Mediclinic Offers Paramedic Higher Certificate Programme 2025

Mediclinic Higher Certificate In Paramedic 2025

Application Ending Date: 30/06/2025
Recruiter name: Ronell Morrick
Reference number: 59545

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The curriculum is meticulously designed with a strong emphasis on achieving pre-defined learning outcomes, ensuring that graduates possess the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen field.

This outcomes-based approach is interwoven with a student-centred philosophy, placing the individual learner at the heart of the educational experience.

The learning process actively encourages student participation, critical thinking, and independent learning, fostering a supportive and engaging environment where each student can thrive.

we would like to draw your attention to a specific application procedure for internal employees. If you are currently employed on a fixed-term contract, it is imperative that you submit your application through an external candidate profile, rather than using your existing employee profile.

This ensures proper processing and avoids any potential complications during the selection process. Your adherence to this procedure is greatly appreciated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Prepare graduates to give emergency medical help, doing what an Emergency Care Assistant is trained to do, in different places where emergency medical services are needed.

Graduates can sign up with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Assistants.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Entry Requirements

If you have a Senior Certificate (issued before 2008), you need to have passed the following subjects with at least these grades:

English (at least D on the Higher Grade or C on the Standard Grade)
Mathematics (at least E on the Higher Grade or D on the Standard Grade)
Biology and/or Physical Sciences (at least E on the Higher Grade or D on the Standard Grade)

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

English (4)
Mathematics (3) or Mathematical Literacy (6)
Life Sciences (3) and/or Physical Science (3)
The applicant must have a minimum of 19 points (22 points if Mathematical Literacy applies), which excludes Life Orientation

National Certificate (Vocational), must have achieved the minimum codes, as indicated for the following subjects:

English (5)
Mathematics (4) or Mathematics Literacy (7)
Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences (4)
The candidates must have a minimum of 24 points (27 points if Mathematical Literacy applies), which excludes Life Orientation

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

We will review all applications, but will favor those that align with Mediclinic Southern Africa’s Employment Equity Plan. Current employees who qualify will also get preference.

It is advised to have at least 40 hours of volunteer work in emergency medical care.

To be accepted, people applying must pass health and fitness tests (the rules for these tests are on the Mediclinic website).

If you qualify, you’ll be asked to come to an interview and do health and fitness checks as part of the selection.

If you don’t have all the qualifications needed, but you have worked in healthcare, you can still apply to the Higher Certificate program through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

The RPL applicant has to meet the following minimum requirements:

Have a valid Matric (grade 12) with admission to a higher certificate or equivalent with an APS score as indicated above or an old senior certificate with an aggregate of 950 marks or higher with the compulsory subjects
Be 25 years and older
Be a registered Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) OR Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA) with the HPCSA
Have a minimum of 5 years of operational experience
Be currently employed by an Emergency Medical Service Write and pass the theory and clinical assessments

Rules and Requirements

To take the final exam, students need at least a 50% average in each subject.
Students must pass all practical, fitness, and clinical tests given throughout the year and at the end.
A student needs a final grade of 50% or higher in each subject to pass the year.
Students must meet all the requirements to finish each year of study and get their degree.
Students can retake theory and clinical exams if they qualify.
If students fail a year, they may keep credit for some of their theory courses. However, if they fail any of the Emergency Medical Care courses, they must retake all three to move on to the next year. If a student fails a non-clinical course, they must keep their clinical skills sharp by working clinical practice shifts each month.
Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd will arrange clinical placements for students in the program.
Students can’t have permanent night shifts while in the program.
Students get 12 sick days per year if they provide a doctor’s note.
Each year, employees get twelve (12) days of paid sick leave if they provide a doctor’s note.
Time off will be allowed based on the school schedule.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Please visit the link below to download the programme prospectus containing the minimum educational requirements and additional important information before you apply.

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Applications process:

APPLICATION FORM

Visit Mediclinic website at: www.mediclinic.co.za
When the application system is ready, you’ll need to provide:
– A short CV
– A verified copy of your grade 12 certificate, or your grade 11 marks
– A verified copy of the first page of your ID
– Evidence that you’ve paid the application fee, which you won’t get back