New class of paramedics deployed across Sydney

Key points

• NSW Ambulance has deployed 11 newly trained Extended Care Paramedics across the Sydney region. The paramedics can treat patients whose needs can be safely managed without a trip to an emergency department.
• They can also be sent to areas with high demand, including those recovering from severe weather or incidents involving many patients. Health Minister Ryan Park said the new class would boost emergency care available to communities across Sydney.
• This is the 27th Extended Care Paramedic course run by NSW Ambulance since the program began in 2007.