How to become a paramedic: Australian careers in emergency healthcare

Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

  • Task Emergency healthcare resources

    Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

    Tasks:

    • Emergency medical assistance
    • Patient transport
    • Operating and maintaining emergency response vehicle
    • Administering life support
  • Skills Emergency healthcare resources

    Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

    Skills/attributes
    • Remain calm in high stress environments
    • Communicate well with different types of people
    • Quick decision making
    • Driver’s license and driving skills Medical knowledge
  • Specialisations Emergency healthcare resources

    Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

    Intensive Care Paramedic

    Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

    First Responder

    First responders are not fully qualified paramedics, but they do help the community by working as volunteers or in private first aid companies. Becoming a first responder is a great way to get a feel for being a paramedic and figure out whether it is the right career for you!

    Patient Transport Officer

    Patient transport officers provide hospital transport for patients who are immobile or lack mobility. They pick up patients who need hospital attention but are not in an emergency situation. To become a patient transport officer, you need to have a Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport.

  • Pathways Emergency healthcare resources

    Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

    Emergency healthcare resources

    Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

    Emergency healthcare resources

    Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

    Emergency healthcare resources

    Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

    Emergency healthcare resources

    Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

    Emergency healthcare resources

    Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

    Emergency healthcare resources

    Employment in paramedicine has increased over the last ten years. This growth is expected to continue for some time yet.

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