I'm a US paramedic who's just completed an application for St. John's WA. I'm having a bit of trouble discerning the language though, regarding scope of practice. I note that most other AUS services use the terms ambulance officer, paramedic, and mobile intensive care paramedic; whereas St. John's uses Paramedic 1,2, and 3. What's the equivalency?
I currently work in a progressive fire based EMS system that has almost exclusively offline direction. I typically consult with a physician 2-3 times a year. Our system's scope mirrors that of most AUS MICP's (as far as I can tell), with some medication differences, but retaining things like RSI, chest decompression, surgical airway and the like.
I do hold a BS in paramedics from an accredited US university.
Based on all of that and 14 years on the road time, what can I expect as far as scope of practice should I be hired?
Thanks for all your time.
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I currently work in a progressive fire based EMS system that has almost exclusively offline direction. I typically consult with a physician 2-3 times a year. Our system's scope mirrors that of most AUS MICP's (as far as I can tell), with some medication differences, but retaining things like RSI, chest decompression, surgical airway and the like.
I do hold a BS in paramedics from an accredited US university.
Based on all of that and 14 years on the road time, what can I expect as far as scope of practice should I be hired?
Thanks for all your time.
G-