Any paramedics on here?

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My better half is currently thinking about applying to become a paramedic but is really struggling to find out any half decent information. Even the HR department of the local NHS and Ambulance Trust didn't give a lot away!

Anyone here know the basic options of how to train up? From what i understand already there is more than one way of getting to the paramedic's job.

If anyone has rough salary details would also be handy :)
 
In the states it is a progressive training. Here there is a college that offers a EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate and EMT Paramedic course. You have to do them in succession and its usually takes awhile. Thats all I know Try your local colleges/Uni's

Being a paramedic is not like being trained in CPR. The hospitals are probably not going to have a lot on information about becoming a Paramedic but will probably have classes for CPR.

In conclusion, try the local community colleges and Uni's
 
I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS ONE AND HE STARTED AS PATIENT TRANSPORT ,I THINK NOW IT MUST BE A YEARS SERVICE THEN HE WENT ON A NINE WEEK TRAINING COURSE AND GETS A CHECK EVERY MONTH TOO MAKE SURE HE DOING IT RIGHT ALL I KNOW JUST NOW
 
drunken fool said:
My better half is currently thinking about applying to become a paramedic but is really struggling to find out any half decent information. Even the HR department of the local NHS and Ambulance Trust didn't give a lot away!

Anyone here know the basic options of how to train up? From what i understand already there is more than one way of getting to the paramedic's job.

If anyone has rough salary details would also be handy :)
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As I understand it, overhere, it's ambulance technician and then paramedic,


http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/nhs-knowledge_base/data/5117.html

this may give some more info though :)
 
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