What is the Difference Between Paramedic and ICP?


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What is the Difference Between Paramedic and ICP?

Both Paramedics and ICP Paramedics are Paramedics highly trained in providing emergency care to ill or injured patients in the pre-hospital care environment. Depending on which country or state you live in, ICP Paramedics (Intensive Care Paramedic) provide intensive care to critically ill or injured patients.

In NSW the Ambulance Service has both Paramedics and Intensive Care Paramedics.

In Victoria the Ambulance Service has MICA, which stands for Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance.



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