Paramedic Scopes

Criteria for National Registration Requirements - Basic Paramedic

Criteria

Basic Paramedic

Definition

Basic Paramedic is an allied health care practitioner working predominantly in the wider community to assess, treat and transport patients of all age groups, with a large range of chronic or acute medical or traumatic Emergencies. Conveyance of a patient to a hospital is most likely via a ground-based ambulance although other methods of transport may be utilized.

A Basic Paramedic is a qualified health care professional with a basic skill range, responsible for the safe transportation of patients, basic assessment and treatment of acute traumatic and medical conditions, life or limb saving interventions as outlined in the Clinical Practice Guidelines.

A Basic Paramedic is responsible to request further clinical resources if the situation is outside of their particular Scope of Practice.

Practice Settings

A Basic Paramedic undertakes their practice in various settings. For example, but not exclusively:

  • Roadside, commercial and domestic properties

  • Industrial clinics or industrial sites

  • Off-shore platforms and shipping

  • Hospital

  • Mass gatherings: sporting and entertainment

  • Special Operations (Military)

  • Major incident and disaster management

Education

  • Completion of one of the following programs or equivalents which are recognized by a registration body (where applicable):

    • US National Registry accredited EMT-B program