Ambulance Support Worker – Apprenticeship Standard
Who is this apprenticeship standard for?
This apprenticeship is ideal for those taking their first steps in an emergency and urgent care role, supporting registered and non-registered healthcare professionals in a non-clinical capacity. This could include driving an ambulance while a paramedic looks after the patient or transporting non-critical patients.
Programme Structure
With the mandatory qualifications included, this apprenticeship will take approximately 13-18 months to complete. During this time the apprentice will learn about patient care, safely driving ambulance vehicles, assisting with delegated clinical tasks and interventions alongside soft skills such as working as part of a team, effective communication and conflict resolution.
With the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) gained through this standard, successful apprentices will be competent and job ready as an Ambulance Support Worker.
End Point Assessment Methods
The End Point Assessment consists of:
- Simulated Observations
- A Professional Discussion
Both are equally weighted and can be undertaken in any order. The apprentice does not have to pass one before being able to undertake the other.
Qualifications
Apprentices will need to complete two mandatory qualifications covering ambulance care and ambulance driving (emergency or non-emergency), with the combination being selected based on the specific role (this standard supports four different role types).
One accredited level 3 ambulance care qualification, from:
- QA Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support (RQF)
- Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care: Urgent Care Services
- Award in Ambulance Patient Care: Non-Urgent Care Services
- Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care: Non-Urgent Care Services
and;
One accredited ambulance driving qualification, from:
- Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (RQF)
- Level 3 Award in Patient Care Services: Ambulance Driving
- Legacy IHCD driving awards for Emergency and non-emergency driving will be accepted where candidates can demonstrate current and relevant driving experience.
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