Martha studied Health and Social Care with us at College. She then went on to study BCs Honours Paramedic Science degree at Sheffield Hallam University.
We could take our learning from the classroom and put it into practice on placement, which was a massive advantage going forward. This course really helped me to develop key skills such as communication, patient care, confidentiality, timekeeping and lots more.
What did you study with us at college?
At Kendal College, I did the full-time 2-year Health and Social Care Level 3 extended diploma. I did 3 days in the college doing classroom teaching and then 2 days working in Furness General Hospital where I gained an insight into working in a health and social care environment. We could take our learning from the classroom and put it into practice on placement, which was a massive advantage going forward. When in the hospital, I found a love for working with the public and caring for people, however, I decided that working in one area such as a hospital ward wasn’t for me and that being out on the road as a paramedic would face me with more challenges and the feeling of not knowing what is coming next- which suits my personality more.
What skills did you learn on your course?
This course really helped me to develop key skills such as communication, patient care, confidentiality, timekeeping and lots more.
What advice would you give to potential students?
I would advise any students who are thinking about embarking into this career to think about what they love most when out on placement. I would also recommend thinking about if you can deal with quick thinking, pressure and challenging times as not everything you see in the job is easy to handle.
