Ambulance Officer Skills Assessment

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

Skill Level: 2

Specialisation:

Patient Transport Officer (Aus)

Average Income:

The average salary for an Ambulance Officer is $ 102,972 for male employees and $ 83,672 for female employees per year.

Average Age:
Males: 43.6
Females: 35.7
Persons: 40.2

UNIT GROUP 4111 AMBULANCE OFFICERS AND PARAMEDICS

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

Indicative 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.

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:

• Ambulance Officer
• Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) \ Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)