Hello Mike,
Although I now live in Colombia, (most of the time), I worked for the LAS for 10 years. I am still a state-registered Paramedic and I have a "bank" contract with them. That means if I have the time and inclination, and they have the overtime available, I can book shifts service-wide. I return to the UK for 2 to 3 months each year in order keep up my on-the-road experience and to retrain. Next jaunt - August.
The LAS did close it's books to direct entrants, (trainee EMTs), but the last I heard they were going to start recruiting again. I will confirm that with the horse's mouth itself if you would like me to.
No sponsorship as such, apart from help with fees, but if you are accepted for one of the degree/foundation courses recognised by the LAS, (Hertfordshire and I think, Kings'),you will be entitled to a contract like mine, I think in the second year, and you will be paid commensurate with your grade. A lot of unpaid work/training at first I'm afraid, but so goes the world. It all changes from time to time, so I can't be accurate without a few phone-calls.
Do you want to address this here, or do you want to PM me?
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Last edited by Stretcher Monkey; 25 Apr 2008 at 03:08.
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