Paramedics are health professionals who treat a wide variety of
patients in advanced life support. The Paramedics mostly work in
the pre-hospital settings so in essence the Emergency Room
Department is brought to the patient either at home, work or any
public setting. Paramedics are highly trained in advanced life
support and in the pre-hospital setting; the Paramedic is the
highest level of medical care provider.
The only other health care profession who has a higher heath
care status in the pre-hospital setting is a Physician. The fact is
the Paramedic is in charge of all patient care in the pre-hospital
setting. Paramedic's work under a wide variety of standing orders,
so emergency treatment is available very quickly to the patient.
Many, many lives are saved because of the Paramedic - it is a
profession to be very proud to be a part of.
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