Within the framework of its responsibility in community service and enhancing students’ practical skills, the Medical Laboratory Technology Department at Karbala Polytechnic College, in cooperation with the Student Activities Division and a specialized team from the Children’s Teaching Hospital, organized a field training workshop aimed at developing the clinical competence of the department’s students and enabling them to perform medical skills according to approved professional standards.
The workshop included direct practical training on a set of basic skills, most notably: safe and correct intravenous cannula placement, drawing blood samples according to standard operating procedures in medical laboratories, and measuring blood pressure using clinical devices.
The workshop was conducted under the supervision of the committee formed per the administrative order, comprising:
- Prof. Dr. Salem Hussein Hassan (Head of the Medical Laboratory Technology Department) – Chairman
- Prof. Dr. Tha’era Abdul-Jabbar Saleh (Director of the Student Activities Division) – Member
- Asst. Lect. Israa Jawad Abdullah (Medical Laboratory Technology Department) – Member
- Asst. Lect. Hadeel Salah Mahdi (Medical Laboratory Technology Department) – Member
- Asst. Lect. Muna Ihsan Mohammed Baqir (Student Activities Division) – Member
The medical team from the Children’s Teaching Hospital contributed actively by explaining applied techniques and providing hands-on training to the students. This offered them direct exposure to real-world clinical experience, boosting their readiness for future employment in health institutions.
This workshop is part of the college’s ongoing efforts to serve the community and elevate the professional capabilities of its students, aligning with the healthcare sector’s labor market requirements and enhancing the competence of future medical personnel.
