Ambulance Service

Qualifications Required

Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths must achieve this prior to end‑point assessment. Apprentices must complete an accredited Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support or a Level 3 Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care, and a Level 3 Ambulance Driving qualification.

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Core Units

• Understanding emergency, urgent and non‑urgent care environments

• Supporting patient assessment and basic clinical care

• Assisting senior clinicians during emergency responses

• Safe ambulance driving and vehicle management

• Basic life‑saving techniques

• Effective communication with patients and colleagues

• Working professionally and compassionately in challenging situations

 

Qualifications Required

Entry requirements set by employers. Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths must achieve this prior to end‑point assessment.

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Core Units

• Emergency and urgent care assessment and treatment

 

 

• Managing patients at scene and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions

 

 

• Clinical decision‑making within a defined scope of practice

 

 

• Problem‑solving and patient management in time‑critical situations

 

 

• Working collaboratively with ambulance crews, emergency services and NHS partners

 

 

• Professional accountability and responsibility

 

 

• Clear, structured communication in high‑pressure environments

 

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Progression

Completion of the apprenticeship makes individuals eligible for employment within UK NHS Ambulance Services.

Qualifications Required

Entry requirements set by employers. Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths must achieve this prior to end‑point assessment

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Core Units

 

• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment

 

 

• Responding to critical emergencies across the lifespan

 

 

• Medicines management and therapeutic interventions

 

 

• Autonomous clinical decision‑making and leadership

 

 

• Incident management and coordination with other emergency services

 

 

• Emergency and non‑emergency driving skills

 

 

• Professional, ethical and compassionate practice aligned to HCPC standards

 

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Progression

Completion of an approved BSc (Hons) Paramedic programme as part of the apprenticeship. Successful completion enables eligibility to apply for HCPC registration as a Paramedic.