paramedic science roadshow 2010
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St George’s Student Mentors
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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?
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•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
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What are the following items called and what do paramedics use them for?
LARYNGOSCOPELARYNGOSCOPE
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SPINAL BOARDSPINAL BOARD
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DEFIBRILATORDEFIBRILATOR
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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!
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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
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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
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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: [email protected]