Vision
To be an institution that trains qualified professionals preferred by both the public and private sectors, who can adapt to rabıtla changing and evolving health conditions, continuously improve themselves, possess advanced knowledge and skills, embrace professional ethics, and are committed to their values.
Mission
To train healthcare technicians who can apply basic and advanced life support to patients and injured individuals in pre-hospital emergency medical services, perform emergency care interventions in all types of emergency situations according to algorithms, and safely transport patients and the injured to hospitals via ambulances.
Values
Our First and Emergency Aid Program embraces the values accepted by Istanbul Gedik University.
Core Values of Our University
- Commitment to democracy and the principles of law,
- Respect for ethical principles,
- Quality and efficiency,
- Differentiation and creating impact,
- Collaboration and integration with all stakeholders,
- Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship,
- Cultural, artistic, and social sensitivity,
- Commitment to sustainable living principles,
- Sensitivity to the environment and nature.
Program Goals
- To increase the quality of the educational program and the quality of students,
- To accelerate scientific research related to our field and improve the quality and quantity of these academic studies,
- To strengthen the infrastructure of our program by increasing interaction with internal and external stakeholders, and to update and develop the educational programs according to societal needs,
- To organize and encourage participation in pioneering scientific meetings and events related to our field,
- Emergency and First Aid Technicians are vocational associate degree graduates who are authorized to apply treatment in cases where a doctor is not available, following defined flowcharts, and carry out significant interventions in ambulances or emergency health vehicles during pre-hospital emergency services.
Who Can Apply to This Program?
- Ability to adapt to flexible working hours,
- Having the necessary physical endurance for transporting patients and the injured,
- Skill in manual tasks and aptitude for practical skills,
- Ability to make quick and correct decisions,
- Being attentive and calm under pressure,
- Willingness to work as part of a team,
- Enjoyment in performing active tasks,
- Interest and success in science subjects,
- Eagerness and effort to help others,
- A strong sense of responsibility,
- Good communication skills, especially in managing stressful situations,
- No physical or psychological barriers when encountering blood, body fluids, or injuries.
Post-Graduation
Graduates of the program can work in emergency departments of hospitals, 112 centers and stations, and ambulance services. There are definitions and legal regulations in the Ministry of Health’s regulations on emergency services, 112 centers, and ambulance services that require the employment of graduates from this program.
Departments for Vertical Transition After Graduating from the Emergency and First Aid Associate Degree Program
- Emergency and Disaster Management
- Nursing
Programs for Double Major Opportunities
- Anesthesia
- Medical Imaging Techniques
Clubs
- Health Club
- First Aid Club