Associate ambulance practitioner
Responding to 999 and urgent calls, and providing emergency care for people as part of an ambulance crew.
Role overview
An associate ambulance practitioner (AAP) provides urgent and emergency care to patients in the pre-hospital environment, working alongside paramedics and other clinical colleagues as part of the ambulance service. Apprentices develop clinical assessment and treatment skills, enabling them to manage a range of medical and trauma emergencies before and during transport to hospital. This role can lead to paramedic degree apprenticeship progression.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
Related university routes
If you'd prefer the degree route instead of an apprenticeship, these UK courses cover similar ground.