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Tniuqs- thanks for more info. I never really thought about the skills needed for remote areas and how you pretty much become the physician at times. When I was looking for an international paramedic job I was hoping for something in a city, so still transporting to ER's for the time being. And when I referred to many paramedics being more informed than RN's I was only speaking about the RN's around here in CA, that are getting patients that have already been assessed, getting a hand off, then asking the Dr. what they want to do. And again thats not all of them, some that I meet seem to be full and thirsty for knowledge. While others are putting bilateral 24's in critical traumas and placing them on 2 lpm O2 via nasal cannula. lol Thanks for the insight. Makes me wanna learn more.

Would a bachelor's degree from a Cal State University here in the US, but in an unrelated field (i have a Bachelor's degree in Communications) work as education??

Thanks for the info guys. My original goal was paramedic fireman. I can totally see how other countries would look more at an RN than a paramedic. However I find that unfortunate. I feel like many paramedics are much more skilled than many RN's when it comes to assessments, treatments, etc. At least a lot of the RN's that I run into in the ER. But there are many RN's that are extrememly dialed. I guess it really comes down to schooling. I guess back to the paramedic fireman route and I can go travel to those international spots on my vacation time. I would also think that scope of practice in US and california would be more advanced than other countries, i guess i'm wrong. I was only making that assumption based on Japan's scope which is pracctically nothing. If anyone else has any advice i'd love to have it. and thanks again guys!

hello, I currently am a paramedic in California, USA. One of the reasons I decided to start this career was for an adventure. I have been very interested in moving to another country to practice para-medicine. I have been in orange county california my whole life. Has anyone else traveled to work as a medic. I'm not too interested in iraq or the middle east. I have a wife and i'd like to bring her with me. I was thinking maybe Australia, but I can't seem to find much info on international jobs. I was thinking there might be private hospitals out there in other countries where americans have moved to and want american medical care. any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks Matt

hello, I currently am a paramedic in California, USA. One of the reasons I decided to start this career was for an adventure. I have been very interested in moving to another country to practice para-medicine. I have been in orange county california my whole life. Is there jobs in Aus? what is the pay like? what are the protocols like? any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks Matt