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Paramedic
License Description JOB DESCRIPTION: A Paramedic administers life support care to sick and injured persons in a pre-hospital setting as authorized and directed by a physician. Duties are as follows: Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance. Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulses, non-breathing patient, using defibrillator, or as directed by physician. Initiates intravenous fluids, performs endotracheal intubations to open airways, and administers injections of medications and drugs. Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs. Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center and reports to physician patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and medically significant incidents.
Licensing Agency
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Emergency Medical Services Division
1000 NE 10th
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
(405) 271 5600
CaseyB@health.ok.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/20/2018
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