The Ministry of Health has secured funding for the construction of a three-storey training facility for the Ashanti Paramedic and Paramedic Training School (PECTS).
Deputy Health Minister Tina Mensah said the project aims to improve infrastructure in schools.
She was speaking at the passing of 525 basic emergency medical technicians from the National Ambulance Service.
525 people passed away after successfully completing a one-year intensive training program in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as Emergency Medical Technicians, consisting of 257 drivers and 268 non-drivers.
12th Batches who have acquired various emergency medical skills respond to medical emergencies such as traffic accidents, childbirth, and cardiac arrest.
They underwent bleeding control, positive pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask, supplemental oxygen, and complete spinal immobilization training.
The new graduates of the Paramedic and Emergency Medical Training School (PECTS) join the 2,033 Ghanaians who have been granted financial clearance for recruitment into the National Ambulance Service.
To curb the proliferation of schools, Deputy Health Minister Tina Mensah has unveiled plans to improve school infrastructure.
He said construction of the training facility will begin once the necessary procurement processes are completed.
“…we have secured the necessary support from the Middle Belt Authority to build a new cafeteria at the school.
“The pay structure is being readjusted to better reflect the roles within the NAS. In the new organization, paramedics will be divided into entry-level paramedics, intermediate paramedics, senior paramedics, There are four groups of paramedics,” she said.
Nana Kwaku Dua II, Acting Chairperson of Ofinso Traditional Council, called on the government to upgrade the paramedic school to meet international standards.
“The decision to have a paramedic and paramedic training school here to train the country’s first responders was perfect, but the government should expand and develop this school.
“PECTS needs renovation. It is the only training school that produces large numbers of paramedics, so we are asking for your help to build it to international standards.” he said.
National Ambulance Service Management Committee Chairman Nana Wiafe Ababio advised paramedics to uphold professionalism.
“As you step into a profession that requires both expertise and empathy, remember to share the wealth of knowledge you gain here with the rest of the country.
“As a paramedic, you will be a front-line hero at your respective emergency station, performing critical interventions in life-or-death situations. The trust that society places in you is immeasurable. Professionalism , approach your responsibilities with empathy and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” he said.
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