As part of the scientific and academic cooperation between the College of Medicine at Ninevah University and Al-Khansaa Teaching Hospital, affiliated with the Ninevah Health Directorate, a training course entitled “Preoperative Serological and Biochemical Evaluation” was held to highlight the importance of serological and biochemical assessment of patients prior to surgery.
The scientific lectures were delivered by Assistant Lecturer Iman Mohammed Majeed and Assistant Lecturer Nagham Fares Khalil, who discussed the role of laboratory investigations in assessing patients’ health status before emergency and elective surgeries. They also highlighted the importance of these investigations in supporting clinical decision-making and enhancing patient safety.
The course also included a practical training session on the use of the ELISA device, delivered by Dr. Naam Nafi and Assistant Lecturer Noor Abdul Hafidh. The session aimed to familiarise participants with the operating procedures of the device and its applications in laboratory testing.
The course was attended by a number of medical and academic staff members and featured scientific discussions and questions that contributed to knowledge exchange and strengthened the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application.
This course forms part of the College of Medicine at Ninevah University’s ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships with healthcare institutions, develop the laboratory and clinical skills of medical personnel, improve the quality of medical practice, and enhance patient safety prior to surgical procedures.
