Ambulance staff transport sick, injured and convalescent persons and give first aid treatment in emergencies and check ambulance vehicles are roadworthy, cleaned and have all the necessary equipment.

Entry Reqirements

Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Typical Tasks

• Checks and maintains vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy.
• Replenishes medical supplies in ambulance as necessary.
• Cleans and disinfects ambulance after use and carries out routine care of ambulance equipment.
• Ascertains nature of injuries and provides first aid treatment.
• Drives ambulance or accompanies driver to transport patients to hospitals or other treatment centres and homes.
• Helps patients into and out of ambulance.

Desired Skills

Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Learning Strategies, Active Learning, Speaking, Monitoring, Writing, Mathematics, Science