Student paramedics at the University of Bolton are learning sign language skills that could prove vital in emergencies.
One of the modules, titled ‘Introducing Paramedic Professional Capabilities’, includes breaking down communication barriers.
Students can take a three-week courses on British Sign Language, led by sign language training company Oh Happy Sign.
Student Matt Hewlett, who began his course in September 2023, said: “The British Sign Language classes have been fantastic.
“I am going to take what I have learned with me for the rest of my career, both professionally and personally.
"Communication is 80 per cent of our job role.
“The classes have given me the confidence in dealing not only deaf people or British Sign Language users, but anybody that has a barrier.
“Bolton has set the trend now and I'm sure as soon as other universities find out they will be rushing to do it.”
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