Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical 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

1. The applicant with a Senior Certificate (Before 2008) must have at least a minimum of an E symbol on Higher Grade or a D symbol on Standard Grade pass for all of the following subjects:

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

OR

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

• English (4)
• Mathematics (3) or Mathematical Literacy (6)
• Life Sciences (3) and/or Physical Science (3)
• The applicant must have a minimum of 19 points (22 points if Mathematical Literacy applies), which excludes Life Orientation 

OR

3.National Certificate (Vocational), must have achieved the minimum codes, as indicated for the following subjects:

• English (5)
• Mathematics (4) or Mathematics Literacy (7)
• Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences (4)

The candidates must have a minimum of 24 points (27 points if Mathematical Literacy applies), which excludes Life Orientation 

A minimum of 40 hours of voluntary duties in Emergency Medical Services is recommended.

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, 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 Higher Certificate programme via RPL.

The RPL applicant has to meet the following minimum requirements:

• Have a valid Matric (grade 12) with admission to a higher certificate or equivalent with an APS score as indicated above or an old senior certificate with an aggregate of 950 marks or higher with the compulsory subjects
• Be 25 years and older
• Be a registered Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) OR 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

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.

Mediclinic and/or ER24 will allocate a certain number of bursaries 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.

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

Contract

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.

Student Support Services

Support Facilities

Library, computer room, simulation room, anatomy dry lab, and fitness facility.

Support Services

We have an academic support system in place which assists students with study methods and provide professional counselling. We have INCON clinics in the hospitals where students are referred if professional counselling is required or assistance needed with health and wellness needs.

Complaints and disability

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

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

Corporate Office: Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Offices, PO Box 456, Stellenbosch, 7599
Strand Road, Stellenbosch, 7600.

Tel:  +27 21 809 6500

Fax:  +27 21 809 6756

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, Higher Certificate 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 Qualifications Authority (SAQA).