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ANZSCO code – 411111 Ambulance Officer

411111: Ambulance Officer Description Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level 2 Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following: – NZ Register Diploma or – AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. 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.   Assessing Authority

  • Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)

vetassess@vetassess.com.au  Specialisations

  • Patient Transport Officer

 Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation. Unit Group 4111: Ambulance Officers and Paramedics Description 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

  • 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

 Other occupations in this Unit Group

  • 411112: Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)