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There exist a number specific paramedics based on role. Intensive care paramedic (ICP) as an example is an advanced medical practitioner who among paramedics, provide clinical assessment, treatment and attention outside the hospital environment for patients with significant injuries or illnesses (Curtis & Ramsden 2015). This particular group, (ICP) implement targeted management plan for with major challenge to normal homeostatic activities. An ICP is required to make a critical judgment without any supervision. The statutory ambulance service typically engages them, private paramedic service or defense force in operating in a variety of community, industrial, defense of …show more content…
They, therefore, need enough training to be able to deliver services such as thoracentesis and be able to extricate a casualty from a car that was involved in a tragic accident. Proper education makes out of them highly skilled practitioners, diverse in response to out of hospital patient presentations. This paper aims at presenting a variety of cognitive skills fundamental for a standard paramedic. A good paramedic demonstrates expertise in critical thinking. This is evident in synthesis, a reflection of their learning and analysis of the implications for the professional studies. They should be able to apply reasoning skills to aid their clinical decisions. Besides that, paramedics must demonstrate an ability to create coherent arguments supported by analysis of data from a variety of sources. These professionals should also undertake a self-projected learning to develop the personal knowledge base to underpin professional development. Elsewhere, efficient use of information technology is necessary for paramedics and along with that are efficient information management, documentation and keeping records. Time management and prioritization are another core expectation of a paramedic. Closely related is the need for an anticipating paramedic to be adaptive and flexible in changing situations as well as consistency and self-motivation (Bo'meara & Grbich 2009). Effective role model, team worker, moral courage & integrity, professional and ethical values are core skills of an effective paramedic. Such people also need to be sensitive and compassionate in practice. They should be resilient in response to unpredictable situations. Ability to learn from experience and effective interpersonal communication is part of their