Cihan University-Erbil Hosted Specialized Course on First Aid and Nursing Principles

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July 17, 2025
Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
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To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, and to enhance the skills of students and the community, the Department of Community Health Nursing at Cihan University-Erbil organized an intensive training course on First Aid and Principles of Nursing Practice. This training course, which commenced on Sunday, July 6, 2025, was held over a period of five days.

The course curriculum, which comprised a total of 15 practical hours conducted at the advanced laboratories of the aforementioned department, covered several critical topics. These included: the fundamentals of first aid, management of shock, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), burns, choking, bleeding, and seizures, as well as methods for handling fractures and accidents. Additionally, participants received hands-on training in measuring vital signs, IV cannulation, administering injections, and the principles of wound dressing and suturing.

It was open to and attended by a number of students from Cihan University-Erbil and other institutions. This opportunity allowed participants to gain first-hand familiarity with applied nursing sciences and to acquire the essential skills needed to manage emergency and unexpected situations.

The training course concluded with a formal ceremony held in the university’s VIP Hall on Thursday, July 10, 2025. During the event, Assistant Professor Dr. Abdul-Sattar Abdul-Karim, the Vice President of the University for Administrative and Student Affairs, distributed the official certificates of completion to the participants. This was done in recognition of their efforts and dedication, and to encourage them to apply their newly acquired knowledge in service of the community

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