Dirk de Ridder

Dirk De Ridder has extensive experience in nursing, particularly in critical care and military medical support. Currently serving at Militair Hospitaal Koningin Astrid since January 2018 in the Dienst Medische Interventies, Dirk has held various nursing roles at Military Hospital Queen Astrid since June 1995, including positions as ICU nurse specializing in burns and military nurse providing support for Belgian troops abroad. Prior nursing experience includes a tenure at the Ministery of Defence focusing on burn patients and associated issues, as well as roles at Rode Kruis-Vlaanderen and Medical Express Gent, delivering medical assistance at events and in diverse hospital settings. Dirk’s education includes multiple degrees in nursing, emergency medicine, and disaster management from institutions such as the University of Antwerp and HOGENT, complemented by specialized training in CBRNe decontamination.