Nine new NSW Ambulance paramedics in training are coming to the Central Coast following their official induction ceremony at the State Operations Centre in Sydney on Friday, February 7.
It was the first induction ceremony for 2025 with this group of 91 being part of a Post Employment Tertiary Pathway (PETP) course.
The paramedics in training are employed by NSW Ambulance while they complete a degree in paramedics at university.
They have just completed a comprehensive 12-week induction program at the NSW Ambulance Education Centre and now begin their on-road training as paramedic students.
Once these paramedics in training have completed their degree qualification, they can apply to be registered paramedics.
The paramedics in training will initially be posted for the on-road training component of their course and will return to the NSW Ambulance Education Centre and their university regularly for additional training over the four-year course.
NSW Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan said paramedics were not only healthcare providers but also trusted and respected individuals in the community.
“These paramedic students join an incredible team that is united by a shared commitment to provide emergency medical care and comfort to members of our community when it matters most,” he said.
Minister for Health Ryan Park said he was thrilled to welcome the 91 new paramedic students into the NSW Ambulance service.
“They are boosting frontline health services and playing a critical role in the health and wellbeing of the community,” he said.
“The work they do not only changes lives but will uphold the values and standards of a profession that is deeply respected and admired.”
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