Group
Occupation

264932 Emergency Medicine Specialist

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

264932 Emergency Medicine Specialist

Provides diagnostic medical services and manages patients with acute and urgent illness and injury.

Registration or licensing is required.

Alternative title

  • Emergency Physician

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Examines and assesses patients with acute and urgent illness or injury
  • Requests laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets the results
  • Provides safe and immediate care to resuscitate and stabilise patients, and manage their conditions
  • Performs various life-saving procedures in operating and procedure rooms
  • Refers patients to, and exchanges medical information with, relevant Medical Practitioners
  • Monitors patients' progress and response to treatment, and documents patient records
  • May participate in emergency responses and disaster management activities
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