Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency situations and transport sick and injured people who require skilled treatment.

Entry Reqirements

Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Typical Tasks

• Briefs other medical staff when handing over the patient, and completes patient report forms describing the patient.
• Transports and accompanies patients who either require or potentially require skilled treatment whilst travelling.
• Resuscitates and/or stabilises patient using relevant techniques, equipment and drugs.
• Assesses the nature of injuries, provides first aid treatment and ascertains appropriate method of conveying patient.
• Drives ambulance or accompanies driver to respond to calls for assistance at accidents, emergencies and other incidents.

Desired Skills

Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring, Writing, Active Learning, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Science