I live with Paramedics.
Locally the first batches of students coming DIRECTLY into a paramedic role via a Uni path are starting to filter in. I personally dis-agree with the path and feel the progression to full on responsibility via Technician roles seems far more logical.
Nothing wrong with being thrown in the deep end but I feel, as do the paramedics I mention, that it's a very hands on role, only so much you can learn in the classroom and the job is just as emphasised on the people management as it is the technical/medical. A Paramedic is responsible for the patient and any paired technician - It's a lot to take on.
It's not a job you will do for money, it's not a job you will do which is easy, but it is certainly one which should fulfil and satisfy you by doing.
I have considered looking into it personally, but the sheer level of study is immense. Immense. You are going to need a genuine passion and drive to make it through it, not just the study but the drive to get on the ladder - depending on district it can be a very very tough competition to even get on the starting line for.
Uni route could be a foot in the door way to go about it, but I would look into the experience routes with an aim to try get moving into the technician/paramedic role X years down the line.
If you can fund Uni without working fair dos, but a community responder etc may give you the flexibility to earn and actually see how you like it beyond just thought.
