Paramedic students in training at the South Western Ambulance Service conference at the University of the West of England. Credit: ITV West Country
Hundreds of paramedic students have attended the annual conference held by South Western Ambulance Service.
Around 250 people from across the country attended to gathering at the University of the West of England - the third conference of its kind.
South West Ambulance Service (SWAS) Trust recruited 18 staff from Prague last year and this time has vacancies for about 20 paramedics.
Paramedic students in training at the South Western Ambulance Service conference at the University of the West of England Credit: ITV West Country
The SWAS is seen as one of the best of its kind in the country.
Only 58% of patients seen in emergencies have to go to hospital, such are the skill levels of the paramedics and the equipment they have on board their ambulances.
Paramedic students in training at the South Western Ambulance Service conference at the University of the West of England Credit: ITV West Country
