Emergency response

How to become a Paramedic

Becoming a Paramedic offers life long skills, opportunities, and a career where no day stays the same

Welcome to our International Paramedics Day Page

Following collaboration with International Paramedics Day to raise awareness and support for the profession, we have created a help page for all those looking at how to become a Paramedic. Working within the Ambulance Service gives you the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives, often when it may be the worst time for them. The role can be challenging and often has its stresses, but it can also be rewarding with opportunities for growth and development. Below you can find various information looking at the role, what guidance we offer, and an idea of what it takes to be a Paramedic. We also have many short case studies looking at the different ways Paramedics got started.

How to become a Paramedic

The role of a Paramedic is highly rewarding, offering an opportunity to make a difference and providing many challenging situations to overcome. Becoming a Paramedic can give you a lifelong career, and open many doors for advancement and progression into various roles. It can be tough and stressful, but ultimately you will be there to help people in some of their most difficult times, and you will be able to make a difference.

Below we have various links to articles that will help you understand more about becoming a Paramedic. We also have many case studies showing how people got into the role, proving that no one size fits all:

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Different routes for becoming a Paramedic

Patient assessment

Becoming a Paramedic – Beginning steps and tips

Helimed crew

The role of a Paramedic – Our experiences

London Ambulance

The history of the UK Paramedic

Paramedic on ambulance

Paramedic case studies

Ambulance Treatment
Adrenal Crisis
Student Paramedic CPD
Shock Overview
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