Become certified as a Mobility Assistance Vehicle Operator in New Jersey
(MAVO)
The MAVO course is a comprehensive program that covers all aspects of operating a mobility assistance vehicle, including vehicle safety and maintenance, navigation and route planning, patient care and transportation, and communication with medical professionals and emergency responders. The course is taught by experienced instructors with extensive knowledge of the industry, and our state-of-the-art facilities ensure that students receive hands-on training in a realistic and practical environment.
About the course
Mobility Assistance Vehicle (MAV) Training
The Mobility Assistance Vehicle Operator course offered by Public Safety Training of South Jersey is a comprehensive training program that teaches students all the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a mobility assistance vehicle, which is used to transport individuals with disabilities or limited mobility. The course covers a range of topics, including vehicle safety and maintenance, navigation and route planning, patient care and transportation, communication with medical professionals and emergency responders, and proper handling of mobility equipment. Taught by experienced instructors, the course provides hands-on training in a realistic and practical environment, preparing students for the important role of assisting those in need of mobility assistance.
Course Synopsis:
NJAC 8:40 requires that individuals that operate Mobility Assistance Vehicles (MAV’s – also known as ambulettes or wheelchair vans) have certification in an approved assistance program. The MAV Training course the certification program for persons who are responsible for safely moving injured, infirm, or disabled persons who need specialized transportation assistance. The individuals who successfully pass the course are Certified Mobility Assistance Vehicle Operators (MAVOs).
Proper training, enhanced by a comprehensive orientation period, provides the safest possible environment for the patient and the individuals who are responsible for his transportation – the MAV Operator. In most cases, the MAV Operator works alone in his vehicle and faces a greater risk of injury compared to two-person ambulance crews. An effective training program reduces the risk of injury to the patient, to staff, and helps to minimize liability and insurance claims to the providing agency.
Total course duration: 8 hrs
Intended Audience: Those wishing to work for state-licensed Medical Transportation services
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Call: (609)-878-8551
Email: Info@PSTSJ.com