The
Clinical Skills Centre (CSC), Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM
held a highly engaging event,
“20 Procedures Hands-On for Youth”
,
on the 14th and 15th of December 2024. As a key highlight of the
Kulliyyah of Nursing Festival 2024 (KONFest 2024)
and part of KON’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Activities, the event
successfully brought together the Kuantan community for two days of
interactive learning and discovery.
Transforming the CSC into an educational hub, the programme
invited participants to engage in
20 essential nursing procedures
prepared by the CSC team. The activities were designed to provide
participants with an opportunity to experience essential nursing
skills through demonstrations, simulations, hands-on activities,
health education and interactive learning.
20
Interactive Nursing Procedures
650+
Visitors Over Two Days
6
Participating Local Schools
Interactive Nursing Procedures
Nasogastric Feeding & Colostomy Care
Introduction to fundamental gastrointestinal nursing care.
Bandaging & Simple Dressing
Basic techniques for wound protection and injury management.
Wound Dressing & Management
Demonstrating principles of appropriate wound care.
Positioning & Lifting
Safe patient positioning and movement techniques.
Visual Acuity Testing
Introduction to visual acuity assessment using the Snellen chart.
Blood Pressure Measurement
Hands-on exposure to one of the most important vital sign assessments.
Pulse, Respiratory Rate & Temperature
Learning the fundamentals of vital-sign monitoring.
Lung Auscultation Simulation
Simulated lung auscultation using the high-fidelity Physiko mannequin.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Introduction to CPR and lifesaving emergency response.
Basic First Aid
Practical exposure to essential first-aid principles.
Suctioning
Demonstrating airway secretion management techniques.
Hand Hygiene
Reinforcing appropriate hand hygiene and infection prevention.
Personal Protective Equipment
Demonstrating proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Breast Self-Examination
Health education on breast awareness and self-examination.
Deep Breathing & Coughing Exercises
Introducing basic respiratory exercises commonly used in nursing care.
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Demonstration of blood glucose monitoring procedures.
Nursing Procedure Videos
Informative video displays supporting participants’ learning.
Interactive Demonstrations
Opportunities to observe and practise nursing skills under guidance.
Health Education
Connecting clinical nursing knowledge with everyday health awareness.
Knowledge Quiz
An interactive quiz summarising key lessons from the programme.
Over two days, more than 650 visitors—from preschool children
and school students to university learners and members of the
public—experienced the knowledge, skills and dedication involved
in professional nursing practice.
Participating Schools
SMK Bukit Goh
SMK Tengku Panglima Perang
SMK Indera Mahkota 2
SK Teruntum
SJKC Kwang Hwa
PASTI Luqman al-Hakim Indera Mahkota
Over the course of two days, the event attracted more than
650 visitors
,
including preschoolers, primary and secondary school students,
university undergraduates, postgraduates and members of the public.
The six participating local schools, together with their accompanying
teachers, engaged enthusiastically with the programme, creating a
lively atmosphere of learning and discovery.
Nursing Students as Facilitators
Our nursing students played an instrumental role as facilitators,
guiding visitors through each procedure and fostering meaningful
interactions. Their involvement not only enhanced the visitors’
experience but also provided valuable communication and teaching
opportunities for the nursing students, bridging the gap between
academic learning and community service.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Community Education
Making nursing knowledge and essential healthcare skills accessible
to the wider community.
Student Development
Strengthening nursing students’ communication, teaching and
community-engagement skills.
Nursing Awareness
Providing visitors with greater appreciation of the complexity
and importance of professional nursing practice.
The programme left a significant impression on attendees, with
many expressing their appreciation for the opportunity to experience
the complex yet vital skills of nursing. Parents and teachers commended
the initiative for its educational value and engaging approach, which
successfully combined hands-on learning with fun and interactive
elements.
The
“20 Procedures Hands-On for Youth”
programme exemplified KON’s commitment to community engagement and
healthcare education. As part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations,
the event stood as a testament to the Kulliyyah’s dedication to
fostering a greater understanding of nursing and its essential role
in healthcare. Looking ahead, the success of this event sets a
promising foundation for future initiatives by KON and IIUM, ensuring
that education, community engagement and healthcare excellence remain
at the heart of their mission.
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