Ambulance drivers are frequently trained as paramedics or emergency medical technicians, and they not only drive their ambulances but provide crucial emergency medical care. The depth and level of schooling ambulance drivers must undergo depends on their assigned medical duties and the state in which they work.
Here is Ambulance Driver Salary In Ghana
The salary range for the majority of workers in Ambulance workers – from GH₵847.35 to GH₵4,160.42 per month.
Ambulance workers provide emergency health care to patients who are injured, sick, infirm, or otherwise physically or mentally impaired prior to and during transport to medical facilities.
Tasks and duties
Assessing the health status of persons involved in accidents, natural disasters, and other emergency situations, and determining needs for immediate and specialized medical assistance
Performing medical procedures and administering drugs and other therapies according to the protocol for emergency medical treatment, including resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
Monitoring changes in the health status of patients during transport to and from medical, rehabilitation, and other health care facilities
Providing information and training to community groups and essential service workers in first aid for initial care of an illness or injury
Attending and/or patrolling large-scale public gatherings and other events where health emergencies are more likely to occur
Recording information on patients’ conditions and treatments provided in medical record-keeping systems.
How do I become an ambulance driver in Ghana?
A.National Ambulance Service General Eligibility
Must be a Ghanaian Citizen.
Must have no criminal records.
Must be of good character.
Must be Between the ages of 18 years and 35 years.
Must be physically, mentally, and medically fit for service.
How long is paramedic training?
Paramedic science courses usually take between three or four years full time and include a mixture of theory and practical work including placements with the ambulance services.
Are ambulance drivers also paramedics?
To drive an ambulance, you’ll usually be a qualified ambulance care assistant/patient transport service driver, emergency care assistant, ambulance technician, or paramedic.
If you’re working in an emergency, you’ll usually be directly involved in assessing and providing patient care and treatment.