Higher Cerficate in Emergency Medical Care (HCERT EMC) | SMU

15 points

1 year(s)

Certificate

Full-time

Requirements

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

Senior Certificate with a minimum of an E symbol on Higher Grade or a D symbol on Standard Grade for English, Mathematics, Biology, and/or Physical Sciences.
National Certificate (Vocational) with a minimum pass of 60% for English, Mathematics, Life Sciences, and/or Physical Sciences.
National Senior Certificate with a Higher Certificate endorsement must have passed the following subjects with the specified minimum rating levels:
- English: Level 3
- Mathematics: Level 3 or Mathematical Literacy: Level 4
- Life Sciences: Level 3 and/or Physical Sciences: Level 3
- Additional Subject (1): Level 3
- Additional Subject (2): Level 3
  Total: Minimum 15 points

Additionally, the applicant must pass the Medical Fitness and Physical Fitness Evaluations.

Duration: 1 year

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Basic Life Support (BLS) Paramedic: Provide basic emergency medical assistance, such as CPR, first aid, and stabilization, during medical emergencies. BLS paramedics typically work for ambulance services, emergency response teams, or private medical transport companies.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Coordinate emergency response efforts by receiving and prioritizing calls, dispatching ambulance services, and providing basic instructions to callers during medical emergencies. Dispatchers work for emergency medical services (EMS) centers.
Ambulance Assistant: Assist paramedics in providing basic patient care and transporting patients to medical facilities. Ambulance assistants support paramedics in emergency response situations, helping with patient stabilization and transportation.
Rescue Care Assistant: Participate in search and rescue missions, providing medical support in emergency situations. Rescue care assistants assist trained rescue teams in providing basic emergency care at accident or disaster scenes.
Event Medical Officer: Provide on-site medical care and first aid at public events, concerts, or sporting events. Event medical officers ensure immediate medical response in case of emergencies or injuries during large gatherings.

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