Give Mining More Meaning

There are many skills that workers in the mines have acquired which closely align to that of a medic/ paramedic.

Check out the following capabilities that are common for these professions, and see which ones resonate with you. 

Transferrable Skills: Mining to paramedicine

• A focus on risk assessment and safety: A commitment to safety is paramount for miners and particularly ESO/ MESO roles where it’s imperative to have strict protocols in place for both professions. Further to this, being able to assess potential risks and how to mitigate them is crucial in both working environments. 
• Hands-on experience and equipment operation: Both mining and emergency healthcare roles are physical in nature, not to mention often working in challenging conditions. This practical experience is beneficial for anyone looking to change jobs and especially advantageous for miners who are trained in operating machinery in preparation for using emergency response equipment in their next role. 
• Calm under pressure: The ability to remain calm in both a mining and healthcare roles is essential, therefore a skill easily transferrable across careers. 
• Team collaboration and communication skills: Working together to achieve common goals and get the job done is a common sentiment for people in the mining industry as well as healthcare. The ability to collaborate and effectively communicate with other team members is highly regarded. 
  
• Resource management: Miners are often required to manage logistics effectively, which is an essential skill for MESOs/ ESOs too when coordinating their medical supplies and equipment during emergencies.
  
• Emergency evacuation experience: Being able to quickly respond in an emergency is critical for miners and healthcare roles, making it another transferrable skill across these career pathways.

At APC we take a blended learning approach.

What does this mean? You get to enjoy the flexibility of completing most of your course online, in the comfort of your home anytime that suits you!

The only in-person element is attending Clinical Workshops and completing your Clinical Placement when the time comes. Learn more about the unique experience we offer and what it means to be a student at APC here.

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At APC we understand our students have other important commitments such as jobs, being a parent and other hobbies that they’re balancing whilst studying too.

This is why our courses are designed to be flexible, so you can study at your own pace when it suits you.

Depending on which course you choose, there are different career pathways available to you once you’ve graduated.

If you’re looking to become a medic and also work in the mines, an industrial site or perhaps involved in rescue operations then a Medical Emergency Services Officer (MESO) or Emergency Services Officer (ESO) role could be the perfect choice for you. 

Learn more about career pathways here.

APC offers flexible payment options, depending on your financial situation.

Enquire today and chat to one of our friendly Course Advisors about course fees and discover the right payment option for you.