Malaysian Red Crescent

The Malaysian Red Crescent has more than 20 ambulances.These ambulances are manned by MRC trained Ambulance Medical Aides(AMAs). These AMAs have to undergo an intensive 3 months course in Advance First Aid and Basic Life Support and are then sent to various hospitals for practical training in Basic Trauma Care (BTC) or First Responder Life Support FRLS). This is the basic qualification of an AMA.
In the advancement and upgrading of our ambulances, the AMAs are sent to further their knowledge in Ambulance Services and one of the compulsory course is the Emergency Medical Services Technician. The courses are provided by the MRC in cooperation with various Government and University Hospitals. The MRC has signed MOUs with these institutions to provide the necessary courses.

How to become a Emergency Medical Services Technician ?
You must apply to become an AMA first. Intake for the post is open in the middle of the year.Application can be obtained from the Administration and Personnel Division of the MRC. You can come personally or write to us for the form.

Basic qualification : 18 - 28 years only .Healthy and Fit. Weighs not more than 70kg at the time of application.  SPM or equivalent  with Credits in Maths ,Science, Bahasa and English (able to converse in other languages will be added advantage). Candidates must be computer literate. Pleasant personality , patient , honest and have the traits of the 7  fundamental principles of the RC/RC Movement . Member of the MRC (priority). Able to speak ,write , express ideas and write reports. Willing to be alerted for emergency situations in times of disaster and sent outside the country.

Training: Training will be held at the MRC institute. Allowances will be paid during the training. Practical training will be at Government or University Hospitals. Examinations will be assessment and written . Students who qualify MUST sign a five years contract to serve in the MRC Ambulance Service.