Paramedic Responsibilities: Skills, Duties, and Patient Care

1. Emergency Medical Care

• Assess and treat medical emergencies (cardiac arrest, stroke, trauma)
• Administer medications, life-saving interventions
• Transport patients to hospital

2. Patient Education

• Provide condition/treatment information
• Educate on preventing future medical problems

3. Community Outreach

• Participate in health/safety events
• Provide public first aid training

4. Continuing Education

• Complete courses to stay current on medical advances

5. Professional Development

• Enhance skills/knowledge through development opportunities