The staff of the Devon Air Ambulance have to work as a team if they are to be efficient. They each have qualifications and skills which allow them to do their jobs. Damian is one of the helicopter pilots with the Air Ambulance. Before he could start to fly a helicopter, he had to obtain his commercial pilot’s licence. Kate is one of the paramedics who fly with the Air Ambulance. She is seconded from the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust for 2 or 3 years. As well as her medical training, she is trained in navigation and safety skills. Paul, Nikki and Kate are the HEMS team. They do not fly in the Air Ambulance but work at the regional ambulance control centre. They decide if the Air Ambulance should be deployed. Complete the table by finding out: what qualifications you would need from school what extra qualifications or training are needed where you can find additional information about each of the jobs. Use your research skills to find out the information. You should access the Internet, careers library or local services to find out the information.
job
helicopter pilot
paramedic
HEMS controller
qualifications from school
qualifications after school
where to find more information