PRIMARY schools across Limerick can register for the award-winning Care Aware Crew programme, a free initiative that teaches children essential health knowledge around emergency skills, the human body, and health literacy, while introducing them to the idea of careers in healthcare.
The Care Aware Crew programme offers schools a series of interactive videos and workbooks on health topics like making a 999 call, first aid, and brain health.
The programme, already piloted with over 1,000 students across 20 Mid West schools, has received enthusiastic feedback from teachers and students alike.
Developed by local healthcare professionals and informed by teachers, Care Aware Crew is a partnership between Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, HSE Mid West Health Sciences Academy, and University of Limerick.
“As a principal who has delivered the Care Aware Crew programme, I’ve seen our students gain essential, lifelong skills for handling emergencies with confidence and care,” says Seamus Barry, principal of St Joseph’s National School in Ballybrown.
Donncha Ó Treasaigh, acting chief executive of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board said that the programme “empowers young people with essential life-saving skills, equipping them to handle emergencies with confidence”.
“Through our partnership with the HSE Mid West Health Sciences Academy and University of Limerick, we are bringing vital health education to schools. The Care Aware Crew program is a testament to the power of collaboration in improving the well-being of our young people.”
Teachers and principals interested in the programme can register before November 29 on ul.ie/hsa/junior-health-sciences-academy.
