Health Taster Sessions
All taster sessions can be booked by email on schoolsliaisonucs.ac.uk| Alternatively, telephone Sian Hiskey on 01473 338330. Some possible dates have been suggested, but tasters can be organised for dates and times to suit those attending.
Health and Wellbeing: Is Healthy Drinking Possible?|
So You Want to be a Midwife?
|Introduction to Nursing: Diploma and Degree Pathways|
The Role of the Operating Department Practitioner|
Radiography: Diagnostic Imaging & Radiotherapy and Oncology|
Health and Wellbeing: Is Healthy Drinking Possible?
An interactive workshop where students will be encouraged to discuss whether it is possible to educate young people to drink in a responsible way, or if the legal age of drinking should be changed to 21 years, as in the USA. The session will introduce key concepts of health and wellbeing; and the degree and possible careers within the area of health and wellbeing.
UCS Contact: Catherine Theodosius, c.theodosiusucs.ac.uk|
Venue: UCS Ipswich
Maximum number of students: 30
Length of session: 2hrs
Year Group: 12/13
Dates: Thursday 25 November, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Wednesday 15 December, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Friday 4 March, 10am-12noon
So You Want to be a Midwife?
This session will provide information about the role of the midwife, qualifications required to become a midwife and career development opportunities. Included in the session will be the opportunity to take a look at some of the tools of the trade, palpate a pregnant abdomen using a manikin and a light hearted session in pelvic floor exercise.
UCS Contact: Hazel Hughes, h.hughesucs.ac.uk|
Venue: UCS Ipswich
Maximum number of students: 15
Length of session: 45 minutes
Year group: 11/12
Introduction to Nursing: Diploma and Degree Pathways
During the Taster session, students will gain insight into nursing and the different pathways that we offer at UCS. The session will also provide opportunities for students to become engaged in activities and practical skills which nurses undertake during their course, such as hand washing, taking temperature, pulse and blood pressure. A question time/panel discussion will take place at the end of the session.
UCS Contact: Jennifer Braithwaite, j.braithwaiteucs.ac.uk|; and Soo Wapling, s.waplingucs.ac.uk|
Venue: UCS Ipswich
Maximum number of students: 25-30
Length of session: 2.5 hours
Year Group: 9-13
The Role of the Operating Department Practitioner
This session explores the patient journey from the ward to the operating theatre and discusses how the ODP delivers care to that patient throughout this period.
UCS Contact: Hannah Abbott,h.abbottucs.ac.uk|
Venue: UCS Ipswich
Maximum number of students: 30
Length of session: 1.5 hours
Year Group: 10-13
Radiography: Diagnostic Imaging & Radiotherapy and Oncology
What is Diagnostic Imaging? What is Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology? Come and find out about careers in this area, including image interpretation, 3D immersive environments and the Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training.
UCS Contact: Mark Hulse, m.hulseucs.ac.uk|, Alison Wright, a.wrightucs.ac.uk|
Venue: UCS Ipswich
Number of students: 15-25
Length of session: 2 hours
Year Group: 10-13
Dates: Wednesday 17 November, 10am
Wednesday 9 February, 10am
Taster sessions can be booked by email on schoolsliaisonucs.ac.uk| Alternatively, telephone Sian Hiskey on 01473 338330