Paramedics are multi-skilled professionals who work as part of frontline NHS ambulance teams responding to acute medical or traumatic emergencies. It's a physically and mentally demanding role involving the administration of emergency treatment and life-saving procedures in challenging conditions. The course will give you the knowledge and professional skills to meet the increasing requirement for ambulance services to provide a wider range of treatment options in an expanding role within the emergency and unplanned care environment.

Paramedics are in demand across the UK and there are many exciting career opportunities in a variety of emergency and urgent care roles. Successful completion of the course will allow you to practice as a paramedic in a range of emergency and urgent care environments in both the NHS and private healthcare sectors. Most graduates enter paramedic roles in the emergency ambulance service and there are a number of specialist opportunities available after gaining experience, including paramedic practitioner or critical care paramedic.