Ronin currently offers an Intermediate Remote Medic Course which incorporates the Institute of Health Care Development (IHCD / Edexcel - United Kingdom) Ambulance Technician Award as well as the Ship Captains Medic Award accredited by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). On completion of the course it does not only entitles successful students to practice as an Ambulance Technician within the United Kingdom for the NHS or Independent Ambulance Services, but also to render vital emergency medical assistance within the remote medical setting e.g. aboard ships, aircraft, remote expeditions, high risk close protection and remote special forces operations.

On completion of the Intermediate Remote Medic Course successful graduates can return to complete the Advanced Remote Medic Course. This modular course uses the IHCD Paramedic modules (G, H, I & J) as a basis for its accreditation. It trains and equips Medics to work independently in a remote setting in some of the world most hostile and challenging environments. Ronin's Remote Medicine Courses is presented in conjunction with the Division of Emergency Medicine of the Universities of Cape Town and Stellenbosch.

Ronin's international reputation for excellence affords a student a rare training experience within a country with the highest trauma levels per capita in the world, as well as high levels of poverty with the associated disease spectrum. This excellent first world remote medical programme has found a fertile training ground in South Arica & yields exceptional Remote Medics / Ambulance Technicians, with a wealth of experience. The knowledge and skills are disseminated to the learner over the first 300 hours of residential training and puts you on a career path towards an Advanced Remote Medic via phased training which includes:

Phase 1 : Intermediate Remote Course (Incl. UK IHCD Technician Modules D, E & F)
(6 weeks / 300hrs - Ronin SA)

Phase 2 : IHCD Ambulance Driving Course
(3 weeks at any Provider within the UK)

Phase 3 : Consolidation Phase
(750 hours on a Front Line NHS or Independent Ambulance Service)

Phase 4 : Advanced Remote Medic (Incl. UK IHCD Paramedic Modules G, H, I & J) : Theory Phase
(8 weeks - Ronin SA)

Phase 5 : Advanced Remote Medic : Preceptorship Phase
(375 Hours on a Front Line NHS or Independent Ambulance with a Paramedic Mentor)

Phase 6 : Advanced Remote Medic : Hospital and Final Assessment Phase
(8 weeks / 375 hrs - Under the auspices of the Division of Emergency Medicine of the University of Cape Town & Stellenbosch University)

Total for Advanced Remote Medic Course : 2 200 hours

Note: Students that complete phases 1, 2 & 3 successfully and hand in a valid and complete practical book, will be eligible for an Ambulance Technician Certification (IHCD Ambulance Aid) as an exit point if desired.

The hallmark of our training is the exposure which students get whilst accompanying Advanced Life Support Paramedics on our paramedic response vehicles / ambulances which assist persons of all races and economic strata in Cape Town. Our services to the community are free of charge and in support of a long standing community public / private partnership not for gain. The funding of this venture is the privilege of every graduate of Ronin and a significant contribution to South Africa's poorest, of which they can be proud. All of our Practical Training is performed under the ethical oversight and in synergy with the Division of Emergency Medicine of the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University.