Saad College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Saad College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private health college for female students, located in Al-Khobar Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established in 2006 and offers a bachelor's degree program in Nursing and a program in Health Information Technology Management.
Programs at Saad College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Saad College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers specialized academic programs for female students, including:
Foundation program: An intensive English-language program that students enroll in prior to beginning their academic studies. It is designed to develop students’ academic English proficiency, particularly for communication and study in healthcare sciences. The program is divided into two parts: the English Language Unit and the Introduction to Healthcare Sciences Principles Unit.
- Accredited Nursing Program: A five-year program that includes clinical training and an internship year. The total academic requirement is approximately 145 credit hours. Students complete three semesters built around the IELTS exam.
- Health Information Technology Management Program: This program focuses on managing health information technology and consists of approximately 130 credit hours. It aims to provide the field with qualified technical and executive experts capable of planning, implementing, and evaluating information systems, managing health information, contributing to the design of efficient health information systems for healthcare facilities, coordinating with healthcare teams, and creating career opportunities for graduates in health information management.
Training at Saad College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Saad College of Nursing and Health Sciences works to train and prepare female students and enhance their competencies by implementing quality management based on local and international academic accreditation standards. The early years of study include practical training in patient care methods, continuous participation in community service, hands-on application in simulated clinical environments and specialized laboratories, in addition to education through modern technology.
Facilities of Saad College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Saad College of Nursing and Health Sciences is situated on a 4,366 m² campus and is equipped with facilities that serve its students and staff, including well-equipped classrooms, conference halls, medical and scientific laboratories, a diverse library, and computer labs.