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- How to become a Paramedic
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How to become a Paramedic
To be a paramedic, you need a NITEC, diploma, or degree in Paramedicine, Nursing, or the equivalent. You must also obtain specific certifications and participate in on-the-job training.
- Finish a NITEC, Higher NITEC, diploma, or degree in Paramedicine or a related field.
- The Singapore Civil Defence Force employs most paramedics. It requires candidates to fulfil a full-time one-year course in Paramedicine at Nanyang Polytechnic and three months of training with SCDFs Emergency Medical Service.
- Necessary certifications for paramedics include the Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certification. Youll need these for your Unit for Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (UPEC) accreditation.
- Gather hands-on experience through volunteer programmes or on-the-job training.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Paramedic employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Ambulance Studies
Paramedicine
Patient Assessment
Prehospital Care
Emergency Medical Response
Registered with Singapore Nursing Board
Emergency Pre Hospital Care
Nursing
Critical Thinking
Drivers Licence
Life Support
Ambulance Transport
Resilience
First Aid
Civil Defence Sector
Emergency Department
Interpersonal Sensitivity
Problem Solving
Emergency Services
Activation
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