WORK PROCESS
PARAMEDIC
O*NET/SOC CODE: 29-2041.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0543
DESCRIPTION: Performs patient assessment. Maintains communication with medical facilities. Performs basis and advanced life support
ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING
The major work processes in which apprentice paramedics will receive on-the-job training (although not necessarily in this order) and the approximate hours (not necessarily continuous) to be spent in each area are:
APPROXIMATE HOURS
1. Performs patient assessment
700
2. Provides Basic Life Support
800
3. Provides Advanced Life Support
500
4. Administers Drugs
350
5. Maintains communication with Medical facilities
300
6. Extricates victims from entrapment
150
7. Manages musculoskeletal injuries
100
8. Manages soft tissue injuries
100
9. Administers cardiovascular emergency care
200
10. Assists in childbirth
100
11. Provides care to emotionally disturbed
100
12. Provides emergency care for shock victims
300
13. Maintains EMS equipment and apparatus
100
14. Prepares reports and maintains records
200
TOTAL HOURS
4000
