Western Piedmont Community College

On-the-job Training

• Safety
  • Safely operate non-emergency medical unit, transporting patients to a variety of locations
  • Assists with daily cleaning and inventorying of emergency equipment, supplies, fluids, administration sets and drug
  • Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease, and report case to proper authorities.
• Maintain medical services vehicle and supplies
  • Cleaning and maintaining ambulance, equipment, station house and premises.
  • Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority.
  • Assists with daily cleaning and inventorying of emergency equipment, supplies, fluids, administration sets and drugs.
• Communication and Critical Thinking
  • Accurately record services provided on required forms
  • Knowledge of county geography and locations of roads and streets
  • Respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient contact
  • Work with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, fire, medical personnel, patients and the general public
  • Knowledge of intravenous therapy and skill in recognizing adverse conditions
• Provide basic medical aid and patient care
  • Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
  • Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital setting
  • Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments .
  • Basic life support to patients during transport between medical facilities, following discharge, or medical appointments.
  • Provide life support care, such as CPR.
  • Treatment of minor wounds including bandaging, antiseptic, and reinforcement.
  • Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support .
  • Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
  • Completes necessary records and reports for emergency calls including information for billing documentation, and legal accountability.