Where Can I Study To Become A Paramedic In South Africa

   
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Where Can I Study To Become A Paramedic In South Africa

How Does Paramedic Science Work? 

Emergency medical care outside of a hospital setting is the subject of paramedic science, often known as paramedicine. Most Paramedic Science graduates go on to work as licensed paramedics. Oftentimes, paramedics are the first to arrive at an emergency.

The treatment of patients who become ill naturally is one branch of paramedicine. A person frequently becomes ill suddenly and without enough time to find another way to a hospital or a doctor. Heart attacks, asthma attacks, and even some pregnancies that progress more quickly than anticipated are a few disorders that may need paramedical care.

What are the paramedics’ responsibilities?

Patients who have been injured in accidents, medical emergencies, or other serious situations receive specialized attention and treatment from paramedics. Paramedics must be capable of making quick decisions.Stay composed while making decisions.

What do paramedics do on a regular basis?

Respond to emergency calls, such as those related to unexpected illness, accidents (automobile, industrial, etc.), building collapses, and natural disasters. dispense immediate medical attention or care while traveling to another medical facility. Use appropriate techniques for medical care, first aid, etc.

In South Africa, how long is the paramedic training program?

Emergency Medical Diploma Care. If the ECO has been finished, this course will only take one year instead of two. A four-year study offered by universities is the bachelor of health sciences. The advanced life support course is level NQF8, and it gives paramedics all the abilities they need to do it.

What is the average salary of a paramedic in South Africa? 

In South Africa, a paramedic makes an average pay of R 354,000 per year, or R 182 per hour. The starting salary for entry-level positions is R 251 000, while the average yearly salary for experienced professionals is R 2 030 112.

Instituitions that offer paramedic traing in South Africa

Lebone College of Emergency Care

Government college · Pretoria, South Africa

Closed ⋅ Opens 7AM Thu

“Educational ground for Emergency medical personnel.”

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St John Ambulance Foundation

Ambulance service · Durban, South Africa

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Elihle College of Emergency Care

 

School · Krugersdorp, South Africa

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Srq Ambulance Training College

 

Emergency training school · Pretoria, South Africa

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ER24 Training Academy

Ambulance service · Cape Town, South Africa

Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM Thu

 

Their website mentions paramedic and courses

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Impact Emergency Technology

Ambulance service · Welkom, South Africa

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Academy of Emergency Medical Training The

Emergency training · New Germany, South Africa

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Netcare Education Faculty Of Emergency And Critical Care (FECC)

Adult education school · Midrand, South Africa

Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu

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Mankwe Ambulance Training Centre

Training centre · Rustenburg, South Africa

Open 24 hours

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Kwazulu Private Emergency Care Training Academy

Emergency training · Vryheid, South Africa

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College of Emergency Care

Emergency training school · Cape Town, South Africa

Closed ⋅ Opens 7AM Thu

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Paramedic College

College · Rustenburg, South Africa

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DKJ Paramedic College

 

College · Klerksdorp, South Africa

Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu

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St John EMS (Paramedic Ambulance Service. Jhb Base)

Ambulance service · South Africa

Open 24 hours

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South African School of First Aid Education

Emergency training school · Johannesburg, South Africa

Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Thu

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Rescu-Life Africa

Training school · Pretoria, South Africa

Closed ⋅ Opens 7AM Thu

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Advanced Paramedic Assist (APA)

Ambulance service · Pretoria, South Africa

Open 24 hours

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Maritzburg Emergency College

Emergency training school · South Africa

Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu

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Northern Cape College of emergency medical care

College · Kimberley, South Africa

Mokgojwa College of Emergency Care

School · Mmabatho, South Africa

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