Ambulance Officers And Paramedics provide emergency health care and transport for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons to medical facilities.
Occupations in this field typically require a bachelor degree or higher qualification.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
- attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
- assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions
- performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol
- resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
- transporting accident victims to medical facilities
- transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
- instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid
- attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
- ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
- preparing written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided
Occupations:
- Ambulance Officer
- Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)
Ambulance Officer
Alternative Title:
Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisation:
- Patient Transport Officer (Aus)
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (Nz)
Provides intensive pre-hospital health care to injured, sick, infirm and aged persons and emergency transport to medical facilities. Registration or licensing is required.
