Did you catch Laura on 麻豆官网首页入口 One's series of Ambulance? Find out more about her role as a 999 emergency call taker. Part of the Bitesize world of work series.
The most satisfying part of the job for me is going home knowing I've made a difference to somebody's life.
- Laura has always wanted to help other people. She sadly lost her mum when she was 12 but felt inspired by the paramedics who had helped her family when they needed it most
- She went on to study Health and Social Care and has been working as a 999 call taker since 2016
- She handles a wide variety of calls on each shift 鈥 everything from childbirth to mental health crises 鈥 and has learnt to expect the unexpected!
- Laura has secured a place at university to start paramedic training later this year.
Emergency call takers are sometimes referred to as emergency medical dispatchers. They handle calls from the public and GPs requesting an ambulance.
What to expect if you want to be an emergency medical dispatcher
- Emergency medical dispatcher salary: 拢20,329 to 拢24,881 per year
- Emergency medical dispatcher working hours: 40 to 42 hours per week. You could work shifts which could include evenings, weekends and bank holidays
What qualifications do you need to be an emergency medical dispatcher?
You could get into this role via a college course, an apprenticeship or applying directly. Having some relevant experience is important, so you could look into volunteering opportunities. Check your for advice about opportunities.
Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service
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