Paramedic

Providing high quality and compassionate care, responding to the needs of service users and carers across the lifespan.

Typical duration

3 years

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Health and science

Standard ref

ST0567

Role overview

Paramedics provide emergency and urgent medical care to patients outside hospital, responding to 999 calls, major incidents, and urgent care referrals across ambulance services and air ambulances. This Level 6 integrated degree apprenticeship leads to HCPC registration as a paramedic alongside a BSc. Paramedics can progress to specialist paramedic roles in critical care, mental health, or emergency operations management.