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North East Ambulance Service

Student Paramedic Apprentice Review

at North East Ambulance Service

Degree Apprenticeship

Medicine

Gateshead

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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!

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

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Responding to emergency calls as part of an ambulance crew.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much, I have found the course to exceptional in all aspects.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have learned a variety of skills based around emergency and primary care treatment.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Outstanding, the structure has been excellent from NEAS.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received excellent support from start to finish and found the trainers to be caring and exceptional.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive training throughout the course in a diverse aspect and help and support whenever needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I couldn’t perform my role without the course which has been taught to a fanctastic level and above and beyond what the profession normally entails.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, CPD

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend North East Ambulance Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it’s a great place to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to North East Ambulance Service?
Start as a CCA and work through the internal training system.
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