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Apprentice paramedic Review

at East Midlands Ambulance Service

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Derbyshire

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

4.1 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Some weeks at uni or placement, but most of my time is out on a ambulance with my mentor learning my new role
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I very much enjoy this role and looking forward to my final year

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have got a lot of new skills but as well I have gained a lot of knowledge why we do these skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There are a few points that could be improved but it was the first course run for EMAS and NTU and the staff are great.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
A lot they are paying me to do my dream job and have had a few problems at the start but they worked hard to correct them and have always been supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The staff at NTU have been great good feed back and friendly
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It is giving me the skills and knowledge to become the paramedic I want to be.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are always courses to attend if I wish and the uni have lots of events on.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend East Midlands Ambulance Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Supportive and there when you need them.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to East Midlands Ambulance Service?
Work hard and you can get to your goals. Plus learn the EMAS values.
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