AGU hosts training course for KHUH, SMC doctors

The Simulation and Medical Skills Centre at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) recently hosted a training course titled “Medical Risks and Emergencies Through the Medical Simulation Programme”. The course was attended by more than 22 doctors from King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH), Salmania Medical Complex (SMC) and AGU. Head of the Simulation and Medical Skills Centre Dr Taysir Garadah said the theoretical and practical training consisted of six medical stages including two emergencies.

He confirmed that four doctors from KHUH, headed by Dr Anees Shary, two doctors from SMC and the permanent simulation team took part in the training. Dr Garadah said the participating doctors dealt with the cases as if they were in a real hospital. The training included thoracentesis, trans-tracheal oxygen therapy, medical recovery and handling of ventilator, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and other medical procedures. In the course.

The participating doctors perform these procedures in addition to attending six lectures. Dr Garadah explained that the medical purpose of the programme is creating a new generation of doctors who are capable of professionally deal with emergencies and urgent medical conditions through medical practise. He reiterated that AGU is keen on serving the medical community by developing the possible medical means and medical creativity to generally improve doctors’ professionalism.

Referring to the cooperation offered by KHUH and its contribution to the success of the course, Dr. Garadah added: “This is what distinguishes the relationship between AGU and KHUH, where the benefits of the joint medical relations are now being reaped at different levels and fields. The direct transfer of operations and lectures from the hospital to the students of the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences at the university succeeds in transferring the expertise and modern technology.”