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Ambulance Operator

ACCS Innovation Center

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This comprehensive course is designed to prepare participants for a rewarding career as an ambulance operator (AO). AOs serve a critical function as part of an emergency medical services (EMS) team.

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In-Person

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Detailed information about this program

This comprehensive course is designed to prepare participants for a rewarding career as an ambulance operator (AO). AOs serve a critical function as part of an emergency medical services (EMS) team. Whether you're new to this role or seeking to enhance your expertise, this training will equip you with foundational principles necessary for success in this critical role. Throughout the course, you'll cover essential topics such as Basic Life Support (BLS), scene and patient assessment techniques, airway management, trauma response, and handling hazardous materials. Additionally, you'll learn about special patient populations, incident command systems, and ambulance operation procedures. You will also receive hands-on training in driving the ambulance, where you will develop competencies in emergency vehicle operation, navigating through traffic, maneuvering in tight spaces, and ensuring patient safety during transit. No prior experience is required, and upon successful completion, you'll be well-prepared to serve as an Ambulance Operator, contributing to the health and safety of your community.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Administer CPR/BLS: Identify and manage patients with chest pain and other cardiac emergencies through the use of an automated external defibrillator or by conducting CPR
  • Apply brakes while executing a turn and perform emergency braking in a straight line
  • Assess the Patient: Conduct primary and ongoing assessments of a patient
  • Assess the Scene: Assess the scene and ensure the safety of the emergency medical responder, patient, and bystanders
  • Change lanes at low speeds
  • Execute a U-Turn and a three-point turn
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians53-3011.00
  • Emergency Medical Technicians29-2042.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Ambulance sanitation procedures — remove and replace soiled linens and equipment under direct supervisor guidance following shift completion.
  • Patient transport assistance — support ambulance drivers during non-emergency transfers of sick or convalescent persons along assigned routes.
  • Incident reporting basics — relay factual observations about accidents or emergencies to hospital intake personnel using standard communication protocols.
  • Stretcher loading procedures — assist in placing patients onto stretchers and loading them into ambulances with guidance from senior attendants.
  • EMT support role — accompany and assist certified emergency medical technicians on routine calls under close supervision.
  • Supply restocking — replace disposable items and medical supplies on ambulances using a provided checklist after each transport.
  • Vehicle cleaning tasks — wash and clean ambulance interiors and exteriors following departmental sanitation standards at the end of each shift.
  • Basic vehicle checks — perform minor vehicle maintenance tasks such as fluid level inspection on emergency medical services vehicles with supervisory oversight.
  • Radio and dispatch communication — receive and acknowledge dispatch instructions using call center or helpdesk software under trainer direction.
  • Route awareness — read basic maps or map creation software to identify transport routes between care facilities under dispatcher guidance.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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