Students toured the Biomedical Engineering Department, where they got a behind-the-scenes look at how biomedical engineers keep track of and repair machines used to take care of patients. Biomedical engineers shared what it takes to be an effective biomedical engineer: a fascination with the creation of tools that help promote peoples’ health. Students visited different stations in the biomedical engineering workshop, where engineers explained how different pieces of equipment work and how technology helps doctors and nurses provide care for patients.
St. John Bosco students also visited the Clinical Simulation Laboratory where they participated in simulated patient-care experiences. In the Clinical Simulation Lab, students were introduced to patient simulators capable of presenting hundreds of medical conditions in realistic scenarios. Medical students use the lab to develop and build upon their schooling with practical, hands-on skills.
“Biomedical Pathway students have an interest in health care, and unique experiences like this, where students can meet healthcare professionals and explore different careers in health care first-hand, is invaluable,” said Robert Linares, Biomedical Pathway coordinator at St. John Bosco High School.
Throughout their four years at the school, students are taught health and science technology, biomedical ethics, anatomy and physiology, cell and molecular biology, and biochemical genetics, as well as participate in field work and “real world” experiences. Students conduct independent research, participate in medical simulations and attend lectures provided by physicians, research scientists and other healthcare professionals.
