Safe hands. Strong hearts. Cool heads.
Safe hands.
Strong hearts.
Cool heads.
We value the sanctity of human life above all else. This is why, through Netcare Education and
our safety guides, we aim to empower others with knowledge so they are able to save lives when
faced with a medical emergency.
What educational resources does Netcare 911 offer?
Netcare Education was founded over three decades ago to provide education and learning
opportunities for aspiring emergency medical care practitioners and nursing professionals who
want to serve our communities and country through two faculties.
Faculty of Emergency and Critical Care (FECC)
We operate one of the largest private pre-hospital healthcare training centres in Africa,
providing world class courses and resources.
Our Faculty of Emergency and Critical Care (FECC) is headed by a dynamic team of academics.
The FECC leads the way in paramedic and advanced life support education, combining
theoretical teaching and cutting edge technology with practical training.
Faculty of Nursing and Ancillary Healthcare
(FNAH)
Our Faculty of Nursing and Ancillary Healthcare (FNAH) is dedicated to developing the
clinical knowledge and practical skills of nursing and other healthcare professionals. By
combining theory with experiential learning, our graduates will be able to offer the best
evidence based care to their patients.
First aid
safety guides
Our sought after safety guides offer highly visual, easy to grasp instructions on how to
deal with common medical emergencies at or away from home, so you’re not left feeling
helpless. While we aim to empower you, we will always be there as a backup to provide
professional assistance where needed.
Why choose NETCARE EDUCATION?
Prevention and protection are a priority
Whether you’re committed to caring for others, have a passion for preserving life as a first
responder, or simply want to empower yourself with practical first aid skills, Netcare
Education provides a solid foundation, rooted in preventative and protective practices.
Principles
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Life long learning as a pathway to personal and professional growth.
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Continuous research and implementation of best practice to enhance our
commitment to our communities and to improve standards for our students.
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Development of strong partnerships with key public, private and
regulatory stakeholders to exert a positive influence over policy design and service
delivery.
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Quality assurance in our conduct as a leader in healthcare education
and training.
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Celebration of diversity and human dignity as a constitutional right
and as a foundational philosophy that underpins all our learning activities.
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Priority access to education and employment within the healthcare
sector for historically disadvantaged South Africans.
Our sensible safety guides
First aid kit
Useful first aid tips for daily emergencies at or out of home.
CPR
A detailed guide on the correct way to administer CPR in any situation.
Choking
An on point guide on how to respond to a choking incident.
Drowning
A highly visual guide on what to do in the event of a drowning.
Burns
A graphic guide on how to avoid, prevent and treat minor burns.
Fractures
A practical guide on how to provide first aid to a person with broken bones and similar
injuries.
Strokes
A sensible, step by step guide on how to identify and assist a stroke victim.
FECC campuses
The Faculty of Emergency and Critical Care (FECC) has two campuses that offer various
pre-hospital emergency care programmes.
Kwa-Zulu Natal – Durban campus in Durban North
Gauteng – Midrand campus in Halfway Gardens
Netcare Education has earned itself an outstanding reputation and is widely acknowledged for
equipping students with the academic, clinical, practical and personal skills needed for a
committed career in healthcare.
Accreditation
Netcare Education (Pty) Ltd is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training
as a Private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act 1997. The Higher
Education programmes offered by the FECC are also accredited by the Health Professions Council
of South Africa (HPCSA).
The various short courses offered by the FECC are accredited by the following professional
bodies:
- Resuscitation Council of South Africa (RCSA)
- Department of Employment and Labour (DoL)
- Health and Welfare Sector Education
and Training
Authority (HWSETA)
- American Heart Association (AHA)
- International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
Interested in enrolling at
the FECC?
Contact your nearest campus for more information.
Gauteng – Midrand campus
[email protected] or call 010 020 1060
KwaZulu Natal – Durban campus
[email protected] or call 031 581
8209