Description
Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level
2
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
- Patient Transport Officer
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 4111 Ambulance Officers and Paramedics
Description
provide emergency health care and transport for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons to medical facilities.
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
Skill Level
The occupation Ambulance Officer in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.