Required Qualification/s

Paramedic Scope of Practice

• Perform initial, focused, and on-going patient assessments.
• Perform respiratory assistance utilizing oral and nasal airways, ventilation devices, and/or oxygen.
• Apply suctioning techniques to clear airways.
• Apply dressings and bandages.
• Apply splints and immobilization devices.

Cardiac monitor and defibrillator – CorPuls 3/Lifepak This is arguably one of the most complex, and frequently used devices in paramedic practice.

• Diploma in Emergency Medical Care (2 years) English 60% Mathematics 50% Physical Sciences 50% Life Sciences 50% Minimum APS score of 26.
• Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (4 years) English 60% Mathematics 50% Physical Sciences 50% Life Sciences 50% Minimum APS score of 26.

Admission requirements At least 50% in each of the following courses or their equivalents: Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20. English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2.

paramedics without matric? To begin EMT training for paramedics you unfortunately do need to have a high school diploma or GED. There are different paths that can be taken such as studying full-time or getting in-service training.

Here are the best paramedic training institutes in Gauteng:

• Ambusave.
• ER24 AEA Training.
• Netcare Education.
• Rescue-Life Africa.
• School for Military Health Training.
• SRQ Ambulance Training College.
• University of Johannesburg.

Your training as a paramedic Approved full-time degree courses last for three years (part-time courses take up to five years). Courses combine university study with practical experience in ambulance services and hospitals.

EMT Paramedicine Levels

• EMT Basic or Emergency Medical Responder. This basic level of emergency responder can provide immediate and basic lifesaving care and first aid, but typically must wait for higher-level EMTs or paramedics to perform any more advanced care.
• EMT Intermediate.
• EMT Advanced.