2006-07-06 16:47:03 · 11 answers · asked by wonderboy62585 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Drivers training would be good...
2006-07-06 16:50:44 · answer #1 · answered by R J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To work as an ambulance driver, you must:
complete a high school diploma or GED
be in good physical condition
have a driver's license; and
complete on-the-job training.
Formal Education
In some states, you must be certified as an emergency medical technician (EMT) to drive an ambulance. There are several levels of EMT certification:
First Responders - About 40 hours of training
EMT-Basic - 110 hours of training
EMT-Intermediate - 200 to 400 hours of training
Paramedics - 1,000 or more hours of training
The level of training required varies by state and ambulance company.
Work Experience
Experience as a delivery or taxi driver is good background for this occupation. These jobs can provide you with a good knowledge of the area streets.
On-the-job Training
Drivers usually learn their skills through on-the-job training. Depending on the duties, training can take less than three months. Training may include completing an emergency vehicle operator's course.
2006-07-06 16:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this all depends on where you live and what type of ambulance service you want to work for. If you want to be just a driver, than your best bet is going to be looking into a smaller department/ service. With a smaller service (one that still has some if not an all volunteer service) you will probably have a greater chance of just driving. However, you will probably be a more attractive job candidate if you obtain certification as an EMT. Good luck!
2006-07-09 16:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by lakefrontblues 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what your country you're in, but in North America, "ambulance driver" is not a position in its own right. You would have to be trained as an EMT and once you've finished your training and received your placement, then you can take your shift, along with your colleagues, driving the ambulance.
2006-07-06 22:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states you must be an EMT (emergency medical tech) first in order to drive an ambulance. There are ways that you can do this; go to your local rescue squad and volunteer (let them know what you want to do) they can help you find a class or even pay for it for you as long as you volunteer your time at the squad house, or you can take a class (check your local 911 offices), you could also become a Fire Fighter/ EMT.
2006-07-06 16:53:32 · answer #5 · answered by wendy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Driving an empty ambulance depends on the state you are in. Driving a full ambulance, you will need to be a paramedic first. Best wishes
2006-07-06 17:03:38 · answer #6 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would need to get emergency medical technician (EMT) training, and you start as basic first aid and airway things, and you progress up to EMT/Paramedic and they are the ones that can actually give medicine.
2006-07-06 16:51:18 · answer #7 · answered by RTFM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cdl to start.Not really to sure on the Medical part.I have a friend that is a Paramedic.
2006-07-06 16:50:54 · answer #8 · answered by CNH320 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EMT or Paramedic training but i think it depends on where you live
2006-07-06 16:50:41 · answer #9 · answered by tkupsky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to take an EMT course...
2006-07-06 16:51:01 · answer #10 · answered by Gizmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋