MDA israel

This is the second time that MDA National Service Volunteers have completed a paramedics course, when a year ago 28 successfully completed the course.

The role of the paramedic is of great importance in pre-hospital emergency medicine, especially in life-threatening situations, where the paramedic must provide advanced medical care. The care provided by paramedics includes an initial assessment of the patient's or injured’s condition and the required medical care, which includes medication, use of advanced medical equipment, the ventilation, and, where necessary, certain surgical operations in the field.

Among the graduates of the course are Fakhri (49) and Ayman (20) Arnaot, father and son, residents of Acre. "We were both enrolled in the MDA paramedic’s course, my father as a senior medic in the organization for many years, and I as part of my National Service," said Ayman, who was also selected as the excellent trainee of the course. "When we found out that we were together in the same course, right in the same class, we were very excited. To go through such an experience, which in itself is very empowering and unique, together with my dad, was a great privilege, and I am very happy that we did it. In the course, we were really like friends, and our relationship became stronger." Fakhri added: "For years, I dreamed of becoming a paramedic, but I did not imagine that I would do it with my son. The course was fascinating and intense, and it is undoubtedly an experience we will never forget."

One of the graduates of the course is Yasmeen Mazzawi (20) from Nof Hagalil, a Civil Sevice member in Magen David Adom. "When I started the course I didn't know exactly what I would be facing," Yasmeen said, "I knew I would be a paramedic, but I didn't know exactly what I was going through. In addition to a high life-saving vocational training course, I gained many tools for life. I have become a braver person, my confidence has improved and I feel that I have grown. When you take responsibility not only for your life but also for another person, it is a great privilege, and I intend to act with the full responsibility and willingness to help anyone who needs me, and save lives. "

Shafir Botner MDA Director of Paramedic Education Center: "Dear alumni, you are facing a long future as a paramedic, and you are looking forward to a bright future. The core of the profession is in MDA MICUs, to where we direct you, and wish you much success".

During the ceremony, MDA Director General Eli Bin handed out certificates for graduates, and congratulated: "The paramedic’s course that just completed is a special course that incorporates employees in the organization alongside members of the National Service. I congratulate the graduates of the new paramedic’s course at Magen David Adom. "You are the one who heads the field of emergency medicine in the State of Israel. We will continue to support you and your professionalism. Always remember that the Magen David Adom organization trusts you and strengthens you."