“This book allows readers access to the reality of student paramedic life, which is essential in considering a career as a paramedic. Highly recommended.”

Kath Jennings, Section Lead for Paramedic Science programmes, School of Health Sciences, University of Greenwich, UK

“An excellent text and invaluable resource […] A must have publication.”

Aidan Ward, Professional Lead: Paramedic Programmes, University of Northampton, UK

“[This book is] detailed and informative, providing a real world view of what being a student paramedic entails and incorporates good advice for every element of the journey.”

Tracey Brickell, Deputy Course and Placement Lead, University of Portsmouth, UK

The second edition of the bestselling The Student Paramedic Survival Guide 2e gives vital information and advice to help you succeed in your education and become a registered paramedic. The book prepares you to make the transition into your first paramedic job by following a clear and helpful 5-part structure: 

1. Is this the right career for me? 

2. Preparing to apply 

3. Making the most of your academic study 

4. Placement: preparing for it and making the most of it 

5. Transition to registration

To equip you with insights into what studying to be a paramedic is really like, the book is packed full of comments and case studies from students, paramedics, practice educators, academics and brand new to this edition – family members. Their expertise and experience will be invaluable as you study and prepare for practice.

The book also includes advice on making the most of your preferred learning style and guidance on how to look after yourself when you encounter traumatic events. 

Written with the help of students, practice staff and academics from a variety of higher education institutions, this guide for prospective and current student paramedics is the essential resource to support your journey through the excitement, challenges and realities of being a student paramedic on a higher education programme. 

Amanda Blaber is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health Sciences University of Brighton, UK, for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course, Honorary Fellow of the College of Paramedics and Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy.