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A Flight Paramedic provides advanced medical care to patients during air transport. You might work on air ambulances or helicopters, responding to emergencies and transporting critically ill or injured patients. Flight Paramedics administer medications, perform medical procedures, and monitor patient conditions while in-flight. You'll collaborate closely with flight crews and hospital staff to ensure safe and effective patient care throughout the journey.
Flight Paramedics play a crucial role in emergency medical services. You’ll need to be highly skilled in emergency care and able to work efficiently under pressure. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential as you coordinate with other medical professionals and ensure patient safety in a high-stress environment.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Flight Paramedic.
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The Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine equips students for paramedic roles in diverse settings. It develops essential knowledge, skills, and professional attributes for contemporary paramedic practice. Students can focus on specific areas of interest, integrating existing clinical skills with the standards expected of registered paramedics in Australia. This course incorporates evidence-based national and international perspectives, and includes practical learning placements, ensuring graduates are well-prepared and work-ready for various health professional roles..
Average duration: 12 months.
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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