Netcare does not list a clinical coding course. Its Netcare Education and Training pages describe nursing, ancillary healthcare and emergency care programmes, and neither the Faculty of Nursing and Ancillary Healthcare page nor the Netcare Education prospectus mentions clinical or medical coding. There are therefore no Netcare entry requirements for a coding course to quote, and any site or advert that gives you some should be treated with caution.
If you want to train as a clinical coder through a private hospital group, a clear example is Mediclinic’s one-year Higher Certificate in Diagnostic and Procedural Coding. Its requirements are set out below as a guide to what a coding qualification can ask for. They are Mediclinic’s, not Netcare’s.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
- Netcare: no clinical coding programme is published, so there is nothing to apply for through Netcare Education at the moment.
- Netcare Education’s formal offering: nursing, ancillary healthcare and emergency care programmes.
- Mediclinic’s comparable course: a one-year Higher Certificate in Diagnostic and Procedural Coding, accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered with DHET and SAQA.
- Mediclinic’s entry level: Grade 12 at NQF level 4 with admission to higher certificate study.
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
Because Netcare publishes no coding course, there is no Netcare admission standard to meet. Mediclinic’s higher certificate asks for a Grade 12 qualification at NQF level 4 that allows entry to a higher certificate, together with the subjects and points listed in the next section.
Whichever provider you consider, check that the qualification is accredited by the CHE and registered with DHET and SAQA. Mediclinic’s page states its DHET registration period, so check on the provider’s page and on the SAQA register that the registration is current before you pay.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
A points requirement can apply to a coding qualification. Mediclinic’s higher certificate asks for:
- English
- Life Sciences or Physical Science
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- A minimum of 19 points, or 20 points if Mathematical Literacy applies, excluding Life Orientation
- Computer Literacy is recommended
These figures apply to Mediclinic only. Other providers set their own subjects and points, so read the entry rules of the specific course you are considering.
Documents and Application Requirements
There is no Netcare coding application to prepare for. For Mediclinic’s higher certificate you need:
- A short CV
- A certified copy of your Grade 12 certificate, or your Grade 11 results
- A certified copy of your ID
- Proof that the non-refundable application fee has been paid
- Proof of citizenship, if applicable
Apply and confirm the current document list on the provider’s own page: Higher Certificate in Diagnostic and Procedural Coding.
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Intake dates, selection rules, fees and the number of places for Mediclinic’s course are set by Mediclinic, so ask it directly before you plan around a start date. If you want to work for Netcare, ask Netcare through its education and careers channels whether it recruits or trains coders internally, instead of assuming a public course exists.
Before enrolling with any coding provider, ask for the accreditation details in writing, the total cost, and what assessment and practical work the course includes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Netcare offer a clinical coding course?
Netcare does not publish one. Its education offering is nursing, ancillary healthcare and emergency care. Check the Netcare Education and Training page for any change.
What are the Netcare clinical coding course requirements?
There are none to quote, because no Netcare coding course is listed. The requirements on this page that relate to coding are Mediclinic’s.
Is there a comparable clinical coding course from a private hospital group?
Yes. Mediclinic offers a one-year Higher Certificate in Diagnostic and Procedural Coding, accredited by the CHE and registered with DHET and SAQA.
Do I need Maths for a clinical coding course?
For Mediclinic’s course you need Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, with a minimum of 19 points, or 20 if you take Mathematical Literacy, excluding Life Orientation. Other providers may differ.
What documents does Mediclinic ask for?
A short CV, a certified Grade 12 certificate or Grade 11 results, a certified ID copy, proof of the non-refundable application fee and proof of citizenship if applicable.
Confirm details with Netcare Education and with the coding provider you choose. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.