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How to become a Paramedic in Ireland?

Banjoshane · 2012-03-02 09:44:53

Hey there, I am just posting to ask anyone out there on the best method to becoming a paramedic in Ireland. I am a 22 year old male with a science degree completed in NUI Galway. After completing a Occupational First Aid course I wanted to look into a career as a paramedic, but the info online is very confusing! I am…

02-03-2012 9:44am

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Banjoshane

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Hey there,

I am just posting to ask anyone out there on the best method to becoming a paramedic in Ireland.
I am a 22 year old male with a science degree completed in NUI Galway. After completing a Occupational First Aid course I wanted to look into a career as a paramedic, but the info online is very confusing!

I am wondering what is the best way to do it. Is it better to become an EMT first and get experience in that?
I am in the process of getting my learner permit for the c1 and d1 licences, as I know that is a requirement for the 2 year paramedic (emergency medical sciences) undergraduate course in UCD. What is the best way to apply to this, and how often do they take applicants in? Is this the only training centre for paramedics in Ireland or are there other ones?

If I do get my licenses and get into the UCD course, does anyone know if I would be legible for a mature student grant if I am 23?
Also, at the end of the day, is there many job availabilities at the end of it all?
I'm sorry for so many questions, but it is very hard to find info and the info I do find is contradicting! I was on the PHECC website but I can't find any answers regarding applying for the paramedic course.

I hope that someone on here will be able to help me, cause it's a career I'd really love to follow!

Thanks now,
Shane

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#2 02-03-2012 9:49am

Spear

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This isn't related to boards.ie. Try the Health Sciences forum instead:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=392

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#3 03-03-2012 6:11am

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Failing that, you could also try the Emergency Services Recruitment forum where this topic has been, and presently is being discussed in there at the moment.

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