Military paramedic courseקורס פרמדיקים צבאיים (קפ"צ)
What the Military paramedic course role asks for, and what it holds
The military paramedic course trains soldiers to give life-saving medical care before patients are taken to the hospital.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Dapar of 70 and up, a Hebrew score of 8 and up and a body mass index between 17 and 35.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat
- Branch
- Medical Corps
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 72 and up
- Dapar
- 70 and up
- Hebrew score
- 8 and up
- Body mass index
- 17 to 35
- Try-out
- For men and women
- Training place
- the Bahad 10 training base
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 7 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Caring for people3
- Command3
- Flexible thinking3
- Handling information3
- Maturity3
- Self-control3
- Teamwork3
This is what the work of the role holds.
Military paramedics carry out life-saving medical procedures before evacuation to the hospital. They make key treatment decisions when a wounded or sick person arrives.
After the course, soldiers can serve as combat paramedics in infantry brigades, regional brigades, the Navy, the Air Force and commando units.
Magen David Adom fully recognizes the course, so graduates also count as its paramedics. A paramedic in compulsory service must do a shift with Magen David Adom once a week.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Both men and women must go through selection.
- 2An online written test on basic chemistry and medical sciences, with 50 multiple-choice questions on material sent in advance.
- 3A practical group test that checks group dynamics, command ability and leadership.
- 4A personal interview with a commander of the paramedic course, in regular or reserve service.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with a 20-week pre-military course and rifleman 03 basic training at Nitzanim. A 58-week course follows: 4 months of theory at the School of Military Medicine, 4 weeks in hospital wards, 16 weeks on Magen David Adom intensive care ambulances, and 5 weeks of military completion at the Bahad 10 training base.
Where it trainsthe Bahad 10 training base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve on bases across the country, in forward units such as battalions, brigades, special units, military intensive care ambulances and training bases. Women commit to 32 months of service.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Women must commit to 32 months of service.
- An only child must sign a volunteer declaration form.
- The chance of acceptance for candidates who meet the requirements is low.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Suitable soldiers can go to the medical corps officers' course and then serve as medical organization officers on IDF bases.
- Soldiers can also move to command and instruction roles at Bahad 10.
- Graduates are also recognized as paramedics by Magen David Adom.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Military paramedic course role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Dapar of 70 and up, a Hebrew score of 8 and up and a body mass index between 17 and 35.
Who can serve as Military paramedic course?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Military paramedic course?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Both men and women must go through selection. An online written test on basic chemistry and medical sciences, with 50 multiple-choice questions on material sent in advance. A practical group test that checks group dynamics, command ability and leadership. A personal interview with a commander of the paramedic course, in regular or reserve service.
What does the training for Military paramedic course hold?
Training starts with a 20-week pre-military course and rifleman 03 basic training at Nitzanim. A 58-week course follows: 4 months of theory at the School of Military Medicine, 4 weeks in hospital wards, 16 weeks on Magen David Adom intensive care ambulances, and 5 weeks of military completion at the Bahad 10 training base.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Military paramedic course
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.