MONROVIA, LIBERIA-
MONROVIA, LIBERIA — More than thirty doctors, nurses, and midwives at St. Joseph Catholic Hospital are currently participating in an intensive, week-long Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training aimed at reinforcing core clinical competencies and strengthening patient safety practices.
The training, organized by the medical education organization Nursing Online Liberia, focuses on critical areas of modern healthcare delivery, including advanced infection prevention and control, principles of safe patient care, effective clinician–patient communication, and hands-on practical nursing skills.
The sessions, which began last week and include nurse assistants among the participants, have been described as highly engaging and impactful.
Over the course of the week, participants are being trained on the following key topics:
Self-care for healthcare workers
Nursing documentation
Handover of shift
Effective communication
Counseling and informed consent
Use of the partograph
Obstetric emergency referral
Postpartum hemorrhage
Legal issues in healthcare practice
Neonatal resuscitation
Adult resuscitation
On the fourth day, participants will engage in hands-on simulation and experiential learning at the Experiential Learning Laboratory (eLab) located at John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK), allowing them to apply skills in a controlled, practical environment.
Speaking in an interview with ELBC on the sidelines of the training, the Executive Director of Nursing Online Liberia, Madam Shirley Seckey-Fahnbulleh, emphasized the importance of continuous professional education in maintaining high standards of care.
“Our mission is to ensure that healthcare professionals have access to ongoing education that directly translates into improved patient outcomes,” Madam Fahnbulleh stated.
She explained that the curriculum was deliberately designed to address everyday challenges encountered on hospital wards, making care delivery safer, more effective, and patient-centered. Madam Fahnbulleh also expressed appreciation to the administration of St. Joseph Catholic Hospital for its strong collaboration and commended participants for their commitment to professional growth.
Speaking on behalf of the Liberia Board for Nursing and Midwifery (LBNM), the Director for Education, Evaluation, and Testing, Madam Shelly A. Wright, highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration across Liberia’s health sector.
“This training is a significant milestone for the health sector, and from the perspective of the Liberia Board of Nursing and Midwifery, we will continue working with Nursing Online Liberia to ensure that the impact of such initiatives is sustained,” she noted.
The program has received formal endorsement from key national regulatory and professional bodies. Representatives from the Liberia Board for Nursing and Midwifery (LBNM), the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC), and the Ministry of Health’s Midwifery Division were present at the launch, describing the initiative as timely and critical to strengthening Liberia’s healthcare system.
In separate remarks, the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer at the Ministry of Health, Madam Lorba D. Tulay, urged participants to apply the knowledge and skills gained to improve patient care at St. Joseph Catholic Hospital and beyond.
“I am grateful to be here, and I encourage all participants to pay close attention and ensure that you acquire the knowledge and skills needed to provide quality care to patients,” she said.
Meanwhile, participants praised Nursing Online Liberia for organizing what they described as a well-structured and timely training, noting that it would significantly enhance staff capacity and contribute to building a more resilient healthcare workforce.
Accredited CPD trainings such as this are essential for professional license renewal and are widely recognized as a key mechanism for maintaining and improving the quality of clinical services delivered to the public.
The training at St. Joseph Catholic Hospital represents a targeted investment in human capital, with the ultimate goal of strengthening patient care delivery at one of Monrovia’s frontline healthcare institutions.