Northern Comfort
Kouhai
- 1 Dec 2005
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I am planning on training to be a Paramedic in the UK, and I am thinking about doing a degree in Paramedic Science, which would qualify me to be a Paramedic in the UK while at the same time would get me a degree as well.
Firstly, how does the ambulance service work in Japan? Is it state-owned like the UK, or are Paramedic services provided by private companies like the US?
Also, would UK Paramedic training be valid in Japan, or would I have to completely retrain as if I'd never done any Paramedic training?
What would the situation be in regards to getting a work permit? Relistically, assuming I were able to speak Japanese to a proficient level, would I be able to find an ambulance service willing to sponsor a foreigner for a work permit, or is it going to be very near impossible?
Similarly, do Paramedics in Japan have to be Japanese citizens, or is this not a requirement?
Also, what are Paramedic wages like in Japan? In the UK a Paramedic with a few years of experience can expect £25,000 - £30,000 ($40,000 - $47,000) a year. Are salaries similar in Japan or less?
I'd be interested if anyone could shed some light on this area of work in Japan.
Firstly, how does the ambulance service work in Japan? Is it state-owned like the UK, or are Paramedic services provided by private companies like the US?
Also, would UK Paramedic training be valid in Japan, or would I have to completely retrain as if I'd never done any Paramedic training?
What would the situation be in regards to getting a work permit? Relistically, assuming I were able to speak Japanese to a proficient level, would I be able to find an ambulance service willing to sponsor a foreigner for a work permit, or is it going to be very near impossible?
Similarly, do Paramedics in Japan have to be Japanese citizens, or is this not a requirement?
Also, what are Paramedic wages like in Japan? In the UK a Paramedic with a few years of experience can expect £25,000 - £30,000 ($40,000 - $47,000) a year. Are salaries similar in Japan or less?
I'd be interested if anyone could shed some light on this area of work in Japan.