What does a Paramedic do?

Emergency care and patient transport in rescue services

What education does Paramedic require?

College of Higher Education (36 months)

How much does a Paramedic earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 58'000, mid ~CHF CHF 72'000 per year (approximate).

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Paramedic

Health & Medicine

Provides preclinical emergency care and transports patients to hospital. Works in emergency medical services, performs life-saving immediate measures, and assists emergency physicians in treating emergency patients.

Entry

~CHF 58'000

CHF 4'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 72'000

CHF 6'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelCollege of Higher Education

Duration36 months

Your path to Paramedic

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Secondary School

You are here

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Basic training first

Work Experience1–2 years

Gain experience

College of Higher Education2–3 years

Advanced specialization

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Career Start

HF Diploma

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Starting salary: CHF 58'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT3/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact9/10

💪 Physical Demands8/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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