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An Aviation Medic travels by air to provide emergency medical treatment. You might respond to medical issues in remote areas, emergency situations in isolated regions or to scheduled air ambulance transfers to medical facilities. Aviation Medics may travel by small plane or helicopter to reach patients. You might stabilise patients until they can access specialist medical services or perform critical treatment such as CPR.
Aviation Medics should be flexible and able to respond to a wide range of situations. It’s important that you can remain calm in challenging conditions and handle stress well. Aviation Medics should have strong personal skills and be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds.
There is one course available for people who want to become an Aviation Medic.
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The HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care qualifies you for work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the private sector or Australian Defence Force. Over 12 months of study (plus clinical placement) you’ll learn how to respond to a full range of medical emergencies, then manage the incident scene. The course also covers infection controls, communication in complex situations, managing personal stress and safety. Enquire now for the list of study units, enrolment dates, graduation outcomes. and pathways to further study..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Aviation Medic generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has increased over the last five years. There are currently 19,700 people employed in this field in Australia and some of them specialise as an Aviation Medic. Aviation Medics may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as an Aviation Medic, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Paramedical Science. This course will prepare you for various types of emergency response work and develop your skills in basic life support. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Health Care.
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Here are some potential career pathways within ambulance and paramedic. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Ambulance and Paramedic
Ambulance Service Paramedic
$1,300 weekly pay
Australian Defence Force Medic
$1,250 weekly pay
Aviation Medic
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Emergency Response Specialist
$1,665 weekly pay
Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
Industrial Medic
Patient Transport Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Volunteer Ambulance Driver
Salary not available
Critical Care Paramedic
$2,333 weekly pay
Flight Paramedic
$1,500 weekly pay
Intensive Care Paramedic
Paramedic
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