Diploma in Healthcare

(R2/720/4/0039)07/23 (A9196)

INTAKES : February, July, October

DURATION : Full-time, 3 years

PROGRAMME LEVEL : Diploma

INTRODUCTION PROGRAM :

Diploma in Healthcare is a 3-year programme which provide students with
the knowledge in healthcare organisational values, strategies and philosophies, paving the way for graduates to obtain task-performing skills to be applied in a healthcare setting upon graduation.

SUMMARISED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS : 

1. SPM/O-Level or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Malaysia and English with 3 credits in the following subjects:

• Mathematics or ONE science subject Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General science); and

• Any other TWO subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English if obtained credit)

_or any other relevant qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government acceptable to the College._

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Hospital Administrative Assistant
• Health Administrative Assistant
• Claims Processing Assistant
• Dental Admin Assistant
• Clinic Administrative Assistant
• Hospital Facilities Assistant
• Hospital Support Service Assistant

Key Courses

YEAR 1
• Introduction to Healthcare
• Behavioural Science
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Introduction to Environmental Health
• Basic Microbiology
• English for Communication Purposes
• Medical Ethics
• Health and Social Care Provision
• Medical Inventory Management

 Optional:
• Leadership in Healthcare Management
• English for Business Purposes
• Organizational Behaviour

YEAR 2
• Medical Office Management
• Lifespan Development
• Health, Safety and Security
• Basic Immunology
• Business Communication
• Health Education and Promotion
• Epidemiology
• Introduction to Psychology
• Pharmacology
• Global Health Issues
• Interpersonal Communication Skills

YEAR 3
• Healthcare Marketing
• Biostatistics
• Healthcare Human Resource
• Healthcare Management
• Information System
• Ward and Lab Management
• Waste Management
• Healthcare Accounting
• Crisis Management in Healthcare
• Risk Management
• Practical Training in Hospitals/Healthcare Industry/Healthcare Retails