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AMBULANCE DIPLOMA COURSE 

Ronin™SA specialises in training Ambulance Personnel with a Level 5 Ambulance Diploma, equipping them to excel in both traditional ambulance services (NHS & private) as well as challenging environments such as close protection, maritime, and aviation.

Ronin™SA is of the view that the Ambulance Diploma is the minimum standard for Close Protection Officers and when combined with our Close Protection Course, leads to the coveted "Ronin SA Operator Status" in the employment market.

Additionally, the Ambulance Diploma Course is recognised by several United Kingdom universities as equivalent to the first year of a BSc in Paramedic Science.

 CERTIFICATION


DIRECTLY AFTER THE COURSE
AFTER PRACTISE PLACEMENT (60 Shifts)


LOCATION & ACCOMMODATION

Scenic Hout Bay is a lively coastal town with a lovely swimming beach and a picturesque harbour where you can buy some of the best fish and chips in the world.

Accommodation

Students live in modern self-catering apartments sharing a room with a colleague (same gender) close (200m) to the beach, restaurants, shops, gyms, laundry and best of all, the training center.

Meals

Meals taken can be taken (via a voucher based system) either at an assortment of local restaurants or via a grocery store on a self-catering basis. Tastes range from Italian to Mexican and all the usual tastes in between.

 COURSE DETAILS

A hallmark of our course is the attendance of 

Observational Frontline Ambulance

Shifts which are completed in Cape Town - a city with one of the highest trauma levels in

the world.
Let's take you to the coalface

of trauma care!



Locations
Entry Requirements
  • Aged 18 years and above
  • English Language Proficiency at an equivalent level of CEFR B2 (Receptive skills as well as written and spoken)
  • Physical fitness for purpose which includes functional senses, the ability to lift / carry patients and work long hours / shift work
  • Clear or Approved Criminal Background Check
Course Duration & Program

Our Ambulance Diploma Course consists of an online pre-study period which involves the completion of 4 workbooks in your own time (generally takes 2 - 4 weeks) and a 6 week long course contact phase.

After the successful completion of the contact phase, you will be required to complete a 750hr / 60 shift practise placement as well as a further workbook and essays. This must be completed within 18 months (1.5 years) of contact phase completion.

Click here to view a detailed day-by-day Contact Phase Program.

What To Bring

Casual clothing is acceptable in class, but in addition to this, we have prepared an extensive Packing List for your preparation.

Regulatory Body Registration (UK)
The First Response Emergency Care Diploma (FREUC5) forms the basis for registration as an Ambulance Technician with the Health Practice Associates Council (HPAC) of the United Kingdom for those Graduates that meet their requirements upon successful completion of the Course.

Theoretical Content (Week 1 & 2) - in addition to the CMAC / FREC4

The spectrum of skills and abilities taught on this program have been set at Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine Framework (PHEM) skills framework descriptor level F

  • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology
  • Capnography
  • Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Paediatrics
  • Pharmacology & Protocols
  • 12 Lead ECG Interpretation
  • Clinical Decision Making & Resource Management
  • Acute Conditions
  • Research, review and reporting
  • End of life care
  • Patients with specific needs
  • Life-threatening infections
Practical Content (Week 3 to 6) - in addition to the CMAC / FREC4

The spectrum of skills and abilities taught on this program have been set at Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine Framework (PHEM) skills framework descriptor level F

  • Capnography
  • 12 Lead ECG Application & Interpretation
  • Intramuscular Injection
  • Observational Frontline Ambulance
Practical Content (Week 3 to 6) - in addition to the Ambulance Diploma / FREUC5

In order to support the remote & austere nature of Close Protection deployments e.g. Private jets, Yachts, Remote Islands, Hostile Environments etc which seperate clients from reasonable access to emergency support infrastructure, we also include the following important, time-sensitive telemetric capabilities:

  • Magills Forceps (Advanced Foreign Body Airway Removal)
  • Needle & Surgical Cricothyrodotomy
  • Needle Thoracentesis (Chest Decompression)
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Drug Administration
Post-Course Support

As part of our post-course support, graduates receive exclusive access to a restricted section of our website, offering valuable resources like CV writing assistance and a searchable graduate database to help form teams and secure local expertise. You'll also join a closed email group for sharing employment opportunities and industry updates. In addition, our active Signal group allows real-time sharing of work and resources. We provide a list of employers who prefer to hire our graduates, giving you an edge in the job market here.

 PRACTICE PLACEMENT


Should you wish to complete your Diploma, your 750 hour / 60-shift practical rotation can be completed through our approved Practical Placement partners or via your own arrangement.

Locations (Rewritten)
Ronin SA's Practice Placement Providers

Ronin SA has pre-approved Practical Placement partners in Mexico, Zimbabwe and United Kingdom. These will be for your own arrangement and account after successfully completing the Course. Charges for these practice placements (60hrs per week) are approximately:

  • United Kingdom: €65 per week (excl accommodation & meals). Please note this placement is available to UK Nationals / Residents only.
  • Zimbabwe: €125 per week (excl acommodation but 2 meals on duty)
  • Mexico: €340 per week (incl. accommodation & half-board)
Your own Practice Placement

You are welcome to arrange your own placement anywhere in the world however prior approval via Ronin / Qualsafe Award's will need to be secured.

Your arranged practice placement will have to comply with the following requirements:

  • State regulated Emergency front-line ambulance / response vehicle - up to 60 of your 60 shifts (minimum of 34 shifts are compulsory
  • In-hospital emergency department - up to 4 of your 60 shifts
  • GP Practice, Out of hours unscheduled care or walk in centres - up to 16 of your 60 shifts
  • Specialist Services (Obstetrics, Theatres, Coronary Care, Endof- Life or Frailty) - up to 8 of your 60 shifts
Upon suuccesful completion of the contact phase, Ronin SA will provide you with guidance and documentation to be completed between the provider and Ronin SA.
Mentorship & Tutoring

Ronin SA provides post-course mentorship and tutoring through a dedicated Telegram channel, monthly online tutoring sessions (via Zoom), and post-call debriefs. The Telegram channel helps graduates stay connected, ask questions, and receive feedback in real time. Monthly online sessions allow them to revisit course material under expert guidance, while post-call debriefs offer a structured review of real scenarios to enhance practical skills.

Tutoring sessions and post-call debriefs are captured as part of your Practice Placement Portfolio logbook.

 PARAMEDIC PROGRESSION

Once you have completed our Ambulance Diploma Course, there are various pathways to becoming a registered Paramedic. 

Paramedic Progression
United Kingdom HCPC Paramedic

Recognition of Prior Learning (for 1st year of the Paramedic Degree) has been granted in the past by the Birmingham, Leicester and Sunderland Universities.

More recently Glasgow Caledonian University and University of the West of Scotland (Glasgow) offer Recognition of Prior learning to Ambulance Diploma / FREC5 Graduates for the 1st year of the 3-year Degree in Paramedic Science (subject to entrance assessment)

Generally, University admission and Recognition / Acknowledgment of Prior Learning is adjudicated on a case-by-case basis and thus each candidate will have to approach these on an individual basis.

United States National Registry Paramedic (NREMT)

Completion of our Ambulance Diploma Course provides you with direct Access to a Missouri College that offers a blended learning Paramedic Program (6 months Online Study, 4 months Residential)

Once you have US Paramedic Registration you are free to apply to the UK HCPC for registration as a Paramedic via the International Equivalency Route (3 months)

Australian BSc in Paramedical Science

Past graduates have been granted Recognition of Prior Learning by the University of Central Queensland for four modules of their BSc Paramedic Science (i.e. Human Body Systems 1 / 2 & Foundations of Paramedic Science 1 / 2)

COURSE DATES

Destinations
Accommodating your Leave Rotation

While we recommend completing the course in one continuous session for the best experience, splitting the course into segments is possible. Please note the following:

  • The course must be paid in full by the start of the first week.
  • All modules must be completed within 12 months of each other.
  • Learners must source their own accommodation; however, we will provide a discount for accommodation not taken.

Please engage with us via email at enquiries@ronin.co.za to set this up and finalize dates.

Fully Inclusive

FULLY INCLUSIVE

Online & Residential Tuition

Course Equipment

Operational Frontline Ambulance Shifts (excl. 750hr Practice Placement)

Qualsafe Awards Examination Fees

Certification Fees

Accommodation

Half-Board (Breakfast & Dinner)

Practice Placement Mentoring & Tutoring (18 months)

Wi-Fi

Any Applicable VAT

 FINANCES


Locations (Modified)
Course Cost

To receive a price for the 6 Week Ambulance Diploma Course kindly apply for a quote so we can quote you based on your unique circumstances and applicable discounts.

Should your quotation received be in Euro's, this can be converted to your local currency using XE Currency Converter

Discounts

At Ronin SA we understand that quality education is expensive but we are prepared to subsidise certain categories of learners in return for their service in society or on compassionate grounds.

To view the criteria kindly visit our Discount Page.

Tax Rebates & Funding Schemes

Certain countries provide their nationals with tax rebate schemes or even funding assistance. These are in ADDITION to our funding assistance given to Soldiers, Police Officers, Veterans, and Paramedics.

Canada

Learners are able to claim up to 90% of their tuition fee back via their Yearly Tax Return. On request, we will provide a "Tuition Fees Certificate for Educational Institutions Outside Canada for a Deemed Resident of Canada" to the delegate for this purpose.

Australia

Australian service leavers can apply on a case-by-case basis to the Defence Force Transition program for funding for our courses.

Payment Procedure

Payments can be made via Electronic Funds Transfer by your bank (EFT).

We will require a deposit to secure your place with the remainder of the balance due on/before your arrival.

 HOW TO APPLY &
RECEIVING A QUOTE


Completing an Application Form and receiving a Quote is one single step here at Ronin SA. This has one reason only - we only quote candidates that have passed our desktop pre-selection procedure.

Pre-selection simply involves completing a quick, 3 minute questionnaire and includes your eligibility for any discounts.

Once the pre-selection form has been completed, Candidates receive an immediate response. 

**NB** - Applying for training involves NO risk and NO obligation. It merely confirms your eligibility to train with us and gives you an idea of the cost involved.

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