What is a Paramedic?
A paramedic is a registered healthcare professional who works autonomously across a range of health and care settings and may specialize in clinical practice, as well as in education, leadership, and research. Not all ambulance personnel are paramedics.
How Much Does it cost to become A Paramedic In South Africa?
The cost of your courses will vary a lot based on what you’re trying to achieve. For those seeking to enroll in a Basic Ambulance Assistant course, you can expect to pay anything from R8500. 00 if you’re a full-time student to R9000.
How long does it take to become a paramedic in South Africa?
This will be a two-year course, or only one year if the ECO has been completed. Bachelor of health sciences- this is a four-year course provided at universities. It is level NQF8 and equips the paramedic with all the necessary skills to practice advanced life support.
Which college can I study paramedic in South Africa?
- Paramedic Schools in South Africa.
- Critical Care Academy.
- De Vries Ambulance Academy.
- Bokone Bophirima Ambulance Training College.
- COMS Training Academy.
- Mary Grace Ambulance Academy.
- Provincial Government of the Western Cape College of Emergency Care.
- IET Fire Rescue and EMS Academy.
What subjects are needed to become a paramedic in South Africa?
To become a paramedic with Basic Life Support you need Matric, Code 10 Drivers License and PrDp. To be qualified as a Basic Ambulance Attendant (a one-month course) and be registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa.
- English.
- Mathematics.
- Biology and/or Physical Science.
Which private colleges offer paramedics?
Paramedic Schools in Gauteng
- Action Training Academy: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course.
- Abusive: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course, Ambulance Emergency Assistant.
- COMS Training Academy: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course, Ambulance Emergency Assistant course.
- Critical Care Academy: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course.
Do you need Grade 12 to be a paramedic?
To become a paramedic with Basic Life Support you need Matric, Code 10 Drivers License and PrDp.