Ambulance

Duration – 20 Days
Cost – £3,530.00 Inc. VAT
Qualification Code – “L3CERAD”
Awarding Body – Futurequals

To check availability or to book, please call us on 01325 609030 and our helpful team will be able to assist you.

The purpose of the Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving qualification is to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to drive an ambulance vehicle in response to an emergency.

This qualification gives the learner the opportunity to:

• Be able to prepare, drive and manoeuvre ambulance vehicles
• Be able to drive an ambulance vehicle in emergency and non-emergency situations

The programme includes but is not limited to the following subjects:

• Be able to carry out a pre-shift vehicle daily inspection and pre driving checks
• Be able to comply with current legislation and driving regulations at all times
• Be able to use vehicles’ braking systems
• Be able to use vehicles’ steering systems
• Understand the use and effects of vehicle safe systems
• Be able to navigate during routine driving
• Be able to use the system of car control
• Be able to use vehicles’ transmission systems during emergency drivin
• Be able to drive in emergency response situations
• Be able to navigate when responding to emergencies.

Upon successful completion of the written and practical assessments the following certificates will be awarded:

• FutureQuals Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving

Prior to starting the course learners must meet the following criteria:

• be 21 years of age (or older) on the first day of teaching.
• possess the right values, behaviours and attributes appropriate to the role.
• not have any outstanding court cases, prosecutions or pending disciplinary action in any area being brought against them.
• hold a valid driving license for the class of vehicle being driven for the full duration of the qualification.
• have a contract with either an NHS ambulance service or a voluntary or private ambulance provider that is CQC registered and contracted to provide emergency ambulance provision to the NHS ambulance services.

Students with Type 1 Diabetes can still apply as long as it is well controlled.
Any previous driving ban for any reason must be advised to us at when booking this course.

Duration – 36 weeks total (4 weeks classroom – 750 hours practice)
Cost – £2,800 Inc. VAT
Qualification Code – “L4AAPTOP”
Awarding Body – Futurequals

Learners should have an employer in place, either NHS or an independent provider supporting the NHS.  We can support with paid placement opportunities across various UK locations.

To discuss placement options please contact our placement facilitator on placements@medipro.co.uk or ring our office on 01325 609 030 (ext. 306)

April 1^st, 2024 – Bristol – £2,800 including VAT

June 10^th, 2024 – Newmarket – £2,800 including VAT

June 17^th, 2024 – Stockton-on-Tees – £2,800 including VAT

October 21^st, 2024 – Newmarket – £2,800 including VAT

To check availability or to book, please call us on 01325 609030 and our helpful team will be able to assist you.

Accelerate your career in the ambulance pre-hospital field with our Level 4 Diploma in Associate Ambulance Practitioner Training Course ‘ECA Top-up’. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance your role to the next level.

Split into three modules, each lasting 12 weeks, this course offers a well-structured and sequential learning experience. With a blend of eLearning and clinical practice, you’ll gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced AAPs or paramedics.

Module 1 combines blended and supported eLearning with 200 hours of clinical practice. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced AAPs or paramedics, gaining hands-on experience while signing off on essential competencies. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, trauma effects on the body, professional standards, and pharmacology.

Module 2 comprises a focused two-week classroom block supplemented by an additional 200 hours of clinical practice. Dive deeper into advanced areas such as airway management, drug administration, assisting advanced practitioners, trauma assessment and management, as well as childbirth and maternity care.

In Module 3, you’ll attend another two-week classroom block along with an extended 250 hours of clinical practice. Develop your expertise in ECG interpretation, clinical decision making, reflective practice, and ethics within healthcare practice.

We understand that investing in your education is important but can also be financially challenging. That’s why we offer a flexible finance agreement that allows you or your employer to pay for the course in convenient quarterly instalments.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career. Enrol now in our Level 4 Diploma in Associate Ambulance Practitioner Training Course ECA Top-up and become a highly competent healthcare professional.

Upon successful completion of the various assessments you will receive the following qualification:

• FutureQuals Level 4 Diploma in Associate Ambulance Practitioner

Assessment methods for this programme include: MCQ, short written submissions, exams, presentations, OSCEs and the Practice Assessment Document (PAD)

Learners must be able to demonstrate the following criteria:

• Be 18 years of age
• Have a good level of numeracy, literacy and I.T. skills
• Be employed as an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) or similar, in a full-time role for a minimum of 6 months (evidence will be required to show you work at the scope of practice as an ECA, in an appropriate setting e.g. NHS ambulance service or supporting the NHS as an ECA with an independent provider)
• Have an up-to-date CPD folder demonstrating you meet the care standards having achieved this no more than 18 months ago
• Access to appropriate workplace/placements and qualified mentorship. All placements must be agreed and audited prior to commencement of your programme.

Once you have demonstrated this criteria you will be invited for an brief interview and professional discussion before a place can be offered. This can be face-to-face or teams/video call.

Duration – 12 months (initial 6 week course Mon-Thur)
Cost – £4,620.00 Inc. VAT
Qualification Code – “L3DAEUCS”
Awarding Body – Futurequals

To check availability or to book, please call us on 01325 609030 and our helpful team will be able to assist you.

The purpose of this Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support is to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be able to work as a part of an emergency ambulance crew, responding to 999 calls supporting the Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) or registered Paramedic.

This role includes supporting the clinician with the care of a patient with varying needs and in a variety of environments and settings, sometimes including very difficult circumstances such as accidents and where time to provide support to patients is critical to their health.

The role may also include attending to patients with colleagues of the same grade to a patient that has been referred by the emergency operations centre, 111 service, GP urgent referrals and other allied healthcare professions within the community.

Emergency and urgent and care support staff have a good understanding of anatomy and physiology, the ability to carry out patient assessment, physiological measurement and continued patient monitoring with a range of skills that support the lead clinician with advanced procedures. This qualification will be a combination of full-time education with formative and summative assessment and consolidation in the real work environment.

The programme includes but is not limited to the following subjects:

• Principles of Ambulance Patient Care in emergency and urgent settings
• Anatomy and physiology for ambulance patient care
• Assessment, physiological measurements and continued monitoring of emergency and urgent care patients
• Airway management, basic life support and external defibrillation
• Care for older people in the emergency and urgent care setting
• Support the management of trauma in the emergency and urgent care setting
• Support the clinician in the management of patients during pregnancy, childbirth and care of babies and children
• Bereavement and end of life care in the emergency and urgent care setting
• Support the clinician in the management of hostile & major incidents in the emergency and urgent care setting
• Managing hazardous materials, cleaning, decontamination and waste management in the emergency and urgent care setting
• Conflict resolution training for ambulance services
• Using communication and information systems in ambulance patient care

Upon successful completion of the written and practical assessments as well as the portfolio of evidence, the following certificates will be awarded:

– FutureQuals Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency & Urgent Care Support

There are no formal qualification entry requirements that a learner must have completed before taking this qualification and no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding.

Duration – 3 weeks
Cost – £2,220 Inc. VAT
Qualification Code – “APCNU”
Awarding Body – Futurequals

The Level 3 Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care: Non-Urgent Care Services covers the national patient care support services scope of practice that is required in the role of ambulance patient care support attendants or assistants. Learners will be responsible for the transportation and care of patients with varying needs including looking after the disabled, elderly, sick and vulnerable people to and from outpatient clinics, day care centres and routine hospital admissions and discharges. Learners will be responsible for the care of patients on the journey and while they are transferred to and from the vehicle.

The programme includes but is not limited to the following subjects:

• Principles of ambulance patient care
• Management of medical conditions during ambulance patient care
• Vehicle familiarisation and communication systems
• Safe moving and handling during ambulance patient care
• Ambulance aid essentials for patient care
• Conveyance of patients with own medication and medical devices
• Conflict resolution
• Basic life support including airway, oxygen and AED

Upon successful completion of the written and practical assessments the following certificates will be awarded:

– FutureQuals Level 3 Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care: Non-Urgent Care Services

There are no formal qualification entry requirements that a learner must have completed before taking this qualification and no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding.

All student will need to complete a competency portfolio as well as the Care Certificate from Skills for Health. All statutory and mandatory essential components are covered for the role of ‘Ambulance Care Assistant’