UNIT GROUP 3491 AMBULANCE OFFICERS AND PARAMEDICS
AMBULANCE OFFICERS AND PARAMEDICS provide emergency health care and transport for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons to medical facilities.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group 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.
Tasks Include:
- attending accidents and emergencies to provide pre-hospital care and transporting casualties to medical facilities
- transporting sick and disabled persons to and from centres of specialised treatment or 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
Occupations: