Registered Migration Australia

Ambulance Officer

anzsco 411111

Description

Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

2

Alternative Titles

• Paramedic (Aus)
  
• Specialisations
  
• Patient Transport Officer (Aus)
  

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
  
• RSMS Occupations List
  

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List
  
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
  

Group: 4111 Ambulance Officers and Paramedics

Description

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

Tasks

• 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
  

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. 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.

Occupations in this Group

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

​​ANZSCO Occupations

• Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
  

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