Level 3 Award in Patient Care Services: Ambulance Driving

Course Overview

The purpose of the APCSAD course is to provide Learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to drive a range of patient care ambulance vehicles under non-emergency conditions, safely and commensurate with patient comfort and vehicle empathy.

Who Is It For?

This qualification is for people who will be required to provide transport for patients to and from healthcare settings under routine driving conditions for either NHS Trusts, CQC registered Independent Ambulance Services or NHS Ambulance Services.

What Is Covered?

Driver responsibilities
Driving legislation
Exemptions
Reversing and manoeuvring
Pre-driving checks and daily inspections
Driving procedures
Steering techniques and braking
The system of car control
Overtaking
Safety systems
Human factors
Adverse conditions
Navigation.

Duration & Times

The EMSTAR APCSAD course is delivered in one week, Monday to Friday.

Assessment & Certification

Principles of Non-Emergency Ambulance Driving Assessment (Online Exam)
Evidence Log
Learner Workbook

Costs

From £999.00 + VAT

Please call us for further details as last-minute places are often available at discounted rates.