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Im not sure where your from, but in the UK it works like this
Trainee Ambulance technician -> Ambulance Technician (EMT) -> Trainee Paramedic ->
Paramedic -> Emergency Care OR Critical Care Practice Student (University Degree) -> Emergency Care Practitioner OR Critical Care Practitioner
Or, People can work their way up to being a Paramedic (or higher) then apply for a management job (Ambulance officer) after they have been working for the ambulance service for a while.
Management staff or Ambulance officers (who are usually experienced paramedics or practitioners working alone in rapid response cars). Get called to major incidents where they take command. They also have a responsibility to take care of the ambulance crews working in their area (patch). Management staff can get paid salaries ranging from the same as practitioners to £80,000 a year (depending on their seniority).
The officer that looks after my patch is fantastic, a few weeks ago I attended a woman who had taken a huge overdose but was refusing help. If I had left her to die (even though I couldn't do anything) I would be responsible for her death. I called my DSO (Duty Station Officer) and he came down and took care of everything and made sure that I would not be held responsible if something happened to her.
(And sometimes, if we've been on a very stressful call, then we're allowed to go for a coffee!! :D ) Score!
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What is a sentence using paramedics?
The paramedics are here.
Are they hiring paramedics?
Yes, many ambulance services have vacancies for paramedics, EMTs and Critical Care Paramedics. Paramedics have a pivotal role to play in the ambulance service and will always be needed.
When did Send More Paramedics end?
Send More Paramedics ended in 2007.
When was Send More Paramedics created?
Send More Paramedics was created in 2001.
When was Northern Dutchess Paramedics created?
Northern Dutchess Paramedics was created in 1994.
Who is the saint of paramedics?
St. Michael is the saint of paramedics, EMT's, Cops, Firefighters, and Soldiers.
Who is the official patron saint of paramedics?
St. Michael the Archangel is the patron siant of paramedics.
What are the release dates for Paramedics - 1988?
Paramedics - 1988 was released on: USA: June 1988
What are the roles of paramedics during am emergency?
EMT's and Paramedics perform prehospital care. While the Paramedics have advanced knowledge and can perform advanced skills, the EMT's really do the grunt work. EMT's and Paramedics working together can save a life in the prehospital setting.
When was International Association of Flight Paramedics created?
International Association of Flight Paramedics was created in 1986.
Does China have paramedics?
Of course
Who is the patron saint of paramedics?
St Michael the Archangel is the patron Saint of police officers, paramedics and e.m.t.'s
