Ambulance Service Paramedic Courses
An Ambulance Service Paramedic provides emergency care, responds to 000 calls, treats patients on-site, and must stay calm under pressure with strong decision-making skills.
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Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Ambulance Service Paramedic
Get qualified to work as a Ambulance Service Paramedic with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
Estimated fee
From $28,200
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
Become a registered paramedic with the Bachelor of Paramedic Science. This hands-on degree program delivers the skills and knowledge you need to work for ambulance services in Australia and the UK, as well as private organisations and public health.
Your studies are a mix of human bioscience, emergency response and life support skills, emergency simulations, and clinical placement. Graduate eligible for registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
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Estimated fee
From $28,200
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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HLTCAR001
HLTCAR001 Perform Electrocardiography (ECG) is a nationally recognised training course that teaches you how to use electrocardiograph machines and produce an ECG trace. Under the supervision of a qualified health professional you will gain hands-on experience preparing clients for ECG and carrying out the procedure. The course also covers: infection controls, client safety, ensuring skin integrity, waste disposal, care and storage of ECG machine.
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Estimated fee
From $27,942
Duration
24 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Wanting a fast-paced and dynamic career as a paramedic? The Bachelor of Paramedicine is the degree program you need to become a registered paramedic and work in ambulance services and emergency response roles.
Your studies are a mix of medical science and clinical practice, and will help you develop patient-focused care, clinical competency, resilience, reflective practices, and professionalism. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia and can work in Australia an...
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Estimated fee
From $27,942
Duration
24 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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Blended, On Campus
The Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine equips students for paramedic roles in diverse settings. It develops essential knowledge, skills, and professional attributes for contemporary paramedic practice. Students can focus on specific areas of interest, integrating existing clinical skills with the standards expected of registered paramedics in Australia. This course incorporates evidence-based national and international perspectives, and includes practical learning placements, ensuring graduates are well-pre...
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How much does an Ambulance Service Paramedic earn?
In Australia, a full time Ambulance Service Paramedic generally earns $1,730 per week ($89,960 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for an Ambulance Service Paramedic?
This industry has seen strong growth in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 19,700 people working as an Ambulance Service Paramedic in Australia compared to 12,400 five years ago. Ambulance Service Paramedics may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an Ambulance Service Paramedic?
If you’d like a career as an Ambulance Service Paramedic, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Paramedical Science. This course will prepare you for a range of emergency response roles. You’ll cover topics relating to providing basic life support and transporting patients to a medical facility. You’ll undertake work placements to gain real world experience in this field.
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An Ambulance Service Paramedic provides on-site health care to people in emergency situations. You’ll respond to 000 calls and assess a patient’s needs. Ambulance Service Paramedics may treat a patient at their location before transporting them to hospital for further care. You’ll provide a range of treatments and may administer high level care such as CPR when needed.
Ambulance Service Paramedics should have excellent people skills and be able to communicate well with patients from a range of backgrounds. It’s important that you can remain calm in stressful situations and respond well to pressure. Ambulance Service Paramedics need to have strong leadership skills and be able to make decisions quickly.
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