Son wants to become paramedic in NSW Australia?

Question

We looked into Charles Sturt Universit and it will cost around 30,000 thous with boarding.He is very smart so that won't be a problem.However how else can he get into Amulance sevice.If he becomes a volunteer with St Johns and the firefighters they say he will have a better chance.Anything else he can do to better his chances.They also say another language.Which language do you think would benefit?Any info would be appreciated.cheers

Answer 1

hi, im a yr 12 student considering doing the same course.  i went to the uni for a tour and they said that 3 out of 4 graduates gain employment with the ambulance service which was positive.  Actually getting into the course you would need at very least mid to high 70's for you UAI and decent marks in relevant subjects such as bio, chem, human etc.

though other pathways into the service include doing a nursing degree somewhere closer to home and then applying directly to the nsw ambulance service. the service receives many applications from people of moderate experience, so anything that can allow you to stand out such as a degree or volunteer work helps.

best of luck

Answer 2

Check out this link it has all the relevent info for training/education to become a paramedic in NSW:

http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au...

Answer 3

Our ambulance services are very short of workers and they would be happy to hire anyone with the required skills and ability if they have an appropriate visa. If his university course leads to Australian qualifications in a paramedic field, and if workers are still required, he should be able to get a Skilled Worker visa and find employment in the ambulance service. If his course is nothing do do with any paramedic field, then it's doubtful that the volunteer work would be enough for him to get a visa. Any of the languages commonly spoken by migrants in Australia would be beneficial such as Vietnamese, Arabic, one of the Indian or Pakistani languages etc.