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Emergency Medical Assistant / Rescue Helper Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Rettungshelfer/in

The training to become an Emergency Medical Assistant (Rettungshelfer/in) is a short, intensively regulated course that prepares you for fundamental tasks in emergency medical services. You will learn to support paramedics and doctors in patient care and ensure safe transport. The full-time duration of this training is approximately 1 month.

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What you do

  • Assisting paramedics with patient care and support.
  • Preparing and providing medical equipment and materials.
  • Transporting patients to the ambulance and to medical facilities.
  • Assisting with initial care for injured or sick individuals on-site.
  • Documenting basic operational data and patient information.
  • Maintaining and caring for rescue equipment and the vehicle.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a Hauptschulabschluss (basic secondary school certificate) or equivalent.
  • Good physical and psychological resilience.
  • Teamwork skills, a sense of responsibility, and empathy.
  • Driving license Class B (often desired or required).
  • Clean extended police clearance certificate.
  • Willingness to work shifts and on weekends.

Career prospects

  1. 1Foundation for further training as an Emergency Paramedic (Notfallsanitäter/in).
  2. 2Deployment in qualified patient transport services.
  3. 3Participation in medical services at events.
  4. 4Voluntary work with aid organizations.

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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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 Emergency Medical Assistant / Rescue Helper Ausbildung in Germany?

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

What German level do I need for a Emergency Medical Assistant / Rescue Helper Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Emergency Medical Assistant / Rescue Helper Ausbildung?

Minimum of a Hauptschulabschluss (basic secondary school certificate) or equivalent.; Good physical and psychological resilience.; Teamwork skills, a sense of responsibility, and empathy.; Driving license Class B (often desired or required)..

Where can I find open Emergency Medical Assistant / Rescue Helper Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Emergency Medical Assistant / Rescue Helper

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.