paramedic science roadshow 2010
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St George’s Student Mentors
Here’s a definition:
“Paramedicine is the delivery of medical care to patients in emergency situations outside of a medical
facility“
So how do paramedics get to
an emergency?
•Ability to react quickly•Independent decision making •Problem solving skills•Team work skills•Communication skills•Physical fitness•Ability to stay calm under pressure•Driving license
What are the following items called and what do paramedics use them for?
LARYNGOSCOPELARYNGOSCOPE
SPINAL BOARDSPINAL BOARD
DEFIBRILATORDEFIBRILATOR
Station 1: Basic Life SupportStation 2: Wound Care and BandagingStation 3: Observations
Experience some of the challenges of being a paramedic and learn the skills to help!
You’ll be working in a people-focused profession
You will be saving lives on a regular basis
Paramedics earn between £19,000 - £40,000
Every day is different
You can work in any ambulance service within the UK
Work as part of a team
5 GCSEs at grades A*-C including
English and Maths
Higher Education Course in Paramedic Science
•Need further study to get in •2 year foundation degree•Can earn whilst you study
Become a student paramedic•You’ll need a driving license
•Full time job•Qualify in 3 years
•Assessments as you train
OR
200 UCAS pointsA-levels: Must be in science subjects, at least 1
full science A-level, grades A-CBTEC: Healthcare subjects will be considered
Driving LicenseManual license at start of course, C1
classification during/before
Work ExperienceWill help your
application and inform your choices
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