Occupation

269431 Critical Care Paramedic

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

269431 Critical Care Paramedic

Provides specialised health care to critically ill or critically injured persons in an out-of-hospital environment.

Registration or licensing is required.

Alternative title

  • Intensive Care Paramedic

Specialisation

  • Flight/Rescue Paramedic

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Attends accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance when there is an immediate risk to life
  • Assesses health of critically ill patients, need for assistance, specialised needs, and factors affecting patients' conditions
  • Conducts diagnostic tests and interprets results to aid in patient assessment
  • Administers emergency medical treatment and life support interventions to stabilise patients
  • Monitors and manages critically ill patients' vital signs and responses to treatment
  • Resuscitates and defibrillates patients and operates life-support equipment
  • Prepares written reports on the state of critically ill patients' injuries and treatment