*Melanie's Story
Melanie had an ambition to become a paramedic. She worked in a domiciliary care agency for many years, first as a carer then as a co-ordinator. She then went through the stringent application process with a university to realise her ambition.
Due to her experience in the care sector, Melanie was successful in her application and has now started her Paramedic Training.
To practise as a paramedic, you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
To register with the HCPC, you first need to successfully complete an approved qualification in paramedic science.
There are different routes to studying and qualifying as a paramedic.
You can do one of the following:
- take a full-time approved qualification in paramedic science (e.g. at a university) and then apply to an ambulance service as a qualified paramedic
- become a student paramedic with an ambulance service and study while you work
- apply for a degree standard apprenticeship in paramedic science with an ambulance service trust
* - Name has been changed for confidentiality reasons
