Health science students visit University of Canberra

By Miss Lauren Hayward, Science Teacher

Year 11 Health Science students participated in an educational excursion to the University of Canberra this past week where they took part in an interactive workshop held in the university's simulated nursing and midwifery ward. Two practicing nurses facilitated the visit and were on hand to explain and answer questions.

The nursing ward provided a highly realistic environment and was equipped with various lifelike dummies that simulated talking and breathing, and exhibited various medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest and seizures, alongside fully functioning monitors displaying ECG, heart rate and other vital measurements.

Throughout the session the students engaged in a range of practical activities, including measuring body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation. They also had the opportunity to operate specialised medical equipment, such as spirometers and intravenous drips.

They were also taught correct hand hygiene techniques and used black light technology to assess the effectiveness of their current practices. This enabled them to identify areas for improvement and refine their methods. These hands-on learning experiences helped support and enrich students’ understanding of Units 1 and 2 BSSS Health Science.

In addition to the hands-on workshop, students attended an informative lecture and Q&A session presented by Miss Laura Tough outlining the wide array of Health Science pathways.

The student gained valuable insights into various career opportunities within the health sector, along with the academic prerequisites and study options required to pursue those careers.

We extend our sincere thanks to the University of Canberra team for their collaboration and support in enriching our students’ classroom learning.