Occupation

269432 Paramedic

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

269432 Paramedic

Assesses, diagnoses, treats and provides specialised health care and life support treatment for patients in a range of settings, including medical emergencies, in an out-of-hospital environment.

Registration or licensing is required.

Critical Care Paramedics are excluded from this occupation. Critical Care Paramedics are included in Occupation 269431 Critical Care Paramedic.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Attends accidents and medical emergencies
  • Assesses, manages, diagnoses and treats patients with life-threatening and non-life-threatening injuries and conditions, on site and on the way to the hospital
  • Documents and provides medication to assist in treating patient symptoms
  • Prepares reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided
  • Briefs other medical staff on patients' conditions and vitals
  • Performs resuscitation and uses life support equipment such as a defibrillator, to revive and stabilise patients
  • May transport sick and injured patients to health care facilities
  • May attend public gatherings where medical help may be needed, such as sporting or community events