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

For more information contact us on:Tel: 020 8725 2333

Email: enquiries@sgul.ac.uk