Any paramedics on here? Thinking of a career change.

[GlitterBalls]

Always been interested in helping others and the job satisfaction that would ultimately come from being a paramedic.

I've done some research and seems like you need to go through quite a bit to eventually become one. I am well aware of the stresses and stuff which come with the job. I would love to help out and work for the NHS and people in need.

So if anyone can give me a run down of what I need to do I'd really appreciate it. I've looked elsewhere but would love to hear some personal experiences (if any paramedics are on this forum).

Thanks in advance

 

[GlitterBalls]

Thanks for all the replies. I'll respond accordingly later on today.

You need to have balls of steel in that job, you will see things that could turn your stomach.

You really need to sit down and think about it, it might sound great but it could impact you pretty hard.

I can imagine, I used to be an undertaker though so have seen a fair share of messed up things. Safe to say, it was a dead end job.

Seriously though. Thanks for the info so far and I will converse later on after work