This is a little off topic specifically but generally it's applicable... What does it actually take (as in, what do you need to have achieved) to be a paramedic? I'm just asking because it's something that's struck me as rewarding and kinda... definable, as in, you know when you've actually done some good, as opposed to 'you're just helping the sales figures/contributing to the bottom line/fixing the code' jobs, if you see what I mean. 'Offers personal fulfillment' perhaps :) Anyway what's needed? I know in the USA you basically have to have a driving licence and do a course and that's it, because no-one wants to work for the low pay, but what about over here? Is there a start-from-scratch no-previous-healthcare insurance track or is previous experience in the healthcare field required? I'd appreciate it if you answered, although I'm gonna go and look it up too!