Program Schedule
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION | CARDIO / SYSTEMS | SURGERY | EMERGENCY MED | |
| 8:00-9:00 | Admission, Welcome, Identity in a hospital. Medical Ethics |
Case Study: Heart Surgery | Surgical Knot Tying | Obstetrics PP Demo Goal setting |
| 9:10-11:00 | Aseptic Technique 1 Hand hygiene, gloving, etc. |
Cardio. Workshop(1) Heart Sounds, Heart Rate, and BP |
Suturing Workshop | Plan your future Stop the Bleed (STB) Workshop 1 (sim arm) |
| — REFRESHMENTS — | ||||
| 11:30-13:00 | Diagnosis of Diseases Basic Principles Exam pt. Med. History PP/WS |
Cardiovasc. Workshop (2) Pulse Oximetry and ECG/EKG |
Scrub for Surgery Theory and Videos | Workshop 2 (mass-trauma simulation) Assessment Certification Ceremony |
| — LUNCH — | ||||
| 14:00-15:00 | Venipuncture Workshop | Eye Dissection Workshop Ear & Hearing; Eye & Vision: The Systems of the Human Body |
Scrub for Surgery Workshop | F.D.A. Resuscitation Workshop and Airway Management |
| 15:15-16:30 | Venipuncture Workshop | How to get into med school, Dr. Francois Jacobs | Fracture Closed Reduction Workshop | F.D.A. Resuscitation Workshop (Child & Baby) |
In order to give each participant individual attention we cap the number of available slots at 50. Apply NOW to avoid disappointment!
Event Details
Application Closing Date: Approximately 4 weeks before the start of the event. All students will receive a notification email regarding their acceptance to the program shortly after the closing date.
Eligibility: High School students Grade 9 to 12 (post-matric also welcome to apply).
Program Fee (Gauteng): R 6 950.00
Program Fee (outside Gauteng): R 7 750.00
The Event Fee DOES NOT Include the Following:
Transport. Students need to make their own travel arrangements.- Accommodation. We will recommend nearby accommodation facilities upon request
- Breakfast and Dinner
The Event Fee Includes the Following:
Four full days of med-school-like tuition, medical and surgical workshops, all under the guidance of experienced medical professionals- The For Future Doctors Course and Simulation Kit as well as other medical items.
- The use of our Apprentice Doctor® Medical Simulation Lab, ECG machines, mannequins as well as other professional medical instruments and items.
- Lunch, tea/coffee and snacks.
- BONUS: The Apprentice Doctor® Academy Resuscitation Workshop. Save lives after cardiac or respiratory arrest or choking.
Terms & Conditions: The Apprentice Corporation may withdraw this offer if there are less than 16 students who have settled their fees at the set date. If the program is oversubscribed your application may be rejected. Apprentice Corporation’s judgement regarding the specific students accepted will be final. All program details are subject to change depending on circumstances and availability.
Meet the Apprentice Doctor® Program Team!
Dr. Anton Scheepers
Program host
Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon
Director of The Apprentice Corporation
Ms. Annette Klut
Professional Registered Nurse, Dip. General Nursing and Midwifery University of Johannesburg
Ms. Lara Nieuwoudt
Professional Registered Nurse (BCur), Midwifery, Psychiatric Nursing, General Nursing, Community Nursing, & Trauma Nursing (SANC)
Mr. Roeloff Breet
First Response Emergency Care Level 4, Technician member of the South African Institute of Safety and Health (SAIOSH)
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Complete the application form below
Your application will be considered and you will be contacted 4 weeks before the start date.
You will then receive an email with the next steps to take to prepare for your exciting journey