LAST weekend Whakatane Clinical School of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board hosted 30 health professional students on a grass roots experience.
Students came from different health disciplines to Whakatane for a rural weekend and with a goal of promoting the possibilities of health careers outside major centres.
One of the experiences arranged was three accident scenarios organised by our local St John. They were very realistic, with students all commenting on this.
I am so proud to have such commitment, energy and a knowledgeable workforce supporting our community. We are blessed with people like this team who, on a Saturday morning, gave voluntary time being patients in quite challenging weather and terrain, guiding and educating the students.
What an unforgettable experience for our future health professionals. Thank you.
Yvonne Boyes
Academic co-ordinator
Rural Health Inter Professional Programme
BOPDHB candidate