Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

Ambulancier 2ème degré, reférence B

English translation:

(fully) certified ambulance driver and paramedic

Added to glossary by Drmanu49
Sep 30, 2013 08:47
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French term

Ambulancier 2ème degré, reférence B

French to English Medical Medical (general)
Can anyone tell me how to translate the above? Apparently this is the higher level qualification for an ambulance driver. Or should I say paramedic? Any help appreciated!
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Discussion

Drmanu49 Sep 30, 2013:
Ambulancier catégorie B : CCA (certificat de capacité d'ambulancier)
C 141 could be certified pilot for Cessna 141 or certified paramedif flying on a C 141.
Alice Kennedy (asker) Sep 30, 2013:
Oh thanks! Any idea what an AMBULANCIER CCA C141 would be on top of this? There is some indication it could be an air ambulance but I don't want to jump to conclusions!

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(fully) certified ambulance driver and paramedic

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Ambulancier catégorie B : CCA (certificat de capacité d'ambulancier)

Le Cessna DC-6 est un avion de transport de passagers américain des ... C-136 • C-137 • C-138 (Non désigné) • C-139 (Non désigné) • C-140 • C-141 • XC-142.
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Ambulance driver 2nd degré [class], Ref. B

As this is has a very specific meaning, there is a danger that treating it as having an English-language equivalent could be misleading.

http://www.orientation-pour-tous.fr/metier/ambulancier,11986...
"L'emploi d'ambulancier nécessite la possession du permis de conduire.
L'emploi d'ambulancier comporte deux niveaux :
ambulancier : 1er degré : minimum nécessaire fin de scolarité obligatoire niveau 6 ou 5 bis de l'Education Nationale.
ambulancier : 2ème degré : fin de scolarité obligatoire niveau 5 bis de l'Education Nationale, titulaire du certificat de capacité (CCA) ou équivalent."

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On the other hand, I wouldn't want to be identified with Theresa May:
http://www.pressdispensary.co.uk/releases/c993647/Paramedics... So perhaps there is a problem with the term "ambulance driver". I had always taken it as read that ambulance drivers have to be paramedics, but it seems terms have changed.
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Thanks for your help!
Peer comment(s):

agree Dr Lofthouse
5 hrs
Thanks Dr L
agree Yvonne Gallagher : http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/explore-by-career/ambulance-ser...
13 hrs
Thanks gallagy. Yes, that ref. shows that the term "ambulance driver" is still current in the NHS.
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