COLLEGE students studying children’s care, learning and development courses took time out of their scheduled lessons to take part in an important First Aid workshop.
Visiting health practitioner Geoff Wareing, currently in a club welfare role at Preston North End football club put the Priestley College students through their paces in administrating life saving treatments.
Many of the youngsters present will be embarking on careers in the early years and caring industries.
The students looked at the correct way to put people in the recovery position, how to check for signs of life, how to give the kiss of life and the way in which to administer chest compressions without causing further injury. Upon completion they were all awarded certificates.
College tutor Rachel Walsh said: “It was great to welcome Geoff to campus. He is a regular visitor and is always able to engage students and pass on key pieces of information.
“Such workshops give our students the confidence and ability to become key members of our society and put themselves in a position of responsibility should they encounter a life or death situation.”
Pictures: Students who completed the course and Paige Craig working on a dummy.
