DIPLOMA IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

Diploma
Rationale

This qualification is designed to produce a mid - level health care worker able to provide emergency medical care within the South African context. Graduates will take cognizance of our South African history with an emphasis on equity in health care and a reduction in the burden of disease. The qualification also provides the necessary foundational knowledge and skills needed to manage various life threatening conditions. The qualification also provides access for further education within the field.  

Entry Requirements

To register for the qualification, the candidate must comply with either

2.1 or 2.2 hereunder:

2.1 The applicant with a Senior Certificate (prior to 2009) must have at least a minimum of an E symbol on Higher Grade or a D symbol on Standard Grade pass for all the following subjects:

  • English

  • Mathematics

  • Biology and / or Physical Sciences

OR

2.2 The applicant with a National Senior Certificate with a Higher Certificate endorsement must have the following subjects and rating codes:

  • English (3)

  • Mathematics (3)

  • Life Sciences (3) and Physical Sciences (3)

  • Additional Subject 1 (3)

  • Additional Subject 2 (3)

  • Life Orientation does not count towards your required marks

Benefit to individual holders of the qualification

This qualification provides an entry point for persons wishing to embark on a career in the emergency care profession. The qualification also serves as a vehicle for self - development of persons already working in the emergency services sector who wish to improve their qualifications as well as those who may not hold NQF aligned qualifications.  

The qualification provides for holistic development of individuals whilst providing them with the competencies required to functioning independently and as a member of the emergency care team.   

Benefit to the profession

This qualification is of benefit to the emergency and health care profession in that it:

  • Provides a consistent and coherent foundation for evidence-based practice at a mid-level worker level and allows for progression within the emergency care profession in the context of the national qualifications framework.

  • Provides a means for the critical function of formal certification and registration within the profession, thus ensuring society is served by competent professionals registered as ANTs.

  • Provides a means for the critical function of formal certification and registration within the profession, thus ensuring society is served by competent professionals registered as ANTs.

  • Provides a comparable benchmark within the health professions. Will lead to a reduction in the burden on other health structures and practitioners.

  • Will lead to a reduction in the number of disciplinary occurrences that take place due to inadequate, inappropriate training.

  • Will promote emergency care as a recognized and preferred career option. Will enhance the societal image of the profession through improved quality of emergency care services.
Benefit to society

  The key benefits to society are:

Patients are served by competent ANTs, thus increasing their chances of survival and recovery.

The country will be served by a broad reserve of competent individuals.

Given South Africa's role as one of five developing nations, this qualification will provide a benchmark for the continent.

Broad curriculum / syllabus, minimum period

Students are required to achieve all the credits for both the fundamental and core components of the qualification for a minimum period of two academic years.

1st & 2nd year modules

  • Foundations of Professional Practice
  • Mental Health and Wellness
  • Computer Literacy
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Emergency Medical Care Practical and Theory Year 1 and 2
  • Clinical Practice Year 1 and 2
  • Medical Rescue
  • Primary Health Care


There are no electives in this qualification. The 2400 notional hours of this qualification will include both theoretical and clinical competencies as required by the HPCSA, Professional Board for Emergency Care. A minimum of 240 credits is required to obtain this qualification. Diploma in Emergency Medical Care is an NQF 6 Qualification
Where and how learning takes place
Learning will take place in the classroom environment, online, in practical laboratories and in the authentic work environment through a variety of andragogy learning methods.
Where and how assessment takes place
Integrated assessment strategies across related modules and critical cross-field outcomes are applied and assessed in the classroom, practical venues and in the authentic environment. Integrated assessment takes the form of an appropriate variety of assessment methods, for example: written and oral examinations, problem solving assignments, projects presentations, case studies, portfolios, log books, clinical reports and objectively structured clinical examination, reflective practice journals and simulated medical and rescue scenarios. Through the institution's policies on assessment and moderation, assessment practices will be open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable to ensure that no student is disadvantaged in any way whatsoever.
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For more information Contact:
Lebone College of Emergency Care: Reception
Tell: 012 356 8000
Email: Leboneenquiries@gauteng.gov.za