Part I: Admission and Registration

Q: Which high school streams are eligible to apply to the Department of Emergency Medical Techniques?

A: Admission is strictly limited to graduates of the secondary school scientific stream (Biology branch).

Q: What degree is awarded to the graduate, and what is the duration of study?

A: The duration of study is two academic years, after which the graduate is awarded a Technical Diploma in Emergency Medical and Immediate Care Techniques.

Q: What is the official job description for the graduate?

A: The graduate is designated as an “Emergency Medical Technician” (EMT) or an “Advanced Paramedic”. Their responsibilities center on providing advanced emergency and critical care to patients and casualties in the pre-hospital setting (Pre-hospital care).

Part II: Curriculum and Academic Standards

Q: What are the core scientific subjects taught in the department?

A: Students study specialized courses such as: Advanced Emergency Care, Trauma and Accidents, Critical Cardiac and Respiratory Case Management, Emergency Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Physiology.

Q: Is the curriculum challenging, and is it entirely in English?

A: The medical curricula are delivered in English to align with international emergency protocols and standardized terminology. Faculty members simplify the material and reinforce it through intensive practical instruction.

Part III: Training and Field Skills

Q: Where do students receive their practical and clinical training?

A: Practical training takes place in the department’s advanced simulation labs utilizing high-fidelity medical manikins. This is supplemented by field training within emergency and resuscitation departments in hospitals, as well as on board immediate care ambulances.

Q: Is summer training required, and what is its nature?

A: Yes, first-year students are required to complete a comprehensive one-month summer training program. It focuses on immediate care centers and emergency departments within Mosul’s hospitals to develop speed, efficiency, and crisis management skills.

Part IV: Employment and Career Prospects

Q: Is employment centrally guaranteed for Emergency Medical and Care graduates?

A: Yes, the department falls under the jurisdiction of the Medical Profession Progression Law No. 6. Employment is centrally assigned and guaranteed within the cadres of the Ministry of Health (specifically in immediate care units and hospital emergency departments).

Q: Can graduates pursue a Bachelor’s degree?

A: Yes, top graduates (ranking in the upper quartile/top 25%) are eligible to apply for further studies in corresponding Medical Technical Colleges to obtain a Bachelor’s degree.