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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Note ……………………………………………………………………… 3

Saad College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Profile …………………………………. 4

SCNAHS Location ………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

SCNAHS Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals…………………………………………………… 6

College Program ……………………………………………………………………………………. 8

Foundation Program ………………………………………………………………………..

BSc Studies in Nursing program & Linked Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice …………………………………………………………..

Nursing Program Curriculum ……………………………………………………………….

BSc in Health Information Management program ………………………………………..

Health Information Management Program Curriculum ………………………………....

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Introduction to Students Affairs Department Services……………………………….………….. 20

Registration & Admission of New Students………………………………………………………. Admission Criteria………………………………………………..………………………… Admission Requirements………………………………………..………………………… Admission Process………………………………………….…………………………..…. Required Documents…………………………………….……………………………..…. Physical Examination & Immunization Requirements…………….……………………

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Scholarships & Finance………………………………………………………..……………….…... 23

Student Record…………………………………………………………………..……………….…. 24

Rules & Regulations……………………………………………………………..…………….……. Student ID……………………………………………………….…………………….……. Student Locker………………………………………………..……………………….…… Use of E-mail Account……………………………………….……………………….…… Dress Code……………………………………………..……………………………..……. Classroom Etiquette…………………………………….………………………….……… Mobile Phones…………………………………….……………………………………….. Laptops & Personal Items………………………..……………………………………….. Attendance…………………………………………………………………………..... Leave Notification……………………………….....………………………………………. Leave of Absence………………………………………….………………………………. Withdrawal…………….……………………………………...………………………... Notice Board………………………………………………….…………………………….. Medical Treatment………………………………………….……………………………… Sign Posting………………………….…………………….………………………………. Security Check…………………………………………………….…………………….…. Photographs……………………………………………………..………………………

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Students Rights & Responsibilities…………………………………………………………………. 29

Orientation Program………………………………………………………………………………….. 30

Introduction to Program; mission, vision& curriculum …………………………………………………………………………… Examination and Assessment…………………………………………….………... Submission of Course Work…………………………………………..…………….. Cheating and Plagiarism in Examination and Course Work…………….………. Cheating penalty………………………………………………………….………….. Plagiarism Policy and procedure……………………………………..…………….. Fitness for Professional Practice…………………………………..……………….. Absence from Examinations…………………………………………..…………….. Presentation of Information about Extenuating Circumstances…………….…... Progress………………………………………………………………….………..... Publication of Results………………………………………………..………………. Appeals against Academic Decisions…………………………….…………......... Examination and Assessment Channel…………………………………………… Deferment of Assessment………………………………………….…………….….

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Frequently Asked Questions………………………………………………………………………… 37



Contact Numbers of interest to the Student…………………...…………………………………... 42

Welcome Note

Created in partnership with the University of Ulster, the Saad College of Nursing and Allied Health

Sciences (SCNAHS) embraces innovation and utilizes the very latest methods of teaching, including

simulated ward environments and purpose-built laboratories.

Being a nursing student is both an academic challenge as well as an incredible honor. The experiences

our students have will enrich their lives in ways they cannot imagine.( Adding a paragraph to HIM

students)

It is our pledge to prepare skilled and compassionate nursing leaders who have the courage, conviction

and commitment to provide and create better systems of patient-centered care.

Students and faculty within our school focus on an issue that touches all of our lives; health.

We invite you to discover the quality of our nursing education and the personalized attention you will

receive from our advisors, faculty and staff who support you on your journey to achieving your

professional goals.

Sincerely,

SCNAH College.



Saad College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Profile

SCNAHS is organized under the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Bylaws, Rules and

Regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The College is an

affiliate of the Saad Group of Companies, headquartered in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and is operated in

association with the University of Ulster and its affiliate, UU Health Limited, headquartered in Belfast,

Northern Ireland.

SCNAHS was established in 2006 to foster young ambitious students, build up their skills, develop their

knowledge to provide the highest quality graduates in healthcare services, who pursue life-long learning

experience and who actively seek opportunities to contribute to their profession and society as a whole.

Currently the college comprises two majors of 1000 students’ capacity.



SCNAHS Location

Saad College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Campus is located in 28th Street, Al-Khobar. The

college is built upon 4366 m2 (four thousand three hundred and sixty six square meters) land area. The

college is equipped with classrooms, grand conferences, medical and sciences laboratories, library, and

computer laboratories which contain the latest technology and the most modern educational means as

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SCNAHS Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Goals

Vision

SCNAHS Vision is to be recognized as an innovative leader in the educational preparation of nursing

and allied health professionals that will lead to excellence in health care regionally, nationally, and

internationally with distinguished contributing to society healthcare needs.

Mission

SCNAHS Mission is to prepare female students to contribute to a global society and a diverse workforce

as productive, responsible, and engaged leaders and well-educated healthcare professionals to meet the

healthcare needs of the service region and beyond. SCNAHS:

Respects and reflects Islamic beliefs and principles.

Embraces, manages and thrives on change by adopting the most contemporary, innovative

educational models, entrepreneurial practices and the latest technologies.

Empowers staff to be responsible, decisive and foster a professional environment of mutual

respect.

Student focused, encouraging students to reach their full intellectual and human potential and

puts the needs and requirements of the student at the forefront of all its activities.

Is recognized as a center of excellence that empowers students to explore, create, challenge

current processes and become future leaders in healthcare.

Produces the highest quality graduates in health care services, who pursue life-long learning and

who actively seek opportunities to contribute to their profession and society as a whole.

Has a special responsibility to the Nursing and Allied Health needs of society and follows By

Laws and regulations in line with the Ministries of Higher Education and Health.

Contributes to the world body of intellectual capital in health studies and shares that knowledge in

a continuous effort to improve the quality of life internationally.

Dedicated to continuous quality improvement through systematic assessment and evaluation of

program outcomes and processes and proper resources utilization.



Values

Excellence and innovation in education

Community partnerships

Respect and promote diversity

Integrity

Personal and professional development

Commitment to lifelong learning

Leadership

Student-Focused

Professionalism

Strategic Goals

Goal 1 – Build Academic Strength

Goal 2 – Be Recognized as the Provider of Choice

Goal 3 – Achieve Operational Excellence

Goal 4 – Manage Resources to Ensure Sustainability

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College Program



Saad College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences offer three programs:

Foundation Program

BSc (Hons) Studies in Nursing Program and the Linked Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice

Program.

BSc in Health information Management (HIM) Program.

Foundation Program

SCNAHS provides an intensive English Foundation Program for students before they join the

undergraduate programs.

The foundation program is designed to prepare the students academically for the level of English

needed both for communication in general and the specific English and introduce students to a

number of scientific and ethical modules to prepare them to enroll in health care sciences University

degree

The program is divided into two main modules: an English module and Introduction to Health Care

Sciences module.

o The English module builds the basic Language standard for the students through learning

writing, reading, listening and speaking skills where the students receive a variety of English

language practice in a variety of everyday work, study and leisure situations.

o The introduction to Health Care Sciences module enriches the student's knowledge and skills

through studying introduction to mathematics medical terminology and scientific vocabulary,

teaching them how to write academic essays, giving them an introduction to ethics and

professionalism, and teaching the basic computer skills in addition to orientating them to the field

of nursing and health science.

Foundation Program Curriculum

Foundation 1



Unit Face to face contact hours \week Credit

Hours

Assessment

Course work Final exam

English

(Reading,

Writing,

Speaking,

Listening)

15h\wk.\12wks.= 180Contact hour 180 \15=

12

Formative Coursework 2 Class tests (20 pts. each)

-Week 7 : Test 1 -Week12: Test 2 (PET)

PET Test

Week 15

Introduction to

Mathematics

2h\wk.\10 wks. =20 Contact

hour (1.3 credit hour)

80

contact

hours

Theory

&

10

contact

hours

practical

85\15=

5.7

Test 1 (30) :Week 9

Test 2 (20): Week 12 Final Exam : Week 14

Introduction to

Ethic and

Professionalism


hour (0.7 credit hours)

Test 1 (30) :Week 9 Test 2 (20): Week 12

Objective question: MCQ, matching, T\F,

and fill in the blanks.

Final Exam : Week 14 Type of questions: Objective

and Subjective

Academic

writing and

Preparation for

assignment


hour (1.3 credit hour)


Objective question: MCQ, matching, T\F Final Exam : Week 14

Type of questions: Essay

and Subjective questions

Medical

Terminology

1h\wk.\10 wks. =10Contact

hour(0.7 credit hour)



and fill in blanks.

Final Exam : Week 14

Type of questions: Objective and Subjective

Introduction to

Sciences


hour(0.7 credit hour)




Type of questions: Objective

and Subjective

Computer

Science

Theory 1h\wk.\10 wks. =10

Contact hour

Practical 1h\wk.\10 wks. =10

Contact hour

(1 credit hour)

Practical Test 1 (20%):week 6

Practical Test 2 (20%):week 10

Practical Test 3 (20%):week 14 Final Practical Test

(40%):week 15

Total 265 17.7

rounded

to 18

credit

hours

Foundation 2 Program

Unit Face to face contact hours

\week

Credit

Hours

English (Reading,

Writing, Speaking,

Listening& structure)

21h\wk.\12 wks.=252 Contact hour 16.8 Formative Coursework 2 Class tests (20 pts. each)

-Week 7 : Test 1 -Week12: Test 2 (PET)

Examination 100% PET Test

Week 15

Introduction to

Nursing\ HIM

(According to student

progress choice )

2h\wk.\10 wks. =20Contact hour 1.3 Test 1 (30) :Week 9 Test 2 (20): Week 12


Total 272 18

Credit hour calculations are based on a formula in which one 50 minute lecture, or two or three 50 Minute laboratory or tutorial sessions over a 15 week teaching semester are regarded as one credit hour One Lecture hour (50 minutes)\ 15 weeks =15h Face to face= 1 credit hour.



Foundation Program RULES GOVERNING STUDENT CHOICE\ PROGRESS

11.1 English module the passing mark is 70% in PET exam to progress to BSc Nursing studies program &

60% in PET exam to progress to BSc HIM program

11.2 If student progress to HIM program the pass mark shall be 60% for overall assessment of introduction to Mathematics & Computer Science units

11.3 If student fails to reach module pass mark, student will repeat the failed assessment in the next examination period with payment ; progress to BSc program depends on assessment requirements as illustrated earlier in the table

11.4 English module the passing mark is 70% in PET exam to progress to BSc Nursing studies program & 60% in PET exam to progress to BSc HIM program

11.5 If student progress to HIM program the pass mark shall be 60% for overall assessment of introduction to

Mathematics & Computer Science units

11.6 If student fails to reach module pass mark, student will repeat the failed assessment in the next examination period with payment ; progress to BSc program depends on assessment requirements as illustrated earlier in the table Table: BSc Progression Assessment requirements

BSc Nursing studies program

BSc HIM program

English module 70% PET exam 60% PET exam

Foundation introduction to Mathematics

40% 60%

Foundation Computer Science 40% 60%

Introduction to Ethic and Professionalism

40% 40%

Academic writing and Preparation for assignment

40% 40%

Medical Terminology 40% 40%

Introduction to Sciences 40% 40% 12 CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE The consequences of failure as follows:

12.1 Failure of the module English <70% in PET exam for BSc Nursing Studies& <60% in PET exam for HIM students will progress to the foundation next level (Foundation2) but have to retake with attendance the failed module assessment in the next examination period

12.2 Failure of the Introduction to science module unit with English module more or equal to 70% in PET exam student will progress to the BSc Nursing Studies program but have to retake the failed assessment in the next examination period with payment.

12.3 Failure of the introduction to Mathematics & Computer Science units with English module less than 60% in PET exam student will progress to the foundation next level but have to retake with attendance the failed module assessment in the next examination period with payment.

12.4 Failure in module assessment for the third time student will withdraw from the programme; candidates have three chances to pass module assessment.



BSc (Hons) Studies in Nursing Program and the Linked Graduate

Certificate in Nursing Practice

Vision

The Nursing program vision is to produce outstanding Nurses by providing them with a solid foundation

of skills and knowledge, critical thinking, an awareness of evidence based practice, community services

and ethical values that will enable them to be future Nursing leaders regionally, nationally and

internationally.

Mission

To prepare and empower nursing students to be competent in their professions, health organizations

and communities through high quality education and evidence based practice.

Having the ability to open new channels of thinking and to gain intellectual self – confidence with a

desire to become lifelong learners.

The ability to perform the job with desirable outcomes in the clinical settings in accordance with

international standards.

The integration of the best research with clinical expertise and patient values.

Respects and reflects Islamic beliefs and principles.



Values

Caring

Integrity

Diversity

Excellence

Health and Well-being

Compassion

Clinical Competence

Interprofessional Teamwork



Strategic Objectives

Provide quality nursing education with a strong focus on comprehensive caring and an emphasis on

critical thinking skills.

Assume a leadership role as the registered professional nurse in healthcare systems and diverse

community settings.

Integrate knowledge, theory, and evidence-based research into current nursing practice.

Participate in activities that promote health, prevent illness and injury and provide population-focused

interventions that provide effective, efficient and equitable health care.

Demonstrate professional behaviors that encompass accountability, responsibility, adherence to

standards of moral, ethical and legal conduct and the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide nursing care in a variety of settings to a diverse

group of patients of all ages, cultures, genders and religious backgrounds

Increase the Awareness of the Nursing Program to the public through visits the High Schools and

participation in community activity.

Adopt principles of patient safety and quality improvement into the delivery of the Nursing Program.

Evaluate and revise curriculum to comply with professional standards .

Develop effective communication skills that are congruent with cultural values and beliefs

Teaching & Learning

Teaching and Learning Methods: A range of teaching and learning methods are used to enable

students to develop transferrable knowledge and skills related to these learning outcomes and to provide

the foundation for other learning. Problem based learning strategies and simulated exercises will

facilitate students to develop critical thinking skills and apply them to practice .

Methods used include lectures, seminars, tutorials, problem based learning and skills based teaching

using demonstration and simulated practice, use of audio-visual tools, eLearning and guided reading and

reflection. Each module (unless specified otherwise) will be summatively assessed a combination

coursework and examination .

Assessment Methods: Formative assessment will occur during tutorials discussions and skills based

teaching. Formative and summative assessment of practice learning will also require demonstration of

the transfer of knowledge and skills between practice settings.



Graduate Qualities

The QAA Benchmark Standards for Nursing relate specifically to the registered nurse at the point of

qualification and have been integrated in the programme outcomes; these are achieved in the linked

programs, BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies and the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice. Graduates

will demonstrate the following qualities:

Subject specific knowledge and skills informed by current research and professional/vocational

practice

Flexibility, creativity and an entrepreneurial approach to the resolution of problems

Self-confidence, global citizenship, appreciation of sustainability matters, ethical leadership and a

commitment to life-wide learning, professionalism and employability

Effective collaborative working, communication skills and the capacity for reflective practice, including

the ability to give and receive feedback.

Program Overview

The Nursing program aims to contribute to meeting the needs of the health services within Saudi Arabia

for registered nurses. BSc HONS program is a Four year program that includes placements and a

Graduate Certificate In Nursing Practice program which is a full internship year to consolidate learning.

Students undergo three semesters of English based learning on IELTS to enable them to become

competent in English. The program is taught in a full-time, face-to-face mode .The face-to-face teaching

is supported with the provision of materials available through the VLE of Blackboard Learn .Group work

is facilitated by competent lecturers who facilitate learning for students; the group work is followed with

clinical laboratory sessions where students develop their competencies. Clinical learning takes place in

clinical facilities associated with SCNAHS.

In 2013 the program was successfully revalidated to contribute in meeting the needs of the health

service within Saudi Arabia for professionally registered nurses. The structure and content of the

programs are cognisant of the healthcare needs facing the population and the need to educate an

indigenous nursing workforce capable of holistically meeting such needs and, where appropriate,

addressing their causes. They further aim to develop nurses who are safe, effective and reflective

practitioners capable of initiating, responding to and sustaining change within their environment.

Revalidation program implies from Cohort 13 and above

Validated program implies from Cohort 12 and less

Length of the Program: Five years; BSc HONS program is a Four year program that includes

placements and a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice program which is a full internship year



Consolidate learning

Credit Hours:

Revalidation program: BSc Hons nursing program 130 credit Hour + 15credit Hours linked Graduate

Certificate in Nursing Practice Program.

Validated program: BSc Hons nursing program 128.75 credit Hour + 15credit Hours linked Graduate

Certificate in Nursing Practice Program.

Language: The instructional language in this program is English including theoretical, and laboratory

teaching.

Award: Students successfully completing the program will be awarded a Baccalaureate of Science in

Nursing Degree and Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice, Graduate Certificate awarded to the

students as recognition of their study which is a recognized award internationally.

Admission Requirements

Each candidate is evaluated on an individual basis based on overall strengths according to

established admission criteria:

High School Grade (Scientific Stream) 80% or above.

Qias Certificate 65% or above.

Pay the Entrance Exam Fee (Nonrefundable).

Pass the personal interview and the physical examination.

Pass the (Preliminary English Test PET Exam) during registration; 70% or above for direct

entry to the Nursing Program.

Foundation Program BSc Nursing studies program

English module 70% PET exam


40%

Foundation Computer Science 40%


40%


40%

Medical Terminology 40%

Introduction to Sciences 40%



Cohort 13 and above Revalidated Nursing Program Curriculum Flow& Assessment

Year Semester Leve

l

Module Title Code Credit

Value

points

Status

Compul

sory (c)

Optiona

l (o)

Assessment Methods

%Exam %Coursework

1

1 3 Human Body 1 NUR

012

10 C 40 60

1 1 3 Evidence for Holistic Health Care NUR

013

10 C 40 60

1 1 3 Fundamental Clinical and

Interpersonal Skills for Practice

NUR

014

15 C 40 60

1 1 3 Applied Science

NUR

015

10 C 40 60

1 1 3 English 1 ( co-curricular) ----- 15 100%

Formative Two CT

1 1 3 Islam1 ( co-curricular) ----- 12 40 60

1 2 3 Ethical and Professional Practice

(with Islamic perspective)

NUR

016

15 C 40 60

1 2 3 Human Body 2

NUR

017

10 C 40 60

1 2 4 Assessment and Care Planning in

Practice (inclusive of Introductory

Practice Learning Experience)

NUR

176

20 C Coursework 100% and

Clinical Assessment Schedule

(Pass / Fail)

1 1 3 English2 ( co-curricular) ----- 15 100%

Formative Two CT

1 1 3 Arabic 1 ( co-curricular) ----- 8 40 60

2 1 4 Pharmacology

NUR

179

10 C 40 60

2 1 4 Medical and Continuing Care of

the Adult

NUR

180

20 C 40 60

2 1 4 English 3 ( co-curricular) --- 15 100%

Formative Two CT


2 1 4 Medical and Continuing Care

Practice Learning Experience

NUR

181



(Pass / Fail)

2 2 4 Microbiology and Parasitology NUR

182

10 C

40 60

2 2 4 Foundations in Health and

Wellbeing

NUR

183

15 C 40 60

2 2 4 Surgical Care of the Adult

NUR

184

20 C 40 60

2 2 4 Arabic 2 ( co-curricular) 8 40 60

2 2 4 Perioperative Care Practice

Learning Experience

NUR

185



(Pass / Fail)

3 1 5 Women’s Health and Maternity

Care

NUR 15 C 40 60

3 1 5 Maternity Care Practice Learning

Experience

NUR 15 C Coursework 100% and


(Pass / Fail)

3 1 5 Reflective Practice in Palliative

care

NUR 15 C 40 60

3 1 5 Understanding Nursing Research NUR 15 C 40 60



3 2 5 Understanding Mental Health

(inclusive of Practice Learning

Experience)

NUR 20 C 40 60

3 2 5 Care of the Child

NUR 20 C 40 60

3 2 5 Care of Sick Children Practice

Learning Experience



(Pass / Fail)

4 1 6 Leadership and Management

NUR 20 C 40 60

4 1 6 Care of the Critically Ill

NUR 20 C 40 60

4 1 6 Critical Care Nursing Practice

Learning Experience



(Pass / Fail)

4 2 6 Developing a Research Proposal NUR 20 C 100% Coursework

4 2 6 Professional Issues in Nursing

(with an Islamic perspective)

NUR 20 C 40 60

4 2 6 Promoting Health in a Community

Context (inclusive of Practice

Learning Experience)

NUR 20 C 40 60

Total Credit Hours 130

Consequences of Failure

Years 1 – 3 Failure at the First Attempt Failure in modules with an overall value up to and including 45 credit points

Repeat specified examinations and/or coursework in the failed modules at the next examination period. Progress to next semester.

Failure in modules with an overall value of

more than 45 but less than or equal to 60

credit points

Failure in modules with an overall value more

than 60 credit points

Repeat examinations and/or coursework in

the failed module(s) with or without

attendance in the next semester. May not

progress to the following semester.

Repeat examinations and/or coursework in

the failed module(s) with attendance in the

next academic semester in which modules are

available OR withdraw from the programme.

May not progress to the following semester.

Failure at the Second Attempt



Failure in modules with an overall value up to

and including 20 credit points

Failure in modules with an overall value up to and including 45 credit points

Provided that the module(s) are not

prerequisite(s) which must be passed,

proceed to next year and repeat once only

specified examination(s) and/or coursework in

the failed module(s) at the next examination

period (January or May).

Failure in modules with an overall value of more than 45 credit points

Provided that the module(s) are not prerequisite(s) which must be passed, proceed to the next year and repeat once only specified examination(s) and/or coursework in the failed module(s) at the next examination period

Repeat once only specified examination(s) and/or coursework in the failed module(s) at the next examination period. May not progress to the next semester. Withdraw from the Programme

Failure of the module English 3 In addition to the course regulations, a student who fails to reach an overall score of 6.0 in IELTS, with a minimum IELTs score of 5.5 in each sub-score element Failure in Clinical Assessment Failure in clinical assessment in whole or in part Failure in Clinical Assessment at the Second Attempt Failure in clinical assessment in whole or in part Failure in clinical assessment in whole or in part on three occasions Failure in Year 4 Failure in modules with an overall value up to and including 40 credit points Failure in modules with an overall value of more than 40 credit points

Repeat specified examinations and/or coursework in the failed module at the next examination period. May not proceed to Year 3 Semester 1. Undertake Clinical Placement as arranged specially by the Course Committee and repeat clinical assessment Undertake Clinical Placement as arranged specially by the Course Committee and repeat clinical assessment on one occasion only Withdraw from the programme. Repeat once only specified examination(s) and/or coursework in the failed module(s) in the next examination period Withdraw from the programme.



From Cohort 1-----12 validated Nursing Program Curriculum

Year Semester Leve

l

Module Title Code Credit

Value

points

Status

Compul

sory (c)

Optiona

l (o)

Assessment Methods

%Exam %Coursework

1

1 4 Human Body 1 NUR103

10 C 40 60

1 1 4 Study skills & the use of evidence

NUR 109

10 C 40 60

1 1 4 Fundamental Clinical and Interpersonal Skills for Practice

NUR 111

15 C 40 60

1 1 4 Applied Science

NUR 110

10 C 40 60

1 1 4 English 1 ( co-curricular)

NUR 102

15 100% Formative Two

CT


1 2 4 Ethical and Professional Practice (with Islamic

perspective)

NUR 112

15 C 40 60

1 2 4 Introductory Practice Learning Experience)

NUR 115

15 C Coursework 100% and Clinical Assessment

Schedule (Pass / Fail)

1 2 4 Nursing Science& Knowledge NUR113

15 C 40 60

1 2 4 English2

NUR 118


CT

1 2 4 Arabic 1 ( co-curricular) 8 C 40 60

2 1 4 Disorder of physiology& Disease 1

NUR 132

10 C 40 60

2 1 4 Microbiology& Infection control NUR 130

10 C 40 60

2 1 4 English 3 ( co-curricular)

NUR 119


CT

2 1 4 Islam2 ( co-curricular) 12 40 60

2 1 4 Understanding the skills of research

NUR 123



2 1 4 Issues in Health 1 NUR 131

15 C 40 60

2 2 4 Pharmacology and Drug Administration

NUR 135

10 C 40 60

2 2 4 Issues in Health 2 NUR 136

15 C 40 60

2 2 4 Surgical Care of the Adult

NUR 153

20 C 40 60

2 2 4 Arabic 2 ( co-curricular) 8 40 60

2 2 4 Perioperative Care Practice Learning Experience

NUR 152



3 1 5 Medical and Rehabilitative Nursing

NUR 324

20 C 40 60

3 1 5 Medical and Rehabilitative Nursing

NUR 338





3 1 5 Understanding Mental Health (inclusive of Practice Learning

Experience)

NUR 323

20 C 40 60

3 2 5 Women’s Health and Maternity Care

NUR 317

15 C 40 60

3 2 5 Maternity Care Practice Learning Experience

NUR322



3 2 5 Introduction to Palliative care NUR

339

10 C 40 60

3 2 5 Care within a Community Context

(inclusive of Practice Learning

Experience)

NUR

337

20 C 40 60

4 1 6 Understanding Nursing Research NUR

611

15 C 40 60

4 1 6 Care of the critically ill NUR

572

15 C 40 60

4 1 6 Critical Care Nursing Practice

Learning Experience

NUR

576



(Pass / Fail)

4 1 6 Leadership and Management

NUR

586

15 C 40 60

4 2 6 Care of Sick Children Practice

Learning Experience

NUR

527



(Pass / Fail)

4 2 6 Care of the Child

NUR

523

15 C 40 60

4 2 6 The Nurse as a Researcher NUR

692

15 C 100% Coursework

4 2 6 Professional Issues in Nursing

(with an Islamic perspective)

NUR

580

15 C 40 60

Total credit hours 128.75



Repeat specified examinations and/or coursework in the failed modules in the next examinations period. Progress to the next semester.

Failure in modules with an overall value of more than 60 and up to and including 80 credit points

Repeat specified examinations and/or coursework in the failed first previous semester module(s) at the next examination period with or without attendance. Progress to the next semester not permitted).


Withdraw from the programme.

Failure in Non-Clinical Assessment at the Second Attempt Failure in modules with an overall value up to and including 20 credit points

Provided that the module(s) are not prerequisite(s) which must be passed, proceed to next semester and repeat once only specified examination(s) and/or coursework in the failed module(s) at the



next examination period.

Failure in modules with an overall value up to and including 40 credit points (except as above)

Repeat once only specified examination(s) and/or coursework in the failed module(s) at the next examination period with or without attendance. Progress to the next semester not permitted.

Failure in modules with an overall value of more than 40 credit points Failure in Clinical Assessment at the First Attempt Failure in clinical assessment in whole or in part Failure in Clinical Assessment at the Second Attempt Failure in clinical assessment in whole or in part Failure in clinical assessment in whole or in part final attempt

Withdraw from the programme1. Undertake Practice Learning Experience as arranged specially by the Course Committee and repeat clinical assessment Undertake Practice Learning Experience as arranged specially by the Course Committee and repeat clinical assessment on one further occasion only Withdraw from the programme

Failure in the Final Year (Honours Degree)

In the final year the consequences of failure shall normally be as follows: Failure in Non-Clinical Assessment at the

First Attempt


Repeat once only specified examination(s) and/or coursework in the failed module(s) in consideration for Honours classification at the next examination period.


Withdraw from the programme.

Failure in Non-Clinical Assessment at

the Second Attempt Students are required to withdraw from the programme.2

Failure in Clinical Assessment at the First Attempt Failure in clinical assessment in whole or in

Undertake Practice Learning Experience as



part Failure in Clinical Assessment at the Second Attempt Failure in clinical assessment in whole or in part

arranged specially by the Course Committee and repeat clinical assessment on one further occasion only Withdraw from the programme

Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice

Mode of Attendance

Full – time

Duration

1 Calendar Year (3 semesters)


Applicant must:

(a) Have completed (BSc) Hons Nursing Studies Programme

Program Overview

The educational aim of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice is to provide a 46 week period of

internship, a practice learning experience, in which the new graduate of the BSc (Hons) in Nursing

Studies programme integrates and consolidates previous knowledge and skills in preparation for

registration as a professional nurse who is ‘Fit for Practice’. This is achieved as the student bridges the

gap between theoretical understandings and practice through emersion in the ‘real-life’ work context,

and is supported by preceptors and link lecturers to do so. Students will further develop their

competence, confidence and autonomy to manage evidenced based patient care that is respectful of

the individual and community. Following successful completion of the internship year students will

have gained the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to register as a Professional Nurse with the

Saudi Council for Health Specialties, within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Teaching and Learning Methods: A range of teaching and learning methods are used to enable students to develop knowledge and understanding related to these learning outcomes and to provide the foundation for other learning. In the practice learning experiences in the Internship students will have access to e-learning content from modules studied previously on the linked BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies programme to facilitate them to reflect on and revisit relevant key principles, to support the bridge between theory and practice. Methods used include lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussions, case scenarios, reflection in and on practice, use of audio-visual tools, e-Learning, guided and self-directed reading. Assessment Methods: Formative assessment will occur during seminars, tutorials and discussions both in the classroom and within the practice learning environment. Each module (unless specified otherwise) is summatively assessed using the Clinical Assessment Schedule. Summative assessment of the theoretical module occurs via a synoptic assignment.



Classification of Final Result The results of candidates who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate shall be graded by order of merit as Pass with Distinction, Pass with Commendation and Pass. The assessment results for the final level of the program (Level 6) shall determine the overall grading. The weighting of each module’s contribution to the final result shall be determined by the module’s credit value. Modules

Module Title Credit Points

Level Credit Hours

Module Status

New (N) Reviewed

(R) Award

Consolidating Learning for Professional Registration (with Capstone Practice Learning Experience)

10 6 2.5 (C) N

Graduate Certificate in

Nursing Practice based on all

level 6 modules

Nursing the Critically Ill

10 6 2.5 (C) R

Management of Adult Nursing (Medical / Surgical)

10 6 2.5 (C) R

Paediatric Nursing

10 6 2.5 (C) R

Primary Care and Public Health

10 6 2.5 (C) R

Nursing Care of Women

10 6 2.5

(C)

R

Totals 60 15

BSc in Health Information Management (HIM) Program



Vision

HIM Program Vision is to be a leader in preparing highly qualified professionals who are able to navigate

and lead coming changes in healthcare at regional, national and international level.

Mission

The mission of HIM Program is consistent with the mission statement and goals of SCNAHS. HIM

Program Mission is to prepare confident, innovative and skilled professionals who can identify and use a

variety of information resources and technologies in order to accomplish the objectives of diverse

practice environments. HIM Program:

Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become self-directed learners who

possess critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities as well as communication and

interpersonal skills.

Instills a commitment to lifelong learning and important ethical values and Islamic beliefs.

Foster the acquisition of leadership abilities and systems thinking necessary for adapting careers

within a changing healthcare environment.

Prepare graduates to serve society and the profession through collaborative practice, innovative

teaching, and the development and application of new knowledge about health information

management.

Develop the attitudes and principles which will encourage continuing growth in a profession that

is rapidly expanding in scope and healthcare industry.



Values

Leadership

Excellence

Integrity

Diversity

Competence

Quality and continues improvement

Life-long learning

Innovation and technology

Responsive to the change in healthcare market



Strategic Objectives

Educate students to become competent health information practitioners across the continuum of

health care who are able to meet the needs of a variety of employers.

Foster the students’ ability to respond to the changing informational needs of the stakeholders.

Increase the students’ awareness of the technologies affecting health information management and

to develop the ability to utilize these resources appropriately within a multidisciplinary team.

Possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes to function as an integral member of the health care

team.

Empower the students in the use of the medical language and classification systems used to code

diagnoses and procedures in patient records for continuity of care, healthcare reimbursement, and

medical research.

Acquire Knowledge and skills to adapt with future change in Health Information Management.

Engage student in national and international activities related to Health Information Management.

Develop an interest in the promotion of health information management as a career and in the

encouragement of potential candidates toward this goal.

Increase recognition and visibility of the HIM Program for meeting regional workforce needs.

Increase the awareness of the HIM Program to the public through visits the High Schools and

participation in community activity.

Develop an awareness of the need for continuous professional education and growth.

Evaluate and revise curriculum to comply with professional standards.

Ensure the HIM program alignment with the Ministry of Higher Education Requirements and NCAAA

standards.

Measure and benchmark students’ outcomes and program progress to monitor and achieve optimum

standard of educational level.

Promote the transition to the electronic health record through curriculum innovations and

advancements in practice.

Foster critical inquiry and creativity in all aspects of HIM program

Utilize information to improve HIM students and faculty satisfaction and program effectiveness

Ensure all HIM faculty members have the required specialties and teaching skills and experience

Teaching and Learning



Teaching and Learning Methods: Differentiated teaching strategies should

be selected to align with the curriculum taught, the needs of students, and the intended learning

outcomes.

Teaching methods include: lecture, debate, small group work, whole group and small group discussion,

research activities, lab demonstrations, projects, debates, role playing, case studies, guest speakers,

memorization, humor, individual presentation, brainstorming, and a wide variety of hands-on student

learning activities.

Assessment Methods: According to research and best practices, multiple and continuous assessment

methods are required to verify student learning.

Differentiated assessment strategies include: unseen written examinations including; multiple choice

questions, conceptual questions, Oral Exam, Essays, Individual/group presentations, journal, Written

assignments, case studies, group report.

Graduate Qualities

A student graduates after successfully completing all graduation requirements according to the degree

plan, provided that his/her cumulative GPA is not less than 2.5

Graduates will demonstrate the following qualities:

Communication and interpersonal skills and qualities of a team player.

Creative problem solving capabilities.

Proficiency at using IT.

Ability to apply quantitative and qualitative analysis to Health Information Management systems and to

solve real problems using different approaches and techniques common for biotechnology well

developed practical skills.

Demonstrate effective, supervisory, administrative, and leadership skills.

Comply with ethical, legal, socio-cultural and professional standards.

The Health Information Management program prepares graduates for employment as health

informatics specialist.

Program Overview



Health Information Management is the principles and practices involved in

organizing, tracking and maintaining electronic and manual health information which are vital to provide

high quality patient care. HIM is a growing profession where skilled workers are highly demanded.

Studying HIM at SCNAHS College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences prepares students for an

important career in an extensive job market, and our curriculum also prepares students to be a leader in

Health Information Management and Health Informatics. Studying HIM will give the students values and

ethics skills which are crucial to future caretakers of the Electronic Health Record (HER). The

opportunities for a life-long career in HIM have never been brighter.

Scope of Health Information Management

The field of HIM combines the disciplines of medicine, management, finance, information technology,

and law. HIM is concerned with planning, collecting, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of health data

towards high quality health services. Along with the advances and innovations taking place around the

world in all disciplines especially in the field of information arise the need for highly qualified personnel in

the field of health information management.

Program Details

Length of the Program: Five years; BSc HIM program is a Four year program that includes theory and

practice, and a full internship year to Consolidate learning.

It is a five-year program that includes placements and a full internship year to consolidate learning.

Credit Hours: 130 credit hours of theory and practical. This is followed by one year internship Which

consist of 40 working hours / week.

Students are responsible for fulfilling their General Education Requirements (GERs) which are a set of

courses designed to provide students with introductory level instruction in core disciplines that broaden a

student’s education and are intended to develop critical thinking abilities.

Language: The instructional language in this program is English including theoretical and practical

teaching.

Award: Students successfully completing the program will be awarded a Baccalaureate of Science in

Health Information Management Degree.





established admission criteria:

High School Grade (Scientific Stream) 80% or above.

Qias Certificate 65% or above.

Pay the Entrance Exam Fee (Nonrefundable).

Pass the personal interview and the physical examination.

Pass the (Preliminary English Test PET Exam, Mathematics& Computer science exams )

during registration; 60% or above.

Foundation BSc HIM program

English module 60% PET exam


60%

Foundation Computer Science 60%


40%


40%

Medical Terminology 40%

Introduction to Sciences 40%

HIM Program Curriculum

Level Code Course Title Credits

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231MATH General Mathematics 2

99 COPM Computer For Health Sciences 2

98 COMM Communication Skills 1

101 ENGL English Language (1) 8

101 ISLM Introduction To Islamic Culture 2

101 BIOL Biology 3

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101 ARAB Arabic Language (1) 2

101CHEM Introduction To Chemistry 3

101 PHYS General Physics 3

101 ETH Ethics In Health Care 1

102 ENGL English Language (2) 4

105 MTER Medical Terminology 2

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102 ISLM Islamic And Construction Of Society 2

101 BIOS Biostatistics 2

233ENGL Business English 4

231GBC Basic Human Anatomy 3

231HIM Spreadsheet Applications 3

232HIM Biomedical Fundamentals I 3

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102 ARAB Writing In Arabic Language 2

242GBC Human Physiology 3

241HIM Biomedical Fundamentals II 3

242HIM Introduction To Health Informatics I 3

243HIM Programming With Visual Basic I 3

244HIM Health Care Statistics 3

Level

Fiv

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351 HIM Epidemiology And Population Health And Public Health 3

352HIM Programming With Visual Basic II 3



353HIM Introduction To Health Informatics II 3

354HIM Introduction To Health Professions 3

355HIM Computer Application In Health Care 3

356HIM Health Economics 3

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ix

HIM Health Data Content And Structure 2

361HIM Human Resources Management 2

362 HIM Diagnostic Coding 3

363HIM Applied Biostatistics In Medicine And Informatics 3

364HIM Health Care Ethics And Society 2

365HIM Evaluation Of The Effectiveness And Cost Of Health Care 3

366HIM Introduction To Health Information Technology 3

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471HIM Research Methodology 2

472HIM Inpatient Coding System 3

473HIM Health Care Management 3

474HIM Writing For The Health Professional 3

475HIM Introduction To Biomedical Informatics 3

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481HIM Health Care Delivery Systems 3

482HIM Advanced Health Data Systems 3

483HIM Health Care Quality Management 3

484HIM Health Information Management Project 4

Grand Total 130


Year 1 Failure in English modules

Repeat specified examinations and/or coursework at the next examination period

Failure in courses with an overall value up to and including 4 credit hours

Repeat specified examinations and/or coursework in the failed courses at the next examination period. Progress to next semester provided that failed courses are not prerequisite.

Failure in modules with an overall value of more than 4 credit hours

Repeat examinations and/or coursework in the failed module(s) with attendance in the next semester. Progress to the following semester is not allowed

Failure at the third Attempt Failure in a course at the third attempt

Terminated from the program ILETS



In addition to the course regulations, a student who fail to reach an overall score of 4.5 in will not be allowed to progress to level 3 .

Student Services

The SCNAHS provides compassionate care, promotes each student's ability to seek appropriate care

and treatment in both mental and physical health, respond to emergencies, and educates students

toward balanced physical and mental health and wellness. The College maintains a Health Care and

Counseling that provides an environment designed to help the students reach their potential as persons,

by encouraging their spiritual, academic, and social growth.

Students Affairs Department

Students Affairs Department (SAD) is here to support and foster your intellectual and personal

growth and help you explore and experience the different aspects of college life.

We care about you, your studies, your social growth, your well-being and your future and want to

help you enjoy a great Saad College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences experience.

Students Affairs Department Services

Support students from registration through graduation through the following :

- SCNAHS provides an intensive foundation program for student; program is designed to prepare the students academically for the level of English needed

- Student induction process - Study advisor allocated to each student - All students will also have access locally to the range of student services and facilities

provided by SCNAHS including: Information Services Department, Student Support Department; library fully equipped with students needs inclusive of private study room. Sport and Recreation Department, Mosque, Careers Service,advanced simulation center& clinical skills labs, E-learning labs well equipped with controlled internet access, class rooms that provide safe healthy environment

- All-academic team will tabulate office hours in their individualized timetable - Student Affair counseling - Student support through Student participation in different college committees (College

Council, Course Committee, Student /Staff Consultative Committee). - Practice Learning Support; students are prepared for each practice learning experience in

the aligned theoretical modules, link lecturers& preceptors



Assist students in achieving their educational goals, and in addressing and

resolving variety of challenges that may arise along the way.

Serve as the student advocate for the Management and Academic issues.

Expand opportunities for students to learn & interact with different people and cultures that help the

student learn more about the college & adapt with the new environment.

Registration and Admission of New Students

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria will take into account college policy, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)

guidelines and relevant legislation.

Measured using appropriate and effective methods.

Considered carefully in order to ensure that the assessment of an applicant is fair and transparent.

Must be reviewed regularly in order to ensure their ongoing relevance to new rules from MOHE.

Tradeoff between candidates will be based on college regulations.


Admission requirements are designated to ensure selected applicants have a high probability of

success in the Nursing Program.

Applicant's credentials and past academic performance are measured against the admission

requirements and those with the highest match are selected.


established admission criteria mentioned previously in programs

Admission Process

Any applicant wishes to apply to SCNAHS shall register online first then submit the required

documents directly to the college. Deadlines will be published by the college.

All required documents are received from the applicant and reviewed by the registration office.

Applicants who meet the admission criteria and standards will complete a registration application

and will be provided with following forms:

Guardian's Consent Form: States that the applicant's guardian is fully aware and approves

SCNAHS rules and regulations.

Physical Examination Form: The applicant must complete the Physical Examination Form.

The approved hospitals for making the necessary examination, blood tests and vaccination

are Governmental Hospitals, Aramco and Saad Specialist Hospital.



A personal interview will be conducted with candidates who meet

admission requirements.

All applicants must attend the PET Exam to be assessed for English level.

IELTS certificate with score of (4) and above or any other equivalent can qualify the applicant for

direct entry to the Nursing Program and exempt her from taking the PET Exam.

IELTS certificate with score of (3.5) and above or any other equivalent can qualify the applicant

for direct entry to the Health information Management Program and exempt her from taking the

PET Exam.

Results will be confirmed and allocation of places will be sent to the applicants via personal e-

mails.

Unaccepted applicants will receive feedback of their applications status via personal e-mails.

Students Affairs Department personnel will be available to answer queries from applicants.

Any Applicant who wishes to continue her admission process at SCNAHS must complete the

admission requirements and submit all Original Documents.

Required Documents

In order to commence the enrollment process, the applicants will submit copies of the following

documents prior to their enrollment:

Original High School Certificate (or equivalent) (2 copies)

Behavior Certificate from the last school attended (2 copies)

Qias Certificate – if available (2 copies)

8 recent passport size photos.

IELTS Certificate or equivalent (if available)

Immunization Card

Identification Card or Family Card (Saudi citizens) (2 copies)

Valid Passport (2 copies) and a valid Iqama for non-Saudi nationals.

Physical Examination & Immunization Requirements

Sr. # Vaccine Requirements Remarks

1 Hepatitis-B

Vaccine

If negative <10iu/ml student requires 3 doses

within 6 months

If HBsAb test is positive from 10 in to 50iu/ml recommended booster dose to be taken. If student level is 50iu/ml and above, she is immune and no need for HB vaccine

2 Meningococcal

Vaccine One Dose every 3 years Starting from the 1st semester of the college

3 TB skin Test To be done annually At the time of the registration and before clinical



“PPD Test " placement If the PPD results is positive then Student will do chest x-ray annually and refer her to infectious disease specialist for follow up by chest x-ray OR treatment for 6 months continuously

4 BCG To be done in the

childhood only =====

5 MMR To be done in the

childhood

If it’s not taken “then student must receive MMR Dose under Age 18 years old “if the student is 18 years and above, student will receive Measles only

6 Varicella “

Chickenpox”

All students must show serological evidence of

being immune to Varicella or they must get the

vaccine.

If the results of the Varicella zoster antibody’s IGg are Less than 150 lU./Ml, the student will have 1st dose and 2nd dose after 6 to 8 weeks” Then she will be immune for live time

7 Flu Vaccine Annually Recommended

Scholarships & Finance

The Ministry of Higher Education offers annually scholarships for the student with certain criteria to be

accepted on the scholarship program according to the following:

1. Must be a Saudi national.

2. The High school Grade 80 % and above.

3. The Qdurat test 65% and above, Tahsily test 60% and above.

4. The Student must be registered in the College before applying to Ministry of Higher Education

scholarship program.

5. The scholarship awards are assessed annually and renewed on preference basis for the students

having cumulative GPA of not less than 2.75 out of 5.

It is recommended to visit the Funding part online websites for more information: Ministry of Higher

Education (MOHE): http://www.mohe.gov.sa

Finance

At registration period ,an applicant has to pay the entrance exam fee and for late registration, the

student will be charged a late fee and all registration fees are not refundable.

The student may obtain a scholarship from MOHE if she is qualified and meeting its criteria and

these scholarships are not guaranteed from the college.

1. Seat Booking Fee

http://www.mohe.gov.sa/



Fee charged for college advanced standing refundable only with final

approval of student scholarship

2. Tuition Fee

Tuition fees for self-funded students are due for payment at the start of each academic semester;

Students may have the option to pay fees by installments maximum 3 installments as follow:

50% of the tuition fee at the first of semester

25% of the tuition fee in the fifth week

25% of the tuition fee in the tenth week

Payment for tuition and other fees should be payable direct cash deposit to the Finance

Office.

Students are expected to meet all financial obligations to the college by the appropriate due

date. For any student who fails to meet her financial obligations, the college reserves the right

to place a hold on the student’s record that prevents registration for future semesters.

Students in debt to the college will not be permitted to attend any graduation or award

ceremonies, or receive any awards, until all debts to the college are paid in full and funds

have cleared.

Student who failed in the foundation program has to be cleared financially and all debts have

to be paid to the college.

3. Tuition Fee Refund Policy

The student will receive full refund if the withdrawal was before the starting of the semester.

The student will receive 80% refund if the withdrawal was before the end of first week of the

semester.

The student will receive 70% if the withdrawal was before the end of second week of the

semester.

No refunds will be granted if the student withdraw after the beginning of the third week of

semester.

4. Fines

Damaged and Lost Books: A compensation fee for the damaged or lost book borrowed from

the college library according to the current market value.

ID Missing: Fee charged for losing the college ID or library ID.

Submission Delay of Borrowed Books: Fee charged for the delay of submission borrowed

books.



Students Records

Confidential student files will be kept in lockable filing cabinets in a room which is locked when

unoccupied.

Financial, conduct and academic documents can be assessed after getting permission to release

information from Student Affairs Department Head.

Rules & Regulations

Student ID

Every student must have her ID in her possession at all times within the College and must produce

it when required to do so by any person authorized by the College.

If the student fails to show her ID card during Examination, she shall not be allowed to sit for the

examination unless with the approval from Academic Department.

The student shall be fined if she loses the ID card.

Student Locker

Student may request a locker after paying the locker deposit fee of SR. 100 for rental per academic year.

Use of E-mail Account

Each student will have an e-mail account in the first week of the semester issued by ITD.

Important documents and notifications will be sent to student by e-mail which includes:

Absence warnings.

Exempted courses notifications.

Other important notifications such as college related Council decisions.

Student email account considered the official way of the college communication.

Dress Code

SCNAHS students have to abide by the approved dress code to establish standard of dress for students

when they are in clinical placement or studying at the college. This is to ensure compliance with the

customs and traditions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Classroom Etiquette

Concentration, focus, participation and good listening skills create an environment conducive to the

learning experience.



Common courtesies would begin with being on time for each class as well as

leaving at the appropriate time.

Mobile phones must be switched off during classes.

Eating and drinking could be a distraction to others and is therefore prohibited.

Although participation and positive interaction is encouraged, excessive talking is to be avoided.

Tidiness is essential to the wellbeing of all students.

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones with a camera must not be brought into the College. If a Student is found in possession

of a mobile phone with a camera it will be removed and retained until the end of the semester.

Laptops & Personal Items

Students need to attain permission from student affair department if they need to use personal electronic

devices in college.

Attendance

Students are required to attend all classes associated with the program and be punctual and

regular in attendance. This will be monitored and attendance policy will be implemented.

A student who has not been in attendance for face-to face classes &\or practical practice

(placement) through illness or other cause must notify immediately the Course Director. The

student shall state the reasons for the absence and whether it is likely to be prolonged. Where

the absence is for a period of more than five working days, and is caused by illness which may

affect their studies, the student shall provide appropriate medical certification in accordance with

the college General Regulations.

A student whose attendance at classes for a course falls below 75% will be forbidden to take the

examination for that course and will be considered to have failed that module. A student with

mitigating circumstances whose attendance is below 75% but not less than 65% may be

permitted to take the final examination providing that the student shall provide appropriate

medical certification in accordance with the college General Regulations

The Course Director in collaboration with student affair department shall deem a student to have

withdrawn from the college if the student has been absent without leave from prescribed

instruction for a period of four weeks or an aggregate of four weeks in the semester.

In case of exceeded percentage of absenteeism (10%, 15%, 25%), student will be subject to

warning letter, guardian notification, or exclusion from setting Final Exam in the relevant module.



Leave Notification

Valid medical certificate only from: Aramco, SSH, or Governmental Hospitals.

Maximum period to accept sick leave is 3 days from student’s absence date.

Other reasons for leaves such as “Marriage, Maternity, relative Death, etc must be submitted in

formal writing to SAD.

It is student responsibility to inform SAD in advance for any absence circumstances.

Marriage: When a student is to be married, she must inform the Student Affairs Department/

Course Director in writing as early as possible. The student will be allowed up to 4 days leave for

her wedding and must make up the classes she has missed.

Maternity: Student must inform the Student Affairs Department/Course Director of her anticipated

delivery date in writing. Students will be allowed 2 weeks maternity leave. If, after that, the student

require more time off for medical reasons, a medical certificate must be given to the Students Affairs

Department.

Leave of Absence

A leave of absence may be granted based on certain documented extenuating Circumstances e.g.

illness or disability, and normally is granted for not more than one Semester.

Students qualify for a leave if they have completed at least one semester in residence at SCNAHS

and are in good academic standing.

An approved leave of absence authorizes the student to return without reapplying to the College

and continue under the college requirements prior to the absence.

All leave of absence requests must be accompanied by supportive documentation. Grounds for

requesting a leave include: (1) illness or disability or similar personal Circumstances including

pregnancy; (2) activities which enhance a student’s professional career objectives.

Students eligible for financial assistance/scholarship may have the appropriate portion of their

Scholarship applied to their account and, as such, may lose one of their semesters of financial

assistance eligibility.

Leave of absence will be granted only before the end of first 4 weeks of the beginning of the

semester; generally leave of absence has impact on fee liability and scholarship.

Leave of absence will not be granted after the course has been completed, or in the last quarter of

the semester.

College will not grant leave of absence retrospectively.

Withdrawal



A student who takes Formal Withdrawal is defined as “A student who

stops attending classes at the College and takes clearance by completing the necessary steps,

fulfilling any financial obligations based on the date of withdrawal, and taking any original

documents and photographs belonging to her”.

A student who has withdrawn from the School of Nursing must formally apply for readmission if she

wishes to resume study at SCNAHS.

A student who takes Informal Withdrawal is defined as: “A student who stops attending without an

official excuse for a period of more than 4 weeks”.

Depending on the date of withdrawal, a student who is self-funded may be entitled to a refund of

tuition fees. Fees associated with Registration/Entrance Examination are not refundable.

For sponsored students a tuition adjustment may be made, based on the date that the written

withdrawal notification is received by the Office of Student Affairs.

Failure to attend classes or notification to instructors does not constitute formal withdrawal.

A student may have her studies terminated by the College because of her examination results and

the decision of the Board of Examiners. The student will be informed according to the college

Communication of Results procedure.

The College reserves the right to request withdrawal of any student for any reason deemed

advisable by College Council. A student may have her studies terminated by the College because of

unprofessional, unsafe, unethical behavior or health reasons; the final decision for such cases will

be made by the Dean.

Withdrawals are recorded on the student academic transcript as (WD).

Notice Board

It is the students’ own responsibility to read the notice boards in all college relevant areas. Notices will

include information regarding classes, timetables, exams etc.

Medical Treatment

The Medical Coverage for students is as follows:

By referral from college nurse if the student is at the College.

By referral from the preceptor if the student is in clinical placement.

The student is referred only in emergency situation.

She gets referred to ER only.

Treatment is restricted to the emergency condition.

No follow up is provided within the hospital.



Coverage is not available during their weekends off or holidays.

The ambulance will come to fetch the student to ER for stabilization and this will be under SSH

coverage and if the student needs further investigations or treatment, the student and her

guardian will be informed and it will be considered as self payment.

Sign Posting

All signs posted on the college must comply with the following policies and be approved by the Students

Affairs office. Any signs that do not comply or have not been approved may be removed. Signs at Saad

College should not:

Include announcement that are offensive or insensitive to any religious, racial group.

Promote the violation of college policy or laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Be posted in a manner, which damages the surfaces to which they are attached.

Obstruct exit signs, doors, and fire alarm boxes.

Security Checks

The College security staff may exercise the right to inspect all packages and parcels entering and

leaving college to ensure the safety and physical integrity of the building and the premises.

Please cooperate with security in providing this service and important function.

Photographs

No one may take photographs in classrooms or laboratories without prior permission of the instructor

and student(s) within those facilities. Absolutely no photographs may be taken in the college premises.

Students Rights & Responsibilities

Students Responsibilities

The responsibility to comply with college rules and regulations and to respect the authority of

SCNAHS officials.

The responsibility of assuming the consequences of one’s actions.

The responsibility to respect the rights of others in the college community to the same participation

by refraining from actions that threaten or disrupt classes, meetings, events or other academic

activities, or that prevent others from freely expressing their views.

The responsibility for her own education by attending class, respecting academic requirements and

deadlines, meeting financial obligations to the college.



The responsibility to dress in a manner consistent with the college dress

code policy.

The responsibility for knowing the academic rules and regulations of the college including the

requirements for graduation.

The responsibility to respect and maintain the integrity of college property and must not misuse

college facilities.

The responsibility to behave properly in the public areas inside college and within SSH facilities.

Students Rights

The right to participate in her own education in an environment free from discrimination and

harassment.

The right to receive instructions from competent and qualified faculty staff and to expect education

of the highest quality.

The right to be treated in a civil manner by faculty, staff, and other students.

The right of freedom to hear and participate in dialogue and to examine diverse ideas.

The right to reasonable privacy of her academic and personal records and reasonable access to

those records.

The right to have their views and welfare considered in the formation of the college policy and will

be consulted by or represented on college committees that affect students rules

The right to be evaluated on knowledge and academic performance for purposes of granting

academic credit and not on the basis of personal beliefs.

Orientation Program

The primary mission of New Student Orientation is to promote their academic success. Orientation

is designed to provide new students with the information they will need and critical to their

academic success. It allows new students to network with professional faculty and staff and

socializes with their peers. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to ask

questions as group discussion that is an important component. By the end of the day, students will

feel more accustomed to their new surroundings and have made lots of new friends. New Student

Orientation is one day mandatory program

General Orientation for Fresh Students Table

Time Program Speaker

09:00- 09:10 Welcome and Registration SAD



After completing the orientation program; Participants will be able to:

Understand their rights and responsibilities.

Familiar with college services, rules, regulations and facilities.

Able to match their expectations with the available scholarships opportunities

Acquainted with Foundation , Nursing & HIM programs purpose, structure and outcome.

At the end of the program, the student will sign the acknowledgment below:

Examination Unit

Course Regulation

Examination and Assessment

The forms of assessment associated with each module are set out in your course/subject and/or

module handbook(s).

Coursework and/or formal examinations may be used. The relative weighting between

coursework and examinations and the overall contribution of the module to the final award is

described in program course regulations

The assessment is designed to demonstrate how well you have met the learning outcomes of the

module. Your performance is generally measured as percentage marks, but grades may be used

and some modules are graded on a pass/fail basis only. Marking is guided by assessment

criteria.

09:10- 09:25 Introduction to SAAD College

Welcome to your study at SNCAHS

Dr. Jameela Alsammak, Vice Dean Academic

09:25- 09:45 Introduction to Foundation Program Ms. Rana Saad Aldeen Ms. Fatima Al Mohaisen

09:45- 10:30 ( Nursing new Intake students join)

Introduction to Student Affairs Department

SAD Policies

Scholarship Guidelines & Financial Obligation

HIM Preferences

Students Counseling Service

Ms Nourah Al Ateeq Ms Samiah Abdullah Ms. Rasha Al Khelaiwi Ms. Sara Badr/Ms. Abeer Azab Ms. Eman Al Mughalliq

10:30-10:45 Coffee Break

10:45- 11:00 Student clinic and medical service Nurse Sabah

11:00-11:30 Fire & Safety Ms. Aida Shamselddine

11:30-11:45 General Orientation for Library Ms. Eman Al Yaqoob

11:45-12:00 College Tour SAD Staff



You will receive information and feedback on your performance in course

work. You should note that marks and grades are subject to a process of moderation, which

ensures their validity and reliability, and that no result is finalized until confirmed by the Board of

Examiners.

The Board of Examiners makes decisions about your assessments, progress and final award in

accordance with the course and award regulations. The Board comprises all internal examiners

and at least one external examiner. A senior independent member of faculty staff chairs it. You

may be asked to meet with the external examiner.

Submission of Course Work

There are set dates in the submission of course work .Work will not be accepted after this date

unless the Course Director has granted prior permission; Supporting evidence and explanation

have to provided i.e. in case of illness a medical certificate has to be provided.

Coursework submitted without consent after deadline shall not normally be accepted and the

student will be awarded a score of Zero.

Cheating and Plagiarism in Examination and Course Work

It is an offence for a candidate to infringe, or attempt to infringe, the regulations governing the conduct of

examinations or to engage ,or attempt to engage, in conduct for the purpose of gaining for herself, or for

another candidate, an unfair advantage with a view to obtaining a better result than her or she would

otherwise achieve.

Cheating penalty

When candidate is suspected of infringing, the regulations or rules for the conduct of examinations or of

otherwise committing an offence during a written examination. The invigilator will alert student verbally

invigilators have the right to ask student change her place in exam hall if cheating is evident the chief

invigilator will reserve any cheating evidence student will continuo exam & The Course Director will

interview the candidate after the exam. Penalty of cheating 1st time is zero in assessment.

Plagiarism Policy and procedure

Plagiarism is the act of taking or copying someone else’s work, including another student’s, and

presenting it as if it were your own. Plagiarism is said to occur when ideas, texts, theories, data, created

artistic artifacts or other material are presented without acknowledgement so that the person considering

this work is given the impression that what they have before them is the student’s own original work



when it is not. Plagiarism also occurs where a student’s own previously

published work is re-presented without being properly referenced. Plagiarism is a form of cheating and is

a disciplinary offence.

Advice on proper referencing practices is given early in your course. If you are concerned about

referencing techniques, please draw the matter to the attention of your Course/Subject Director so that

you may receive further advice.

Any plagiarism offense at level 6 may put you at risk for Fitness of Professional conduct interview.

Plagiarism Offences: Where a member of staff suspects that your coursework contains plagiarized

material, you may be asked to attend for interview to discuss the piece of work. A record of the meeting

will be kept. You may also be required to undertake an oral examination on the content of your work. If

plagiarism is found to have occurred, you will be penalized in accordance with the Framework of

Penalties for Plagiarism Offences. A note will be placed on your file and a central register.

Framework of Penalties

1st Offence 2nd Offence 3rd offence 4th Offence

Reduction in marks based on exclusion of plagiarized work.

Formative interview with module coordinator and/or lecturer.

Mark of zero for

assignment containing

plagiarism.

Interview with Course/

Director / Head of the

department and/or

lecturer.

Formal letter placed on

student file

Mark of zero for assignment containing plagiarism and maximum mark of 40% coursework element.

Case referral to Vice Dean Academic with recommendation of the disciplinary penalties

Formal letter placed on student file

Mark of zero for module.

Case referred to Disciplinary Committee with recommendation of suspension (1 semester or 1 year as advised by Faculty), or discontinue studies.

Outcome placed on student file

Fitness for Professional Practice

This ordinance refers to the procedures to be implemented when a student is judged unfit for entry to a

profession for which there are academic, behavioral and health requirements that must be met in order

to ensure suitability to practice profession.

Students may be considered unfit for practice on the grounds of:

a. Unprofessional conduct or action.

b. Academic unsuitability for the demands of the professional training

Fitness for Professional Practice Procedure exists to protect:

a. The public interest, by safeguarding client/patient well-being;



b. The student’s interests by ensuring that students do not proceed into

a career for which they may well not be suited or for which a regulatory body may not

register them.

Absence from Examinations

If you fail to attend for examination, whether or not this is due to authenticated medical or

compassionate circumstances (see following section), you must notify the Course/Subject Director of

your absence not later than five working days following the examination.

Presentation of Information about Extenuating Circumstances

Written medical evidence or evidence of compassionate circumstances, relevant to your performance in

coursework or an examination must be presented not later than five working days following the

submission date of coursework or the examination to your Course/ Subject Director or Examination

Office; only in exceptional circumstances late evidence may be considered

Progress

Please note that:

a. Your academic progress will be considered by a Board of Examiners. In addition, if you are

required to take/retake examinations and/or submit/ resubmit coursework during the

supplementary period (resit), a Supplementary Board will consider your academic progress in

August/September.

b. If your progress is unsatisfactory you may be required by the Board to withdraw from your course

of study.

c. Progression from Semester One to Semester Two is automatic except if you are repeating and

have failed at the final attempt you would then be required to withdraw from study.

d. If you are unsuccessful you may be permitted accordance with regulations to repeat coursework

and/or examinations before the commencement of the next academic year (resit examination

period), or during the course of the next academic year (supplementary exam Semester).

e. Students required to withdraw from programme at Board of Examiners (terminated). Students

have the ability to return to the programme after one academic year. Student will return in same

academic level.

Publication of Results

Decision of Board of Examiners is given to students through a face to face Committee, normally

within two working days of the meeting of each Board.



Schedules for communication of Boards of Examiners decision and marks

will be announced and published in the college\ LMS.

It is your responsibility to find out your results, results will not be given over the telephone.

Results are withheld when a decision of a Board of Examiners is pending or confirmation of

award is awaited from external examiners and for other administrative reasons.

Appeals against Academic Decisions

You have the right to appeal, in appropriate circumstances, against a design of a Board of Examiner. An

Appeal must base either:

a. On evidence of extenuating circumstances relevant to your progress which in your view was not

in the possession of the Board of Examiners when it made its decision; or

b. On a procedural or other irregularity associated with the decision.

Any supporting evidence must be submitted by the date given.

If you wish to appeal you should obtain the appropriate form from the Examination Office. The

completed form should be returned, by the specified deadline 72 hours after communication of results to

the office from which it was obtained.

All information will be treated confidentiality.

After you have been seen by the Course Director and evidence have been provided with your form. The

decision then is send to the Course Director to be communicated to the students.

Deferment of Assessment

Students can defer first sit examination or first submission of coursework to the Supplementary

Examinations period in the Summer. This is done through examination office were the student needs to

complete a form in which they confirm that they have received their Communication of Progress

Decision form and wish to defer the first sitting of the examination(s) and/or completion of coursework in

the specified module(s) until the supplementary assessment period.

Contact Numbers of interest to the Student

Student Affairs: 8013507/ 8013568 Email is must

Academic Affairs: 8013503 Email is must

Dean Secretary: 8013577

Examination Unit: 8013517/8013561

College Clinic: 8013516

College Library: 8013548/ 8013549



Security Office: 8013574

College operation: 8013535

Other contact information interest to the Student

College e-mail : [email protected]

College Website: www.saadcollege.edu.sa

College Fax: 801 1968

(Many References add this information at the beginning of the handbooks)

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.saadcollege.edu.sa/

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