MEDICLINIC IS ONE OF THE LARGEST HOSPITAL GROUPS IN THE WORLD WITH MORE THAN
100 HOSPITALS AND CLINICS IN FOUR COUNTRIES. MEDICLINIC EMPLOYS MORE THAN 35 000 PEOPLE. The group is home to professionals from various disciplines working together to bring our patients Expertise You Can Trust.
For Mediclinic to be successful employees need to be equipped with the required knowledge and skills. In 1985, as the supply of qualified nurses became problematic, Mediclinic started to invest in training. Mediclinic now runs seven Higher Education Learning Centres providing qualifications to Nurses, Operating Department Assistants and Paramedics. An Advanced Diploma in Health Services Management and Leadership is also offered.
This programme has been designed to equip learners with the unique skills required for managing and leading in the healthcare environment in Southern Africa. An average of 800 learners is in training at Mediclinic Learning Centres across the country annually. At the recent achievers’ ceremonies where the Mediclinic Private Higher Education Institution confers qualifications, 498 learners were recognised for their achievements.
The functions recognised 86 achievers in Bloemfontein, 273 achievers in Gauteng which included learners from Polokwane and Mpumalanga, and 139 learners in the Cape. This year celebrated the first cohort of paramedics that completed the Diploma in Emergency Medical Care.
Learners that did programmes at the ER24 Training Centre, other educational institutions and short courses in specialised nursing were also recognised at the Mediclinic functions.
The theme of the event was “knowledge guides excellence” and messages regarding the value of knowledge and its contribution to excelling were passed on to the graduates by the Chief Executive Officer of Mediclinic International, Danie Meintjes, and the Chief Executive Officer of Mediclinic Southern Africa, Koert Pretorius.
The success of the Mediclinic learners can be attributed to the dedicated team of educators in the seven registered learning centres and the learning and development facilitators and mentors at the Mediclinic hospitals where learners do their clinical training.
Mediclinic is proud of the achievements of its learners and is committed to continuing training healthcare practitioners towards addressing the scarcity of skills in the country, and thus enable the provision of safe, quality care, and Expertise You Can Trust. Mediclinic also strives through its investment in training to contribute towards a better quality of life for many. “It is all about the people (doctors and staff) using their specific knowledge, skills and attitude combined with using the hospital’s infrastructure to deliver on the promise Expertise You Can Trust”.
Above, bottom row from left to right:Julinda van Aardt of Mediclinic Kloof, was awarded the Mediclinic Tshwane Region Floating Trophy Diploma in General Nursing for obtaining the highest achievement in the South African Council examination.Hlamelane Mabasa of Mediclinic Limpopo, received the Mediclinic Tshwane Region Floating Trophy Diploma in General Nursing for obtaining the highest clinical achievement in the South African Council examination.Kayla Twigg of the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, was awarded the Mediclinic Northern Region Floating Trophy Diploma in General Nursing for obtaining the highest clinical achievement in the South African Council examination.Lucille McIntyre of Mediclinic Vereeniging, received the Mediclinic Northern Region Floating Trophy Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care for obtaining the highest academic and clinical achievement. Top row from left to right:Fortunate Mashego of Mediclinic Medforum, was awarded the Mediclinic Tshwane Region Floating Trophy Diploma in Operating Department Assistance for obtaining the highest academic and clinical achievement.Zahir Adam of Mediclinic Midstream, received the Mediclinic Tshwane Region Floating Trophy Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care for obtaining the highest academic and clinical achievement.Thabang Molefi of Mediclinic Muelmed, was awarded the Mediclinic Tshwane Region FloatingTrophy Certificate for a Course Leading to Enrolment as a Nurse for obtaining the highest achievement in the South African Council examination.Mpho Tshabane of Mediclinic Highveld, received two awards. She was awarded the Mediclinic Northern Region Floating Trophy for a Course Leading to Enrolment as a Nurse for obtaining the highest academic achievement in the South African Nursing Council examination, as well as the Mediclinic Northern Region Floating Trophy for a Course Leading to Enrolment as a Nurse for obtaining the highest clinical achievement in the South African Nursing Council examination.
Above, from left to right: Méghan Conradiereceived the Mediclinic Paarl pendant, awarded to the Diploma in General Nursing (Bridging Course) student who achieved the highest practical mark in the South African Nursing Council examination. Ugan Dirksereceived the Mediclinic Floating Trophy, awarded to the Diploma in Emergency Medical Care (Paramedic) student who achieved the highest combined theoretical and practical mark over the two years of the programme. Jamie Morleyreceived the Mediclinic Cape Town/Volk’s Hospital Floating Trophy, awarded to the Diploma in General Nursing (Bridging Course) student who achieved the highest theoretical mark in the South African Nursing Council examination. Chantel Morrisreceived the Mediclinic Floating Trophy (sponsored by Priontex), awarded to the Diploma in Operating Department Assistance student who achieved the highest combined theoretical and practical mark over the three years of the programme.
received the Hydromed Floating Trophy for the Bridging Course for Enrolled Nurses Leading to Registration as General Nurse. It is awarded to the learner(s) who obtained at least 70% in the theory examination and 80% in practical examination. Phelokazi Gxashi (left) and Jenine Owen Gxashi and Owen also received the MHR Floating Trophy (awarded by Medi-Nurse) for the Bridging Course for Enrolled Nurses Leading to Registration as General Nurse. It is awarded to the learner(s) who obtained at least 80% in the South African Nursing Council practical examination.