Department of Community Health Nursing Students Provide Comprehensive First Aid Training

The five-day intensive training course took place from Sunday, September 14, 2025, to Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Erbil International Hospital. Organized collaboratively by the Ministry of Interior and Erbil International Hospital, the course featured the active involvement of two distinguished students from the Community Health Nursing Department at Cihan University-Erbil, Osman Rasool Ali and Rashad Izzadeen Rashad. They successfully provided comprehensive first aid training to the border guard personnel.

The program aimed to enhance the proficiency of border guard personnel and train them in essential first aid skills, including the management of various emergency situations. A total of 21 border guard personnel participated in the course. During the training, the Cihan University-Erbil students covered several key first aid topics, including the management of shock, handling cases of hypotension and hypertension, detailed procedures for treating burns and fractures, and strategies for managing hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

The course also included practical sessions, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and demonstrations of the recovery position. These hands-on activities were designed to empower participants to potentially save lives before patients reach the hospital and to strengthen their ability to perform effectively in the field.

At the end of the program, certificates of participation were awarded to all border guard personnel who successfully completed the course.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Sarwan Wasman Hamad Sarwan Wasman Hamad 15 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 15 85

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the students of the Biomedical Sciences Department at Cihan University-Erbil commemorated the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with a community-centered celebration at Sami Abdulrahman Park.

The students warmly engaged with park visitors, offering traditional sweets to mark the blessed occasion. They also shared health recommendations and provided valuable medical advice, reflecting the department’s commitment to promoting community well-being.

The Biomedical Sciences Department consistently observes national and religious occasions by organizing meaningful activities that serve the community, reinforcing its mission to integrate academic excellence with social responsibility.

On Monday, December 15, 2025, the Department of Anesthesia Techniques at the College of Health Technologies – Cihan University–Erbil organized a specialized scientific workshop entitled “Common Abdominal Conditions and Recent Approaches to Management.”

The workshop was held under the supervision of the Vice President of the University for Scientific Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ayad Hazim Hasan, and was attended by a distinguished group of heads of scientific departments, faculty members, and students from the Department of Anesthesia Techniques.

The workshop featured two specialized scientific sessions. The first session, entitled “Common Abdominal Surgical Conditions and Contemporary Surgical Management,” was delivered by Dr. Farman Yasin Sharif, a specialist in general surgery. In his presentation, Dr. Sharif reviewed the most common abdominal surgical conditions, highlighting clinical and radiological diagnostic approaches as well as the latest surgical management strategies in accordance with modern therapeutic protocols.

The second session, entitled “Recent Advances in Anesthetic Management of Abdominal Conditions,” was presented by Dr. Saman Hussein Abdulrahman, a specialist in pediatric surgery. His lecture focused on recent developments in anesthetic management, emphasizing pre-anesthetic patient evaluation, the selection of appropriate anesthetic techniques, and the role of advanced anesthesia technologies in minimizing complications and improving surgical outcomes.

At the end of the workshop, participants emphasized the importance of organizing such specialized scientific activities in supporting the academic process and strengthening interdisciplinary integration. They highlighted the role of these workshops in enhancing clinical knowledge, promoting collaboration among medical specialties, and showcasing the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of common abdominal conditions, with particular emphasis on modern surgical and anesthetic practices in contemporary medicine.

The Headship of the Anesthesia Technology Department at Cihan University–Erbil organized a scientific and awareness visit to Erinkoy Girls’ School on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the link between academic learning and practical application.

The visit involved five students from the Anesthesia Technology Department and was conducted under the supervision of Lab Assistant Mirzan Mustafa Omar, in coordination with the school’s administration and teaching staff. The delegation was warmly received by the school principal, Engineer Arezoo Khalil Kamal, reflecting the spirit of cooperation between educational institutions.

During the visit, an awareness lecture was delivered to eleventh-grade students, introducing the Anesthesia Technology Department and highlighting its vital role in daily life, particularly within operating rooms. The session also covered basic medical topics, including blood pressure measurement methods, blood glucose monitoring, and the use of pulse oximeters, with an emphasis on the importance of healthy lifestyle practices.

The visit also included a practical component, during which school students were trained on how to use the medical devices and were given the opportunity to apply what they learned under direct supervision. The students showed strong interaction and interest throughout the activities, with many expressing enthusiasms for learning more about medical fields in the future.

At the end of the visit, the supervising staff member expressed appreciation to the administration and teaching staff of Erinkoy Girls’ School for their cooperation and warm reception, emphasizing the importance of such activities in promoting health awareness and enhancing students’ educational experiences.