UAE’s National Ambulance has officially launched its campaign for Emirati Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Programme, which targets UAE Nationals in the Northern Emirates to pursue careers in emergency medical service.

National Ambulance is the leading pre-hospital emergency care provider in the UAE. It was established to serve government and private clients, and commenced operations in 2010.

The programme, which is being delivered in collaboration with the University of Sharjah (UOS) and Charles Sturt University, will begin in 2017-2018 academic year and prepare the students to serve on the frontline in support of the community, said a statement from the organisation.

National Ambulance will be reaching out to the community in the Northern Emirates via video, which will be shown across social media platforms and VOX Cinemas in the Northern Emirates.

Ahmed Saleh Al Hajeri, deputy CEO of National Ambulance, said: “Providing the nation with qualified and specially-trained emergency medical professionals is a strategic objective in line with UAE’s vision to empower Emirati youth and prepare them to work in vital sectors that support the sustainable development of the UAE.”

“A career as an EMT with our organisation is not only rewarding, but a sign of service to our community; there is nothing nobler than being able to save people’s lives,” stated Al Hajeri.

The full-time programme will offer up to 35 UAE Nationals the opportunity to gain the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to take up a full-time position as an EMT with National Ambulance.

It is open to high school graduates in the age group of 18 to 30 who have completed UAE National Service, it stated.

Following a selection process, successful candidates will be taken through a training programme with modules consisting of: a foundation module handled by the University of Sharjah, a core module based on Charles Sturt University’s Curriculum; and an operations module led by National Ambulance.

Al Hajeri added: “Our programme is an essential element of our Emirtisation strategy and reflects our commitment to continuously contribute to the enhancement of the emergency pre-hospital care sector in the UAE.”

“Graduates will join our workforce immediately after the completion of the programme. We encourage UAE Nationals, who meet the programme entry requirements, to apply and start serving their communities,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service