§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what length of time is recommended for the training of paramedics. [85783]
§ Mr. HuttonParamedics are a regulated profession. They are autonomous practitioners providing specialist care and treatment to patients who are either acutely ill or injured. They are able to administer an approved range of drugs as well as carrying out certain invasive techniques.
The Health Professions Council (HPC) recommendation for paramedics training, leading to registration, is two years.