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Ambulance Driving

£1,250.00

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This regulated and nationally recognised QA qualification is for people who work within an Ambulance Service who have a requirement to routinely transport patients to and from healthcare settings, including those that work on behalf of an NHS Trust and
Independent and NHS Ambulance Service.

This qualification will give you sufficient knowledge and skill to drive an ambulance routinely in a range of environments under non-emergency conditions.

Intended Audience

The Level 3 Award in Patient Care Services: Ambulance Driving (RQF) qualification is for people who intend to provide transport for patients under routine driving conditions for NHS Trusts, CQC registered Independent Ambulance Services and NHS Ambulance Services.

Course Overview

The objective of this qualification is to benefit Learners by enabling them to prepare, drive and manoeuvre ambulance vehicles in non-emergency situations. It will confirm competence when driving an ambulance to the routine standards required by NHS Trusts and CQC registered ambulance services, ensuring safe, legal driving practices in accordance with the Highway Code, Road Traffic Act and Road Craft.

For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the Qualification Specification.

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Assessment Methods

  1. Practical assessments – observed by the Trainer throughout the course in the following competencies:
    • Vehicle daily inspection
    • Pre-driving checks
    • Navigation
    • Reversing
    • Braking and steering
  2. Practical assessment – observed by an independent Assessor at the end of the course.
  3. 2x Theory assessments/multiple choice question papers – (1 x 25 multiple choice question paper and 1 x 25 road signs question paper)

Additional information

Date

8th-12th April 24

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