Ambulance Officers and Paramedics play a vital role in providing emergency health care and transportation services for injured, sick, infirm, and aged individuals in Australia. They are responsible for ensuring the well-being and safety of patients, as well as facilitating their transfer to medical facilities for further treatment and care.

Indicative Skill Level:

The occupation of Ambulance Officer in this unit group requires a certain level of skill, which is determined by the qualifications and experience outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some cases, additional on-the-job training and experience may be required in addition to the formal qualifications.

The occupation of Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ) in this unit group requires a higher level of skill, which is determined by the qualifications and experience outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Bachelor's degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Bachelor's degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)

In some instances, additional experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is also a requirement for this occupation.

Tasks Include:

• Attending accidents, emergencies, and requests for medical assistance
• Assessing the health of patients, determining the need for assistance, and evaluating specialized 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 individuals to and from medical facilities for specialized 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 the treatment provided

Occupations:

• 411111 Ambulance Officer
• 411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)

411111 Ambulance Officer

An Ambulance Officer provides specialized transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm, and aged individuals. This occupation requires registration or licensing.

Skill Level: 2

Specialization: Patient Transport Officer

411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)

An Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic provides intensive pre-hospital health care to injured, sick, infirm, and aged individuals and emergency transport to medical facilities. Registration or licensing is required for this occupation.

Skill Level: 1