how to become a Paramedic [Archive]

wwe

27-10-2007, 14:39

hi does anybody know where u start to become a Paramedic couse i want to become one

Maggy

27-10-2007, 15:52

hi does anybody know where u start to become a Paramedic couse i want to become one

Why not ask at your local ambulance centre?

TheDaddy

27-10-2007, 16:02

I have a horrible feeling that like the Probation service, they only hire new trainees once a year and you have missed the boat :( could well be wrong though

Have a link anyway (http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Default.aspx?Id=905)

gazzae

27-10-2007, 16:03

You have to start as an ambulance technician and work at least a year in that job before applying to become a paramedic. Some trusts may advertise for trainee Ambulance technicians, in others you may have to become an ambulance care assistant before progressing.

fireman328

27-10-2007, 16:10

hi does anybody know where u start to become a Paramedic couse i want to become one

Fail your Medical Finals at Med. school ? ;)

Ramrod

27-10-2007, 16:24

Fail your Medical Finals at Med. school ? ;)I'm not sure thats possible ;):D

Jon T

27-10-2007, 16:28

You have to start as an ambulance technician and work at least a year in that job before applying to become a paramedic. Some trusts may advertise for trainee Ambulance technicians, in others you may have to become an ambulance care assistant before progressing.

^^What he Said^^

Read here:http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Default.aspx?Id=905

Pedro1

28-10-2007, 08:24

As long as you have good grades and you are ok upstairs (ie in the head) then apply and take all the required training, which will be intense.

You know you, and do you think you are up to the challenge?

What is your experience in that type of work?

Russ

28-10-2007, 08:57

It's one of those jobs I'd love to do but probably couldn't handle the pressure. If you do decide to give it a go then I wish you well.