Diploma in Emergency Care

Visit the application portal here.

The following will be required as soon as the application system opens:

-   Concise CV

-   Certified copy of grade 12 certificate or grade 11 academic results

-   Certified copy of the front page of the applicant’s ID book

-    Proof of payment  of the non-refundable application fee

An applicant must comply with either point 1, 2 or 3 and 4, 5, 6.

1. The applicant with a Senior Certificate (Before 2008) with University exemption, or its equivalent (NQF level 4) with at least a D symbol on Higher Grade or a C symbol on Standard Grade pass for all of the following subjects:

• English (HG symbol D or SG symbol C)
• Mathematics (min HG symbol E or SG symbol D)
• Life Science (Biology) (HG symbol D or SG symbol C)
• Physical Sciences (min HG symbol E or SG symbol D)

OR

2. The applicant with a National Senior Certificate with a Diploma Endorsement must have the following subjects and rating codes:

• Mathematics (3)
• English (4)
• Physical (4)
• Life Sciences (Biology) (4)
• Minimum of 23 points, for six subjects, which excludes Life Orientation

OR

3. National Certificate (Vocational), must have achieved a minimum pass mark of 5 for all the following subjects, at NQF level 4:

• English (5)
• Life (Biology) (5)
• Physical Science (4)
• Mathematics (4)
• Minimum 26 points, for six subjects, which excludes Life Orientation 

The applicant must have a minimum of 26 points which excludes Life Orientation

Applicants must pass the medical and physical fitness evaluations to be considered for the course (medical and fitness evaluation guidelines will be available on the Mediclinic website).

Eligible candidates will be invited to participate in an interview, and medical and fitness assessments as part of the selection process.

Applicants, who do not meet the minimum entry requirements but have healthcare-related experience, can apply for access to the Diploma programme via RPL.

The RPL applicant has to meet the following minimum requirements:

• Have a valid Matric (grade 12) with admission to a diploma or equivalent APS score (as indicated above) average or old senior certificate with an aggregate of 950 marks and higher with the compulsory subjects
• Be 25 years and older
• Be a registered Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA) with the HPCSA
• Have a minimum of 5 years of operational experience
• Be currently employed by an Emergency Medical Service
• Write and pass the theory and clinical assessments

• Students must have an average mark of 50% for each subject to gain entrance to the final examination.
• Competency must be achieved in all formative and summative practical, fitness, and clinical assessments.
• A final mark of 50% per subject is required to pass each year.
• Students will need to fulfil all requirements to complete each study year and obtain the final qualification.
• A supplementary theoretical and clinical examination will be granted (provided the student meets the criteria).
• Students may maintain credit for certain theoretical modules should they fail a year. It is important to note that the Emergency Medical Care modules are co-requisites for progression to the next year of study and therefore should the student fail one of these modules they will be required to repeat all three. In the case where a student fails a non-clinical module, the student will be required to maintain clinical proficiency through the completion of clinical practice shifts each month.
• Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd will place students for the clinical component of the programme.
• Students may not work permanent night duty during the programme.
• Twelve (12) days of sick leave will be granted per year (upon receipt of a valid medical certificate).
• Leave will be granted according to the academic programme.
• Clinical accompaniment is provided by educators, doctors, registered nurses, and registered advanced life support paramedics.

The student must provide:

• Evidence of clinical competence
• Submit a complete portfolio of evidence

Mediclinic Higher Education determines the fees annually. The fees (including uniforms) are subject to change and are published on the Mediclinic website. A registration fee of 50% of the total annual fee is required. The second payment of 50% is due by the end of June. No student will be allowed to progress to the following study year if there are any outstanding fees.
A certain number of bursaries will be allocated by Mediclinic and/or ER24 each year

Bursary students will also be provided with a stipend to assist with living expenses, though students are expected to arrange their accommodation and transportation to and from the various clinical facilities.

Bursary students will also be provided with a stipend to assist with living expenses, though students are expected to arrange their accommodation and transportation to and from the various clinical facilities.

Students are responsible for the cost of any prescribed and recommended books. Other institutions requesting training for their employees will be invoiced before programme commencement.

Our mission is:

• To deliver measurable quality training outcomes, governed by sound educational principles, evidence-based practice and adherence to legislation.
• To contribute to the development of skills relevant to health care service delivery nationally.

Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Private Higher Education Institution

Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Offices, PO Box 456, Stellenbosch, 7599

25 Du Toit Street, Stellenbosch, 7600.

Tel: +27 21 809 6500

Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd is a registered company operating in the private healthcare industry. Company registration number 1969/009218/07. Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31 December 2025 as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration certificate no. 2008/HE07/006

The programme, Diploma in Emergency Medical Care, is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).   

Students will be expected to sign a contract with Mediclinic; bursary students will have to work back a period equal to the length of the programme on successful completion. If a bursary student does not complete the programme successfully, he/she will be liable for the programme costs and administration costs.

Student information will be shared with legislative bodies and be used for BBBEE purposes.

All students are subject to the Mediclinic grievance procedures and the disciplinary code that governs workplace conduct.

An academic support system is in place, which includes assisting with study methods, as well as assisting students who require professional counselling. An Incon clinic is also available at the hospitals where students are referred if professional counselling or medical attention is required.

We have policies and procedures in place to deal with student disabilities and grievances.

Industry requirements require graduates to possess a valid Code 8 driver's licence and professional driving permit to carry passengers (Required to be 21 years of age) to obtain employment.

Complaints and disability

We have student complaint and disability policies and procedures in place to deal with student complaints and disabilities.