How difficult is it being a paramedic?

How to become a Paramedic?

• Hiya! Im incredibly stuck. Apparently there is no way of becoming a Paramedic through the Ambulance services due to funding cuts. I want to try and become a Paramedic Assistant of some kind and was wondering if there are any courses in the UK (Pref West Midlands) that provide this? I am currently studying for BSc Life Sciences with Open University and im First Aid trained with the Red Cross. Are there other routes i can take, any tips? Thank you. :)

• Answer:

  Paramedics come from different routes. Medical Doctors, Nurses, Radiographers, Physiotherapists., Drivers form the teams. After your first degree in a selected discipline you may do a diploma course at City University Birmingham to become a paramedic.(DipHE) The course duration is two years and it is NHS funded. Please contact Birmingham City University for details. I was a paramedic for 8 years but changed it to comfortable office job later. It is really rewarding job with high adriline and suits when you are young enough to handle fast moving life.But pay is very very low compared to similar jobs in hospital.