Mediclinic Higher Education offers accredited Emergency Medical Care programmes for South Africans who want to build a career in emergency medical services, ambulance care, and paramedicine. These programmes combine classroom learning, simulation training, and real clinical experience in healthcare environments.
📚 Available Programmes
1. Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
This is a 12-month programme designed to prepare graduates to provide emergency medical care within the Emergency Care Assistant scope of practice. Successful graduates may register with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA).
2. Diploma in Emergency Care
This is a 24-month programme that equips students with advanced lifesaving skills to care for critically ill or injured patients. Graduates may register with the HPCSA as a Paramedic after completion.
🎯 What You Will Learn
Students receive training in areas such as:
- Emergency medical care theory and practice
- Anatomy and physiology
- Trauma and emergency management
- Clinical patient assessment
- Professional healthcare practice
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Practical ambulance and emergency response procedures
Training takes place in simulated environments as well as real healthcare and emergency medical settings.
✅ Minimum Requirements
Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
Applicants generally require:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- English
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences
- Successful medical and fitness assessments
- Interview and selection process participation
A minimum of 40 hours of voluntary emergency medical service exposure is recommended.
Diploma in Emergency Care
Applicants generally require:
- Grade 12 with Diploma endorsement
- English
- Mathematics
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Successful medical and fitness assessments
- Interview and selection process participation
Specific APS and subject requirements apply.
🏥 Clinical Training
Students gain practical experience through placements at hospitals, clinics, and emergency medical service environments, allowing them to develop real-world emergency care skills under supervision.
💰 Funding and Bursaries
Mediclinic states that a limited number of bursaries may be awarded annually. Bursary recipients may also receive a stipend to assist with living expenses while studying. Availability varies by intake and programme.
🚀 Career Opportunities
Successful graduates may pursue careers as:
- Emergency Care Assistant
- Ambulance Emergency Personnel
- Emergency Medical Practitioner
- Paramedic
- Emergency Response Professional
Career outcomes depend on the qualification completed and professional registration requirements.
📄 Documents Usually Required
Applicants should prepare:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Grade 12 certificate or Grade 11 results
- Proof of payment of the application fee (where applicable)
Additional documentation may be requested during the application process.
📝 How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the official Mediclinic Higher Education Application Portal.
Application periods for Emergency Medical Care programmes typically open during the year for the following academic intake. Applicants should regularly monitor the official Mediclinic website for opening and closing dates
