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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

National Diploma: Emergency Medical Care 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
74077  National Diploma: Emergency Medical Care 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Diploma  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L6  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2023-12-31  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
1843  National Diploma: Emergency Medical Care  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will be able to provide independent, specialised emergency medical and rescue service to the community, and be able to supervise such services in either the public or private sector, thereby contributing to the emergency medical care and rescue needs of both rural and urban communities. The qualified person will be able to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
At least an FET Certificate at NQF Level 4 with:

Two of the following:

Biology at NQF 4
Physical Science at NQF 4
Mathematics at NQF 4
English Second Language at NQF 4 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, have been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes. 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Provide specialised emergency medical care to all sectors of the community.
2. Provide a specialist rescue service to all sectors of the community.
3. Supervise an emergency medical and/or rescue service at an operational level.
4. Provide effective communication systems within emergency care and/or rescue services.

Specified Outcomes:

1.1 Demonstrate integrated knowledge of the different body systems
(C NQF 5 = 40 credits; NQF 6 = 20 credits
1.2 Demonstrate integrated knowledge of the physical, pathological, microbiological and pharmacological sciences in assessment and treatment regimes
(C NQF 5 = 30 credits: NQF 6 = 20 credits)
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of human behaviour in the field of emergency medical care
(C NQF 5 = 10 credits; NQF 6 = 0 credits)
1.4 Supervise the scene independently and in accordance with the physical and environmental circumstances
(C NQF 5 = 10 credits; NQF 6 = 10 credits)
1.5 Institute appropriate techniques and technologies that reflect a responsible approach to the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients in an emergency context
(C NQF 5 = 30 credits; NQF 6 = 20 credits)
2.1 Demonstrate integrated knowledge of the physical and chemical sciences within a rescue context
(C NQF 5 = 30 credits; NQF 6 = 10 credits
2.2 Institute appropriate techniques and technologies that reflect a responsible approach to rescue in locating, accessing, stabilising, extricating and transporting patients
(C; NQF 5=60 credits; NQF 6 =30 credits)
3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of health structures and functions
(C; NQF 5=0) credits; NQF 6=5 credits)
3.2 Perform administrative functions
(C; NQF 5 = 10 credits; NQF 6 =10 credits
3.3 Supervise and administer financial, physical and human resources
(C; NQF 5 = 0 credits; NQF 6 = 5 credits
3.4 Supervise general operational activities
(C; NQF 5=0 credits; NQF 6= 8 credits)
4.1 Provide an optimal response appropriate to the nature and location of the incident
(C; NQF 5 =20 credits; NQF 6 = 0 credits)
4.2 Demonstrate effective communication skills at intra- and inter- department levels
(C; NQF 5 = 10 credits; NQF 6 = 10 credits)
4.3 Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills with patients, members of the public and colleagues
(C; NQF 5 = 10 credits; NQF 6 = 5 credits

Critical outcomes:
  • Problem solving / Critical thinking / Creative thinking
  • Team work
  • Self management
  • Information Literacy
  • Communication
  • Use of Science and Technology
  • Research Skills
  • Knowledge of World as a set of related systems
  • Reflective Learning Strategies
  • Life-long Learning Skills
  • Responsible Citizenship
  • Professional Ethics
  • Quality Assurance
  • Cultural and Aesthetic Understanding
  • Employment Seeking Skills
  • Entrepreneurship 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1. Integrated knowledge of the different body systems is correctly applied to emergency medical situations in terms of physiological, anatomical and microbiological structures, functions and processes.

    1.2. The principles of chemistry are correctly explained.
    * The principles of microbiology are explained.
    * Integrated knowledge of the pathological and pharmacological sciences is demonstrated in the assessment and management of patients in an emergency context.

    1.3. Psychosocial aspects of human behaviour are correctly explained in an emergency context.
    * The principles of conflict management are correctly explained and/or demonstrated.

    1.4. Incident assessments are conducted efficiently.
    * The principles of incident command and control are correctly explained and/or demonstrated.
    * Hazards are identified and controlled.
    * The principles of incident and support service resource utilisation are correctly explained and/or demonstrated.

    1.5. Diagnostic procedures are used efficiently in the clinical assessment of patients.
    * Patient management is correctly undertaken using insight and logical reason and consideration of current guidelines.
    * Appropriate equipment is correctly selected and utilised in the assessment, management and transport of patients.
    * Knowledge and understanding of the function of equipment in relation to patients in the emergency context is explained and/or demonstrated.
    * Knowledge and understanding of the modes of emergency transport and their relevance in a variety of contexts is correctly explained and/or demonstrated.
    * The patient is transferred to an appropriate medical facility and is effectively handed over to ensure continuity of care.
    * The incident is terminated according to standing operational procedures.
    * An understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities are explained and/or demonstrated.
    * The patient's right to quality care is protected in accordance with the Patient's Bill of Rights.

    2.1. Integrated knowledge of the principles of the physical and chemical sciences are correctly applied within a rescue context.

    2.2. Assessment procedures are used effectively in the management of rescue incidents.
    * Rescue activities are undertaken using insight and logical reason and consideration of current guidelines.
    * Appropriate equipment is selected and utilised in locating, accessing, stabilising, extricating and transporting patients.
    * Knowledge and understanding of the function of equipment in relation to patients in a rescue context is explained and/or demonstrated.
    * Emergency medical management is appropriately applied in a rescue context.
    * The principles of disaster management are correctly explained and or demonstrated.
    * The rescue incident is terminated according to standing operational procedures.

    3.1. National Health Policies applicable to emergency medical services are correctly explained.
    3.2.General administration is completed efficiently in accordance with departmental and medicolegal requirements.
    3.3. Fundamental financial principles are explained and/or demonstrated.
    * Budgetary control measures are explained and/or demonstrated.
    * The principles of maintenance of equipment and materials are correctly explained and/or demonstrated.
    * The principles of stock-control are correctly explained and/or demonstrated.
    * The principles of labour law are correctly explained and or demonstrated.
    * The principles of Continuous Professional Development are explained and/or demonstrated.
    3.4. Leadership skills are adequately demonstrated.
    * Operational functions are correctly supervised and continuously monitored.
    * Problems are effectively solved using appropriate problem solving approaches and decision making techniques
    * The principles of quality assurance are explained and/or demonstrated.

    4.1. Control centre functions are performed correctly at a supervisory level.
    * In-coming information relating to an emergency is collected, analysed, prioritised and dispatched to an appropriate service provider
    4.2. Written, verbal and non-verbal communication is clear and appropriate to the situation.
    4.3. Communication is clear and appropriate to the situation.
    * Listening skills and empathy are effectively demonstrated.
    * Conflict is managed effectively.
    * Communication is appropriate to the culture of the patient, members of the public and/or colleagues.
    * Teamwork is demonstrated.

    Integrated assessment:

    Formative:
    Tutorials; clinical practice feedback; peer group evaluations; presentations and seminars; clinical evaluations; self-assessment through portfolios and reflective journals.

    Summative:
    Tests and examinations using multiple evaluation strategies; viva voce; projects and assignments; fieldwork reports (experiential learning); simulations; case studies; Objective skills Competence Evaluation (OSCE); clinical evaluations. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation with Professional Degree: Emergency Medical Care. Limited horizontal articulation with certain science related credits in common with other health-related fields. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    SERTEC and HPCSA Professional Board for Emergency Care Personnel.
    Assessors to be qualified at equivalent or higher qualification in Emergency Medical Care or related field.

    External moderators to be qualified at level 7. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    SERTEC and HPCSA Professional Board for Emergency Care. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is s
    hown in the table above. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Johannesburg 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.