The IHCD D2 course follows on from the Driver Training Programme I (Section B) and focuses on the advanced driving techniques required to drive ambulance vehicles on emergency duties whilst claiming exemptions to road traffic law. Personnel gain the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to drive ambulances in emergency situations in a safe and smooth manner with due regard to patient safety and comfort.

IHCD Ambulance Personnel Awards syllabus, Section C:1 Advanced Driving

• C1:1 Road traffic law
• C1:2 The system of vehicle control
• C1:3 Speed and safety
• C1:4 Positioning
• C1:5 Corners and bends
• C1:6 Overtaking
• C1:7 Skid Avoidance
• C1:8 Night driving*
• C1:9 Motorway driving

* It is recognised that during summer months, it may not be possible to arrange tuition in night driving during a formal training course. Whilst theoretical input should occur, it is incumbent on employing Services to ensure that where this is so, ALL such students receive 'on the job' tuition in night driving by a recognised IHCD Ambulance Driving Instructor, as is current practice.

Download full syllabus:IHCD Driver syllabus

The course is 72 hours over two week.

Personnel gain the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to drive ambulances in a safe and smooth manner with due regard to patient safety and comfort.

FTS Solutions instruct this course on your premises using your ambulance fleet, throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland.