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New paramedics for Southport |
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| Posted by Administrator (admin) on Feb 28 2005 |
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David Deane, Daniel King and Kent Griffiths will start their first shift as new paramedics based at Southport ambulance station today.
Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor, welcomed David, Daniel and Kent and said they were part of a group of 47 new student paramedics hitting the road for the first time today.
"These student paramedics have just completed their first six week block of tutorial based classes, and they will now join Southport paramedics for ten months of on-road training," Mr Lawlor said.
"During their initial training period they have completed some of the world's most advanced clinical training, learning skills in defibrillation, injury and extensive trauma treatment, and medication administration under the supervision of Advanced and Intensive Care Paramedics.
"The paramedics at Southport will also welcome their new colleagues, as their training in the latest emergency medical techniques makes them valuable members of the team.
"The training these student paramedics receive is second to none. They have the skills and knowledge needed to treat patients quickly and efficiently, regardless of the situation."
Emergency Services Minister Chris Cummins said the 47 new paramedics were part of the $35.9 million Beattie Government commitment of an extra 240 paramedics over three years.
"This is the next wave of the extra 100 paramedics who will be trained this financial year, and they come on top of the 110 extra paramedics trained last financial year," he said.
"Altogether, that is a commitment of an additional 350 paramedics over a four year period.
"This boost to paramedic numbers is a direct result of the Community Ambulance Cover, which is providing a stable and predictable funding base for our ambulance service right throughout the state." Last changed: [PUBLISHED_DATE] at 11:00 PM
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