Student Paramedics

Ireland’s No. 1 Preparation Course for HSE Student Paramedic Recruitment. Our course is an expert-led online course tailored for applicants of HSE Student Paramedic recruitment campaigns. Equip yourself with the essential skills to excel in the aptitude tests and interviews required for selection!

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Paramedic Recruitment

📆 Next HSE Recruitment Campaign

The next HSE Student Paramedic Recruitment Campaign is expected to launch in September 2025.

The selection process will include:

✅ Aptitude Tests
✅ Structured Interview

Comprehensive preparation for these stages is covered in our online course!

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Eligibility: Eligibility criteria is set out in an information document issued by the HSE at the beginning of every campaign. Applicants require a provisional Class C1 Driving Licence and must obtain a full C1 licence within six months of commencing the programme. Candidates should fully familiarise themselves with the eligibility criteria outlined in the official resources for every campaign.

Why Our Course?

Prepare to Succeed in Every Stage of the HSE Paramedic Selection Process
Our expertly designed, self-paced online course helps you master the aptitude tests and interviews required to join the HSE National Ambulance Service.

Expert-Led Preparation: Created by professionals with 35+ years’ experience in assessment preparation and interview training.
Full Psychometric Test Preparation: Verbal Evaluation, Abstract & Logical Reasoning, Timed and Untimed Practice Tests.
Comprehensive Interview Preparation: Covers scenarios, core competencies, and structured response strategies.
Flexible, On-Demand Learning: Study anytime, anywhere with 12 months of unlimited access.
Track Record of Success: Hundreds of candidates have secured a place in past campaigns using our proven methods.

“Honestly I can say, that I probably would NOT have been successful in my paramedic aptitude tests without the help of Career Services, and would highly recommend anyone who’s going for an aptitude test to definitely use Career Services. As the old saying goes… “Fail to prepare, then prepare to fail! “Thanks again for all your help.”— Greg Devine, Co. Donegal

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“I found it difficult to study for my paramedic aptitude test as I did not know what to expect until I was recommended career services by a colleague. Everything I practiced with career services was extremely similar to the real test and I don’t think I would have passed otherwise. I am now in year two of my paramedic degree and recommend career services to anyone hoping to join the national ambulance service”.
Jake, Co. Laois

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“Honestly I can say, that I probably would NOT have been successful in my paramedic aptitude tests without the help of Career Services, and would highly recommend anyone who’s going for an aptitude test to definitely use Career Services, As the old saying goes… “Fail to prepare, then prepare to fail! “Thanks again for all your help.”
Greg Devine, Co. Donegal

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“This is the second time I have used the career services preparation course. The first time helped me be successful and very high up the panel for my current job as ICO with the National Ambulance Service. Three years later I am now going for the student paramedic role and I took the advice I give to everybody and signed up for the preparation course again. Good job I did as Career Services knew about the changes to the aptitude test and gave a full and complete training that got me safely through the new aptitude test. The time spent on the interview preparation during the course will, I’m sure, get me through the interview safely and with the best results again.”
Stephen Hand, Co. Longford

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“I could not have been happier with the service I received. Going into the aptitude tests I felt supremely confident and I can say without a shadow of a doubt if I hadn’t done the course with them I would not have passed the student paramedic aptitude tests on the day. The course itself was very focused and very simple to understand. All the course material presented to us showed their high level of professionalism and their backgrounds in teaching really shone through. I cannot recommend Career Services highly enough and it was definitely worth the money.”
Jason Finn, Co. Limerick

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I recently completed the aptitude exam for student paramedic and passed comfortably. I would never have achieved these great grades without the help of the online preparation course.
Gerry, Co. Laois

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The programme was a great insight into the exams, can’t speak highly enough, would recommend to anyone
Peter, Co. Kildare

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The best course I have ever come across everything was so clear and I failed the test last year as I didn’t get the course but this year I passed with a high mark and there is no way I would’ve been able to do it without this course.
Sarah, Co. Donegal

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My experience with the aptitude test preparation was a very good one. I scored really high on my tests and I feel this is down to the incredible guidance I received from this service. I would highly recommend!! Best money I have ever spent!
Gary, Co. Laois

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I was extremely pleased with my experience of the material provided by career services. Everything is explained in a detailed manner and gives great insight into what you will be dealing with in the tests. The practice tests gave me a great opportunity to familiarize myself with the patterns, and if it weren’t for this I don’t believe I would have gotten as good a score as I did.
Rebecca, Co. Louth

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It was great, really helped during the aptitude test
Rebecca, Co. Dublin

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Enrol in Our Online Course today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Student Paramedic.

The Stages Of Recruitment

Prepare to excel in HSE National Ambulance Service recruitment competitions with our top-rated Paramedic Online Course

Stage 1

Application Form on HSE Website

Stage 2

Verbal Evaluation and Logical Thinking/Analytical Reasoning Testing

Stage 3

Eligibility Sift in line with course entry requirements and necessary licensing documentation

Stage 4

Structured Interview

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Paramedics Information

What is a Paramedic?

Paramedics respond to emergency calls, perform certain medical procedures and transport patients to a hospital in accordance with protocols and guidelines established by physician medical directors.

The biggest difference between EMTs and Paramedics is in terms of their training and their scope of practice. Put simply, paramedics undergo a longer period of training than EMTs and are therefore qualified to do a lot more.

How to Apply?

The HSE periodically run recruitment campaigns that allow members of the public to apply for the position of Student Paramedics within the HSE. The recruitment process comprises of an online application form, aptitude tests and structured interviews. Applicants require a provisional Class C1 Driving Licence and must obtain a full C1 licence within six months of commencing the programme. The full list of requirements and the application form will be made available once a new recruitment campaign open on www.hse.ie

Candidates that are successful in the recruitment competition are placed on a panel and the HSE uses this panel to recruit new student paramedics as the positions become available. When the panel becomes exhausted, then the HSE run another recruitment competition.

Training

Depending on the outcome of the selection process (aptitude tests, eligibility sift and interview) you may be placed on a panel in order of merit, from which specified purpose training places on the Paramedic Training Programme will be filled. Student Paramedics in the HSE National Ambulance Services undertake training on the Paramedic Training Programme: The Paramedic Training Programme is delivered by the National Ambulance Service College (NASC) in partnership with the College of Medicine & Health, University College Cork. Successful completion of the Paramedic Training Programme will lead to the award of Diploma in Paramedical Science.

For further information on the Course Structure – please visit https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/undergrad/courses/paramedicstudies/

Training places on the Paramedic Training Programme at either of the NASC facilities in either Ballinasloe or Dublin, will be filled from the panel formed through this campaign and will be offered on an order of merit basis.

The course duration is 2 years full time, inclusive of annual leave. The course has both theoretical and practical components and a number of clinical placements. Students may be allocated hospital and operational placements at varying locations throughout the National Ambulance Service Area.

Why choose Career Services?

What is it worth knowing that you are giving yourself the best opportunity to succeed in the assessments? Our experience has shown us that the most serious applicants do not believe in taking shortcuts. Neither do we. We focus on providing high quality preparation and have done so for over 35 years. As a result, our courses are the best in the market.

We have the best most experienced tutors who are qualified and work full time in psychometric test preparation and have accreditation from the EFPA (European Federation of Psychologists Associations) and the BPS (British Psychological Society).
We provide the best customer service with knowledgeable staff to help you with your query.
We provide the best course study materials with techniques that will enable you to answer the official test questions more effectively. Simply put, we give you the best opportunity of succeeding.