Paramedics In Australia
Paramedics have one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia, constantly operating in emergency and often extreme situations.
A major challenge that paramedics face is they often operate in extreme or emergency situations, this can lead to paramedics getting injured. Maguire (2014) ‘The injury rate for paramedics was more than two times higher than the rate for police officers.’ The same study also said, ‘Ten Australian paramedics were seriously injured each year as a result of an assault.’
One way that the Government of South Australia is trying to deal with this is through the use of the “Keep your hand off our Ambos!” social media campaign. The campaign shows shocking footage of ambulance officers being verbally assaulted while trying
A major challenge that paramedics face is they often operate in extreme or emergency situations, this can lead to paramedics getting injured. Maguire (2014) ‘The injury rate for paramedics was more than two times higher than the rate for police officers.’ The same study also said, ‘Ten Australian paramedics were seriously injured each year as a result of an assault.’
One way that the Government of South Australia is trying to deal with this is through the use of the “Keep your hand off our Ambos!” social media campaign. The campaign shows shocking footage of ambulance officers being verbally assaulted while trying