Ambulance Tasmania (AT) has welcomed a new group of 17 graduate paramedics to launch their careers as part of Tasmania's first responder workforce.
Meeting with the graduates in Cambridge today, Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, said the new starters will strengthen emergency response capabilities and provide life-saving care across the State.
"I'm delighted to welcome our latest cohort of graduate paramedics to Ambulance Tasmania and our wider health system," Minister Archer said.
"The graduates are undertaking their six-week induction program, which provides hands-on training and mentorship to ensure they are well-prepared and supported to deliver emergency care in the community.
"After completing the program next month, they will be deployed across the State where they will join frontline teams and begin providing vital care for Tasmanians when and where they need it.
"Eight graduates will be based in the South, six in the North, and three in the North West, with all set to receive on-the-road mentoring and support as they transition into their roles.
"I commend our newest members of the Tasmanian health workforce for choosing to serve our community and wish them all the best in their future careers."
Minister Archer also announced that recruitment was progressing well on the next tranche of the 51 additional full-time paramedics committed by our Liberal Government to further strengthen Tasmania's emergency services.
"Applications closed last month, and we look forward to welcoming more new paramedics later this year," Minister Archer said.
"Our Government is delivering for Tasmanians by ensuring everyone can access the right care, in the right place, at the right time."
