South Australian Ambulance AMBUS – A Paramedical First
In an Australian first, the South Australian Ambulance Service has taken the issue of patient transport up a notch with the delivery of a… Read More
Aussie paramedics in high demand overseas
Please note: this is an older blog post. See our newly created page on how… Read More
The role of a paramedic – new roadside trauma response teams learn from combat medics
It’s no secret that Griffith University is a great place to study Paramedicine, and yet at the same time new recruits needs to be… Read More
What’s it like to be a paramedic in the UK?
In the UK, we hear many news stories about Australian paramedics being lured by the opportunities to work for some of the largest ambulance… Read More
APC paramedic event services – TooMoo 220km charity cycling ride
Australian Paramedical College supports 220 km charity ride As part of the Australian Paramedical College commitment to the blended learning opportunities for all students, we… Read More
The QAS has the best trained paramedics in Australia
According to Health Minister Lawrence Springborg, Queensland has the best trained paramedics in Australia. Mr. Springborg said recently, “Queensland has the best trained paramedics and… Read More
QAS Trauma Response Team for Gold Coast
The Queensland Ambulance Service has announced a new Trauma Response Team for its Gold Coast service area. [youtube height=”340″ width=”640″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYuxF6gnmo8[/youtube] This innovative and ground-breaking idea… Read More
Queensland Ambulance officer creates Rural Emergency Mapping Information on iPAD
There was a good story on the ABC rural website this week about Scott Wicks from the Eidsvold Ambulance Station who has taken it… Read More
UK ambulance service spends 5 million pounds hiring private firms
Please note: this article is from 2015. There is a more-recent article about London Ambulance Service, which… Read More
Paramedics save toddlers locked in hot cars
As a paramedic, one thing you can be sure of is that every day there will be something different occurring. Paramedics and trainee medics are… Read More
Mad cow chases English nurse into barbed wire
A day in the life of a Paramedic can be as unpredictable as the weather; maybe that's the attraction of the job. One thing is for sure, becoming a Paramedic will bring a wide range of challenges and unexpected events. This recent news article appeared in a local English country newspaper. It revolves around Sarah Hammond, a nurse who went for one of her weekly countryside walks with a friend around Bourton on the Hill. As Sarah walked along admiring the green landscape, an approaching herd of curious cows created a 'domino effect' which left the mum of two with a badly broken leg and a subsequent helicopter ride by Paramedics to Cheltenham General Hospital. The saviours from the sky were paramedics from Great Western Air Ambulance who helped rescue her. Read More
New Mount Isa cadets inspire local community
PARAMEDIC students Ann Wilkinson and Jessica Age share a common goal to create a successful career as outstanding paramedics in their community. Serving the community is their focus and they hope by joining the ranks of the Mount Isa Ambulance Station will rally the Kalkadoon community, especially their family members.Becoming a qualified paramedic can open up many pathways for local community members to return back to their own regions and serve the people they know best. The Queensland Ambulance Service is an in credible organisation that can offer a solid career to those who are considering a solid future as a Paramedic. Read More