What is a SCAT Paramedic?


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What is a SCAT Paramedic?

A SCAT paramedic in NSW stands for Special Casualty Access Team and was first formed in 1986 as a means of providing a high level of medical and paramedical treatment to casualties who were in unusual and difficult to access locations, such as cliffs, remote areas, caves, and through urban search and rescue (building collapses).

SCAT paramedics have the highest level of paramedical training in NSW Ambulance Service and generally work from helicopters, however they often work rosters on road as well.

SCAT paramedics can be called out for duty during disasters or major events for days and weeks and are capable of spending multiple days in the bush, stabilizing and extricating injured patients in remote areas.



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