In order to be a volunteer you must attend regular training courses and all prospective responders must undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is carried out by the Ambulance Trust. 

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You must be

 

• Be aged 18+.

• Have a full and current UK driving licence.

• Have your own transport.

• Be physically fit.

• Be able to attend incidents whilst at home.

• Have a caring nature and be willing to help raise the profile of the schemes in local areas.

• Be willing to take part in fund raising and events.

• Be able to attend monthly training sessions.

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The intensive 5 day training course will teach you the following subjects:

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• Basic life support and the use of automated external defibrillator (AED)

• Oropharyngeal airways

• Suction

• Recovery position

• Oxygen therapy

• Chest Pain

• In addition you will learn about:

• Patient assessment

• Choking patient

• Asthma

• Hyperventilation

• Reassuring a conscious patient

• Control of bleeding

• Fitting patient

• Allergies

• Diabetic emergencies

• Stroke patient

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Further details can be found on the South East Cost Ambulance Service website, here