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Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Notfallsanitäter/in

The training to become a Paramedic is a nationally regulated, 3-year full-time vocational program conducted at vocational schools, emergency medical service training centers, and hospitals. It imparts comprehensive medical and technical knowledge, enabling individuals to independently care for and transport emergency patients. The training concludes with a state examination and does not require prior vocational training.

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What you do

  • Coordinate and carry out missions for medical emergencies and accidents
  • Initiate and perform life-saving first aid measures at the scene
  • Provide medical care and stabilize patients, e.g., dress wounds, administer IVs
  • Administer emergency medication and operate medical equipment
  • Prepare patients for transport and monitor their transfer to the hospital
  • Maintain communication with emergency doctors, hospitals, and control centers
  • Diligently document mission reports and patient protocols

Requirements

  • Minimum secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) or equivalent
  • Proof of medical fitness (doctor's certificate)
  • Clean criminal record (police clearance certificate)
  • Class B driving license (often required or to be obtained during training)
  • High psychological and physical resilience
  • Empathy, sense of responsibility, and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to work shifts and under pressure

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in areas such as intensive care transport or air rescue
  2. 2Further training to become a practical instructor (training paramedic apprentices)
  3. 3Advancement to leadership positions in emergency medical services (e.g., station manager)
  4. 4Studies in related fields such as emergency engineering or health management
  5. 5Work in the education and training of emergency medical service personnel

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 1,100 to 1,300 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

How long is the Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ausbildung?

The Ausbildung takes 3 years.

What German level do I need for a Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ausbildung?

Minimum secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) or equivalent; Proof of medical fitness (doctor's certificate); Clean criminal record (police clearance certificate); Class B driving license (often required or to be obtained during training).

Where can I find open Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 21 open positions at 16 companies, for example at Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V., Berliner Feuerwehr, and Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz Kreisverband Starnberg.

How to apply as a Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.