DEA - State Ambulance Driver Diploma

Acquire the necessary qualification to develop the following professional skills:

1. Establish appropriate communication to inform and support the patient and those around them

2. Accompany the patient in settling in and moving around by mobilising his/her resources and using appropriate equipment

3. Implement hygiene and comfort care adapted to the patient's needs and situation

4. Assess the patient's clinical condition within his/her area of expertise

5. Implement care appropriate to the patient's condition, particularly those relating to emergencies

6. Prepare, check and maintain the vehicle suitable for land medical transport in order to ensure safe transport

7. Drive the vehicle adapted for land medical transport in compliance with traffic and road safety rules and in a manner appropriate to the patient's state of health

8. Use appropriate equipment and facility maintenance techniques, within his/her area of competence, taking into account the prevention of associated risks

9. Identify, report and deal with anomalies and malfunctions in connection with the maintenance of the vehicle, equipment and facilities and ensure traceability

10. Searching for, processing and passing on relevant information to ensure the continuity and traceability of care and activities and passing on professional know-how

11. Organising and controlling one's activity, cooperating within a multi-professional team and improving one's practice as part of a quality / risk management approach

The course comprises five skill modules:

MODULE 1: Caring for patients at all stages of life within the scope of their duties (175 hours)

MODULE 2: Collecting clinical data and providing care tailored to the patient’s condition (210 hours)

MODULE 3: Transporting patients in accordance with traffic regulations and road safety rules (28 hours)

MODULE 4: Maintenance of the equipment and facilities of the land-based ambulance, taking into account emergency situations (35 hours)

The course also includes 245 hours of work placement (equivalent to 7 weeks).

Our teaching methodology prioritises a practical, job-focused approach: case studies, role-plays, simulated scenarios and collaborative activities enable learning in conditions that closely resemble the real-world workplace.

Skills are assessed progressively through role-plays, practical exercises, professional projects and assessments carried out throughout the course.

Throughout the programme, learners receive personalised support with regular monitoring by the teaching team and progress reviews to tailor the learning experience to each individual’s needs.

• Diploma from the Ministry of Health Level 3
(Certificate of training in emergency techniques and care - level 2)

Find out more about this qualification (RNCP36542, exact wording of the diploma, name of the certifier, registration date of the qualification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

- a valid B driving licence (excluding the probationary period), in accordance with current legislation;
- a prefectoral certificate of fitness to drive an ambulance after medical examination, a medical certificate of no contraindications to the exercise of the profession of ambulance driver issued by an approved doctor, a medical certificate of vaccinations in accordance with the regulations in force setting the conditions for immunisation of health professionals in France

AND have passed the admissibility test on file and the oral admission interview-

To attend the admission interview, candidates must complete an observation period of 70 hours in a hospital department responsible for medical transport or in a medical transport company approved by the institute director in accordance with article 19 of this decree - have submitted the application file

20 people maximum on full course

5 people maximum on partial course

• Fully classroom-based training

The training course takes place in person at the centre, which provides the ideal setting for building group dynamics, encouraging interactive discussions between trainees and making use of professional equipment.

• Equipped technical platforms
• Unmarked room with video projector

Equivalences and pathways: to be assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on the candidate’s background.

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Assessment prior to starting the training programme.

Interviews and remedial support with the educational advisor and/or the company liaison officer during the training programme.

Feedback on participants’ satisfaction is taken into account both during and at the end of the training programme.

Option of post-training support.

For participants with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification arrangements, support from the disability liaison officer.

EN-certified teachers, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult education, professional lecturers.

Assessments are organised throughout the course and/or at the end of the programme, in accordance with the qualification framework. Assessment tests may take the form of in-course assessments (CCF) and/or final examinations.

Support with exam preparation is provided throughout the course to help candidates succeed.

This qualification is awarded following validation by the DREETS examination board.

In the event of partial validation, the modules successfully completed are recognised as definitively passed.

Application forms are available from Tuesday 22 September and must be submitted by Tuesday 15 December 2026 at the latest to GRETA-CFA

Following the decree of 11 April 2022 concerning the DEA, the course comprises 556 hours of classroom-based study and 245 hours of work-based learning.

Selection based on application and interview

Date of oral interview: Monday 4 January 2027

Date results will be published: Thursday 7 January 2027

Further information: Please telephone GRETA-CFA for further details.

Practise the profession of ambulance driver within health transport companies, care establishments (hospitals, clinics, etc.), specialised emergency services, in collaboration with a multi-professional team (doctors, nurses, physiotherapist masseurs or any other health professional).

Access for people with disabilities

Success rate: 83 per cent out of 18 people who sat the exam

Employment rate upon completion of the course: 100 per cent out of 14 respondents to the survey

Employment rate in the intended profession:  100 per cent out of 14 respondents to the survey  

Satisfaction rate: 76 per cent out of 9 people who responded to our satisfaction survey

Recommendation rate: 78 per cent out of 9 people who responded to our satisfaction survey

Rate of progression to further study: 00 per cent

Drop-out rate during the course: 0 per cent

This course is funded by the PACA Regional Council as part of the 2023–2028 Regional Plan for Healthcare and Social Work Training: cliquez ici

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