CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Mediclinic suggests that you select the program using the following method:

• Take a look at the brochures for the program and decide what you want to study.
• Select a location convenient for you to study at
• Review the registration requirements

Only register if you meet the minimum requirements.

Mediclinic is offering the following programs:

• Emergency Medical Care
• Operating Department Assistance

Diploma in Emergency Medical Care (Self-pay program)

Two-year program
The learner will be eligible to register as a paramedic after completing this program.

View/download the brochure

Areas where you can study this program

• Bellville

Admission Requirements
An applicant must adhere to points 1, point 2, or point 3.

1. An applicant with a Senior Certificate from before 2009 and exemption from the university, or its equivalent (NQF level 4) with an M-score of 10 and a minimum of an E or D on a Higher Grade or Standard Grade pass in all of the following subjects:
   • Mathematics
   • English
   • Physical science
   • Biology
2. The following subjects, all at NQF level 4, with the appropriate rating codes, are required of applicants with a National Senior Certificate with a diploma endorsement:
   • Mathematics (code 3)
   • English (code 5)
   • Physical Science (code 3)
   • Life Sciences (code 3)
   • Additional Subject 1 (code 3)
   • Additional Subject 2 (code 3)

   The minimum score for the applicant is 21, not including Life Orientation.

3. Candidates who hold a National Certificate (Vocational) are required to have a minimum grade point average of 60% in each of the following subjects:
   • Mathematics at NQF level 4
   • English at NQF level 4
   • Physical Science at NQF level 4
   • Life Sciences at NQF level 4

As part of the selection procedure, applicants will also have to take a fitness test, interview, and psychometric test. In addition, citizenship in South Africa and payment of a non-refundable application fee are required.

As part of the application process, you might have to travel to the nearest approved learning center.

Recognition of Prior Learning minimum requirements

• Have a valid Matric (grade 12)
• Be 25 years and older
• Be a registered Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA) with the HPCSA
• possess at least five years of operational experience
• Be currently employed by an Emergency Medical Service
• Complete a theory and clinical assessment and pass it.

Fees for Diploma in Emergency Medical Care

SUBJECT	PRICE
1st Year
Professional Practice	4 869
Mental Health and Wellness	14 161
Integrated Sciences	4 466
Anatomy and Physiology	11 389
Emergency Medical Care 1 Theory	5 329
Emergency Medical Care 1 Practical	5 286
Emergency Medical Care 1 Clinical Practice	2 338
TOTAL YEAR ONE	47 836
2nd Year
Primary Health Care	4 888
Emergency Medical Care 2 Theory	7 689
Emergency Medical Care 2 Practical	4 613
Emergency Medical Care 2 Clinical Practice	2 750
Light Motor Vehicle Rescue	6 433
Fire Search and Rescue	16 090
High Angle Rescue	5 336
TOTAL YEAR TWO	47 799

Please note:

The fees listed above are an estimate for 2023 and do not include VAT. They are subject to change. When you are accepted into the program, you will be given a written notice of the structured payments. After you have been shortlisted, you will be informed of the fitness assessment fees. Before the application deadline, all qualified applicants must pay an application fee that cannot be refunded.

The following documents must be submitted in electronic format (maximum 600 kilobytes):

South African Citizens:

• Certified copy of Senior Certificate / Grade 12
• Certified copy of your ID document
• Proof of payment of the non-refundable registration fee
• If you completed your Grade 12 or Senior Certificate outside of South Africa, a letter from SAQA confirming your status

Foreign students with South African Citizenship:

• SAQA letter to confirm your Grade 12 / Senior Certificate qualification
• Certified copy of original Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent of your country
• Certified copy of ID document
• Documentation of the non-refundable registration fee payment

LEARNING CENTRES

Tshwane Region Mediclinic Learning Centre

Head: F Hutchinson*
Tel: 012 421 9100

Physical Address
132 Cilliers Street
Sunnyside
Pretoria
Gauteng
0002

Nelspruit Mediclinic Learning Centre

Head: E Cloete*
Tel: 013 759 0721

Physical Address
1 Louise Street
Sonheuwel Extension
Nelspruit
Mpumalanga
1200

Central Region Mediclinic Learning Centre

Head: D Bredenkamp*
Tel: 051 411 4101

Physical Address
2nd Floor
Quantum Building
3rd avenue
Bloemfontein
Free State
9301

Cape Region Mediclinic Learning Centre

Head: J Olivier*
Tel: 021 943 6000

Physical Address
Tijgerpark 1
Willie van Schoor Drive
Bellville
Western Cape
7530

 

Northern Cape Mediclinic Learning Centre

Head: H Mostert*
Tel: 053 838 1379

Physical Address
The Medical Centre,
142 du Toitspan Road,
Kimberley,
Northern Cape Province,

 

Northern Region Mediclinic Learning Centre

Head: E Powell*
Tel: 011 709 2366

Physical Address
Cnr Main Road & Peter Place
Bryanston
Gauteng
2023

Limpopo Mediclinic Learning Centre

Head: M Rapudi*
Tel: 015 290 3600

Physical Address
56A Compensatie Street
Polokwane
0699

REGISTRATION DATES

Please note the dates below; applications that are late or incomplete will not be considered.
This program only has one intake each year.
*Mediclinic reserves the right to alter the date based on available positions.

Diploma in Operating Department Assistance

Intake	1
Registration Opens	1 May
Registration Closes	30 June
Course commences	January

Diploma in Emergency Medical Care

Intake	1
Registration Opens	1 May
Registration Closes	30 June
Course commences	January