The next generation of healthcare workers have graduated, marking the end of two years of VET study within Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
The 2023 VET graduation ceremony
Sixty-one HSC students who undertook their VET studies at the District attended the VET in Schools Graduation Ceremony, held in September.
The event saw 51 students gain a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (assisting in nursing work in acute care) and 10 students gain a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance.
The courses undertaken required a significant time commitment from the students and included one afternoon per week during school terms and 80 hours of work placement in their own time.
The aim of these placements was for students to master health-related skills such as the movement of patients, wound dressings and clinical observations.
Program coordinator, Kia-Lee Sutton says the VET course is invaluable to the future of our health workforce.
“With 80 schools in our District who can be represented, the program also creates an awareness of health issues and improves health literacy within the community.”
Over 95% of this year’s graduates plan to continue studying in a health-related field.
Kia says, “The District’s Education and Training Service teamare incredibly proud of the students’ commitment, maturity and professionalism. We look forward to having them as future colleagues.”
