Being a global leader in Paramedicine, Australia EMS travels on a Professional Development Tour to the USA every year, travelling to major cities across the states. Previously we have visited Los Angeles, San Diego & Anaheim over a 2-3 week period.
We have partnered with some of the USA EMS leaders & the Strategic Operations Inc to deliver exceptional quality educational opportunities for our students. The standard of these tours is so high that Australia EMS has been awarded a prestigious EMS 10 - Innovators in EMS award.
Students & qualified paramedics have been able to ride along with USA Fire Fighter Paramedics in LA, San Diego & Anaheim. They got one on one time with San Diego Fire Department EMS leaders & Medical Directors to learn about their cutting edge, world leading EMS programs & new initiatives & will bring back that knowledge to Australia for the benefit of Australians. Students & qualified paramedics are exposed to all areas of the USA EMS system including spending time in a live 911 Call Centre, Air Operations - rescue helicopters, frontline operations with a number of ambulance services & fire departments.
In 2025 we are heading to San Diego, Las Vegas & Anaheim for another award winning tour from 27 January - 17 February 2025. We have another exciting line up & applications for this tour are now open.
Australia EMS Student Paramedic Professional Development Tour
United States of America
The Student Paramedic Podcast
Hear from two of our amazing tour student paramedics who traveled with us to the USA last year on the Australia EMS Student Paramedic International Professional Development Tour.
A fascinating perspective on global EMS.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RPE8ZyqSvqE5iw58fXYmh...
What our tour students had to say
Alana Bowyer
So I just got back from America where I went on the trip of a lifetime!
Thanks to Australia EMS and our amazing mentors for all the hard work organising and getting us to and from our ride alongs and planning the incredible experiences we went on.
I was lucky enough to ride along with the Los Angeles Fire Department, San Diego Fire Department and Medics, Las Vegas Medic West, AMR and Clark County Fire Department.
Some other amazing experiences included going on a tour at the Los Angeles Fire Department Air Operations, Long Beach Fire Department Fire Boat, San Diego Fire and Rescue and a visit to San Diego Strategic Operations - practicing high trauma scenarios in a hyper realistic environment.
I can safely say that I have met the most amazing people, skilled Fire Fighters and Medics and made life long friends.
Feeling very grateful for the memories made!
Touched down back in Aus from what was the most incredible month of my life! Worth absolutely every cent ♥️
Made the most amazing memories and witnessed medical cases that are so rare to see at home. Made beautiful friends from all around Aus and worked with some awesome US ambos and firefighters!
Thanks so much Gaz, Col, Mick, Al and Neil for everything! Would 110% recommend this trip to any Paramedic student! 🚑🚑
Well, I am back from the trip of a lifetime!
A special thank you to Australia EMS for allowing me a position on this amazing student paramedic tour of the USA where I visited the cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.
During the tour, I was lucky enough to work alongside the Firemen/Paramedics and got to see first-hand how they operate within the prehospital emergency setting and the similarities and differences between the countries.
I also had the opportunity to tour Los Angeles and San Diego Air operation centers. Not only where their emergency helicopters used to retrieve patients but also equipped to fight fires. I had the opportunity to undertake some amazing trauma scenarios at “Strategic Operations” San Diego, something I will never forget!
But it was not all hard work, I got to visit the famous Venice Beach and rode scooters around the Santa Monica Beach and Pier. I spent the day at Disney Land, cruised along the Las Vegas strip and may or may not have popped into the odd rooftop pool party, but as the old saying goes “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”.
Thank you all again each and every one of you guys on the tour! You guys made this trip one of a lifetime!
Laura Bishop
Keighden Smith
Apply to join the next tour
To be eligible to join the Team Australia EMS Student Paramedic International Professional Development Tour you need to meet the following eligibility criteria:
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At the time of acceptance you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (having had a minimum of 2 vaccinations)
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You are currently studying an undergraduate paramedic university degree in Australia or New Zealand (We accept all years of study + intern year) OR...
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You are a qualified Australia / New Zealand Paramedic with a Bachelor of Health Science : Paramedicine undergraduate degree (or equivalent) & are registered with AHPRA (Australian Paramedics) OR...
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You have a Diploma of Emergency Healthcare or Diploma of Paramedical Science.
If you are interested in attending the tour, & would like an information pack you can download it here.
If you would like to apply please fill out the form below. 2nd round applications close 4 June 2024.