Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue
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Faculty Website:听听 Faculty of Health Sciences
Department:听Department of Emergency Medical Care
Programme Level: Continuous Education Programmes
Programme Name:听Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue
Programme Code: C9AMRQ
Medium of Facilitation: part-time
NQF Level:听6
NQF Credits:听147
SAQA:听115517
Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
Application End Date: 31 January 2026
Campus:听Doornfontein
Contacts: UJ Call Centre 011 559-4555
Email: mylife@uj.ac.za
Duration of Study:听2 Years
Purpose
This programme is designed to equip graduates with the required knowledge, skills and attributes to function as Medical Rescue Technicians. Medical Rescue Technicians will function within the emergency care profession of the South African healthcare system. These professionals will have the technical and cognitive ability necessary to operate at urban, rural and aquatic rescue incidents. Medical Rescue Technicians will promote a multi-disciplinary approach to effective, efficient rescue techniques with the patients鈥� needs being central to the rescue operation.
Admission Requirements
This is a qualification for individuals who are already registered as health care professionals. Applicants will be required to provide proof that they are registered with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) of South Africa or similar registering authority in the case of international applicants. In addition, applicants would need to also hold an applicable recognised NQF level 5 or other higher education qualification in emergency medical care that facilitates their articulation and access into the Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue. Applicants may enter the programme using the UJ鈥檚 RPL criteria.
Selection Process
To register for the qualification, the candidate must meet or exceed all the requirements indicated below: The applicant with a Senior Certificate (prior to 2009) with 欧美福利100000 exemption, or its equivalent (NQF Level 4), as determined with an M-Score of 10 and at least a minimum of an E symbol on Higher Grade or a D symbol on Standard Grade pass for the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology/Physiology or Physical Science. The applicant with a National Senior Certificate with a Diploma endorsement must have the following subjects and rating codes, Minimum APS: 21 English, 4(50%+), Mathematics, 4(50%+), Mathematical Literacy is not accepted, Physical Sciences, 4(50%) and Life Sciences, 4(50%)
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