Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Gauteng
- Diploma in Emergency Medical Care · APS 15
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Colleges of emergency care
Dedicated colleges of emergency care also offer the qualification, not only universities. Some are public, run by provincial health departments, and some are private academies. Start with the authoritative list below, and always check the college is accredited and HPCSA-recognised.
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Emergency Care Society: Where to Study
A full list of where to study emergency care in South Africa. Start here.
Gauteng (public)
Lebone College of Emergency Care
A public college of emergency care, run by the Gauteng health department.
KwaZulu-Natal (public)
KwaZulu-Natal College of Emergency Care
The public emergency care college for KwaZulu-Natal.
Private hospital groups also run accredited emergency-care academies. These charge fees, and some offer bursaries. Always check the programme is accredited and HPCSA-recognised.
Private colleges
Private colleges also offer the emergency medical care course. They charge fees, so always check the college is properly registered and its course is accredited before you pay.
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