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HCT Health Sciences Course Gets Australian Accreditation

Abu Dhabi, March 15, 2010: The UAE's future health care professionals will be able to gain invaluable overseas experience thanks to the accreditation of a Higher Colleges of Technology health sciences course.

The HCT 's Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Information Management has received full accreditation from the Health Information Management Association of Australia.

HCT 's Associate Dean of Health Sciences Pamela Cawley said the breakthrough would entitle graduates to pursue graduate work in Australia and several other countries which recognize this accreditation credential. Graduates of the program could apply for registration status in other countries if other eligibility requirements, such as immigration and residency, have been met.

"The accreditation agency particularly noted the good relationship with the health care practice agencies in the UAE; the quality of instruction and practice education and the resources available to the students at the Higher Colleges of Technology ," Ms Cawley said.

"The program, which is currently offered at the Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Women's Colleges, remains a sought after program by highly qualified Emirati students, who are able to obtain professional employment in the health care and quality sector throughout the nation. "

HCT Vice Chancellor Dr.Tayeb Kamali said that the depth, breadth and rigor of every HCT program aimed to be comparable, if not better, than similar internationally benchmarked programs. He added that all HCT programs were reviewed against key parameters such as academic rigor, student demand, graduation rates, market needs, and competitiveness with similar programs offered elsewhere.

"This accreditation is recognition, once again, of HCT 's dedication to the delivery of technical and professional programs of the highest quality to the students, so that they may have the skills to operate in an increasingly interconnected and complex technological world in their quest to take on leadership roles ahead," Dr. Kamali said.

Ms Cawley said this Bachelor program has been designed to provide students with entry-level competencies for health information managers and equip them with advanced skills in leadership; critical thinking; interpersonal and professional communication; and application of technology in the management of health information resources in diverse healthcare environments. Graduates will be able to perform complex tasks related to the management of health information and the systems used to collect, store, process, retrieve, analyze, disseminate and communicate that information. They will also be able to assess the uses of information and identify the availability of health data resources.

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About the Higher Colleges of Technology
Founded in 1988, The Higher Colleges of Technology is the largest and most progressive of the higher educational institutions in the UAE. Since the establishment of its four founding colleges in 1988, the HCT has gained a well-respected reputation for innovative learning in the UAE. Over 18,000 students attend 17 modern men's and women's campuses in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah and the western region of Madinat Zayed and Ruwais. http://www.hct.ac.ae/colleges/aspx/colleges.aspx?p=3

HCT is a leader in professional and applied education and training. HCT staff, at the forefront of their subject areas, work closely with students to deliver innovative curriculum in technologically advanced facilities. HCT graduates are actively sought after by the UAE industry.

HCT offers more than 90 different, English-taught programs in Applied Communications, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Health Sciences and Education. These programs are on offer in a range of Master's, Bachelor degrees, Higher Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Diploma levels, all relevant to the UAE's fast growing and evolving economic sectors. Most students, who come from Arabic medium high school systems, complete a Foundation program, prior to entering their chosen program major as all instruction is in English at HCT .

New skills and teaching techniques are regularly incorporated into the colleges' programs and courses. All students learn in a technologically sophisticated educational environment that encourages development of the independent and life-long learning skills necessary to success in a fast changing world.

HCT graduates have developed a reputation throughout the UAE for their technical and communications skills and for their adaptability to actual workplace conditions. Because of this, HCT graduates are eagerly sought by organizations looking to build their workforce with young Emiratis who are capable of operating effectively in today's global business environment.

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Paul Lancaster HCT Publications Coordinator
Tel: +971 (0) 2 6922542
Mobile: +971 (0) 50 6160964
Email: paul.lancaster@hct.ac.ae

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