What do qualifacations would i need to be a paramedic and can you do it with out a driving licence (england)?

Question

sorry people i accidently posted in wrong section

Answer 1

I still call them ambulancemen.

Paramedics are highly trained dynamic American emergency respondents.

The British "paramedics"are short fat guys with a first aid badge and a car that doesnt carry patients!

Answer 2

try the 'direct entry'  which is to train as an ambulance technician and, later, take in-service paramedic training. Ambulance technicians (sometimes known as emergency medical technicians or EMTs) work alongside paramedics, often in patient transport for non-urgent cases, and help give immediate aid in accident and emergency situations. Entry requirements for ambulance technicians vary slightly between different NHS trusts, although most require a minimum of four GCSEs at A-C or equivalent

Potential candidates will need to show evidence of the following:

a caring attitude and outgoing, helpful personality;

a responsible and highly motivated approach to the work;

good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills;

the ability to be calm, quick-thinking and decisive in a crisis;

good general fitness to cope with lifting patients and equipment;

the ability to relate to a wide range of people from many different socio-economic backgrounds, races, religions and cultures;

a commitment to ongoing professional development and education.

Other requirements include:

a clean, current, full driving licence held for a minimum of one year (often two), and preferably experience of driving vehicles carrying up to 16 passengers;

a full criminal record check, fitness test, occupational health screening (normal colour vision and manual dexterity are important) plus medical assessment including eye tests (spectacles are acceptable);

residence in the local area within an acceptable distance to travel to work

Answer 3

there is an entrance exam

i think they expect you to have some relevant experience in health care

and yes, you need to drive

check out the nhs site

Answer 4

You need to be able to spell 'qualifications' and know about  capital I and E for England.

It' d be a start, anyway.

Answer 5

I have to agree, being able to write and spell correctly is an advantage. Most paramedics need a driving licence incase their counterpart becomes unable to drive. Having worked in A&E I have the utmost respect for these people, they are on the front-line of some of the most horrendous incidents. As to your Q, becoming trained in First Aid would be a start, you do not say what qualifications you already have, but a background in emergency medicine would be of significant benefit. You gave me little to work on, so apologies, but I cannot be more specific. Good luck in your chosen career. x In response to an answer above, physical fitness is relevent, but no one who works in the NHS is allowed to "lift".