This framework aims to provide the skills and knowledge required to become a competent Emergency Care Assistant within the emergency care workforce.
The role involves responding to emergency calls to provide care to patients, driving ambulance vehicles, assisting paramedics, using medical/life support equipment, providing and collecting information at the scene, and completing documentation.
Intermediate
The intermediate apprentice will learn to respond to emergency calls as part of an A&E crew, assist Paramedic, drive ambulance vehicle and ensure it is clean, appropriately stocked and has fuel. Use, store, transport and care for medical and life support equipment, complete documentation, use communication equipment (eg. radios/telephones).
