Description
Help ambulance paramedics by carrying out basic diagnostic procedures under their direct supervision, handling urgent hospital admissions and any other type of support needed by paramedics in order to manage emergency patients such as providing oxygen, stopping blood loss, treating minor fractures and wounds.
Alternative labels
help ambulance paramedic
support ambulance paramedic
support ambulance paramedics
help ambulance paramedics
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Assist ambulance paramedics is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Emergency ambulance driver: Emergency ambulance drivers use emergency vehicles to respond to medical emergencies and support the work of paramedics, move patients safely, take note of changes in the patient’s vital signs and report to the paramedics in charge, ensuring the medical equipment is well stored, transported and functional, under supervision and on order of a doctor of medicine.
Optional skill
Assist ambulance paramedics is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Assist ambulance paramedics – ESCO
