Combat medics returning from military service will be able to continue saving lives by joining Ukraine's civilian healthcare system.
The Ministry of Health announced this, according to Ukrinform.
According to the ministry, former combat medics can apply to any regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine in Ukraine and seek employment as an emergency medical technician (EMT).
"The integration of combat medics discharged from military service into the civilian healthcare system is one of the government's healthcare policy priorities outlined in the 2026 Government Priority Action Plan. The state seeks to ensure that every combat medic who applies to a Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine has the opportunity to work in the profession they acquired during military service," the ministry said.
The Health Ministry recalled that in September 2025, Ukraine approved the professional standard for Emergency Medical Technician, allowing former combat medics to begin working in the emergency medical system without additional initial training and to confirm their professional qualifications after being hired.
The opportunity is available to individuals who hold a certificate of professional qualification as a Combat Medic and who served as a platoon combat medic in the Armed Forces of Ukraine or other military formations.
After being hired, an emergency medical technician must pass a qualification exam within one year to confirm their professional credentials. Those who do not yet possess the required category of driver's license must obtain it within two years.
Combat medics who have completed advanced training in tactical pre-hospital care and have relevant service experience may immediately apply for professional certification as a Class I or Class II Emergency Medical Technician.
As reported earlier, according to the Ministry of Health, more than 9,400 vacancies are currently available in Ukraine's healthcare system, with the greatest demand for nurses, paramedics, and general practitioners.
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