£60.00 exc. VAT
- Kent Training DVSA Approved Test Centre
- A member of the team will call you to discuss the time after booking
£60.00 exc. VAT
- Kent Training DVSA Approved Test Centre
- A member of the team will call you to discuss the time after booking
Ambulance Driver D4 Medicals in Kent
Kent Training provides professional D4 Medical assessments specifically for Ambulance Drivers, PTS/NEPTS Drivers, Ambulance Support Staff, Emergency Care Assistants, Ambulance Technicians, and medical transport drivers across Kent and the South East.
As one of the region's leading vocational driver providers – and the ONLY DVSA-Approved Driving Test Centre in Kent – we support hundreds of emergency and non-emergency drivers every year with fast, reliable, DVLA-compliant medical examinations.
Whether you are joining an NHS Ambulance Trust, working for a private ambulance provider, or applying for a patient transport role, Kent Training makes the D4 medical process simple, fast and fully compliant.
DVLA-Approved Medical Assessments for Ambulance & PTS Drivers
Fast, Professional D4 Medicals for the Ambulance Sector
Appointments available quickly – ideal for urgent recruitment deadlines.
Leading Training Provider in Kent & The South East
We are trusted by major organisations, including NHS applicants, private ambulance companies, schools, colleges, universities, local councils, charities and community medical transport operators.
Kent's Only DVSA Approved Driving Test Centre
No other provider matches this.
Convenient Location in Richborough, Kent
Ideal for Whitstable • Canterbury • Thanet • Dover • Folkestone • Ashford • Medway • Sandwich • Herne Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
You need a D4 medical if you are:
- Joining the NHS Ambulance Service
- Applying for C1 ambulance licence entitlement
- Becoming a PTS/NEPTS driver (patient transport)
- Working for a private ambulance company
- Starting a paramedic science university course
- Driving for a hospital, hospice or medical charity
- Operating a medical transport or non-emergency shuttle
- We work closely with universities, colleges, councils, hospitals, charities and ambulance operators, providing fast and compliant D4 medicals for new trainees and experienced staff.
Your medical assessment typically includes:
- Vision & field of vision test
- Blood pressure, heart & circulation checks
- Respiratory health assessment
- Medication & medical history review
- Neurological and musculoskeletal checks
- Diabetes & medical condition screening
- Completion of your official DVLA D4 Form
Most appointments take 20–30 minutes, and we ensure everything is completed correctly to avoid DVLA delays.
Kent Training offers a full suite of services for emergency and ambulance industry learners:
✓ D4 Medical Examination
✓ C1 Ambulance Driver Training
✓ Theory Test Support
✓ Practical Driver Training
✓ DVSA Practical Test ON SITE (only centre in Kent)
✓ Emergency First Aid (EFAW)
✓ Passenger Safety & Manual Handling
✓ Driver CPC (Modules 2 & 4, if needed)
We are the only organisation in Kent able to manage your entire pathway from medical → licence → training → test, all in one location.
Kent Training works closely with:
- Schools & Colleges
- Universities (Paramedic & Health Science courses)
- Local Councils
- Private Ambulance Companies
- NHS Applicants
- Charities & Community Transport
- Care Providers & Assisted Living Facilities
- Medical Transport Organisations
This makes us the leading choice for vocational driver medicals in Kent.
A D4 medical is required by the DVLA for anyone applying for or renewing driving licence entitlements used in the ambulance and patient transport sectors, including:
- Category C1 – required for many ambulance vehicles
- Category D1 – used by patient transport & medical shuttles
- Category C / D for emergency ambulance fleet roles
- Professional drivers employed in emergency services
This medical confirms you are fit, safe and medically suitable to drive an ambulance or patient transport vehicle.
Your medical will cover:
- Vision & eyesight checks
- Blood pressure
- Cardiac health
- Neurological conditions
- Diabetes screening
- Medication review
- Mental & physical health history
- Any conditions affecting emergency response capability
- Once completed, your D4 form is ready for submission to the DVLA.
Related Ambulance Driver Training & Professional Driving Courses
After completing your Ambulance Driver D4 medical, these related courses can help you obtain your provisional entitlement, complete your C1 ambulance driver training and meet any professional Driver CPC requirements.