Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

AMBULANCE OFFICERS AND PARAMEDICS provide emergency health care and transport for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons to medical facilities.

Indicative Skill Level:

The occupation Ambulance Officer in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupation Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ) in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance;
assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions;
performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol;
resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment;
transporting accident victims to medical facilities;
transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation;
instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid;
attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur;
ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order;
preparing written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided.

Occupations:

411111 Ambulance Officer
411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)