Group
Occupation

264932 Emergency Medicine Specialist

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

264932 Emergency Medicine Specialist

Provides diagnostic medical services and manages patients with acute and urgent illness and injury.

Registration or licensing is required.

Alternative title

  • Emergency Physician

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Examines and assesses patients with acute and urgent illness or injury
  • Requests laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets the results
  • Provides safe and immediate care to resuscitate and stabilise patients, and manage their conditions
  • Performs various life-saving procedures in operating and procedure rooms
  • Refers patients to, and exchanges medical information with, relevant Medical Practitioners
  • Monitors patients' progress and response to treatment, and documents patient records
  • May participate in emergency responses and disaster management activities
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