Careers in health
Bring a real hospital into the classroom and help pupils discover where science could take them.
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Overview
Bring healthcare careers to life with a practical workshop from Medical Mavericks.
Pupils get hands-on with real medical equipment and discover how science is used in healthcare. They could record ECGs, use ultrasound to find organs, test lung function and try keyhole-surgery simulators.
These activities introduce pupils to the wide range of people who work in healthcare. They can discover roles including radiography, paramedicine, biomedical science and physiotherapy.
By connecting classroom science with real jobs, the workshop helps pupils see how their learning can open up future possibilities. It also challenges familiar ideas about who works in healthcare and what those careers can look like.
The practical format gives pupils different ways to take part and demonstrate their skills. Activities can be adapted for physical or sensory needs, and Medical Mavericks can discuss requirements with teachers beforehand.
Details
- School subject
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- Science
- Curriculum links
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- England primary science curriculum: Animals, including humans
- England primary science curriculum: Living things and their habitats
- Wales primary science curriculum : Physical education
- Scotland primary science curriculum: Health and wellbeing
- Scotland primary science curriculum: Sciences
- Northern Ireland primary science curriculum: Science and technology
- Working scientifically
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- Asking questions
- Setting up tests
- Recording data
- Interpreting and communicating results
- Group size
- Whole class, Whole year group
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours
Can repeat 4 to 6 times daily.
- Cost
- Cost applies
Workshops cost around £1,600 plus VAT and typically accommodate 150 to 200 pupils. Lower prices are available in April and May. Schools can also choose half-day or shorter-day options to suit their needs.
- Location
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In-school
- England
- Wales
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Frameworks
EqualEx
The equalex framework allows educators to embed meaningful workplace experiences within a progressive whole school careers programme.
- Introduce and Inspire
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engaging enrichment offer
- 6 - An enrichment offer that works in partnership
- 7 - An outcomes-focused enrichment offer
CDI framework
- Grow throughout life
- Explore possibilities
- See the big picture
