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As a paramedic, you’ll respond to medical emergencies and work with other healthcare professionals to deliver successful medical outcomes. Here you can find out more about what being a paramedic is like, how you can start your career, and what your day-to-day work might involve.
To work as a paramedic, you’ll typically need a qualification in one of the following subjects:
You’ll need to complete a course of study that is approved by the HCPC and makes you eligible to register as a pandemic. If you have a qualification in a health subject related to paramedic science, you’ll need to complete a postgraduate degree or training course to get registered as a qualified paramedic.
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A postgraduate degree isn’t needed to work as a paramedic, but they are a useful way to develop advanced skills and knowledge.
Examples of taught and research degrees at postgraduate level include master’s in:
In this role you’ll need to be able to work under pressure and be emotionally resilient, along with having specific training to operate medical equipment like defibrillators.
You don’t need work experience to start your paramedic training. However, work experience in an emergency ambulance or healthcare setting is valuable as it’ll help you develop key skills and improve your performance. It’ll also help you work out what kind of paramedic or healthcare activities you’d like to focus on in your career.
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