Ambulance Officer

Ambulance Officers provide specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons.

Overview

Ambulance Officers provide specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons.

attends accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance and provides pre-hospital care
assesses health of patients, assesses need for assistance, specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions
performs therapies and administers drugs according to protocol
resuscitates and defibrillates patients and operates life-support equipment
transports accident victims to medical facilities
transports sick and disabled persons for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
instructs community groups and essential service workers in first aid
attends public events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
ensures that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
prepares written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment.

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Occupation snapshot

Average salary

Not available

Current vacancies

Future demand

Strong

Primary industries

You usually need a bachelor degree in paramedicine, health science or equivalent course to work as an Ambulance Officer. Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses may be available for some Ambulance Officer specialisations (volunteer paramedics and non-emergency patient transport officer for example).
Find a Bachelor of Paramedic Science
Registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia is required.

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