Health Sciences
Diploma in Emergency Medical Care
MEDICLINIC (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
- Degree
- Diploma
- Next intake
- January
Health Sciences
MEDICLINIC (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
This programme equips graduates to provide emergency medical care within the Emergency Care Assistant scope of practice in a wide range of emergency medical service settings. Graduates can register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Emergency Care Assistant. Teaching is outcomes-based in full-time contact sessions in simulated and real clinical settings, in English.
Duration: 12 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January | Location: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
Foundations of Professional Practice (including End-user computing), Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, Chemistry, Mental Health and Wellness, and Emergency Medical Care 1 (theory, practical, clinical practice).
Minimum APS: 19. NSC with higher-certificate endorsement: English 4; Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 6; Life Sciences 3 and/or Physical Science 3; minimum 19 points (22 if Mathematical Literacy) excluding Life Orientation. NCV: English 5, Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 7, Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences 4, minimum 24 points (27 if Mathematical Literacy). Senior Certificate before 2008: English HG D/SG C, Mathematics HG E/SG D, Biology and/or Physical Sciences HG E/SG D. A minimum of 40 hours voluntary EMS duties is recommended; applicants must pass medical and physical fitness evaluations and attend an interview. RPL route: matric with higher-certificate admission, 25 or older, registered Basic Ambulance Assistant or Ambulance Emergency Assistant with HPCSA, at least 5 years' operational experience, currently employed by an Emergency Medical Service, and passing theory and clinical assessments.
ZAR 102,440 a year (2026/2027). Fee for the first year of study on the Mediclinic 'Programme and Course Fees April 2026 - March 2027' schedule, VAT inclusive (VAT at 15%). Excludes the R460 non-refundable application fee and the indemnity cover arranged by Mediclinic (stated as a separa Source
Not all learning areas have an intake every year; one programme is stated as unavailable for the 2027 intake.
The application fee for Higher Certificate and Diploma programmes is R460 (non-refundable), paid after banking details are provided to qualifying applicants. Applicants apply online for one study course only. No late applications are accepted after the closing date; the process is finalised two weeks after the closing date and psychometric assessment details follow three weeks after it.
Apply through the official page: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/education-corporate/how-to-apply.html
Health Sciences
MEDICLINIC (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Health Sciences
MEDICLINIC (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Health Sciences
MEDICLINIC (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Health Sciences
MEDICLINIC (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
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