Diploma in Medical and Health Science (Medical Assistant)(N/0913/4/0066) (07/30) (MQA/PA18332)
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The Diploma in Medical and Health Science programme is a three years course (6 semesters) that provides students with a wealth of knowledge in patient care allowing them to seek a career as Assistant Medical Officers/Medical Assistant in public and private hospitals.
The Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Utilize knowledge and skills in the promotion of health, prevention of diseases, and the management of a range of illness at the primary care level.
- Inculcate values, ethics and professionalism across the span of healthcare delivery to a diverse population.
- Practice effective communication and teamwork skills in executing information exchange towards the provision of quality healthcare.
- Utilize problem solving and scientific skills to facilitate clinical decisions based on evidence and best practices.
- Engage in information management and lifelong learning skills for professional and organizational development.
- Incorporate managerial and entrepreneurial skills to optimize resources for sustainable services.
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
- Apply knowledge of bio-psychosocial, clinical and health sciences in promotion of health, prevention of diseases and the management of illness.
- Demonstrate competence in assessing, interpreting, therapeutic intervention, monitoring and evaluation of client outcome.
- Demonstrate social skills and professional responsibilities in the provision of quality health care services.
- Incorporate values, attitudes and professionalism based on ethical principles and legal bindings to a diverse population.
- Demonstrate effective communication, leadership and team skills in collaborating with healthcare professionals, clients, family and the community.
- Apply scientific skills to support patient care decision through evidence based and best practices.
- Engage in information management and lifelong learning initiatives to enhance personal and professional development.
- Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills in the effective management of resources for sustainable healthcare delivery.
Programme StructureMinimum Entry RequirementsCareer OpportunityKey Highlights
Programme Structure
Credit Hours: 92 credit Hours
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEMESTER 1 (Short Semester) | SEMESTER 2 (Long Semester) | SEMESTER 3 (Long Semester) |
| Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (PEP) | Human Anatomy | Medical Science I |
| English I | Health Sociology and Psychology | Surgical Science I |
| U4 (Activities) | Basic Medical Microbiology and Parasitology | Physiology II |
| Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah | Law, Ethics & Professionalism in Healthcare | Community Health I |
| Basic Epidemiology | Clinical Examination I | |
| Physiology I | ||
| Pathology | ||
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| SEMESTER 1 (Long Semester) | SEMESTER 2 (Long Semester) |
| Introduction to Communication | Professional Practice and Patient Care |
| Medical Science II | Pharmacology |
| Surgical Science II | Community Health III |
| Community Health II | Health System Research (HSR) – Report Writing |
| Clinical Examination II | Pre Hospital Care |
| Emergency Medicine & Trauma Care | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| SEMESTER 1 (Long Semester) | SEMESTER 2 (Short Semester) |
| Clinical Practice I: Medical | Clinical Practice VII: Ophthalmology |
| Clinical Practice II: Otorhinolaryngology | Clinical Practice VIII: Mental Health |
| Clinical Practice III: Pediatrics | Clinical Practice IX: Emergency & Trauma Care |
| Clinical Practice IV: Surgical & Operating Theatre | Clinical Practice X: Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| Clinical Practice V: Orthopedics | Clinical Practice XI: Pre-Hospital Care |
| Clinical Practice VI: Family & Community Health Maternal & Child Health, Primary Health Care | |
Minimum Entry Requirements
| QUALIFICATION | ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| For Malaysian Candidates |
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent with a minimum of FIVE (5) credits in the following subjects: Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia Science Subjects:
Mathematics:
TWO (2) credits from any other subjects |
| For International Students |
GCE O-Level or equivalent with FIVE (5) credits in the following subjects: TWO (2) from Science or Mathematics subject (Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/General Science THREE (3) from any other subjects, and Pass in English or Candidates with other relevant qualifications are subject to approval by the MAB (Medical Assistant Board). |
| For candidates who possess certificate in health-related fields recognized and approved by the MAB: | Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or its equivalent with a minimum of THREE (3) credits, GCE O-Level or equivalent with FIVE (5) credits in the following subjects, TWO (2) from Science or Mathematics subject (Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ THREE (3) from any other subjects, AND Pass in English OR Candidates with other relevant qualifications are subject to approval by the MAB. For candidates who possess certificate in health-related fields recognized and approved by the MAB OR Candidates with other relevant qualifications are subject to approval by the MAB |
Career Opportunities
Graduates can seek a career as Assistant Medical Officers in
- Public hospitals
- Private hospitals
- Off shore paramedical staff
- Pharmaceuticals
Key Highlights
Graduates of our Diploma in Medical and Health Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers such as:
- Medical Assistants
- Assistant Medical Officers (AMO)
