My Life with DBT

1^st March 2016

The date I first step into Vision College as an employee.

2^nd March 2016

The date I first entered class as a lecturer to teach my new students.

My first thought when I walked into my first class was like…..

”Sikitnya student aku..”

Therefore, with that my journey as a lecturer begins at Vision College.

Besides being a lecturer, I am also a Programme Coordinator (PC) for my programme, which is Diploma In Biomedical Technology or known as DBT. This course is a new course in this college. So, that explains why the number of students are lesser compared to the other programmes.

I would like to share with all of you a little bit about DBT programme,

Biomedical Technology is one of the raising courses specifically in Malaysia. The students learn about handling medical equipments that are used at hospitals or clinics. This scope of study emerged since there is a large number of hospitals that are equipped with high-tech medical equipment, but they are lack of trained personal or manpower to carry out the maintenance, upgrade and troubleshoot of the equipments. This has resulted in downtime and shorter lifespan on the equipment.. So, that is the reason why we really need the expertise in this area.

Therefore, in order to fulfill what is required in the market, the students will need to study on the Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Electronics, Biomedical Devices, Biomedical In Engineering Physics and etc. This programme takes three (3) years to complete.

After about 5 months working here, I can say that I enjoy the working environment at Vision College. The staff over here are friendly and helpful and most importantly, I am able to attain formal working experience at Vision College after graduating from my postgraduate degree at International Islamic University in November 2015.

I think this first official job for me is like a sustenance before I get married as I am now a happy wife to my dearest husband and a caring lecturer to my dear students.

Although I am married, my students still call me Miss Sha ... hehehe ... Forever 'Miss' instead of 'Mrs'.

My messy table

Prepared by,

Irmanisha Ibrahim

Lecturer, Diploma in Biomedical Technology,
Vision College

Every Child is an Artist and that's my Passion

      Arts have captivated me since my early childhood. From my first macaroni and glue project to my most recent attempts at anatomical studies, art has grown from a mild interest to an integral part of what defines me. The constant challenge of updating and improving technique and styles, as well as continuously finding new inspiration, has always brought me deep satisfaction. 

       When I was a young girl, I used to doodle on every empty spot or whatever paper I could get my hands on. While playing volleyball is my cup of tea, drawing and painting are, and will always be my passion. When I was an elementary school student, I cherished every moment of art class, even if I found the demands of my art teachers too stifling. Art teachers always dictated both the subject and medium of every art project instead of giving free reign to our artistic talents. Fortunately, my love of art compelled me to pursue my talent outside the classroom, i.e. in the private space in my room that I fondly called my “studio”.

       When I’m depressed, melancholy expressions overwhelm my work of arts. From my childhood days, I was very fond of sketching and painting than anything else. It was so much fun to participate in arts and crafts competitions at school during those times. 

    My parents and friends used to appreciate me for my work. So I always felt that I have to make use of it. Mehendi art has been, and continues to be, the main outlet for my feelings. Mehendi is the art of painting the body in ornate designs with henna. Associated with transformation and transcendence, it is a beautiful and mysterious art form that has been used for centuries to heal, to adorn, and to bless. A paste is made from the crushed leaves of the henna plant mixed with other natural ingredients, such as eucalyptus oil, lemon juice, and black tea. The paste is applied to the skin and when removed several hours later, it leaves beautiful markings that last from 1 to 3 weeks. Women put beautiful designs on their hands and feet for special occasions. 

   Henna accompanies engagements, weddings, births, religious events, festivals and everyday life. Henna is commonly worn for cosmetic purposes. Henna is also said to have medicinal uses and be used as a sunscreen as well as a hair dye. Before weddings , women will often host a party where the bride’s hands and feet are decorated with intricate henna designs. The Hindu style of henna is characterized by paisley and peacock prints. 

     Many of the designs featured the “evil eye,” a superstition among Hindus. Henna is also being used to tell a different sort of God’s stories. Christians in South Asia and Africa developed designs depicting Bible stories. The designs incorporate symbols representing key components; sin and forgiveness. Believers tell the stories as they apply the henna. Now, hundreds of women are writing words not just on their hearts, but on their hands as well. 

  Most importantly, I enjoy art because it generates powerful messages or sentiments. When Mona Lisa smiles, she captivates people of all races. Whereas, Van Gogh’s “Starry Starry Night” gives me a sense of confusion and turmoil. Indeed, as we view works of the masters, we cannot help but wonder what they were feeling at the time they were creating these gems. 

                              “Art is my Life , A passion within me”--

Prepared by,

Vinothini Paramasivam

Course Counselor 

Vision College