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Diploma in Emergency Medical Care

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SAQA ID97432
NQF Level6
Credits240
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Diploma in Emergency Medical Care is a 240-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 in the HEQSF, within the Preventive Health subfield. It is focused on preparing learners for study and practice related to emergency medical care, although its current registration and enrolment status should be verified before making plans.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may suit people interested in emergency medical care and health-related work who want to pursue structured study at NQF Level 6. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s current admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support progression towards emergency medical care-related work or further study in a relevant health field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No specific related careers have been mapped in the available information.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational knowledge related to emergency medical care
  • Understanding of preventive health contexts
  • Application of health-related knowledge in urgent-care contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma in Emergency Medical Care
SAQA ID
97432
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
240
Field
9
Subfield
Preventive Health
Originator
Netcare Education (Pty) Ltd
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the current admission requirements directly with the provider.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification remains available and that the qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF level match the offering you are considering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.