Magen David Adom (MDA) is inaugurating a state-of-the-art training facility for paramedics and EMTs where advanced technology is transforming how lifesavers are trained.
Among its many other vitally important tasks, Magen David Adom (MDA) is responsible for certifying all the paramedics in Israel. Prior to 2023, the organization trained approximately 350 new paramedics annually. This year, the number will be nearly double. “The war made everyone understand how important paramedics are. They are crucial for saving lives,” explains Dr. Shafir Botner, Director of Magen David Adom’s Paramedic School.
Much of the increased demand for paramedics comes from the IDF. Unfortunately, the last year and a half of war has provided plenty of opportunities for the army to learn how to improve its protocols for evacuating wounded soldiers. One of the outcomes is that now every army unit, no matter how small, includes at least one soldier who is a certified paramedic. Since MDA trains all the army paramedics, it quickly needed to start training hundreds more soldiers.
