Trained to Drive an Ambulance – Then Discovered They'd Have to Learn Again

The Ministry of Health warns the public against enrolling in emergency medical technician-ambulance driver training at the company "Metzil Chaim," which has not held a permit for three years. Those who undergo unrecognized training will be required to retrain at an approved facility to obtain an ambulance driving permit.

The Ministry of Health issued a warning on Monday against enrolling in emergency medical technician-ambulance driver training at the company "Metzil Chaim." According to the ministry's statement, the company has not held a permit for this type of training for three years. The warning comes after the ministry received certificates from trainees who allegedly completed training at the company. The Ministry of Health clarifies that training at an unauthorized body has implications for the ability to receive an ambulance driving permit. According to traffic regulations, the Ministry of Transportation does not issue an ambulance driving permit to anyone who has not trained at a company approved by the Ministry of Health. The implication: those who underwent unrecognized training will be required to retrain at a recognized facility to meet the training requirement for obtaining the permit. The Ministry of Health calls on the public to check details on the website before purchasing training services and to ensure the training body holds the appropriate permit.