Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL RESCUE (C9AMRQ)
Mode: Contact
Duration: Duration
Offered Part-Time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 3 years
NQF Level 6, 147 Credits
Purpose
This programme is designed to equip graduates with the required knowledge, skills and attributes to function as Medical Rescue Technicians. Medical Rescue Technicians will function within the emergency care profession of the South African healthcare system. These professionals will have the technical and cognitive ability necessary to operate
at urban, rural and aquatic rescue incidents. Medical Rescue Technicians will promote a multi-disciplinary approach to effective, efficient rescue techniques with the patients鈥� needs being central to the rescue operation.
Outcomes
1. Articulate a meaningful understanding of the over-arching principles and generic phases of a rescue including the role and function of rescue personnel, rescue services, incident command systems and applicable legislation within the South
African context.
2. Apply the principles and theories of basic sciences underpinning rescue activities. 3. Conduct operational routines including the identification, inspection, preparation,
operation, maintenance and storage of equipment, vehicles and other resources required to provide safe and effective rescue services.
4. Demonstrate appropriate levels of physical fitness, emotional stability, endurance, teamwork, and leadership required for the effective rendering of rescue in austere
environments.
5. Demonstrate the ability to safely construct and operate rope rescue systems used to access, package, treat and extricate victims in a range of contexts including, urban, rural, industrial, wilderness and aquatic settings.
6. Perform and participate in search and rescue activities within a range of contexts including, urban, rural, industrial, wilderness and aquatic settings.
Rules of Access and Admission Requirements
This is a qualification for individuals who are already registered as health care professionals. Applicants will be required to provide proof that they are registered with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) of South Africa or similar registering authority
in the case of international applicants.
In addition, applicants would need to also hold an applicable recognised NQF level 5 or other higher education qualification in emergency medical care that facilitates their
articulation and access into the Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue. Applicants may enter the programme using the UJ鈥檚 RPL criteria.’
Selection Criteria
To register for the qualification, the candidate must meet or exceed all the requirements indicated below:
The applicant with a 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 a
minimum of an E symbol on Higher Grade or a D symbol on Standard Grade pass for the following subjects: