Sanford Ambulance offering paramedic apprenticeship
April 14, 2023
Contact:
Jessica Schindeldecker
Sanford Health Senior Communications Specialist
(701) 200-6080/Jessica.Schindeldecker@SanfordHealth.org
FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Ambulance is offering a unique opportunity for five individuals interested in becoming a paramedic through a new, paid paramedic apprenticeship program.
The apprenticeship program provides paid tuition, books and uniforms for the student while they progress through the nationally registered paramedic program at North Dakota State College of Science. Apprentices will earn wages and benefits as Sanford Health employees during the program. Upon graduation, apprentices will continue to work as full time paramedics for Sanford Health for a period of three years. The apprenticeship is open to anyone who meets Sanford Health employment requirements, is at least 18 years of age and is eligible to register with North Dakota State College of Science.
“Recruiting emergency medical personnel is a challenge many ambulance organizations are experiencing, including Sanford Ambulance,” says Tim Meyer, director of Sanford Ambulance. “We hope this paid apprenticeship program interests more people to think about a career in emergency medical services, as well as ease the financial burden that may deter some from pursuing their dream.”
Those interested in applying for the paramedic apprenticeship can apply online until May 12.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations and world clinics in 8 countries around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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