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Becoming an EMT/Paramedic

  • 09-03-2017 1:07am
    #1
    arkrow
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 158 ✭✭


    Hi,

    So I see an old thread on the Topic - here. Is that info still good?

    Trying to find out for someone else who'd like to get into it. She's 23, guy in this thread mentioned you need a C1 and D1 driving licence, is that still correct??

    Is it worth going to do this EMT course first?

    When will the HSE be advertising Paramedic positions again do you think? Is it a 6 month course? Where can it be done? Outside Dublin?

    Whats Salary like?

    I don't know what to ask so if ye have a minute could ye fire a bit of info here, thanks alot.

    Edit:Does points/results come into it if looking to do it at 23 - mature student age? What sorta results are needed? Is the results in the ambulance training link above correct?


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  • #2
    arkrow
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 158 ✭✭arkrow


    http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/3/nas/Paramedic%20FAQs.html
    Have a good standard of education. Potential students will be required to hold a minimum of 6 passes, including maths and a science subject, at leaving certificate pass or honours level.

    Does this apply regardless of age? Does having EMT done negate meeting these requirements?


  • #3
    sjb25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,406 ✭✭✭sjb25


    arkrow wrote: »
    http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/3/nas/Paramedic%20FAQs.html



    Does this apply regardless of age? Does having EMT done negate meeting these requirements?

    Yes regardless of age a Phecc EMT will excempt from a science subject ONLY
    If she wants to become a paramedic she must apply to the NAS or DFB for the NAS she will need a C1 driving licence also before application
    I will add there is a course started this year in UL I don't no enough about it to comment tho


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