 The mission of AUD Health Center is to provide general care and health supervision of all currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff and to promote the prevention of illness and the well being of students, staff, and faculty.
Minor cases are treated on the premises; students may be referred to health providers in the area for more serious problems requiring treatment that exceeds the AUD Health Center 's capabilities. The University Health Center also conducts blood tests for residence visas, for individuals sponsored by the university. The Health Center also provides health education programs for the University community on a regular basis.
Students with medical problems or disabilities that require care or restrict their campus activities must submit a letter from their family physician describing their conditions, restrictions, and special requirements. This letter must be submitted to the Health Center Director prior joining the university. The goals of the Health Center are to provide accessible health care, and serve students needs on campus by encouraging wellness through health education. The Health Center maintains standard university practices of health services, and provides routine medical care for minor acute illnesses and injuries. The Health Center also strives to promote the prevention of illness and well being of students and staff, and assist students in preventing absences due to health problems.
The American Hospital in Dubai works in partnership with AUD to provide health care and services conforming to American standards and practices. The Health Services Director is a registered nurse from the American Hospital in Dubai . The University Health Center refers students to this facility and others in the area. Special AUD student rates are offered at AHD.
The AUD Health Center which is located in Academic Building A, Room 116, is staffed by the Health Center Director, Mrs. Nelly Halabi, who is a Registered Nurse with a B.S. in Nursing and licensed by the Dubai Department of Health. She is assisted by two staff nurses, who both hold B.S. degrees in Nursing and are also licensed by the Dubai Department of Health.
The Health Center is equipped with an up- to- date examination room (treatment room), one infirmary (short stay) room, one blood test and observation room, and the reception office area.
Two new first aid rooms, located in the both the Female and Male Dorms provide emergency treatment for dorm students after working hours. |
