Service children learned about healthcare careers at the Lancashire and South Cumbria Creative Forces Health Careers Insight Day 👇UCLan
The children, aged 9 to 14, practised a 999 call simulation, learned about the role of a paramedic, resuscitation techniques, what an occupational therapist does, what is involved in primary care and more.Dr Celia Hynes, the director of the College for Military Veterans and Emergency Services at UCLan, helped to organise the event.
“It shows these young people the many career opportunities the NHS can provide globally. It was also a chance to engage them in thinking about university and how this can enhance their lives.”Representatives from North West Ambulance Service, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, and the Armed Forces ran the interactive sessions.
“You can physically see how soap helps to kill germs and prevent infections, which has made me realise how important it is to stay clean and protect people in hospitals.”Local service children and representatives from organisations involved in the Creative Forces Health Careers event.
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