Recent content by RobertL

What kind of expedition medic roles? If it's those medic roles that are more like volunteer positions with Raleigh then it's more 'expedition' than expedition medic tbh. And yes, if he's worked always within the NHS then doing some level of other course should give him some extra skills and...

Medic234, If you're really serious about this route join the reserves and get some military experience. In fact if you're serious work on getting your paramedic ticket, and join the reserves, then come back to this in a few years.

I'd spend your money on studying to become a paramedic tbh.

There's a long answer, but the short answer is forget it, no chance. As a paramedic you might have a better chance, but as just a EMT with no military background, nope 'fraid not. And for good reason, would you want your back to be watched by someone with no military experience when the rounds...

Yup, had same issue, only way round it was to do ALS/ACLS! Good luck, RL

Don't worry about it, everything you need to know will be covered. It's not that in-depth or complicated. Enjoy it! RL

Yeah, outside the NHS I think degree/diploma/IHCD makes little to no difference to job prospects, but when it comes to going up a band or promotion in the NHS it'll soon be necessary to have the degree. RL

There are still Universities that run 2 year Paramedic programs (diplomas) but many are 3 year degree programs, and it's going to go the way of nursing where initially you had the choice of doing a diploma or a degree, but then all moved to being a degree. Lots of the HCPC paramedics I know...

Thanks very much for answering and clearing things up. Good luck with the courses. RL

I thought Exmed had removed your license to teach MIRA courses? Some clarification of what's going on would be useful. News Update regarding Horizon Security Solutions | Exmed Thanks, RL

Good and interesting list/exercise, thanks for doing that! Agree with ScottA, not sure OSM should be that high as it's more of an add-on to an already existing qualification/background and would depend on the previous skill level I think. RL

If they were a paramedic, nurse or some such thing in civvie street as their regular job outside the reserves then yes. And maybe if not but they'd done a tour or two. Otherwise I'd say no, they're not qualified enough. RL

Just looked at the promotional video for your Level 4 Tactical First Aid course and it has people with M4s, dressed in multicam, and with PJ patches on. Assuming they're US Pararescue folks as I can't imagine anyone being so out of order as to pretend to be a PJ to advertise a course. So you've...

Yes, that's my understanding, that you don't strictly need a degree to do a Masters, nor a Masters to do a PhD - although I suspect that isn't what the OP means - a high school diploma is something very different I think. RL

And why's this in the 'Downloads' section of the forum? Did you mean to put it in the 'Courses' bit? RL