Practical Healthcare Education Initiative

On December 6, 2025, second-grade students from the Faculty of Pharmacy participated in an educational scientific trip to the Blood Bank at Rizgari Hospital. Organized by Miss Dania Awni, this visit supported Quality Education through practical, field-based learning while directly contributing to understanding and promoting Good Health and Well-being within the community.

Educational Objectives and Learning Focus

The visit provided students with comprehensive insights into critical healthcare services and procedures:

Primary Learning Areas:

  • Blood collection protocols and donor screening processes

  • Proper storage techniques for blood and blood products

  • Transfusion procedures and patient safety measures

  • Quality control systems within blood banking operations

  • Laboratory testing methods for blood screening and typing

Active Student Participation and Social Responsibility

During the educational visit, several students demonstrated exceptional social responsibility by voluntarily donating blood. This active participation reflected:

Student Engagement Values:

  • Strong sense of social responsibility toward community health needs

  • Practical commitment to community service beyond academic requirements

  • Personal understanding of the donor experience and perspective

  • Direct contribution to healthcare resource availability

  • Embodiment of professional values expected in healthcare practitioners

Supervision and Academic Guidance

The scientific trip was supervised by dedicated faculty members who ensured a valuable and educational experience:

Supervising Faculty:

  • Miss Dania Awni – Trip organizer and primary educational coordinator

  • Dr. Srwa Falah – Providing medical and procedural context throughout the visit

These supervisors guided students through various departments within the blood bank, offered detailed explanations of observed processes, and facilitated meaningful connections between theoretical knowledge and practical healthcare applications.

Comprehensive Learning Outcomes

This educational visit provided students with multiple dimensions of professional and personal development:

Academic and Professional Development:

  • Enhanced understanding of blood banking operations and their clinical importance

  • Practical exposure to healthcare settings beyond traditional pharmacy contexts

  • Professional role awareness within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

  • Quality assurance comprehension in critical medical services

  • Public health perspective on community resource management

The visit successfully complemented the pharmacy curriculum by providing real-world context to theoretical knowledge, while simultaneously fostering a sense of social responsibility and community engagement among future healthcare professionals.

Keywords: Blood Bank Visit, Healthcare Education, Blood Donation, Community Service, Practical Learning, Pharmacy Students, Public Health, Social Responsibility