Why become a paramedic?

Demand for qualified health care workers is on the rise.

It’s time to step up, start studying and get that amazing career in emergency health you’ve always dreamed of.

Our current students and graduates tell us in their own words, just how amazing their APC learning journey has been.

A career as a medic/paramedic is a great choice. With a rapidly rising population in Australia, migration from different sates, demand for qualified workers is on the rise.

APC Student reviews

“I want a career that makes a difference.”

“The feeling of doing something important. Being able to assist/help people who are in discomfort. I was accepted into the Australian Army as a combat medic. Unfortunately a
health issue came up during medical examination. So I decided not to wait the two years for my life to start but to pursue this career outside of the army. I want a career that makes a difference.”

“Make the change and be good at it.”

“Study is not a problem. I started nursing when I was 26 and I had to study and work full time to meet my commitments. I have a job that’s flexible and its not hard doing a job you love – it’s just a redirection of what I love. I’ve had a lot of paramedics say you should make the change and you would be good at it; and I want a new challenge.”

“Being a part of such a rewarding industry.”

“Paramedical science interests me as I am passionate about the industry. I thoroughly enjoy helping others and believe that studying paramedical science can result in me becoming a  paramedic and being a part of such a rewarding industry. It is my goal to work within an industry where I can help others; and my passion for the industry.”

 

“It’s now or never!”

“The excitement of heading out into the field not knowing what to expect would be the best part, there is no telling what you may come across as no day or patient is the same. The driving force behind this is the thought of studying again is daunting, but the thought of not doing what I love is even worse. I admire the hard work and determination paramedics put in to ensure the health and well-being of complete strangers.”

“I’m ready to study again.”

“I’ve always been great in emergency situations, cool, calm, collective and efficient and I’d love to put that to good use. I have always dreamed of being a combat paramedic with the Australian Defence Force. I’ve been thinking about this for a while and today was the day to take that step. I’m ready to study again.”

“I love to help people.”

“The journey and chance to fulfill my dream of learning how to handle
a variety of scenarios and eventually qualifying as a paramedic. Helping those in need and to become a paramedic is my dream career. I love to help people and have always been interested in medicine.”

“A career as a medic/paramedic is a great choice. Health care is always a high priority. With a rapidly growing population, an exciting and rewarding career lies ahead for you in pre-hospital emergency health care.”

It’s nothing short of amazing.

“I want to be able to help people and the satisfaction of knowing I can help people; and my baby has needed an ambulance twice in the last three days. The paramedics that have attended have been nothing short of amazing. ‘

Fast-paced and challenging.

“I’ve always been great in emergency situations, cool, calm, collective and efficient and I’d love to put that to good use. I’ve been thinking about this for a while and today was the day
to take that step. I’m ready to study again.”

Always wanted to be a paramedic.

“I would like to become a Paramedic as I love to help people and realised I could do this course even though I had no experience – plus I have wanted to be a paramedic for years but have had children first”

Working with people from all walks of life.

“Expanding my knowledge in nursing and working with people of all walks of life.”

Finding a job that feeds my soul.

“Being able to help people in need in a urgent time and save someone’s life.”

Just knowing I have helped someone.

“Knowing I have helped someone in their moment of need and I want a career change – plus wanting to finally achieve my dream of becoming a paramedic.”

Finally decided to do something about it.

“To be able to further my knowledge and work at my dream career, I’m ready to take the next step in my career.”

A genuine interest for me to learn more.

“The knowledge of how individual systems of the body work and genuine interest to learn more about
anatomy and physiology.”

I’m excited about getting into this industry.

“Being first on hand to help people is something I have had my mind set on for a long time now; and I am excited to get into the industry.”

Life-changing moments.

It’s better to get in early that later.

“The driving force is that I have one term left of my year 12 schooling and figured it’s better to get in early than late.”

If it wasn’t for the Paramedics.

“I was in a car accident a few years ago and if it wasn’t for the paramedics that came to assist, who knows if I’d still be alive today.”

I really feel I need to do more with my life.

“Knowing I have helped someone in their moment of need and I want a career change and finally achieve my dream of becoming a paramedic.”

A passion for paramedical science.

“I have always wanted to be a paramedic. I have a passion for paramedical science. I’m in a stable place in life and want to study.”

The best option I have seen so far.

“Helping people and learning new things is what I love. I’ve been researching which path is best to become a paramedic – this is the best option I have seen so far.”

It’s a very self-satisfying career.

“I have had a look at a few entry pathways to gaining my degree; and I feel this option is the most time efficient way to securing a degree.”

“A career as a medic/paramedic is a great choice. Health care is always going to be a high priority; and with a rapidly rising population, an exciting and rewarding career lies ahead in pre-hospital emergency health care.”

It’s better to get in early than late.

“What excites me the most is that I will get to do what I love. I love to help people, I just want to make people happier. The driving force is that I have one term left of my year 12 schooling and figured it’s better to get in early than late.”

Knowing that I will be able to save lives and help make a difference. Also be able to work towards something that I am really passionate about,”

My friend just completed her nursing degree and got into this course and she knew how badly I wanted to enrol, so she helped me get to this point so I could finally begin.”

To follow my dream of becoming a paramedic.

“Gaining knowledge in the health science field to further build my knowledge in the area and allow me to follow my dream of becoming a paramedic. The thought of completing the course and being able to begin studying further or employment within the field that I love.”

I’ve always been helping others.

I’ve always been for helping others and my career pathways are either paramedical science or firefighter. Ideally after finishing high school, I wanted to undertake paramedical science but I didn’t have the grades, now I’m looking at doing a Diploma and from that, joining the army in combat paramedics.’

“All of it. I like the high energy of emergencies and helping others and seizing the day.”

If it wasn’t for the paramedics.

“To learn how to help people and the driving force behind this is, I was in a car accident a few years ago and if it wasn’t for the paramedics that came to assist, who knows if I’d still be alive today.”

A passion for paramedical science.

I have always wanted to be a paramedic, I have a passion for paramedical science; and today is the day, I have realised I am in a stable place in life and would like to study.”

“Medical skills and knowledge and I’ve always wanted to study paramedics and finally found the appropriate pathway.”

“The end result of being qualified. Years ago I turned down an offer of university. I have since had kids and now looking at a career”.

Giving people the best possible chance at life.

Making a difference in the community and giving people the best possible chance at life and being a part of the mines emergency response time at my current job and wanting to be more involved with the medic side of the job.”

I feel I need to do more.

I’m excited about being able to make a difference when it matters most and reason for this is I have come to a point in my life when I feel I need to do more than just work for myself”.

“Further job progression and increased skills base – don’t leave until tomorrow what you can do today “.

The job opportunities and the possibility of making a significant difference and the driving force behind this is I love to provide help when needed.”

Make a difference in people’s lives

“Really being able to make a difference in people’s lives and help them when it’s most needed. Have been wanting to study paramedicine for years and have had a recent motorcycle accident in the family which prompted me to start my dream.”

This is the best option I have seen so far.

Helping people and learning new things everyday and I’ve been researching which path to choose to become a paramedic this is the best option I have seen so far.”

It’s a very self-satisfying career.

“I don’t think I would have been able to do it, no way without the Diploma. It has built a solid foundation”

“Highly knowledgeable trainers”,

“I highly recommend their (APC) Diploma of Paramedical Science”,

“Trainer help/feedback are second to none”

, “Wonderful support staff”,

“Fantastic learning experience guaranteed”,

“It has been amazing”,

“I thoroughly enjoyed my journey”,

“You’re never too old to study and learn”,

“I was definitely challenged but pushed on and through it”, “Everyone I spoke to over the 12 months was extremely helpful”, “I learned so much in a comfortable, friendly environment”, “The 3 day workshop that I attended was fun and informative”, “APC made learning interesting and fun”, “Thank you Australian Paramedical College for an amazing experience”, “The trainers are the types of people who you want to learn from”, “They (trainers) are seriously great at their jobs”, “APC are extremely helpful and supportive”, “Anyone who enters the course is extremely lucky to have these trainers”, “Thank you to all staff at Australian Paramedical College for making my experience worthwhile”.

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