SANA’A – Sana’a University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Media Office

Monday, October 26, 2026

As part of the ongoing efforts of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana’a University, represented by the Department of Medical Education, to enhance students’ clinical and practical skills, the second cohort of medical training courses in emergency and critical care has launched. This comprehensive training program aims to advance trainees' practical competencies and elevate their readiness to manage critical and life-threatening conditions.
The second cohort initiated its training program with the Basic Life Support (BLS) course, under the supervision and instruction of consultant Dr. Yasser Al-Buraihi. Students received integrated theoretical and hands-on training on the essential skills required for immediate and effective response in critical situations.
The training covered key scientific and practical modules, most notably:
1. Recognizing cardiac arrest cases and mastering mechanisms for their swift and effective identification and management.
2. Learning and applying Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills in accordance with correct steps and internationally accredited scientific principles.
3. Identifying conditions that require the immediate initiation of CPR, emphasizing the critical role of prompt intervention in increasing survival chances.
4. Training on initial response protocols for cardiac arrest, focusing on procedural sequence and intervention priorities.
5. Discussing applied clinical case studies to cultivate students’ sound clinical decision-making abilities in emergency scenarios.
6. Engaging in direct hands-on practice, facilitating a structured transition from theoretical knowledge to proficient clinical performance.
The training extended beyond theoretical concepts to encompass the practical execution of essential skills. Students received hands-on practice in managing cardiac arrest scenarios and recognized the vital role of proper CPR in improving survival rates and saving patients' lives.
This course aligns with the Department of Medical Education's strategy—through its simulation labs and clinical skills centers—to establish a model of skills-based medical education. By providing training opportunities that integrate scientific knowledge, hands-on application, and clinical simulation, the program contributes to preparing highly competent medical professionals well-equipped to manage critical and emergency cases.
Students in the second cohort are continuing their training journey within this program, progressively acquiring further clinical skills and practical applications in emergency and critical care. This reinforces the program's core principle that mastering CPR skills is not merely medical knowledge, but an essential capability that can make the difference between life and death in critical first minutes.
At the conclusion of the session, participants were urged to continuously invest in developing their clinical skills to face future clinical challenges with competence and confidence. Meanwhile, the Department of Medical Education invited interested students to follow the Faculty’s official channels for updates on upcoming course schedules and registration procedures.​​