Sana’a- The Consultancy and Development Center at the University of Science and Technology (UST) today concluded the specialized qualitative training program in the field of “Cardiac Catheterization Technician” (first batch), which targeted the nursing staff at the UST Hospital, funded by the Skills Development Fund.

The program, which lasted for four days in the theoretical aspect, aimed to equip the participating nursing staff with the scientific and applied skills necessary to keep pace with modern medical developments in catheterization departments, ensuring the provision of high-quality healthcare services to patients.

The four-day program was presented by Dr. Mohammed Al-Damini, Consultant in Cardiovascular Diseases and Cardiac Catheterization, in cooperation with the well-known trainer Dr. Akram Al-Qadri. The two trainers focused on qualifying the participants scientifically with the latest international medical protocols, principles of safe sterilization, basics of operating catheterization devices, and advanced nursing care skills for cardiac patients before, during, and after the procedure.

The organizers of the program affirmed that this course represents an important step to raise the efficiency of the hospital’s nursing staff and enhance their professional capabilities. Next week will witness intensive practical application inside the catheterization rooms at the University Hospital under direct supervision, to ensure the trainees master the skills and link them to real cases.

The closing ceremony included speeches delivered by directors of relevant administrations at the University and the Hospital, who unanimously agreed on the great importance of this program as it represents an advanced step in the path of continuous qualification of the hospital’s nursing cadres and raising the level of performance inside operating and catheterization rooms. They praised the trainees’ keenness to make the utmost benefit from the program’s modules.

The participants of the first batch received certificates of completion of the theoretical aspect, amid praise for the efforts of the trainer and the organizing committee, in preparation for the start of the practical phase next week.