Emergency ambulance responders (EARs) are trained and skilled Allied Health personnel who play an important role in answering to emergency situations which require health providers as part of a team of primary responders. Hence, this personnel must have a sound knowledge of first aid, management of emergency situations and the medico-legal aspects of such situations amongst other skills. The aim of this programme is to provide the necessary theoretical and practical instruction so that successful candidates can assess and give preliminary assistance, as part of a medical team, in accidents and emergencies. Successful candidates will be expected to be in possession of or attain a driving licence in the C1 category, followed by Blue Lights training and certification.

• Emergency Ambulance Responder

Internal Progression Route*….

• MCAST Diploma in Applied Science *, or
• MCAST Diploma in Health and Social Care *, or
• MCAST Diploma in Social Care*

OR

• Any MCAST Level 3 Diploma, whilst also being in possession of SEC/SSCP pass grade in Biology*

IMPortant Note: *Applicants through Internal Progression presenting the above MCAST MQF Level 3 Diplomas, would need to have obtained marks/grades with an overall average of a minimum Grade B.

OR

4 subjects at SEC / SSC&P / SSQP, or equivalent, with a Pass Grade / Level 3

Compulsory: English Language AND Mathematics AND Biology

Applicants will be subject to an Occupational Health Screening to establish their suitability for the Placement which is a mandatory part of this programme. Once course would have started, failure to present a successful health screening (as per an established and set Protocol) , will result in not being in a position to start the work placements. This will eventually preclude the student from a successful completion of course. Prior to embarking on Work Placement, student must also provide evidence of a clean police conduct certificate.

An Applicant aged 21 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route.  Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling).  Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances.  Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.