Urgent transport requires an emergency medical vehicle that can move quickly. Some individuals who can undertake seated journeys prefer VSL facilities rather than traditional ambulances due to different regulations and conditions pertaining to those taking their own transport based on type of assistance needed, so please refer back to my previous article on selecting an appropriate mode of transport according to each patient’s needs when undertaking seated journeys.
Emergency transport (ambulance and VSL) follows a physician’s prescription. A VSL, distinguished from other taxis by its characteristic white carrosserie with its distinctive « Croix de vie » adhesive strip, stands out as an innovative form of emergency transportation.
However, qualification requirements to become a VSL driver are less stringent than for traditional ambulance drivers. Your options for certification range from an DEA or CCA license, but also include national secourisme license, first responder training certificates or even medical assistance certifications. However, your motivation and knowledge alone won’t suffice in creating an ambulance business or VSL service. You must develop the management, communication and entrepreneurial competencies to form such an entity. Here are four important steps for getting started: market study/assessment of human needs/material requirements/project development and funding research/sourcing.