During the sessions, pupils had a variety of fun activities to get involved in, from discovering where different health careers fit within the NHS to hands-on operating theatre sessions and finding out what life might be like as a health professional. Generation Medics’ friendly team of health professionals were on-hand throughout the day to answer questions and offer handy insights to pupils. The pupils really enjoyed the fun an engaging activities and saw the world of health in a new light! On Wednesday 7th March, 26 Year 8 students from Clacton Coastal Academy visited Anglia Ruskin University as part of a trip jointly organised by IntoUniversity and Clacton Coastal Academy. Designed to give younger students the opportunity to experience a taste of university life and raise awareness of degrees and careers in the medical sector, IntoUniversity and the ARU student ambassadors laid on a day full of hands on opportunities to learn. The day started with a campus tour guided by the ARU ambassadors, the students were in awe at the cutting edge, industry standard facilities in the paramedic and midwifery faculties. CCA Students are given a campus tour by an Anglia Ruskin University student ambassador This was followed by an opportunity for CCA students to talk to the ARU ambassadors in smaller groups and ask questions about the ambassador's experiences of university life, their chosen courses and career goals. The day culminated in sessions where the ambassadors ran mini workshops with the CCA students given them a hands on taste of what their degree courses and future careers involve.A medical science student demonstrated how to examine organisms under a professional microscope. A medical science student demonstrates how to use a professional microscope.
Paramedic students gave demonstrations on different methods of resuscitation.
CCA students are given guidance on how to correctly administer CPR And midwifery students gave a demonstration of how to undertake basic checks and measurements for pregnant mothers.
A lesson in how to check the size of a developing baby. To close the day, CCA students thanked the university staff and ambassadors for putting on an excellent and insightful day. CCA students left on the minibuses buzzing with the excitement of future career aspirations and the valuable first hand experience of visiting a university campus.
Change to First Group Bus Services
We have been advised by First Buses that there will be some changes to their services with effect from Sunday 18th February 2018. Please take time to look at the services affected as some areas will no longer be covered and some direct links will no longer be available.
There are no changes to services 2- Clacton to Mistley, 5/5a-Clacton-Flatford Drive or 7/8-Clacton to Walton Naze.
As some of these changes may have an effect on student travel, bellow are links to the timetables for services that have changed.
Should you require any further information please contact Customer Services on 0345 6020121 or check the website at
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