Visit from a Paramedic

Mendaram’s International Early Years Curriculum Unit

“To the Rescue” involves hearing all about real heroes. Nicola Hart, came to talk to the children about her job working as a Paramedic for the Scottish Ambulance Service. She shared photos of her ambulance, talked about the different jobs the ambulance team has and that they take it in turn to drive the ambulance. We found out Nicola needs to wear special protective clothing when working and carry a medical kit bag when responding to an emergency. We all got to try some of the medical equipment that is used when there is an emergency and we leant how to treat a (pretend) patient and put on a bandage.

Ask your child if they know the number and how to call an ambulance if it is needed in an emergency?