Ambulance support worker (emergency, urgent and non-urgent)
Provide care and clinical support for emergency (999), urgent or unscheduled care calls.
Role overview
An ambulance support worker provides clinical and non-clinical support to patients being transported to, from, or between healthcare settings in emergency, urgent, and non-urgent situations. Apprentices develop skills in patient assessment, basic clinical interventions, moving and handling, and professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues. This role can lead to associate ambulance practitioner or paramedic apprenticeship pathways.
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.