhealthcare,healthpromotion,diseases
prevention,partnership,areintroduced.Historicalinfluencesthataffectedthedevelopment
ofcontemporarynursingwillbediscussedincludingethicalandlegalaspects. Students
arealsoexposedtotheethicalaspectsofhealthcareprofession,includingcodeof
professionalconduct,patientbillofrightsandregulation.
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CourseObjectives:
Uponcompletionofthiscourse,thestudentwillbeableto:
1.

Describethehistoricaldevelopmentoftheprofession.

2.

Examinethedimensionsoftheprofessionasadiscipline,anoccupation,anda
profession.

3.

Exploresocialandenvironmentalissuesandtrendsaffectingtheroleofthe
professioninhealthcaresystem.

4.

Examinetheimpactofculturaldiversityontheprofession.

5.

Exploretheethicaldimensionofhealthcarepractice.

6.

Identifytheroleofthevarioushealthprofessionsatthelocal,national,and
internationallevels.

7.

Discusscriticalthinkingandproblemsolvingasappliedtothecollaborative
process.

8.

Abletodiscusstheimpactofissuesrelevanttothepracticeinrelationto
professionandtherecipientsofcare.

TopicalOutline:
I.

Introductiontohealthcareprofessions
Historicalbackground
Definition
Professionanddiscipline
Aimofhealthprofessions

II.

Educationalpreparationofprofessionpractice
Standardsofpractice
Requirementofprofessionalregistration
Continueeducation
Inserviceeducation

III.
IV.

Professionalorganizations
Healthcaredeliverysystem
Rightofhealthcare
Typeofhealthcaredeliverysystem
Cultureandethnicity
Conceptofculture
Conceptofethnicity
Cultureandethnicinfluenceonhealthcare

V.

VI.

Healthandillness
Definition
Factoraffectinghealthandillness
Promotinghealthandpreventionofillness

VII. HealthcaresysteminSaudiArabia
VIII. legalaspectsofhealthprofessionalpractice
IX. spiritualandreligion
spiritualdevelopment
religionandillness
religiousbeliefrelatedhealthcare
TeachingMethods:

Lecture/Discussion

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6Healthprofessionethics
CourseTitle:

Healthprofessionethics

CreditHours:

1+0

CourseNo:

HPEC101

Perquisitecourse:

None

CourseDescription:
ThiscourseisdesignedtoemphasizetheIslamicbackgroundofstudents,andtointroducethem
tothehealthprofession ethics.Thestudentswillalsobeexposedtothelawsandregulations
governingtherightsofpatients.

CourseObjectives:
Thecourseisaimedto:
1. Provide students with the basic principles of medical ethics from Islamic point of
view.
2. PreparethetechniciansefficientlywithbasicscienceofholyQuran andSunnah.
3. ProvideandlinkstudentswithIslamiccultureconcerningmedicalscience.
4. Consolidatethestudentscommitmenttohisreligion.
5. Gain knowledge of history of Islam relevant to the medical field as an incentive to
makehimselfconfidenceandmoreproductive.
6. Teach students Sharia laws, which are necessary for health, and diseases to enable
them to guide the patients according to their medical Islamic background and
knowledge.
7. Define risk associated with medical practice and new issues and lawfulness
accordingtoSharialawsandlocalregulations.
8. Define duties assigned to the medical professionals and the community in health
practices.
9. Teachstudentstherightsofpatients.
10. Makestudentsawareofthelawsconcerningprivacyofpatients.

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CourseContents:
1. Introduction.
2. Historyofmedicineandmoralsofprofession.
3. Theoriginofjurisprudenceandbasiclawofmedicalpractices.
4. Ethics.
5. Moralsofseekingknowledge.
6. Physiciansandtechnicianresponsibilities.
7. Dutiesandrightsforpatient,physiciansandtechnicians.
8. Treatmentrulesandconditions.
9. Jurisprudencerulesforpatientsandtechnicians.
10. Importantlawfulnessissuesinmedicine.
11. Dissectionofdeadpersons.
12. Death.
13. Mercifuldeath.
14. Womanandmedicine.
15. Lawfulnessissuesrelatedtomaritallife,pregnancyanddelivery.
16. Abortion.
17. Unlawfulnesspregnancy.
18. CurrentlawfulissuesfromIslamicpointofview.

7CommunicationSkills

CourseTitle:

CommunicationSkills
1+0

CreditHours:
CourseNumber:

COMS101

Perquisite:

None

CourseDescription:
Thiscourseisdesignedforthestudyofappropriatecommunicationwithpatients,
listeningskillsandpatientcompliance.
Uponcompletionofthiscoursethestudentwillbeableto:
1Communicateproperlywithpatients
2Knowthemethodsofpatientsconsultation.
3Communicationingoodmannerwithothercolleagues

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CourseContents
IntroductiontoCommunication:
Principlesofpatientscommunication
Requirementofgoodcommunication
Promotionofcommunicationwithpatients
CommunicationObstacles:
Environmentalobstacles
Personalobstacles
Obstaclesrelatedtothepatient
Listeningskills:
Listeningobstacles.
Reflexesassociatedwithlistening
Listeningpromotion
Listeningpracticeandtraining
Patientsconsultation.

Conversationandethicsofcommunication:
Receivingoftelephone
Telephoneissuedfromthework
Idealcommunicationlevelofpharmacytechnician.
Formatsofteaching:
Lecture,Demonstrationandaudiovisualaids
References:
1 CommunicationinpharmacypracticebyLeaFebigerandWilliamTindal
(Latestedition)
2 CommunicationforBusinessandtheProfessionbyP.AndrewandJ.baird,
(Latestedition)