Department of Air and Marine Ambulance

Department of Air and Marine Ambulance - An Overview

The Department of Air and Marine Ambulance at Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz College for Emergency Medical Services is an exceptional academic department aiming to equip students with specialized knowledge and practical skills in the field of air and marine ambulance within the framework of emergency medical services. The department seeks to provide high-quality education in alignment with international standards, with a focus on innovation and the use of modern technology to enhance the learning experience. It is committed to developing academic programs and scientific research through collaboration with both public and private sectors, ensuring that graduates possess the necessary capabilities to meet the demands of the labor market. In addition, the department strives to play an active role in serving the community by building community partnerships and providing practical solutions to the challenges faced by emergency medical services.

Department Objectives

Academic Excellence: Improve the scientific and practical level of students by offering advanced educational programs focused on practical applications and innovation in the field of air and marine ambulance.
Attracting Talents: Attract distinguished faculty members with high scientific and practical experience to enhance the quality of education and research in the department.
Enhancing Scientific Research: Support and develop research activities in air and marine ambulance fields, encouraging innovation in providing advanced solutions to emergency medical care challenges.
Strategic Partnerships: Strengthen partnerships with both public and private sectors to provide exceptional training and employment opportunities for graduates and support ongoing collaboration in the development of curricula and academic programs.
Community Engagement: Build effective collaboration bridges with the local and international community through organizing events and community initiatives that promote awareness of the importance of air and marine ambulance.
Aligning Education with Labor Market Needs: Establish specialized committees to continuously study labor market needs, update academic programs based on local and international requirements, and enhance employment opportunities for graduates.
Expanding Specializations: Recommend the creation of advanced specializations that address the changing needs of the labor market and keep up with global developments in air and marine ambulance fields.

Department Tasks

Appointment and Professional Development: Recommend the appointment of faculty members and similar roles, issuing recommendations regarding their secondments, transfers, and promotions, while supporting their continuous professional development.
Curriculum Development: Propose, approve, and modify curricula and academic programs in line with the latest international standards and labor market needs, ensuring their alignment with the department's academic objectives.
Academic Quality Management: Review and assess the performance of the department and its academic programs periodically to ensure compliance with the highest quality standards in teaching and research.
Course Equivalency: Review requests for course equivalency for courses taken by students outside the college and make appropriate recommendations to the College Council.
Supervision of Scholarships: Prepare periodic, comprehensive reports on the status of scholarship students and submit them to the College Council for appropriate decisions.
Scientific Research and Innovation: Promote research activities in the fields of air and marine ambulance, supporting innovation by encouraging research that contributes to the development of emergency medical care.
Community Partnerships: Build effective collaborations with the public and private sectors to provide excellent employment opportunities for graduates and enhance community partnerships through organizing awareness events and distinguished initiatives.
International Collaboration: Seek to develop academic and research partnerships with prestigious international institutions to exchange expertise and enhance the department’s programs at a global level.
Recommendations and Decision-Making: Study and review all issues referred by the College Council, the Dean, or Vice Deans, providing appropriate recommendations to support academic decision-making.

Dr. Amal bint Fahd Al-Shammari

Head of the Department of Air and Marine Ambulance