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  • 07-02-2011 10:02pm
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    aussieparamedic
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭


    Hey lads,

    I was wondering how you guys go about getting jobs. Do you get into a traineeship with a service and then get a job when you complete the course or can you go to a college, finish the course, register with PHECC and then apply for jobs. Reason I ask is because I am STILL planning on moving over and being a qualified paramedic in australia I was wondering if they would take me on if i was not trained by them. Even though I am experienced!

    If you do apply for jobs after going to a college does that mean an ambulance service employs you on the basis that you have minimal "on road" experience post course? Or do they take the intership you do at college into account?

    thanks for your input.


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    Bang Bang
    Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭Bang Bang


    Trained Paramedics have been taken into employment without going through the trainee recruitment process.
    These posts are usually advertised in publicjobs.ie
    You will need to be PHECC registered with minimum Paramedic level qualfication. You will also need an EU D1 and C1 driving licence.


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    aussieparamedic
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭aussieparamedic


    thanks Bang Bang

    I have never actually worked in an ambulance " on road" setting before. i am a paramedic with exp in mines and in medical centres. I still have an ambulance and respond to code 1/2/3 calls but never for a ambulance service. do you think that would look bad?


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    coolmoose
    Registered Users Posts: 923 ✭✭✭coolmoose


    aussieparamedic wrote: »
    thanks Bang Bang

    I have never actually worked in an ambulance " on road" setting before. i am a paramedic with exp in mines and in medical centres. I still have an ambulance and respond to code 1/2/3 calls but never for a ambulance service. do you think that would look bad?

    It's impossible to say as they look at each individual on their own merits with regards to experience, scope, skillset, education and ability to adapt to CPGs and protocols.

    You can but try! :)

    Keep an eye here for when the trained Paramedic advert goes up.. you will need to have your PHECC licence sorted before then though! And you can directly exchange an Australian licence for an Irish one without having to sit a test.

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/motoring_1/driver_licensing/exchanging_foreign_driving_permit.html


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