General News
14 January, 2023
MICA Paramedics commence in Ararat
ARARAT’s ambulance services have been expanded this week with two new Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) paramedics starting on Monday.
ARARAT’s ambulance services have been expanded this week with two new Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) paramedics starting on Monday.
The MICA paramedics deliver on a promise made in 2018 by Premier Daniel Andrews.
MICA paramedics have a higher clinical skill set and can perform more advanced medical procedures.
They can perform advanced airway management, manage complex head injuries, treat life-threatening chest injuries and provide advanced management of cardiac conditions.
During a visit to Ararat last year, Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the MICA paramedics will offer another level of specialised service for Ararat residents when it is needed most.
“It’s a really great message for the local community to know that those intensive care ambulances are available to deliver more acute services,” she said.
“Our MICA paramedics are highly skilled, and Ararat’s new crew will ensure locals receive the best possible care,” Minister Thomas said.
Meanwhile, finishing touches are being made to the Ararat Ambulance Station following a major refurbishment.
The ambulance station has been modified to include a new covered space for the MICA crews along with new medical and delivery stores and improved training facilities and amenities for paramedics.
“The refurbishment is delivering a modern and advanced ambulance station that will enable hard-working paramedics to provide the best lifesaving emergency care, now and into the future,” Ms Thomas said.
It is expected ambulance crews will return to the upgraded ambulance station in February from their temporary location in Port Fairy Road.