KINNECT is the preferred Medical Provider for Queensland Ambulance Service.
Queensland Ambulance Service may at times direct you to undertake a Supplementary Medical, in order for them to make an assessment of your current Medical Fitness.
If you require a supplementary medical, the following steps apply*:
Step 1 – Confirm Your Immunisation History
Step 2 – Medical Questionnaire & Payment
*Please refer to the table below to identify your eligibility for a supplementary medical.
| Status | Background | Medical Assessment Validity | Is a Supplementary Medical Assessment Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement Student (Undergraduate) | An undergraduate student studying paramedicine, requiring a medical for clinical placement. | Medical assessment valid for the duration of their studies. | YES: but only if a student has a change to their health status while still a student; OR they are absent from their studies for more than 12 months (regardless of change to health status). |
| Graduate Paramedic | An individual who has completed paramedicine studies and now seeks employment with QAS. | Valid for 2 years. | YES: If you completed a QAS Clinical Placement Medical (as an undergraduate) and graduated less than two years ago your QAS Clinical Placement Medical remains valid however you are required to complete a Supplementary Medical Assessment. NO: - If you have completed a QAS Clinical Placement Medical (as an undergraduate) but graduated more than 2 years ago new full QAS medical assessment is required. - If you never completed a QAS Clinical Placement Medical as an undergraduate new full QAS medical assessment is required. - If it has been more than 12 months since your Supplementary Medical Assessment new full QAS medical assessment is required. |
| Qualified Paramedic | An individual who has completed paramedicine studies and has been employed with another paramedic service but is seeking employment with QAS. | Valid for 2 years. An individual will require new QAS Medical Assessment if they have not previously completed one – as either a Graduate Paramedic or PTO. | YES: If it’s less than 12 months since the initial QAS Medical Assessment AND a Paramedic or Patient Transport Officer has a change to their health status. YES: If it has been between 12 months and 2 years since the initial full QAS Medical Assessment. NO: If it has been more than 2 years since the initial QAS Medical Assessment, a new full QAS medical assessment is required. |
STEP 1
Confirm Your Immunisation History
Before you can commence your supplementary medical assessment with KINNECT, we need to know that you have previously had the following immunisations:
- Hepatitis B
- Whooping Cough (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella
- Tuberculosis (only required in certain instances)
*For more information, please download the QAS Immunisation Guidance Document.
If you HAVE previously had a QAS Medical Assessment with KINNECT and already have your Immunisation Verification Certificate, please proceed to Step 2.
If you HAVE NOT previously had a QAS Medical Assessment with KINNECT, OR your vaccination status has changed, you will need to have your immunisation history verified using Carelever Comply. Please follow the instructions below.
How to Verify Your Immunisation History using Carelever Comply
Carelever Comply is an online portal where you can record your immunisation history and upload evidence (e.g. including immunisation documentation/records).
You will then be asked to pay a $53.90 verification fee.
Please thoroughly read the Guide to Carelever Comply before uploading your immunisation history.
Record Your Immunisations in Carelever Comply*
A KINNECT Clinician will verify your information, and if compliant, you will be sent an email confirmation in which you will be able to download your compliance certificate. You can then proceed to Step 2.
STEP 2
Medical Questionnaire & Payment
Please complete the questionnaire below, remembering to upload your immunisation verification certificate.
The cost of the Supplementary Medical Assessment is $192 + GST. You can pay online via a debit or credit card at the end of the form.
You will receive a confirmation of your order via email after payment has been made.
STEP 3
Assessment
KINNECT will collate all the required documents, including your vaccination certificate from Carelever Comply and the Supplementary Medical Questionnaire.
These will be assessed in line with the Queensland Ambulance Medical Standards before a final outcome is determined.
STEP 4
Medical Results
Your Medical Results will be sent to both QAS stakeholders and yourself via email within 2 business days of your assessment.
Further Medical Information
If, during the medical assessment process, a medical condition is identified that requires further medical investigation and/or information from a treating doctor, KINNECT will contact you and provide a referral letter to take to your treating doctor.
Once information is received from your treating doctor, KINNECT’s doctor will review it and make the Fitness for Work Determination.
A fee ($184 + GST) will be charged to cover the cost of the referral letter and the review of the additional information by the KINNECT Doctor.
To avoid a further medical review being required, KINNECT encourage you to bring supporting documentation to your appointment should you have a medical / health condition and/or current injury. Supporting documentation may include:
- Letter from your treating Doctor / Medical Specialist
- Pathology and/or Radiology Results
Please note that KINNECT will not provide advice or guidance as to what medical information you or your treating doctor should provide. We encourage you to refer to the Queensland Ambulance Service Medical Guidelines or discuss with the University.
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