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SOC 29-2043.00Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers pre-hospital emergency care delivered by paramedics across field response, documentation, clinical decision-making, inter-agency coordination, and organizational leadership within a Job Zone 3 EMS context.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Patient medical histories — collect and record accurately under direct supervision in a pre-hospital emergency setting.
  2. Vital signs and baseline assessments — obtain and document following established protocols on active emergency scenes.
  3. Neuromuscular and skeletal observations — recognize basic abnormalities using structured assessment checklists during supervised patient encounters.
  4. Active listening skills — apply when gathering patient complaints and symptom descriptions under the guidance of a senior paramedic.
  5. Medical terminology and documentation — use correctly when entering patient data into electronic medical software on shift.
  6. Patient health and medical history forms — review and interpret using standard intake procedures prior to initiating care.
  7. Diagnostic patterns — identify common presentations such as respiratory distress or altered consciousness following training protocols.
  8. Communication with patients and bystanders — conduct clearly and respectfully to gather situational information at emergency scenes.
  9. Operating system and medical software platforms — navigate basic functions to retrieve patient records and log incident reports.
  10. Safety and personal protective protocols — follow consistently when responding to emergency calls in high-risk field environments.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Patient assessment findings — analyze and synthesize across neuromuscularskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems with reduced oversight in the field.
  2. Medical histories — obtain independently through structured questioning and observation during time-sensitive pre-hospital emergencies.
  3. Critical thinking frameworks — apply routinely to differentiate between possible diagnoses when evaluating patients with complex or overlapping symptoms.
  4. Treatment and intervention decisions — execute using clinical judgment aligned with established paramedic scope-of-practice guidelines.
  5. Electronic patient care reports — complete accurately and within required timeframes using medical documentation software after each call.
  6. Social perceptiveness — employ to detect subtle behavioral or emotional cues that inform patient assessment in diverse community settings.
  7. Spinal immobilization and musculoskeletal stabilization techniques — perform correctly using approved equipment during trauma responses.
  8. Medication administration protocols — follow with growing proficiency, monitoring patient responses and adjusting care within approved standing orders.
  9. Inter-agency communication — conduct clearly via radio and written handoff reports when transferring patient care to receiving hospital staff.
  10. Continuing education materials and clinical guidelines — read and comprehend independently to stay current with evolving pre-hospital care standards.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex patient diagnoses — formulate autonomously by integrating physical examination findings, medical histories, and diagnostic indicators across a full range of emergency presentations.
  2. Neuromuscular and skeletal system dysfunction — evaluate systematically and accurately in the field using advanced assessment techniques without supervisory input.
  3. Non-routine clinical scenarios — manage independently, applying inductive and deductive reasoning to determine safe and effective treatment pathways.
  4. Patient care documentation — produce comprehensive, legally defensible written reports in medical software following each call in compliance with regulatory standards.
  5. Critical interventions — perform under pressure across cardiac, trauma, obstetric, and pediatric emergencies with demonstrated autonomy and technical precision.
  6. Patient and family communication — deliver clear, empathetic explanations of conditions and treatment plans while managing emotional dynamics at emergency scenes.
  7. Quality assurance reviews — conduct on completed patient care reports, identifying documentation gaps and clinical decision points for improvement.
  8. Medical and biological knowledge — apply at an advanced level to anticipate disease progression and guide pre-hospital treatment priorities.
  9. Interdisciplinary coordination — lead seamlessly with hospital emergency teams, law enforcement, and fire services during multi-agency mass-casualty incidents.
  10. Technology platforms including spreadsheet and office suite software — use proficiently to compile call data, track trends, and prepare operational reports.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Clinical practice standards and paramedic protocols — develop and implement at the organizational level, shaping scope-of-practice policies across an EMS agency.
  2. Emerging paramedic professionals — mentor and evaluate systematically, designing structured field training programs aligned with national certification competencies.
  3. Patient outcome data — analyze across the organization using medical and spreadsheet software to identify systemic care gaps and drive evidence-based improvements.
  4. Organizational preparedness strategy — lead the design and execution of large-scale mass-casualty and disaster response plans for regional EMS systems.
  5. Continuing education and in-service training curricula — author and deliver using presentation and word processing software to elevate agency-wide clinical competency.
  6. Inter-agency relationships with hospitals, public health authorities, and regulatory bodies — cultivate and sustain to ensure coordinated, high-quality community emergency care.
  7. Complex ethical and clinical judgment dilemmas — resolve at the leadership level, setting precedents that guide frontline paramedic decision-making across the agency.
  8. Quality improvement and accreditation processes — oversee comprehensively, leveraging information retrieval software and data analytics to meet or exceed regulatory benchmarks.
  9. Workforce resilience and psychological safety — champion through policy development and peer support program leadership, addressing stress and burnout in high-stakes EMS environments.
  10. Strategic resource allocation including staffing, equipment, and technology — direct at the executive level to maximize pre-hospital care capacity across service delivery zones.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted protocol lookup — queries an LLM to retrieve medication dosage tables or treatment protocols during non-emergency downtime, verifying results against approved clinical guidelines before applying them in the field.
Developing
  1. Documentation drafting — uses an AI writing assistant to generate initial patient care report narratives from structured field notes, then edits for clinical accuracy and compliance before submission Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Differential-aid prompting — inputs observed patient vitals and symptom clusters into an AI tool to surface candidate differential considerations, retaining full clinical judgment for field triage decisions Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Time-critical information retrieval — delegates targeted reference queries (drug interactions, contraindication checks) to an AI assistant during post-call review, applying findings to improve subsequent responses Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Training scenario generation — directs an AI tool to construct realistic patient case simulations for team debriefs and continuing education, evaluating the output for clinical plausibility before use WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Structured handoff drafting — employs an AI assistant to format SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) handoff communications from voice or text input, then confirms accuracy against the patient encounter record Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Workflow integration oversight — evaluates, pilots, and advocates for AI-assisted dispatch triage or predictive resource-allocation tools within the EMS service, benchmarking outputs against established patient outcome data Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Human-AI boundary governance — establishes team-level norms defining which paramedic decisions (scene safety, airway management, clinical judgment under pressure) remain exclusively human-executed, given the occupation's Q2 AI-augmented positioning and the limits of AI autonomy in field environments Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 26
Augment share: 2.6%
Time saved: 94.4%
AI autonomy: 2.46
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Scene size-up report — transmits initial patient presentation and scene conditions to dispatch using basic radio protocols in non-complex emergency situations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient history intake — collects chief complaint and symptom timeline through direct questioning during low-acuity calls Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Bystander communication — gathers witness accounts of incident at scene using active listening to clarify sequence of events Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Hospital handoff report — delivers structured verbal patient report to receiving emergency department staff including vitals, interventions, and response during transfer Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient reassurance — explains ongoing treatment procedures to conscious patients using plain language to reduce anxiety during transport Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Family notification — communicates patient condition and destination hospital to family members at scene with clarity and empathy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Medical command communication — conveys real-time patient assessment findings and requests intervention authorization from medical direction using precise clinical terminology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Written patient care report — documents complete prehospital assessment, interventions, and patient response in accurate, legally defensible PCR narrative Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Multi-agency scene communication — coordinates verbal updates across fire, law enforcement, and hospital teams during multi-casualty incidents to maintain shared situational awareness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Crew briefing leadership — leads pre-shift operational briefings and post-call debriefs that synthesize clinical findings, communication gaps, and system improvements for crew development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Protocol-deviation communication — articulates clinical rationale for standing-order deviations to medical directors using evidence-based reasoning and documented patient data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Community education delivery — presents emergency preparedness and recognition content to public audiences adapting complexity and terminology to lay-audience comprehension levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Scene role acknowledgment — accepts assigned crew position on arrival and executes designated tasks under supervising paramedic direction during structured emergency response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient advocate initiation — identifies when a patient's stated preferences conflict with family wishes and escalates concern to senior crew member for resolution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Two-person crew leadership — directs EMT partner through patient assessment sequence and intervention steps during dual-responder calls without supervisory oversight Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Scene safety enforcement — takes initiative to redirect bystanders and secure perimeter when law enforcement has not yet arrived to protect crew and patient Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Incident command integration — assumes and executes assigned ICS role during multi-casualty events, directing triage, treatment, or transport functions under unified command structure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crew performance management — identifies deficiencies in partner technique during active calls and delivers corrective guidance without disrupting patient care continuity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Critical intervention decision — makes independent field decisions to initiate advanced airway management or vascular access when patient deterioration exceeds protocol thresholds Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field training leadership — mentors paramedic students and new employees through progressive skill exposure, structured feedback cycles, and competency validation on live calls Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. System improvement initiative — identifies recurring protocol gaps or equipment failures across shift data and leads process improvement proposals to EMS medical director Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mass casualty command — coordinates triage officer, treatment sector, and transport coordination functions simultaneously during large-scale incidents, adapting resource allocation as patient volume shifts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Post-call self-review — reflects on assessment sequence and identifies at least one clinical decision point for discussion during post-shift debrief Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Protocol knowledge gap identification — recognizes when a patient presentation falls outside familiar standing orders and seeks clarification before acting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Assessment strategy adjustment — recognizes mid-assessment that initial impression is inconsistent with emerging findings and reverts to a broader differential approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill performance monitoring — tracks personal success rate on procedural skills such as IV access and IV cannulation and initiates targeted simulation practice to address deficits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cognitive bias recognition — identifies when anchoring on initial dispatch information is narrowing differential diagnosis and deliberately expands assessment scope during complex presentations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress-state awareness — monitors own physiological arousal during high-acuity calls and applies self-regulation techniques to maintain clinical accuracy under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Learning plan construction — builds structured continuing education plan aligned to identified competency gaps following protocol updates or quality assurance reviews Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Crew metacognitive modeling — explicitly narrates clinical reasoning process during training calls to make thinking visible and transferable for paramedic students Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. System-level pattern analysis — synthesizes personal and crew performance data across quality assurance reports to identify cognitive error trends and design corrective training interventions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking10 statements
Emerging
  1. Dispatch information analysis — evaluates dispatch narrative for scene safety risks and probable chief complaint category before unit arrival Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Vital sign interpretation — compares measured vital signs to age-appropriate normal ranges to identify gross abnormalities during initial patient contact Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Differential diagnosis generation — constructs a prioritized list of probable diagnoses based on history, physical findings, and mechanism of injury during scene assessment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Treatment sequencing — determines order of airway, breathing, and circulation interventions based on patient priority classification rather than protocol sequence alone Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence evaluation — distinguishes reliable patient history from unreliable or contradictory bystander accounts when synthesizing clinical picture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Diagnostic reasoning under ambiguity — reaches working diagnosis and initiates treatment for undifferentiated presentations where multiple life threats are simultaneously plausible Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Protocol deviation justification — evaluates when standard standing orders are contraindicated by patient-specific factors and constructs documented rationale for alternative intervention Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Scene reconstruction — integrates physical evidence, mechanism, and patient presentation to reconstruct injury or illness etiology when patient is unresponsive or unable to provide history Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Clinical guideline critique — evaluates emerging prehospital research against current agency protocols and presents evidence-based recommendations for protocol revision to medical oversight Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. System failure analysis — conducts root-cause analysis of adverse patient outcomes using clinical data, timeline reconstruction, and protocol review to generate quality improvement findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Crew task sharing — divides patient care tasks with EMT partner according to scope-of-practice boundaries during routine calls Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Receiving facility coordination — contacts destination emergency department with estimated arrival time and preliminary patient information to enable receiving team preparation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Multi-agency scene integration — coordinates patient extrication and care handoff with fire suppression crews using shared terminology and clear role delineation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Medical command collaboration — presents patient findings and responds to physician questions in a bidirectional exchange that incorporates medical direction guidance into field treatment plan Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Interdisciplinary patient transition — executes structured handoff with emergency physicians, nurses, and trauma teams using SBAR format to ensure uninterrupted continuity of care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict navigation at scene — resolves disagreements between crew members on treatment approach by referencing protocol and patient data rather than hierarchy or preference Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Community partner coordination — collaborates with mental health co-responders, social workers, and law enforcement on behavioral health calls to align intervention to patient need Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Regional MCI collaboration — represents agency in multi-jurisdictional mass casualty planning exercises and establishes interoperable communication and triage protocols with partner agencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Quality improvement team contribution — participates in multidisciplinary case review committees, contributing prehospital clinical perspective to system-wide patient outcome improvement initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient dignity maintenance — positions patient coverings and communicates respectfully during assessment regardless of presenting condition, setting, or patient behavior Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accurate documentation practice — records patient assessment findings and interventions as observed rather than retrospectively adjusted to match desired clinical narrative Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Scope-of-practice adherence — declines to perform interventions outside authorized standing orders even under pressure from patients, families, or scene bystanders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mandatory reporting compliance — identifies and reports suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence indicators through legally required channels during and after patient contact Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical dilemma navigation — applies patient autonomy, beneficence, and do-not-resuscitate documentation standards consistently when family wishes conflict with advance directives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability in adverse outcomes — self-reports procedural errors or missed assessment findings through agency quality assurance process without prompting from supervisors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cultural humility in care — adjusts communication approach and respects culturally specific care preferences without compromising clinical intervention when evidence-based treatment is required Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical standard modeling — demonstrates and articulates professional ethical standards during crew training, field evaluations, and agency policy development processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer accountability culture — addresses observed protocol deviations or documentation inaccuracies by colleagues directly and constructively, escalating to supervision when safety risk is identified Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity8 statements
Emerging
  1. Resource improvisation — adapts available scene materials to stabilize or splint injuries when standard equipment is unavailable or inaccessible during response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Alternative communication approach — selects non-verbal or translation-assisted communication methods when patient language barrier prevents standard verbal history intake Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Access problem solving — identifies non-standard patient access routes and equipment configurations when scene geometry prevents standard stretcher or extraction approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Treatment adaptation — modifies standard medication administration route when primary route is contraindicated by patient condition or vascular access failure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Atypical presentation recognition — generates and tests non-textbook diagnostic hypotheses for patients whose presentations deviate significantly from classic symptom patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Protocol gap bridging — constructs a clinically defensible treatment approach for presentations not addressed by current standing orders using pathophysiological reasoning and medical command consultation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Training simulation design — designs realistic scenario-based training exercises that expose crews to rare or high-consequence call types using creative case construction and debriefing frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Community intervention innovation — develops novel prehospital diversion or community paramedicine protocols that address unmet population health needs through non-traditional EMS response models Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — accepts post-call feedback from preceptors and senior paramedics on assessment gaps without defensiveness, incorporating corrections into subsequent calls Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Certification requirement engagement — completes continuing education and recertification requirements as opportunities to reinforce and expand clinical knowledge rather than administrative obligations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Difficult call processing — reflects on high-acuity or unsuccessful resuscitation calls to extract clinical learning rather than attributing outcome solely to patient condition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill deficit pursuit — seeks out low-frequency high-risk procedures such as surgical airway or IO access through simulation when field opportunity is insufficient for competency maintenance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Protocol change adoption — integrates updated clinical guidelines into practice within the first rotation cycle following protocol revision, adjusting ingrained patterns deliberately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Constructive critique engagement — solicits specific performance feedback from medical directors and quality assurance reviewers and constructs measurable improvement targets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Resuscitation outcome learning — participates in agency cardiac arrest review process and applies team-identified performance gaps to modified resuscitation approach on subsequent calls Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Peer learning culture cultivation — normalizes error disclosure and continuous improvement on crew by modeling vulnerability, sharing personal clinical mistakes, and facilitating structured learning conversations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Advanced credential pursuit — proactively pursues flight paramedic, critical care, or community paramedicine credentials to expand clinical scope and contribute broader capability to agency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Scene arrival grounding — pauses briefly before patient contact to assess scene safety, identify hazards, and orient attention to environmental and clinical priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional recognition — identifies personal stress or distress responses during high-acuity calls and maintains functional task focus through the duration of the event Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Attention management during chaos — maintains structured patient assessment sequence during chaotic multi-victim scenes by using internal verbal cuing to prevent premature fixation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Fatigue monitoring — recognizes personal signs of cognitive fatigue during extended shifts and implements compensatory strategies such as crew cross-checking before high-risk interventions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Emotional regulation in family crisis — maintains regulated, calm affect when interacting with acutely distressed family members during pediatric or traumatic calls, preventing escalation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Deliberate procedural execution — performs high-stakes procedural interventions such as rapid sequence intubation preparation using intentional step-by-step attention rather than automaticity alone Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Post-traumatic call transition — applies structured psychological first aid self-care practices between calls following exposure to graphic or emotionally challenging scenes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Crew psychological safety stewardship — monitors crew members for signs of acute stress reactions during and after critical incidents and initiates peer support or CISM referral proactively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mindful leadership under sustained pressure — maintains consistent decision quality and crew communication effectiveness during multi-hour mass casualty events through intentional attentional management strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Physical demand tolerance — sustains patient lifting, carrying, and CPR performance through physically exhausting call conditions without abandoning assigned task Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertain outcome acceptance — continues full resuscitation effort under medical command direction when patient outcome remains unknown, resisting premature withdrawal of effort Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Repeated failure persistence — re-attempts vascular access or airway management using modified technique after initial failure without abandoning the intervention approach prematurely Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adverse scene endurance — maintains patient care focus during extended extrications, hazardous weather, or dangerous scene conditions that require sustained physical and cognitive output Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Pediatric and traumatic call recovery — returns to operational readiness following emotionally devastating calls such as pediatric cardiac arrest or mass casualty events within shift period Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. High-stakes decision courage — initiates field termination of resuscitation or withholding of treatment when clinical and protocol criteria are met, despite family emotional pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cumulative stress management — sustains professional performance across a career marked by repeated exposure to trauma, death, and human suffering through deliberate resilience practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Crisis leadership under fire — maintains command presence and clinical decision-making quality during complex, rapidly deteriorating scenes such as active shooter with mass casualties, when crew members exhibit acute stress reactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resilience culture building — develops and leads agency peer support programs, post-incident debriefing protocols, and occupational wellness initiatives that reduce cumulative stress burden across the workforce Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Paramedic · Critical Care Flight Paramedic · Critical Care Paramedic · ED Paramedic (Emergency Department Paramedic) · EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) · EMT Paramedic (Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic) · ER Paramedic (Emergency Room Paramedic) · First Responder · Flight Paramedic · Healthcare Specialist · Medical Technician · Paramedic Specialist (PS)
RAPIDS apprenticeships
0229 · Paramedic
O*NET skills
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWriting
Knowledge domains
Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyPsychologyEducation and TrainingTherapy and CounselingComputers and Electronics
Abilities
Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityCautiousnessIntegrityCooperationSelf-Control
Technology
Operating system softwareMedical softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation softwareWord processing softwareObject or component oriented development software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagn
  2. Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and exam
  3. Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculos
  4. Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
CIP education codes
51.0904

Sources: O*NET v30.2 (CC BY 4.0), SkillsCrosswalk.com, LER.me, Anthropic Economic Index, SAFI (Jadhav & Danve, 2026), WEF Skills Taxonomy 2021, Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework. © 2026 EBSCOed.