Part-time training for paramedics starts in November!

Part-time training for paramedics starts in November!

In the coming period, the Red Cross in Völkermarkt will offer an exciting opportunity for everyone who would like to get involved in emergency relief. Part-time training for volunteer paramedics will start in November and is aimed at all those who want to put their hearts into helping the people around them. How meinkreis.at reports, volunteers are a mainstay in the rescue service and make an indispensable contribution to health care in the region.

District head Hannes Topar, who began his career as a volunteer paramedic, emphasizes the importance of this training. “By getting involved in the rescue service, you not only gain joy, but also life experience,” he says, emphasizing that the willingness to help is a valuable quality. The Red Cross Völkermarkt team is on duty around the clock and provides care to people in need, takes on patients and helps in acute situations. So it will be exciting to see what the training can offer the participants.

Training details and requirements

The comprehensive training includes a total of 260 hours, consisting of 100 hours of theory and 160 hours of practice. The topics range from first aid to medical assistance to patient care. An advantage for working people: The course dates are part-time and the practical hours can be arranged flexibly. Participants are supported during the training by experienced Red Cross employees and can access a wide range of training and further education opportunities, such as Red Cross website communicates.

This training is recognized throughout Austria and opens up not only local but also national perspectives in the healthcare sector for participants. The requirements for participation are manageable: those interested must be at least 17 years old, have good health and be willing to take on regular services. No previous knowledge is required, which makes it easier to get started.

Send a signal of willingness to help

Volunteering as a paramedic not only offers meaningful work, but also the opportunity to make new friends and experience the gratitude of patients first hand. In Austria, there are over 37,000 volunteers active in the emergency services who work every day to help in emergencies. Every service is different and connects people in unique ways.

If you are interested in finding out more about the training or registering, you can contact the Austrian Red Cross, Völkermarkt district office directly. District manager Gerhard Koller is available on 05 09 144 1611 to answer any questions.

Volunteer paramedics not only make a valuable contribution to society, they also develop personal skills and make connections that go far beyond the deployment. Anyone who is ready to embark on this fulfilling adventure should not be afraid to take the first step!