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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in Emergency Care
Real-world training opportunities for students in emergency medicine, including hospital rotations, trauma response, and rescue operations using tools like the Jaws of Life. This immersive experience prepares students for professional roles in emergency services.
The document's recorded date is 16 June 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Places
Western Cape
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/youth-day-creating-opportunities-young-people-thrive-healthcare
Closing Date
16 June 2025
Beyond the classroom, students are immersed in real-world emergency care through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) - including hospital rotations, trauma response, and rescue operations using tools like the Jaws of Life.
Bursary Support for Emergency Medical Care Studies
Financial support provided by the provincial Department of Health and Wellness for students pursuing Higher Certificates, Diplomas, and Bachelor’s Degrees in Emergency Medical Care. This includes funding for studies and career development in emergency medicine.
The document's recorded date is 16 June 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Many are supported by bursaries from the provincial Department of Health and Wellness. In 2023, 35 bursaries were awarded; in 2024, this increased to 40 bursaries. This year, 76 students have received bursary support.
Emergency First Aid Responder (EFAR) Programme
A two-day certified course that trains community members, especially young people, in lifesaving skills such as CPR, stabilising patients, and managing bleeding. The programme is conducted across more than 150 sites in the Western Cape and serves as a pathway into formal healthcare careers.
The document's recorded date is 16 June 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Conducted at more than 150 sites across the Western Cape, this programme empowers communities and has sparked a passion for healthcare in hundreds of young people, some of whom have gone on to pursue formal qualifications and careers in emergency medicine.
