How to become a Paramedic

The most common question we get asked is ‘How do I become a Paramedic?’ or ‘What are my options to becoming a Paramedic?’ Here is our attempt to address this very important question that could assist you with decision making.

First and foremost, the first step is to attain an educational qualification as it is one of the most regulated and specialised industries that requires a highly skilled and trained workforce.

Note: To become a registered AmbulanceParamedic, one needs to complete at least a Bachelor of Paramedic Science degree. However, to work in the Ambulance and Paramedic sector, one does not need to be a registered Ambulance Paramedic. Heed Health Education offers a pathway to become a paramedic in Australia.

Benefits of a Pathway to become a Paramedic with Heed Health Education via Diploma of Emergency Health Care

• No ATAR or OP required.
• Costs – approx. $10k.
• Duration– 24 months with an option to fast track.
• Entry requirements – No prior qualification or experience required but proficiency in English and a sound level of literacy and numeracy skills recommended.
• Workplace training – Starts in 8 to 10 months.
• Study mode – Blended delivery with 85 to 90% of flexible online study and 2 x 7-day. Clinical  Workshops (in NSW, VIC, SA, QLD) and 160 hours of Clinical Placement. 
• Debt – NO debt as you pay in small and manageable weekly payments.

Opportunities after the completion Diploma of Emergency Health Care

Be job ready from day 1 with the required skills and attributes through training, education and work experience resulting in the ability to provide front line out of hospital care. Accurately assessing and documenting patients’ health and medical needs to determine and implement appropriate paramedical care in line with Ambulance policies and procedures.

Work in the Government sector.

Work in a Private sector (Private sector is forecasted to increasing revenue over the years as non-emergency responses have increasingly been transferred to the private sector over the past few years as per National Skills Overview).

Gain direct entry into tertiary education into a Degree in Paramedicine / Degree in Paramedical Science / Nursing with the following benefits:

• approx. 30% credit towards degree (depends on each university) …this can be huge cost and time saving!
• join with preparedness to take a deep dive into the tertiary education with comprehensive skill set.
• fast track your career with job ready skills and earn while completing degree that can be used in multiple health care roles.
• set yourself apart from the rest and continue to climb the ladder of success.