Helping people
What does a
paramedic do?
Gives emergency care at the scene of accidents and illness.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Responds to emergencies, gives first treatment, and takes patients quickly and safely to hospital.
Skills to practise
Calm, quick thinking, teamwork.
How to explore this path
A paramedic training course or degree, plus a licence in many countries.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Paramedic connects with Biology. You may enjoy this work if you like with people, outdoors.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Learn three first-aid steps from a reliable source and teach them to a friend.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Paramedics help people in emergencies and take them to hospital.
What helps?
Staying calm and thinking fast.
Learning about the path
You take a paramedic course.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?