EMS 107 : Emergency Vehicle Operator Ambulance
The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course - Ambulance provides the student with training as contained in
the current National Standard Training Curriculum (NSTC) for the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
Ambulance. The course provides the knowledge and skill practice necessary for individuals to learn how to safely
operate all types of ambulances. Topics include introduction to the NSTC for ambulance operators; legal aspects of
ambulance operation; communication and reporting; roles and responsibilities; ambulance types and operation;
ambulance inspection, maintenance, and repair; navigation and route planning; basic maneuvers and normal operating
situations; operations in emergency mode and unusual situations, special considerations in safety; and the run.
Completion of specific student competencies, utilizing NSTC guidelines, are required for successful completion of
this course. NOTE: To qualify for licensure status as an ambulance driver in the State of Alabama, students must
successfully complete this course and meet additional requirements as required by the Alabama Department of Public
Health.