You can get into this work through:
You'll need to do a paramedic science degree approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Full-time courses usually take 3 years.
You may be able to get additional student financial support through the NHS Learning Support Fund.
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You can get into this role through a paramedic degree apprenticeship.
Entry requirements:
You could start as an ambulance care assistant or an emergency medical technician . With experience you could apply for a place on a paramedic training scheme. You would need to check the entry procedures and requirements with individual ambulance service trusts.
Entry to paramedic courses is very competitive and it may help you if you have some relevant experience or training. You could:
You can find more information on how to get relevant healthcare work experience from Health Careers
You could apply for a training scheme as a student paramedic with an ambulance service. You would do your university paramedic qualification on the job.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Paramedics respond to emergency call-outs and give people life-saving medical help.
In this role you'll:
Location : You could work on an ambulance, at a client's home or in the community.
Environment : Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding and outdoors some of the time.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing and a uniform.