Fast Facts
Did you know...
Ambulance paramedics undertake three years of university study before becoming a paramedic with MAS. They then partake in a one year graduate program to help develop their practical skills with appropriate supervision.
A day in The Life
Edwina Gallagher, Ambulance Paramedic
Works in a team to provide medical care to all types of patients. ‘I became a paramedic to help people, and I can certainly do that in my job. I really enjoy being out on the road, rather than stuck behind a desk in an office. No two days are ever the same.’