FUTURE healthcare professionals were inspired at South Devon University Technical Colllege earlier this month with Mini Medics Workshop

Year 9 students from local schools across the area, alongside South Devon UTC students, explored a range of healthcare careers through a hands-on workshop which gave them a practical introduction to the wide range of opportunities available in the healthcare sector.

Students took part in a series of activities designed to bring healthcare careers to life, including recording and printing their own electrocardiograms (ECGs), using ultrasound equipment to examine blood vessels and growth plates, and practising blood-taking techniques on simulation arms.

They also explored lung function, tried keyhole surgery equipment and learned how to suture artificial skin.

The activities offered an insight into specialist roles including cardiac physiologist, vascular scientist, phlebotomist, respiratory physiologist, operating department practitioner and osteopath, helping students understand the skills, knowledge and technologies involved in working in healthcare.

South Devon UTC’s year 10 Health Care students also took part in several of the practical sessions, creating opportunities for students to learn together and share their enthusiasm for the subject.

By providing opportunities to experience healthcare in practice, South Devon UTC continues to demonstrate its commitment to industry-led learning, helping young people connect their education with future careers and make informed decisions about their next steps.

Claire Plumb, Headteacher at South Devon UTC, said: “It was fantastic to welcome students from across the area to explore the many different career opportunities available in healthcare.

“The Mini Medics Workshop gave them the chance to get hands-on with equipment and techniques used by healthcare professionals, helping them see how the knowledge and skills they develop through their education can be applied in the workplace. We hope the experience has inspired them to find out more about the wide range of pathways into the sector.”