Ambulance Officer

Overview

Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons. Registration or licensing is required.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Tasks

  • 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

Alternative Titles

  • Paramedic (Aus)

Specialisations

  • Patient Transport Officer (Aus)

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

7 courses found.

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11289NAT: Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Assessment and Critical Reasoning (Queensland Ambulance Service)
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10998NAT: Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education
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HLT51020: Diploma of Emergency Health Care
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HLT41120: Certificate IV in Health Care
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HLT31220: Certificate III in Basic Health Care
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HLT31120: Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
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HLT26015: Certificate II in Population Health
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11289NAT: Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Assessment and Critical Reasoning (Queensland Ambulance Service)
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Training.gov.au
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10998NAT: Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education
View on:
Training.gov.au
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