This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at the steps necessary to become a paramedic. It covers topics such as the educational requirements, the certification process, the job duties and responsibilities, and the skills needed to be successful in the
A paramedic is a healthcare professional trained in the medical model, whose main role has historically been to respond to emergency calls for medical help outside of a hospital. Paramedics work as part of the emergency medical services (EMS), most often in ambulances. They also have roles in emergency medicine, primary care, transfer medicine and remote/offshore medicine. The scope of practice of a paramedic varies between countries, but generally includes autonomous decision making around the emergency care of patients.