His Highness
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
His Highness General
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and
Royal Decree
The Institute of Applied Technology was founded in
2005 through a Royal decree of His Highness Sheikh
Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
, President of the United
Arab Emirates, as a corporate body with full financial
and administrative independence.
The establishment of the Institute was an initiative
of General Sheikh
Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
,
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. His Highness envisioned
IAT as a world class Technical-Careers Education
system that would produce the scientists, engineers
and technicians needed by the UAE to build a
knowledge-based economy.
Governance and Mandate
The IAT’s Board of Trustees:
H.E. Engineer Hussain Al Hammadi Chairman of the Board Dr. Tayeb Kamali Vice Chairman
Dr. Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi Board Member Dr. Reyadh Abdullatif Almehaideb Board Member Dr. Yousef Ebrahim Al Akraf Board Member Eng. Faisal Mohamed Albakery Board Member Eng. Dhafer Ayedh Al Ahbabi Board Member Mr. Ibrahim Hassan Nassir Board Member Mr. Rabea Saleem Al Junaibi Board Member Mr. Mohamed Ali Zainal Albastaki Board Member
The Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) is the parent organization that overseas, among
other technical and educational institutions, the Fatima College for Health Sciences.
Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) is an educational entity governed by the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT). Founded in 2006, FCHS has become established as a leading health education provider in the UAE.
The College has a number of valuable international agreements to ensure the quality of its educational programs. Moreover, the programs offered by FCHS are accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
IAT educational system is mandated to develop the knowledge and skills that will help the workforce become more flexible and responsive to the needs of local workforce markets, while enabling the UAE
economy to compete globally. IAT's additional contractual obligation is to young Emiratis, every student attending our learning campuses will be afforded the opportunity to prepare for their future career by participating in a personalized work-integrated learning process and programs that are student-centered, surrounded by supportive services, and is driven by intellectual rigor.
As the Institute of Applied Technology continues to grow the UAE’s knowledge-based economy, students are encouraged to explore FCHS and to embrace the opportunities offered for an exciting and rewarding career within health.
Dr. Abdullatif Al Shamsi
Fatima College of Health Sciences
An entity of the Institute of Applied TechnologyEstablished in 2006, the Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) aims to meet the United Arab Emirates growing need for skilled healthcare professionals. The college started by offering the BSc. in Nursing program in 2006 and has, since then expanded to offer more than 10 degree programs at BSc. and Diploma levels in Health Sciences. The nursing program is operated in collaboration with Griffith University in Australia.
In addition to the Bachelor Degree, the school of nursing offers a bridging program for diploma-holding practitioner nurses. The program was designed to graduate local students in the nursing field and to upgrade the education of the diploma holder nurses already in the health sector.
The college has a mandate to help the health sector in Abu Dhabi and UAE in general to satisfy its needs by graduating well educated and trained nurses.
Accrediting Body & Partners
The health professions are occupations that work together as a team with
physicians, dentists or primary health care specialists to deliver quality health care. Based on the demand for such specialties in the UAE, and in order to strengthen the newly launched Health Sciences Programs (BSc. & Diploma in, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Radiography & Medical Imaging and Health Emergency
(Paramedic). FCHS has signed an agreement with Monash University that aims to establish, develop and deliver first class, innovative Health Sciences Programs in FCHS which will be sanctioned by local and international agencies to grant globally recognized graduate degree programs in health sciences, focusing on higher diplomas and bachelor degrees. Graduates from these programs are eligible for licensing by Health Authority Abu Dhabi.
The Health Sciences programs prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values to advance in the health profession; to meet the health care delivery demands and work in a variety of settings with diverse patients, families and communities.
Graduates are prepared to assume supervisory, managerial and/or educational positions. In addition, successful completions of these programs allow students to pursue graduate education in the health care field.
Vision & Mission
The Vision
To be the provider of excellence in Health Sciences education
in the United Arab Emirates.
The Mission
Fatima College of Health Sciences is committed to:
• Prepare knowledgeable and skillful professionals, who will deliver evidence-based practice in different health care settings.
• Provide flexible, dynamic and culturally sensitive curricula that are responsive to the changing health care needs in the UAE.
• Nurture a culture of applied and operational research.
• Foster community-oriented services in collaboration with external health care providers and the public at large.
• Provide high quality student-centered learning environments utilizing technological innovation and promoting critical thinking.
• Create supportive and productive teaching-learning environments that foster lifelong learning.
Why study at FCHS?
Fatima College of Health Sciences offers different Health Sciences Programs in two main campuses Abu Dhabi and Al Ain with the intention of expanding to Al Gharbia campus. Currently there are approximately 600 students enrolled in these programs taught by more than 30 faculty members. FCHS offers students the opportunity to aquire the knowledge and develop a range of skills:
Health Skills
• Ability to work in the clinical environment • Infection prevention
• Caring for patients and their families • Rapid response to emergency situations
Communication Skills
• An understanding of audiences, content and purpose
• Writing health documents ranging from informal status reports to formal project reports • Developing and delivering health presentations to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work with other health professionals
Cognitive Skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving • Evaluate situations and identify solutions
• Enhanced knowledge of health, nursing and medicine
Personal Skills
• Developing life skills essential for a professional career • Responsibility for patient care and safety
Careers in Health Care
Nursing
Nurses graduating with a BSc in Nursing will provide holistic, nursing and practice to patients and their families. Contemporary nursing careers offer a wealth of opportunities to contribute to the health and wellbeing of society in primary, secondary and tertiary settings.
Pharmacy
Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who practice pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on the effect of medications and their safe use. Pharmacists undergo college-level education to understand biochemical mechanisms of action of drugs, drug uses and therapeutic roles, side effects, potential interactions, and monitoring parameters. Professional interpretation and communication of this specialized knowledge to patients, physicians, and other health care providers are functions which pharmacists provide, and are central to the provision of safe and effective drug therapy.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy, often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention, and rehabilitation. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing.
Radiography & Medical Imaging
A Radiographer & Radiologic Technologist, also known as Medical Imaging Specialist (MIS), performs imaging of the human body for diagnosis medical problems. Radiographers work in hospitals, clinics, and private practice. Although many graduates pursue a career in general radiography and computed tomography, opportunities exist to specialize in ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, management, research and in industry as medical
applications' specialists.
Health Emergency (Paramedic)
Paramedics are an integral part of the health care system. They provide unscheduled health care for individuals experiencing a health emergency. Paramedics initiate care and determine
appropriate referral of patients to enable continuing care needs. A paramedic is also required to work with other emergency services to respond to mass casualty incidents in a range of situations.
Medical Services
Graduates from the “Medical Services” Programs are prepared to work in a range of occupational fields in the medical and health care sector. Graduates work in hospitals, clinics, health centers and other institutions providing medical care. In addition, they work in healthcare related institutions and organizations.
Health Sciences Programs
Common Year
PHARMACY PHYSIOTHERAPY RADIOGRAPHY & MEDICAL IMAGING NURSING Year 2 Year 1 Year 35.0 and above Less than 5.0
PARAMEDICS MEDICAL
SERVICES
Higher Diploma in Pharmacy
Post Graduate Diploma
(Specialties: Clinical Diabetes Education, Pediatrics, or Critical Care)Masters of Science
Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy Higher Diploma in Radiography Higher Diploma in Paramedics Higher Diploma in Medical Services Year 4 Year 5Bachelor
of
Pharmacy
Bachelor
of
Physiotherapy
Bachelor of
Radiography
& Medical
Imaging
Bachelor
of
Nursing
Bachelor
of
Paramedics
General Requirements Unit
1
st Semester
ICLT - I
Basic Health Skills I
English for Health Professions I
EL Communications Skills I Biology
Biology - Lab
Introduction to Psychology Mathematics
Physics for Health Professions Physics for Health Professions - Lab
Common
Year 1
2 nd Semester EL Communications Skills II ICLT - IIEnglish for Health Professions II Human Biology
Human Biology - Lab Islamic Culture Chemistry Chemistry - Lab
Introduction to Biostatistics
Continue to Year 2 of Health Sciences Programs
General Requirements Unit provides the common year for the College education. It is designed to give students a breadth of knowledge and understanding across the major disciplines of science, social science, information technology and humanities. It is also designed to help students develop such lifelong skills as critical thinking, writing and communication.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nursing Program
This is a full time 4 year program that leads to the award of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The Program comprises theoretical and clinical courses in addition to clinical placements within a variety of health care settings.
Nursing Bridging Program
This program is available to nurses who hold a Diploma in Nursing. This “Bridging” program is offered full-time (2 years) and part-time (4 years).
The nursing degree has main areas of study including; • Medical and Surgical Nursing (adult)
• Maternity and Child Nursing • Mental Health Nursing • Critical Care Nursing (adult) • Contemporary Nursing
In addition, during the second, third and fourth years of the program, students undertake clinical practicum were they spend some time in hospitals where they practice their theoretical knowledge about diseases and their nursing management.
Course Details
2 nd Semester 1 st Semester Perspectives on Nursing, Health, Culture & SocietyPsychosocial Health Across the Lifespan
Anatomy & Physiology 1 Clinical Health
Assessment
Nursing Practices The Science of Infection Control Anatomy & Physiology 2 Anatomy and Physiology, Infection Control
Year 2
Year 1
2 nd Semester 1 st SemesterHealth Law & Ethics
Acute Nursing Pathophysiology & Pharmacology 1
Wound & Pain Management Complex Clinical Practice Human Responses in Crisis Pathophysiology & Pharmacology 2
Child & Family
Nursing Aspects of Nursing, Adults, Children and Families
Year 3
2 nd Semester 1 st Semester Adapting to Health Changes in the Older Adult Research for HealthProfessionals Community Health & Diversity Leadership & Management for Health Professionals Clinical Health Assessment
Health Promotion Contemporary Nursing Transitions to Practice Transition to a Career, Registered Nursing
Year 4
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Common Year
1
st & 2
nd
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Pharmacists are health professionals with the skills and knowledge to manage a patient's understanding and utilisation of medications, in order to optimise medicines-related health outcomes. The degree has four streams of study:
• enabling sciences
• applied pharmaceutical sciences • clinical and therapeutic sciences • pharmacy practice sciences
During third and fourth year, students undertake work placements in hospitals and community pharmacies through the professional experience placement program. The program provides an understanding of the processes involved in, for example, providing primary health care, drug information, and clinical pharmacy services in different practice environments.
Major areas of study
• Enabling knowledge: includes various aspects of chemistry, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology and pharmacology.
• Drug delivery: focuses on formulation of medicines, pharmacokinetics and various dose-forms. • Integrated therapeutics stream: deals with major disease states, epidemiology, their diagnosis,
the chemistry and pharmacology of medicines used to treat these conditions and the clinical practice aspects of treating the whole patient.
• Pharmacy Practice: the clinical application of the science outlined above and includes experiential placements
Course Details
2
nd Semester
PAC1322
PAC1222 PAC1132 PAC1142
1
st Semester
PAC1311
PAC1211 PAC1111 PAC1121
PAC2342
PAC2232 PAC2182 PAC3351
PAC2331
PAC2151 PAC2161 PAC2171
Cell function, communication and pathology
Biochemistry and molecular biology
Basis of drug action I Pharmacists as communicators Basis of drug action II
Drug delivery and
disposition Context for practice I Pharmacy in a public health context
Systems Physiology
Drug Delivery I Chemistry of
Biomolecules Pharmacy,Health & Society II
Introduction to Physiology Physicochemical
Basis of Pharmacy Organic Chemistry Pharmacy,Health & Society I
Year 2
Diploma 2 nd Semester 1 st SemesterYear 3
Diploma 2 nd Semester PAC3362PAC3252 PAC3432 Elective Suggestions
1
st Semester
PAC3421
PAC3241 PAC3191 PAC2412
PAC4382
PAC4482 PAC4462 PAC4472
PAC4371
PAC4261 PAC4441 PAC4451
Integrated therapeutics: Endocrinology and renal Drug delivery and
development
Integrated therapeutics: Dermatology and pain
Professional experience placement program Integrated therapeutics:
Neurology and oncology Advanced
therapeutics
Integrated
therapeutics: Psychiatry
Context for practice III
(PAC3351, PAC3362) (PAC4371)
Integrated therapeutics: Infectious disease
Drug Delivery II Current aspects of pharmaceutical research. OR - Leadership, OR - Community engagement
Context for practice II
Microbiology and immunology Drug delivery, disposition and dynamics Integrated therapeutics: Introduction and cardiovascular Integrated therapeutics: Respiratory and gastrointestinal disease
Year 4
Bachelor 2 nd Semester 1 st SemesterYear 5
BachelorBachelor of Pharmacy
Exit Point - Diploma in Pharmacy
Year 1
& 2Common Year
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists are health care professionals who focus on prevention, assessment and treatment of physical disorders and the promotion of movement and health.
The degree has five themes of study: • Personal and professional development • Population, society and health
• Fundamental knowledge of health science • Applied practice & Research
The Physiotherapy Degree is based on a fully integrated curriculum and includes interdisciplinary studies. In Year 1, the curriculum is structured around patient centred learning. Conditions for which people typically seek physiotherapy, provide the context for integrating learning about biomedical sciences and physiotherapy skills. In the later years of the course, the focus moves from campus based patient scenarios and observational visits, to learning in a clinical environment. Graduates develop a skill set and are well-equipped to continue learning.
Physiotherapy Themes
Bachelor of Physiotherapy curriculum encompasses five themes present longitudinally throughout the course and built on in a hierarchical manner in progressive units.
Theme 1: Personal and professional development Theme 2: Population, society and health
Theme 3: Fundamental knowledge of health science Theme 4: Applied practice
Course Details
2 nd Semester 1 st Semester Research 3 Integrated curriculum 3 Physiotherapy theory (cardio respiratory) Physiotherapy practical (cardio respiratory) Research 4 Integrated curriculum 4 Physiotherapy theory (neurological) Physiotherapy practical (neurological) Research 2 Integrated curriculum 2 Physiotherapy theory (musculoskeletal 2) Physiotherapy practical (musculoskeletal 2) Research 1 Integrated curriculum 1 Physiotherapy theory (musculoskeletal 1) Physiotherapy practical (musculoskeletal 1)Year 2
Diploma 2 nd Semester 1 st SemesterYear 3
DiplomaExit Point - Diploma in Physiotherapy
2 nd Semester 1 st Semester Advanced clinical placement 2 Advanced clinical placement 1
Elective clinical placement Paediatric clinical placement Transition to health practice 2 Physiotherapy practical (neurological) Clinical placement 2
Clinical placement 1 Clinical placement 3 Transition to health practice 1 Research 5 Integrated curriculum 5 Physiotherapy theory (advanced practice) Physiotherapy practical (advanced practice)
Year 4
Bachelor 2 nd Semester 1 st SemesterYear 5
BachelorBachelor of Physiotherapy
Year 1
st 1 & 2Common Year
nd
Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging
Radiographers are health professionals who work in collaboration with radiologists and other specialist medical practitioners to provide patients with a range of diagnostic examinations. Radiographers more specifically facilitate patient diagnosis and management through the creation of medical images using a variety of medical imaging modalities including traditional x-ray
radiographic imaging; digital fluoroscopy and digital vascular imaging; computed tomography, mammography, bone mineral densitometry, medical ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. Radiographers play a pivotal role in selecting and implementing the most appropriate examination protocols which will answer the clinical questions.
This program provides a professional education in general radiography, computed tomography, general medical ultrasound, digital vascular imaging and magnetic resonance imaging to facilitate entry into the radiography profession. Throughout the course, the physical and biomedical
sciences are closely integrated with radiographic and medical imaging science and methods. Students will develop an understanding of scientific research in general and its application within radiographic practice. Under supervision, students will develop a range of professional skills in relation to the assessment and management of patients and implement radiographic and medical imaging techniques from an evidence based perspective. In final year, students will extend their radiographic knowledge into magnetic resonance imaging, pediatric imaging, digital subtraction angiography, functional imaging and bone mineral densitometry.
Study Themes
The units of study illustrated on the Course Map have been organized within the following study themes:
1. Enabling physical and biological sciences 2. Radiographic imaging science and methods
Course Details
2 nd Semester FRD1022 FRD1042 FRD1072 1 st Semester FRD1011 FRD1021 FRD1041 FRD1071 FRD2022 FRD2042 FRD2072 FRD2021 FRD2041 FRD2071Radiographic Imaging Science & Metods 3 (Advanced General Radiology & Contrast Radiography)
Radiology Biology 3 Radiographic Professional Skills & Clinical Practice 3 Radiographic Imaging Science
& Metods 4 (Mammography)
Digital Image Processing & Clinical applications
Radiographic Professional Skills & Clinical Practice 4
Radiographic Imaging Science & Metods 2 (General Radiography 2)
Radiology Biology 2 Radiographic Professional Skills & Clinical Practice 2
Radiographic Imaging Science & Metods 1 (General Radiography 1)
Radiologic Physics & Radiation
Protection - Radiology Biology 1 Radiographic Professional Skills & Clinical Practice 1
Year 2
Diploma 2 nd Semester 1 st SemesterYear 3
Diploma 2 nd Semester FRD3032 FRD3052 FRD3062 FRD3082 1 st Semester FRD3021 FRD3031 FRD3051 FRD3081 FRD4052 FRD4062 FRD4092 FRD4051 FRD4061 FRD4091Medical Imaging Science and Methods 4 (Medical Ultrasound 2) Medical Imaging Science and Methods 5 (Imaging Science of Hybrid Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Methods)
Medical Imaging Professional Skills & Clinical Practice 3 Medical Imaging Science and Methods 6 (DSA & BMD)
Medical Imaging Science and Methods 7 (Paediatric Imaging)
Medical Imaging Professional Skills & Clinical Practice 4
Medical Imaging Science and Methods 2 (Computed Tomography 2) - Methods 3 (Medical Ultracound 1) Physical Principles of Magnetic
Resonance Imaging
Medical Imaging Professional Skills & Clinical Practice 2
Year 4
Bachelor 2 nd Semester 1 st SemesterYear 5
BachelorBachelor of Radiography & Medical Imaging
Exit Point - Diploma in Radiography
Medical Imaging Science and Methods 1
(Computed Tomography 1) Radiology Biology 4 and
Sectional Imaging Anatomy Physical Principles of Medical Imaging Dosimetry
Medical Imaging Professional Skills & Clinical Practice 1
Year 1
& 2Common Year
Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic)
The Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) BEH(P) degree provides the graduate with the practical skills and knowledge required of an Emergency Medical Technician Advanced (Paramedic) at a beginning practitioner level.
The second year aims to provide students with the adequate preparatory coursework to enter the professional phase of the Degree. All units in first year provide an introduction to the generic competencies expected of university studies, eg. accessing information, critical analysis and essay preparation, etc. In year one, students will also be introduced to biomedical sciences, social sciences, human development and biological concepts that underpin clinical paramedic practice. The third year is the first of the two-year professional phase. Students study concepts of
professionalism and core clinical skills, including clinical problem-solving and decision-making. In this year students will begin to explore common emergency medical conditions and conditions related to trauma.
In the fourth year students study the paramedic management of patients with conditions affecting mental health and health conditions at various life stages. Students begin to explore the concepts of leadership and clinical mentoring, research and evaluation, and the broader scope of emergency preparedness and multi-casualty situations.
A Thematic Approach
There are five themes within the BEH(P) Degree which provide a continuity of approach across units and serve to link these units to professional practice. They are the following:
• Theme 1: Personal and Professional Development • Theme 2: Population Health and Society
Course Details
2
nd Semester
NUR1202
BEH1102 BEH1022 BMA1902
1
st Semester
BEH1011
BEH2041 IPE1011 BMA1901
BEH2032
BEH2012 BEH2022 BEH2142
BEH2121
BEH2011 BEH2021 BEH2131
Evidence Based Practice, Research & Population Health within CBEH Services
Professionalism and Community Based Emergency Health Systems Paramedic Management of Cardiovascular Conditions Paramedic Management of Maternal and Neonatal Health Paramedic Management of Trauma Paramedic Management of Respiratory Conditions
The Paramedic in the Community Paramedic Clinical Practice 1 Pharmacotherapy in CBEH Clinical Concepts of Paramedic Practice 2
Human Structure and Function 2
Legal Issues and Concepts
Foundations of Health in Primary Clinical Care Human Development
and Health Across the Lifespan
Human Structure and Function 1 Clinical Concepts of Paramedic Practice
Year 2
Diploma 2 nd Semester 1 st SemesterYear 3
DiplomaExit Point - Diploma in Emergency Health (Paramedic)
BEH3042
BEH3012 BEH3022 BEH3032
BEH3051
BEH3011 BEH3121 BEH3031
Paramedic Management of Toxicological and Environmental Conditions Paramedic Management of Medical Conditions Paramedic Clinical Practice 2 Paramedic Management of Mental Health Research and Contemporary
Challenges in CBEH Clinical Leadership and Emergency Preparedness Paramedic Management of Critical Care Specialty Situations Advanced Paramedic Clinical Practice 3 2 nd Semester 1 st Semester
Year 4
BachelorBachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic)
Year 1
st 1 & 2Common Year
nd
Admission Requirements
Health Sciences Programs
1. A secondary high school certificate or its equivalent, obtained within the last three years of the application submission deadline, attested by Ministry of Education. 2. IAT secondary certificate or a high school with a
minimum percentage of 70%* for science stream; and may consider high school certificates in other streams with a minimum percentage of 80%**, for admission to Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Radiography & Medical Imaging, or Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic). Bachelor of Pharmacy (Science stream 80%, other streams 85%) programs. 3. IELTS score > 5.0 (Academic) or equivalent; UAE national
applicants with a lower score may join the Foundation Program.
4. Applicants should not be older than 23 years. 5. Medical Clearance is required for admission. 6. Females only.
* 60% for Medical Services Programs ** 70% for Medical Services Programs
Following conditions are required to obtain entry into Nursing Bridging Program:
Nursing Bridging Program
• Nursing Diploma from an accredited institute. • Academic IELTS with Band 6.0.
• Valid UAE Nursing licensure.
• Only UAE National students may transfer credits to Fatima College.
