Mediclinic Nursing College Programmes

Mediclinic recommends that you use the following process to select the programme:

1. Review the programme brochures and decide what you want to study
2. Select a location convenient for you to study at
3. Review the registration requirements

Only register if you meet the minimum requirements.

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Mediclinic Nursing College Programmes

Mediclinic Nursing College Contact and Fees

Mediclinic is offering the following programmes:

Click on the links to get the individual requirements

• Diploma in Emergency Medical Care (Self-pay programme)
• Diploma in Operating Department Assistance

Two-year programme
On completion of this programme the learner will be eligible to register as a paramedic.

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Areas where you can study this programme:

• Bellville

Admission Requirements 
An applicant must comply with either point 1, 2 or 3.

1. Applicant with Senior Certificate (prior to 2009) with University exemption, or its equivalent (NQF level 4) as determined with an M-score of 10 and at least an E symbol on Higher Grade or a D symbol on Standard Grade pass for all of the following subjects:
   • Mathematics
   • English
   • Physical science
   • Biology
    
2. Applicants with a National Senior Certificate with a diploma endorsement must have the following subjects, all at NQF level 4 and rating codes as stipulated:
   • Mathematics (code 3)
   • English (code 5)
   • Physical Science (code 3)
   • Life Sciences (code 3)
   • Additional Subject 1 (code 3)
   • Additional Subject 2 (code 3)
   The applicant must have a minimum of 21 points which excludes Life Orientation. 
   
   
3. Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) must have achieved a minimum of 60% for all of the following subjects:
   • Mathematics at NQF level 4
   • English at NQF level 4
   • Physical Science at NQF level 4
   • Life Sciences at NQF level 4

Applicants will also undergo a fitness test, psychometric testing and an interview as part of the selection process. Payment of a non-refundable application fee and South African citizenship will also be required. 

You may have to travel to the nearest approved learning centre as part of the application process.

Recognition of Prior Learning minimum requirements

• Have a valid Matric (grade 12)
• Be 25 years and older
• Be a registered Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA) with the HPCSA
• Have a minimum of 5 years operational experience
• Be currently employed by an Emergency Medical Service
• Write and pass a theory and clinical assessments

Subject	Price
1st Year
Professional Practice	4 869
Mental Health and Wellness	14 161
Integrated Sciences	4 466
Anatomy and Physiology	11 389
Emergency Medical Care 1 Theory	5 329
Emergency Medical Care 1 Practical	5 286
Emergency Medical Care 1 Clinical Practice	2 338
TOTAL YEAR ONE	47 836

Subject	Price
2nd Year
Emergency Medical Care 2 Theory	7 689
Emergency Medical Care 2 Practical	4 613
Emergency Medical Care 2 Clinical Practice	2 750
Light Motor Vehicle Rescue	6 433
Fire Search and Rescue	16 090
High Angle Rescue	5 336
TOTAL YEAR TWO	47 799

Please note:
The fees reflected above are an estimate for 2019, subject to change, and do not include VAT. Structured payments will be communicated to you upon acceptance into the programme. Fees relating to the fitness assessment will be communicated once you have been shortlisted. A non-refundable application fee is required by all qualifying applicants before closing date.

You will need to submit electronic formats of the following documents (max size 600kb)

South African Citizens:

• Certified copy of Senior Certificate / Grade 12
• Certified copy of your ID document
• Proof of payment of the non-refundable registration fee
• SAQA letter to confirm your Grade 12 / Senior Certificate qualification if completed outside South Africa

Foreign students with South African Citizenship:

• SAQA letter to confirm your Grade 12 / Senior Certificate qualification
• Certified copy of original Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent of your country
• Certified copy of ID document
• Proof of payment of the non-refundable registration fee