Diploma in Emergency Medical Care (DIP EMC) | SMU

APS Required

points

Duration

2 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

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Requirements

For applicants who graduated when the symbol system was still in use, the requirements
are as follows:

  • Senior Certificate with (Matriculation exemption is a legal requirement, facilitated by the Matriculation Board of University South Africa, wherein students who do not meet the statutory minimum admission requirements to enter tertiary studies in public universities in South Africa and apply for a certificate of exemption.), or M-score of 10 and a minimum of an E symbol on Higher Grade or D symbol on Standard Grade pass for English, Mathematics, Biology/Physiology and Physical Sciences.
  • National Certificate must have achieved a minimum pass of 60% for English,
    Mathematics, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
  • National Senior Certificate with a Diploma endorsement must have the
    following subjects and minimum range levels.
    · English: 3
    · Mathematics: 3
    · Life Sciences: 3
    · Physical Sciences: 3
    · Additional (1): 3
    · Additional (2): 3
    Total: Minimum of 18 points
    The applicant must pass the Medical Fitness and Physical Fitness Evaluations.
    Duration: 2 years
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Career Prospects

  • Paramedic: Provide advanced life support and emergency medical care to patients at accident scenes, during medical emergencies, and while transporting patients to hospitals. Paramedics work for ambulance services, hospitals, and emergency response units.
  • Emergency Care Practitioner: Offer specialized pre-hospital care for critically ill or injured patients. Emergency care practitioners operate in high-pressure environments such as trauma centers, disaster response teams, and emergency departments.
  • Rescue Technician: Perform technical rescues in hazardous situations, such as motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, and industrial incidents. Rescue technicians are employed by emergency services, search and rescue teams, and fire departments.
  • Flight Paramedic: Provide medical care to patients while being transported by air, either via helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. Flight paramedics are often part of air ambulance services, responding to emergencies in remote areas or during medical evacuations.
  • Medical Trainer or Instructor: Train and educate aspiring paramedics and emergency care professionals in medical colleges or training academies. Medical trainers teach life-saving techniques, emergency procedures, and first aid in both classroom and practical settings.
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