About Training to Become an Ambulance Driver

Ambulance drivers work for private companies and hospitals, transporting injured and ill patients. Ambulance drivers made an average of $8 to $12 an hour in 2010, according to Payscale. Requirements for becoming an ambulance driver depend on the state of residence.

Types

At minimum, ambulance drivers are required to have a high school diploma or GED. Many states have emergency vehicle training courses that are required for ambulance drivers. Typically, CPR certification is also required.

Features

Ambulance driver training requires that students have a clean driving record. A course covers safe operation of the vehicle even at high rates of speed, dealing with traffic jams and proper use of emergency lights and sirens. Often students complete the course with a written test and a driving test.

Considerations

Some states require that ambulance drivers also be certified EMTs, or emergency medical technicians. In other cases, many ambulance drivers start out as drivers and advance to the position of EMT.

References

• Education Portal: How to Become an Ambulance Driver
• Degree Finders: How to Become an Ambulance Driver
• CV Tips: What ambulance driver training is necessary?