To: Government
Change Paramedic Degree Classification
The government need to change the classification of paramedicine degrees to exceptional in line with other allied healthcare professions such as nursing, occupational therapy and radiographers.
Why is this important?
Paramedics provide a life saving service and currently as they are not classed as exceptional allied health care professionals this means funding is not available, even as a loan, if you have an existing degree. This also means that students who do get loans do not get travel expenses paid or accommodation like other healthcare professionals. The nation is crying out for paramedics and the funding is a huge barrier eliminating opportunities for highly skilled people who simply can't afford the £29000 tuition fees and then the extra travel and accommodation expenses. The finance is stopping people from training to provide life saving services.
