Career as a Paramedic

Deciding to become a paramedic is a life-changing decision. For many the first decision they want to make is to decide what type of paramedic training they need. 

Being a paramedic is about a lot more than lights and sirens and rushing to help someone in need.  Paramedics perform clinical procedures, administer drugs, maintain patient records and decide the most appropriate medical facility to take someone to. 

There are different types of paramedics – visit Types of Paramedics.

In Victoria, the following universities offer degrees in paramedicine: ACU, Monash, La Trobe and Victoria.

To find out more about being a paramedic in Victoria, browse the Ambulance Victoria website at Paramedics.