Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD) – Level 3
Think you’ve got what it takes to handle an ambulance under pressure? This 4 week immersive course is designed to take you from confident driver to certified emergency response ambulance driver – blue lights and all.
Whether you’re stepping into the world of prehospital care, or looking to boost your qualifications in the ambulance or event medical sector, CERAD is the gold-standard qualification to get you road-ready.
🧭 What You’ll Learn:
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Preparing for advanced ambulance driving
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Route planning & navigation like a pro
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Handling emergency response situations with confidence
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Reversing, manoeuvring, and tight turns
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Understanding legal exemptions and road traffic law
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How your mindset and behaviour affect safety under pressure
Real Ambulance | Real Equipment | Real Training
Course Facts:
🕒 120 days of blended theory + hands-on training
📍 Delivered at our Manchester HQ
✅ Nationally recognised, regulated by Qualsafe
🚑 Includes real-world on-road driving with professional instruction
📈 Guided Learning by expert instructors
Perfect For:
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Emergency Care Assistants
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FREC3&4 and FREUC Clinicians
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NHS and private ambulance applicants
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Anyone needing that all-important blue light ticket
Why Train With Us?
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Experienced emergency services instructors
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Small groups = more wheel time and support
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Safe, supportive learning environment
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Real-life driving routes, real-life confidence
Entry Requirements
To attend this course, learners must:
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Be 18 years or older on the first day of training
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Hold a valid UK driving license
⚠️ Limited spaces. High demand. ⚠️
Testimonials
“The whole team made me feel extremely comfortable and made the learning very fun, understandable, and engaging.” – Madison
“Loved every minute of it.” – Emma
“Amazing course and delivery. Lots of content covered but done in a diverse way at a pace that felt comfortable and not rushed. Really enjoyed the scenarios, both in the theory where we could work it out together as a team, and in the practicals where we could apply the knowledge. They really brought everything together and increased confidence!” – Georgia
“Fantastic trainer; very engaging.” – Holly
“I think that Matt is very supportive, he also keeps my attention and makes sure we all understood what we were being taught. 10/10 trainer.” – Sarah
“Matt and Andrew did amazing at engaging everyone in the learning, by making it hands-on and realistic and using practical demonstrations to make sure everybody could visualize what we were being taught.” – Darcey
