Paramedic

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• A paramedic is a highly trained medical professional who responds to medical and trauma emergencies in the pre-hospital setting ("in-field") for the purpose of stabilizing a patient's condition before and during transportation to an appropriate medical facility, usually by ambulance.
• The paramedic is responsible for all aspects of care provided to the sick and injured.
• In many ways, a paramedic is an extension to the services offered by a medical doctor.
• In many services, if a paramedic is sick or on vacation, the supervisor/manager may have to work the vehicle.
• THE BRITISH PARAMEDIC ASSOCIATION This article is based upon information available upon the Health Professions Council (HPC) website.
• EMT-P - Person currently registered as an EMT-Paramedic by the Department of Health.

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