Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care is an NQF Level 5, 120-credit higher-education qualification focused broadly on emergency medical care within the Rehabilitative Health/Services subfield. The available information does not confirm whether it is currently registered or open for enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in foundational higher-education study related to emergency medical care and health services. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further exploration of emergency medical care and related health-service work, but no specific related careers have been mapped in the available information. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational knowledge related to emergency medical care
- Awareness of health-service and patient-support contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
- SAQA ID
- 109960
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available registration record shows an end date of 30 June 2024 and current status has not been confirmed.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application deadlines and availability.
- Ask the provider to explain any assessment, practical, clinical or workplace requirements before enrolling.
- Confirm whether the qualification leads to any further study or professional opportunities that matter to your plans, and independently verify any registration requirements.