This English Course serves as foundation in the Medical and Dentistry College for students aiming for the CEFR B1 level. Integration of the four language skills is achieved using an increasing range of listening, reading, and writing texts in various context settings. The focus on communicative interaction is maintained and supported by means of a variety of familiar topics offering students greater exposure to authentic texts and cultivating an appreciation of all four language skills. On successful completion, students will progress to ENGL1500. They will also be able to use the learned medical vocabulary in their conversations.

The course uses both lectures and practical application to introduce students to the basic computer concepts in hardware, software, networking, computer security, databases, websites and other emerging technologies such as blogs, wiki, RSS, podcasting, and Google Apps. Applications widely used including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, and web development programs are studied. The course will also help students develop critical thinking skills as well as learning terminology and problem-solving techniques to solve IT problems. The course will focus on performing tasks that simulate practical and professional situations.

This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology including: Cell structure and division, cell function, metabolism, energy production and transformation, principles of genetics, and human endocrine system. It includes theoretical lectures in addition to laboratory practice.

يهدف مقرر المهارات الجامعية إلى تعليم الطلبة المهارات الأساسية التي يتوجب على الطالب الجامعي معرفتها لكل التخصصات كما يتعلم الطالب بهذا المقرر كيفية طرق الاستذكار الفعال وكيفية عمل خريطة معرفية للمعلومات والمهارات بالإضافة لتعليم مهارات البحث العلمي ومهارات التفكير البسيط والمركب فنجد الطالب في نهاية الفصل الدراسي أصبح يتقن عدد كبير من المهارات التي تساعده لإنهاء مرحلته الجامعية والتهيئة لاستقبال سوق العمل

This course covers skills and knowledge related to healthy nutritional habits, physical integrity, healthy sleep, reproductive health, consumer health, and the importance of exercise in preventive health and maintenance of the health. It also includes the basics of first aid, the best ways to deal with stress. Also, this course will discuss preventive of smoking, alcohol drugs, & drugs. The course also includes physical activities that aimed to improve health by using advanced and modern machines.

This integrated English for Medical Purposes course provides an introduction to medical terminology via the concepts and methods pertinent to studying in an academic context. The cultivation of study skills, critical thinking, and the development of autonomous learning are integrated in the course as are key academic skills required for successful participation at undergraduate level. The receptive skills of listening and reading for detail, gist, global understanding and deducing meaning from context and inference ensure students receive language input essential for academic preparation. Students are expected to achieve intermediate plus proficiency (B1 – B2) on successful completion of the course.

This course covers general principles of chemistry including:(1) The composition and structure of the atom which includes atomic theory, laws, atomic structure, subatomic particles, isotopes, atomic number, and atomic mass(2) The periodic table of elements which covers quantum mechanics, quantum numbers, shapes of orbitals, the modern periodic table, electron configurations, valence electrons, periodicity, atomic radius, ions, ionic radius, ionization energy, electron affinity, and metals(3) Chemical bonding includes the ionic bonds, the covalent bond, Lewis dot structures, coordinate bond, simple Lewis structures, electronegativity, polar bonds, and Lewis structures of molecular compounds and polyatomic(4) Inter/intra-molecular forces including intermolecular attractive forces (5) Organic chemistry covers hydrocarbons, saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, hybridization, isomerism, reactions of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes and their reactions, aromatic compounds and aromaticity, resonance and inductive effect, recognize functional groups in organic molecules and name the families they come from, alcohols, phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic acid and their derivatives, amino acids , peptides and proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

This course covers the basic concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will be equipped to carry out common statistical procedures and follow statistical reasoning. Principles of measurement, data summarization, and univariate and bivariate statistics are covered. Emphasis is placed on the application of fundamental concepts to real world situations of the medical fields.

This course describes the scientific basis for therapeutic and diagnostic techniques and related equipment, with emphasis on physical and chemical principles of operation.

This course introduces students to a physical description of living systems. The concepts of force, energy, oscillations, waves, and image formation and its relevance to living systems, especially in the human body. This course introduces students to the relationship between Laws of Physics and human body, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. It covers many topics:(1) The human body, tissues, bones, and cells are all subject to the Laws of Physics and Chemistry. The proper function, dysfunction, treatment of the body and its parts, the impact and constraints of the Laws of Physics.(2) The concepts and quantitative methods of physics are employed to understand the workings of the human ear, the human eye, and human metabolism.(3) The concepts and quantitative methods of wave motion and image formation are specifically applied to medical imaging techniques (e.g. ultrasound sonography, X-ray imaging, and CT-, PET-, and MRI-scans), to learn of their strengths, weaknesses, and ranges of applicability.

In this course you will be introduced to the study of the human body with emphasis on how body systems function to maintain homeostasis on a day to day basis. You will learn the basic levels of organizational structures and functions associated with the body systems. Once this foundation is built, you will learn the physiological systems involved with skin, bone, and muscle. The course will conclude with an extensive study of the nervous system. The course provides a broad range of information that is intended to provide the student with the needed fundamentals required for a medically related career. You will be asked to think critically and integrate information throughout the semester.

In this course you will build upon your knowledge of the structure and function of the human body as learned in the first semester of this sequence. This course will include in-depth study of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as embryonic and fetal development and nutrient and fluid balance within the adult. This course is intended to provide students with the needed fundamentals – both in information as well as critical thinking skills – required for a medically related career. As such, you will be asked to think critically and integrate information throughout the semester, with the ability to understand the lecture and text material assessed through a series of homework assignments and exams. The information in this course will be complemented by the co-requisite laboratory course, and one overall course grade that includes both lecture and lab assessments will be earned.

Microbiology and Public Health is a survey course, and as such, it is designed to expose you to the breath of the discipline of microbiology. Students are expected to gain an understanding of the core concepts of the discipline. Future courses will build on the foundations presented in this class, so it is in the student’s best interest to really learn these concepts.

This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the unique language needed to communicate effectively as a health care professional. A major focus is to develop skills in word analysis. The basic structure of medical terms and the rules for word building and word deconstruction will be discussed in the context of how the body works in health and disease.

A study of cardiopulmonary function as an introduction to understanding the pathophysiology of disease states. This course includes study of respiratory physiology, cardiac and circulatory function with relevant clinical application of concepts.

A study of respiratory care treatment and support modalities, with associated equipment.  Emphasis is placed on understanding application to clinical situations, assessment of care, and principles of equipment operation.

A study of interpreting clinical relevant tests and indicators for respiratory therapists.

Preparation and introduction to the hospital environment. Emphasis is placed on basic life support, introduction to the clinical patient, and medical gas therapy.

American Heart Association certified course in basic life support. The course includes resuscitation, foreign body airway obstruction, and AED training in the adult, pediatric, and infant. Students receive BCLS certification from the American Heart Association with successful completion. .

مقرر المدخل إلى الثقافة الإسلامية يهدف إلى التعرف على مفهوم الثقافة الإسلامية , ومعرفة مصادرها المتنوعة , وما هي التحديات التي تواجهها , كما يهدف إلى معرفة العقيدة الإسلامية , وأركانها , ومصادر تلقيها , كما  يقوم بالتعريف بنواقض الإيمان الثلاثة

A study of pulmonary diagnostic techniques with an emphasis on pulmonary function testing and interpretation.

A study of respiratory care treatment and support modalities, with associated equipment.  Emphasis is placed on understanding application to clinical situations, assessment of care, and principles of equipment operation.

A study of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary disease and critical care, with an emphasis on inhaled bronchoactive aerosols.

This course is designed to provide an introduction to pulmonary diseases including the pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management and prognosis of acute and chronic pulmonary diseases.

Clinical experience is provided in basic respiratory care procedures. The integration of equipment and patient care are emphasized. Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and classroom theory.

 يتكون هذا المقرر من أربع وحدات: الوحدة الأولى (علامات الإعراب الأصلية والفرعية)، الوحدة الثانية (الجملة الفعلية، واسم الفاعل، واسم المفعول، والمصدر)، الوحدة الثالثة (المبتدأ والخبر، إن وأخواتها، كاد وأخواتها، ظن وأخواتها)، والوحدة الرابعة (المفعول به، والمفعول المطلق، والمفعول لأجله، والحال، والتمييز

This course describes the scientific basis for therapeutic and diagnostic techniques and related equipment, with emphasis on physical and chemical principles of operation. A study of the building blocks of mechanical ventilation.  Emphasis is placed on understanding the components of mechanical ventilation, application to clinical situations, assessment of care, and principles of equipment operation.

This course is designed to develop the participant’s proficiency in providing care during a cardiopulmonary arrest.  This course is offered over a 7-week period to allow for a more in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology as well as assimilation of the knowledge necessary to carry out various skills required during emergent circumstances.

Clinical experience is provided in the pulmonary function laboratory and in the intensive care setting to refine skills introduced in Clinical I and II. Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and classroom theory. This course is also RT 6052.

The course will cover in detail the concepts and practice of respiratory care for pediatric populations.

A study of the implementation, monitoring and patient’s response to mechanical ventilation.  Emphasis is placed on the physiological effects of mechanical ventilation and the integration of the patient’s pathological condition to their ventilatory care. The laboratory sessions will provide the opportunity to understand special functions, modalities, and parameters in mechanical ventilation.

A study of development and care of the fetus from conception to birth. The course will discuss the care of the neonate by respiratory therapists as well as the causes and care of illnesses seen in the perinatal patient. Additionally management of the perinatal patient in need of life support measures including resuscitation, CPAP therapy and mechanical ventilation.

A fourth course in the sequence of clinical rotations which provides instruction and experience in the adult critical care setting. Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and classroom theory. A collaboration with other healthcare disciplines will be completed.

The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of the major research concepts as applied to the health professions. Emphasis will be on critical evaluation of empirical research.

The course will cover in detail the content of both the written and clinical simulation examinations. The student will gain knowledge of the content by taking mock written registry examinations and clinical simulation examinations. Each of these exams will be discussed and reviewed in class.

This course provides a study of advanced cardiopulmonary monitoring used in critical care units. Basic description of advanced monitoring equipment and key points of a therapist’s role in specialty units will be discussed.  Calculations and interpretations of hemodynamic data obtained from pulmonary artery catheters and central lines will be discussed. General care of an adult ECMO patient in the cardiovascular unit will be discussed. Advanced mechanical ventilator wave forms will be interpreted and discussed to enhance ventilator to patient synchrony.  Advanced respiratory therapy equipment and procedures such as bronchoscopy and Nitric Oxide will be discussed. Ultrasound guided arterial line insertion techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.

This course will analyze the current professional environment and the role of the respiratory therapist in a managed care atmosphere.  An overview of concepts, procedures, and equipment utilized in the delivery of long-term care and how the respiratory therapist’s role is impacted interacting between the acute care facility and self-administered care in the patient’s home is emphasized.  The Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Company as a home care provider is examined along with technology and procedural aspects of respiratory equipment in the home.  Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Smoking Cessation, Polysomnography and related areas will be overviewed. Topics and emphasis may vary.

A fourth course in the sequence of clinical rotations which provides instruction and experience in the adult critical care setting. Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and classroom theory. A collaboration with other healthcare disciplines will be completed.

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to issues and challenges encountered by medical professionals who care for dying patients.  End of Life Care (also known as palliative care) has become an issue of great importance in recent years and continues to find its way into the curriculum of a number of professional programs such as medicine, nursing, and respiratory therapy.