Table 2.
Provider qualifications.
| Provider Qualification | In Advanced Qualification | In EMS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | Median (IQR) in years1 | Median (IQR) in years1 | |
| Critical Care Assistant | 46 (39) | 3 (2–5) | 10 (6–12) |
| Emergency Care Technician | 21 (18) | 1 (1–2) | 7 (6–12) |
| National Diploma: Emergency Medical Care | 34 (29) | 3 (2–3.75) | 3.5 (2–7) |
| Bachelor of Technology: Emergency Medical Care | 16 (14) | 2.5 (2–4) | 5 (3.75–10.25) |
| Total | 117 (100) | 2 (2–4) | 7 (4–11) |
IQR, interquartile range.
1
Represents full years, or part thereof. Inferred level of experience by qualification of the practitioner (measured by date of registration with the HPCSA). A fifth qualification, Bachelor Emergency Medical Care, was not represented in the sample.