Fire and Rescue International Vol 6 No 5

Reimagine your future with University of Johannesburg’s Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue

This course focuses on equipping healthcare professionals with the required knowledge, skills and attributes to participate in a multi-disciplinary approach to the rescue of victims and patients in a range of urban, wilderness and aquatic rescue settings. Apply using the course token EMR2023 via www.uj.ac.za/ admission-aid/undergraduate

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Admission requirements

Registered healthcare professionals with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or similar registering authority in the case of international applicants whom:

• Hold a recognised NQF level 5 or higher education qualification in Emergency Medical Care that facilitates articulation and access into the Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue or

• Are registered as an Ambulance Emergency Assistants or Critical Care Assistants, who have obtained a Grade 12 with Diploma endorsement.

Applicants may enter the programme using UJ’s RPL criteria. Applicants who meet the criteria, must also pass:

• A structured interview

• South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Class II Cabin Crew Medical Assessment (or equivalent)

• Physical fitness assessment including swimming proficiency

• Acrophobia and claustrophobia testing

• English proficiency assessment

Selection criteria

• Senior Certificate (prior to 2009) with University Exemption, or its equivalent (NQF Level 4), as determined with an M-Score of 10 with a minimum E symbol on Higher Grade or a D symbol on Standard Grade pass in English, Mathematics, Biology/Physiology or Physical Science. OR

• National Senior Certificate with Diploma Endorsement must meet the Minimum APS: 21

- Language of Teaching and Learning (English): 4

- Mathematics: 4

- Physical Sciences: 4

- Life Sciences: 4

Programme information

Part-time: (Completed over two years)

NQF Level: 6

Credits: 147

Mode of delivery: Contact

Course code: C9EMRQ

Application deadline: 31 October 2022

Course enquiries: Faculty officer Gugulakhe Mahlangu, Tel: +27 11 559 9210 or email: gugulakhen@uj.ac.za.