What is a Paramedic?
A paramedic is a healthcare professional trained in the medical model, whose main role has historically been to respond to emergency calls for medical help outside of a hospital. Paramedics work as part of the emergency medical services, most often in ambulances.
Where Can I Study Paramedic In South Africa
Paramedic Schools in Northern Cape
Northern Cape College of Emergency Care: Ambulance Emergency Assistant
Paramedic Schools in Limpopo
Bokamoso Pre-Hospital Academy: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course
Ingozi Medicals: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course
Paramedic Schools in Gauteng
- Action Training Academy: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course
- Ambusave: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course, Ambulance Emergency Assistant
- COJEMS Training Academy: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course, Ambulance Emergency Assistant course
- Critical Care Academy: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course
- De Vries Ambulance Academy: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course
- Elihle College of Emergency Care: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course
- ER 24: Ambulance Emergency Assistant, Basic Ambulance Assistant Course
- Global Emergency Technologies: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course
- IET Fire Rescue and EMS Academy: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course
- Impact Emergency Technologies: Basic Ambulance Assistant Course
How long is a paramedic course in South Africa?
two-year
A two-year Diploma in Emergency Medical Care is available. This qualification is also offered by accredited institutions and graduates will register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic. Mediclinic offers the Diploma in Emergency Medical Care in Cape Town.
What qualifications do I need to be a paramedic in South Africa?
Completion of the Diploma in Emergency Medical Care leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a paramedic, and the completion of the Bachelor in Emergency Medical Care leads to registration as an Emergency Care Practitioner.