Paramedic

Background

Paramedics are emergency medical professionals who respond to 999 calls and provide urgent medical care to people in crisis situations. They work on ambulances and at accident scenes, treating injuries and illnesses, stabilising patients, and transporting them to hospital. The job involves making quick decisions under pressure, working irregular shifts including nights and weekends, and collaborating with other emergency services like fire and police.

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Next Step Roles

Paramedic Practitioner→Advanced Paramedic→Paramedic Team Leader→Emergency Care Practitioner

Publications

Journal of Paramedic PracticeEmergency Medicine Journal

Books

The ParamedicEmergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and InjuredParamedic Practice Today

Movies

Ambulance24 Hours in A&E

Key Figures

Cliff MannGareth DaviesSuzanne MasonMark Wilson

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference616.025, 362.18For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Emergency Medical TechnicianAmbulance ParamedicAdvanced Paramedic

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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