Medical Emergencies
Medical emergencies can occur at any time. It’s always unexpected. Response time, correct treatment, proper transportation of a sick or injured patient, is vital to ensure the best possible health outcome. Private Care Ambulance Service was started by Tommie and Thea Marx in August 1999. Since then they have provided a well-managed service in the Kouga, Koukamma and Tsitsikamma areas. Based in Humansdorp and Jeffreys Bay.
Why use Private Care
- Reliable operating service since 1999
- 24 Hour Emergency Number – Immediate Medical Response
- Based in Humansdorp and Jeffreys Bay
- Service Provider to All Medical Aid Funds
- All hospital plans are usually 100% covered for Emergency transport
- Some policies include ambulance cover to the closest hospital
- Most car insurances and AA Members have benefits for any medical emergencies
- First Aid Training
About Private Care
Private Care Ambulance Service is a recognized leader in Private Emergency Medical Service in the Kouga, Koukamma and Tsitsikamma district. We are based in Humansdorp and Jeffreys Bay. Private Care provides quality pre-hospital care to patients in the Kouga, Koukamma and Tsitsikamma areas. Private Care’s dedicated staff ensures that all patients are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve in their time of need.
About Us
Private Care Ambulance Service is a recognized leader in Private Emergency Medical Service in the Kouga, Koukamma and Tsitsikamma district.
We are based in Humansdorp and Jeffreys Bay. Private Care provides quality pre-hospital care to patients in the Kouga, Koukamma and Tsitsikamma areas. Private Care’s dedicated staff ensures that all patients are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve in their time of need. Our Staff is determined to achieve and maintain the best and highest clinical standards in all situations.
We strive to provide the best response times and medical expertise in the local EMS industry, National and International protocols, training, equipment. Our Services are constantly measured against national and international guidelines, to ensure that we provide the best care to the public.
Private Care is a service provider to most medical aids, can be contacted directly for emergencies, whether you’re in need of Advance, Intermediate or Basic life support.
We provide the following:
Long Distance Transfers: These trips are often from outlying areas who do not have suitable medical facilities to the nearest appropriate facility. Trips can also be accommodated to any area in South Africa.
Stand-by Duties:It mainly involve sport events such as rugby, cycling, marathons etc. and it often involve the public and the competitors. Also big functions and parties.
Medical Equipment: Any medical equipment can be purchase at our premises prior to arrangement. Specialty stock, including first-aid boxes and refill kits are always available.
Training: Please refer to the training section for more information.
About Our Training
Private Care offers a variety of Medical Courses
First Aid Level 1,2,3
Training Courses available:
First Aid Level 1 (3 day duration)
First Aid Level 2 (3 day duration) – Include Adult/Child/Infant CPR.
First Aid Level 3 (5 day duration) – Include AED Training, Adult/Child/Infant CPR.
All candidate who pass the examination will receive a certificate, Authorized by The South African Red Cross Society.
All courses comply with the most recent updates in CPR and includes Occupational Health & Safety introduction.
BLS for HCP
American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines accredited by the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa provide all Healthcare Workers with the latest update in CPR and provide registered Healthcare Providers with ±15 CPD Points.
Course Duration: 5-6 Hours.
