Press Call: VR technology and educational escape rooms used to train school children in vital lifesaving skills
When: Friday 21 June, 10:45
Where: Shawlands Academy, 31 Moss-side Rd, Glasgow G41 3TR
The Scottish Ambulance Service is holding a press call at Shawlands Academy tomorrow (Friday, 21 June 2024) to showcase a groundbreaking pilot programme which has trained over 600 school pupils so far in vital lifesaving skills using innovative technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and educational escape rooms.
The Young Minds Save Lives pilot programme provides young people with critical knowledge and skills on how to respond in a medical emergency and preventative healthcare. The programme also aims to raise awareness about future careers in healthcare and opportunities for volunteering.
There will be the opportunity to film/take photos of students completing the escape rooms and using VR headsets.
Invited media will also have a chance to interview:
- Michael Dickson OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Ambulance Service
- Pauline Carr, Head Teacher, Shawlands Academy
- Young people who have completed the programme
If you would like to attend, please provide your name and media outlet by 3pm today to sas.press@nhs.scot