Dip PEC(SA) — Diploma in Primary Emergency Care
Diploma in Primary Emergency Care of the College of Emergency Medicine of South Africa
At a glance.
- College
- College of Emergency Medicine of South Africa
- Questions
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- Topics
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CMSA-aligned · updated release over release
Know the format.
Everything below is pulled from the official CMSA documentation for this certification.
- Format
- Two online MCQ papers (Paper 1: 100 Single Best Answer MCQ; Paper 2: 100 Stimulus/Image-based MCQ) plus an online OSPE with 4 live stations and Structured Oral Exam components
- Duration
- Paper 1: 3 hours; Paper 2: 3 hours; OSPE: 4 stations x 10 minutes assessment time + 3.5 minutes preparation time per station
- Issuing body
- College of Medicine of South Africa
Upcoming sessions.
Imported from the CMSA’s published examination timetables. Always confirm the final date with the College before you plan.
- 01
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming4–5 Feb 2027
Exam parts, one section at a time.
The content is organised to match the official CMSA exam structure, so every minute of prep maps back to what you’ll be tested on.
- 01
Paper 1 - Written MCQ
100 Single Best Answer MCQ questions in 'best of four' format covering emergency medical services, trauma recognition and initial management, environmental emergencies, surgical and specialty emergencies, and ethics in emergency medicine. No negative marking applies.
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Paper 2 - Written Stimulus/Image-Based MCQ
100 Single Best Answer Stimulus (Image-Based) MCQ testing visual interpretation skills including clinical condition photographs, radiographs, CT scans, ultrasound, ECGs, and laboratory data. Candidates demonstrate ability to interpret visual representations relevant to emergency medicine practice.
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Online OSPE
Objective Structured Practical Examination delivered online via Zoom with 4 live stations (Interactive Resuscitation, Resuscitation Equipment, Communication, and Structured Oral). Stations include simulation questions, skill demonstration through description, and communication assessments with actors via video link.
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What you’re preparing for.
Written from the qualification’s own structure — exam parts, format, and the college that sets it.
The Diploma in Primary Emergency Care [Dip PEC(SA)] is a qualification for medical practitioners seeking to manage common emergencies encountered in district hospitals. It is aimed at non-specialists, including general practitioners working in emergency centers, rural areas, military health services, and industrial medical services. The diploma equips practitioners with the knowledge and skills to raise the standard of emergency care in South Africa.
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