Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD) Course
This in-depth course provides the vital skills needed to drive ambulances confidently in both emergency and non-emergency settings.
Expert-led training from experienced instructors in our fleet of brand new, purpose built driver training units.
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⭐ Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD) Course | Sheffield ⭐
Become a qualified blue light emergency ambulance driver with Echo Fire and Medical’s nationally recognised CERAD training.
This Level 3 course prepares you to safely drive under blue light conditions, and is essential for ambulance professionals working in both private and NHS sectors.
This qualification is for people who are employed by, or contracted to, an NHS Trust or CQC Registered Ambulance Service (Independent or Voluntary Aid Society) with the required authorisation to undergo training in emergency response ambulance driving.
Why Choose Echo for CERAD Training?
🚨 Real-world emergency driving scenarios
🚑 Brand new, purpose-built emergency driver training fleet
🧑🏫 Delivered by experienced, operational instructors
Our instructors bring hands-on frontline experience to every session, preparing you for the challenges of emergency response driving.
Partnership rates are available for independent organisations looking to collaborate and enrol multiple members of staff on our training programmes.
Our CERAD course runs over three weeks and covers:
- Advanced driving theory and practical
- Emergency response driving under blue lights
- Road law, exemptions and blue light policies
- Observation, hazard perception, and vehicle control
- Risk assessments and route planning
- To book or to register for future dates please email marketing@echofireandmedical.com
2026 Course Dates
August Course (RRV Pathway)
📅 3-24 August – Sheffield
August Course
📅 3-24 August – Sheffield
July Course
📅 6-27 July – Sheffield
June Course
📅 1-22 June – Sheffield
May Course (fully booked)
📅 4-25 May – Sheffield
April Course (fully booked)
📅 6-27 April – Sheffield
March Course (fully booked)
📅 2-23 March – Sheffield
February Course (fully booked)
📅 2-23 February – Sheffield
January Courses (fully booked)
📅 5-26 January – Sheffield Course 1
📅 5-26 January – Sheffield Course 2
- Duration: 3 Weeks + 1 Day
- Format: Small group, in-vehicle and classroom based
- Location: Echo Training Centre, Sheffield (located just off J35a of the M1) unless otherwise stated
- Price: £2,950 + VAT
Entry Requirements:
- Must be over 18 years old
- Hold a full UK manual driving licence
Booking is essential as spaces are limited
- To book or to register for future dates please email marketing@echofireandmedical.com
Our CERAD courses are designed with you in mind. We have delivery models for our CERAD courses running over both 3 or 4 weeks, enabling learners to have less time off the road to support operational services if required.
Partner with Us to Train Your Workforce.
We offer flexible and competitively priced partnership opportunities for organisations across the UK to train your staff. Our cost-effective training solutions are ideal for NHS Trusts and private ambulance providers. We can design bespoke courses tailored to your operational needs, including 3 and 4 week delivery models. We can also deliver training directly at your site – anywhere in the UK. To find out more contact our Education Team at: info@echofireandmedical.com
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