Clinical Associates

A new kind of Health Professional in South Africa

Clinical Associates are required to earn a Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice from an accredited university to qualify for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Rooted in problem-based learning, this 3-year course of study emphasizes the acquisition of hands-on clinical skills that Clinical Associates need to take their place as essential members of district-level care teams. The rigorous, nationally standardized curriculum is competency-based. It prepares students to provide any medical service within their scope of practice that is delegated to them by the supervising medical practitioner. For further information, please go to : http://www.clinicalassociate.co.za/

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