Paramedic
OSCA 269432
14,300
13.3%
46.8%
35 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Paramedic is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
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About this career
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.
What they typically do
- 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
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Paramedic.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.