Occupation Description

Provides specialised pre-hospital health care to injured, sick, inform and aged persons and emergency transport to medical facilities.

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include: -

• attends accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
• assesses specialised needs and factors affecting patient's condition
• performs therapies and administers drugs according to protocol
• resuscitates and defibrillates patients
• transports accident victims to medical facilities
• transports sick and disabled persons to and from centres of specialised treatment or rehabilitation
• instructs community groups and essential service workers in first aid
• attends public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur