SECONDARY school pupils from Warrington studying for one of the new diplomas in Society, Health and Development attended a workshop session at Priestley College.
The year 10 pupils will now be studying at the college for two afternoons a week, as they complete the diploma alongside their traditional GCSE subjects at school.
On their visit the youngsters looked at job opportunities available in the health sector.
They also practiced the kind of day-to-day tasks that are completed by an operational departmental practitioner within an NHS setting including the plastering of broken bones and how to carry out Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Staff from Warrington Hospital oversaw all activities and answered questions.
Tutor Lynn Dutton said: “The Diploma in Society, Health and Development, really is a new way of studying for students at this age. It is equivalent to five to seven GCSEs and takes up half of their core timetable, marking a shift away from traditional methods of studying.
“It was great to welcome in the practitioners from the NHS, the students had a good time and took away positive ideas about future career paths within the NHS and care sectors.”
Pictured: Year 10 school pupils from Warrington schools get to grips with a spot of plastering with the help of staff from Warrington Hospital.
Workshop session for diploma students
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