Program Overview

Diploma in Emergency Medical Care

The Diploma in Emergency Medical Care is a mid-level worker qualification within the Emergency Care profession. Successful completion leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic.

General

• Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Emergency Medical Care
• Programme Level: Undergraduate
• Programme Name: Diploma in Emergency Medical Care
• Programme Code: D9E01Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
• NQF Level: 6
• NQF Credits: 240
• SAQA: 97781
• Duration of Study: 2 Years
• Campus: Doornfontein

Purpose

This programme recognizes the key competences required by Paramedics who are able to work independently in a variety of prehospital emergency care contexts.

Career Opportunities

Paramedics will function within the emergency care environment and will be responsible for the treatment of ill and injured persons. Career opportunities exist in public and private emergency services, both locally and abroad. Holders of the qualification will be entitled to register as independent paramedics.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Diploma in Emergency Medical Care include academic merit, a structured personal interview, a phobia evaluation, medical examination, physical fitness and swimming proficiency evaluation, an English proficiency evaluation, and previous appropriate experience. Mathematical Literacy, Technical Maths, and Technical Science are not accepted.

Programme Fees

The programme fees are not specified in the provided context.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on academic merit, a structured personal interview, a phobia evaluation, medical examination, physical fitness and swimming proficiency evaluation, an English proficiency evaluation, and previous appropriate experience.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg comprises several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School

Each faculty offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, providing students with a wide range of academic options.