# Paramedic

A paramedic is a healthcare professional trained to provide advanced emergency medical care outside the hospital, often arriving in an ambulance.

**What does a paramedic do in Australia and when should you call one?**

## Signs and symptoms

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## How to access a paramedic:

1. Call 000 to request an ambulance and paramedic assistance.
2. Follow the operator’s instructions until they arrive.
3. Clear access for the ambulance if possible.
4. Provide paramedics with any known medical history or medications.
5. Follow their directions during the emergency.

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First Aid Glossary · https://cprcoursecessnock.au/glossary/paramedic · Australia Wide First Aid (RTO 31961).