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Ms Nokubonga Krwentela (Acting Head of Department)
Ms Nokubonga Krwentela (Acting Head of Department)
We are excited to welcome you aboard to your chosen career path as a paramedic.
The next 4 years of your life are going to be challenging and will require dedication, commitment, and perseverance as you overcome physical, mental, and emotional obstacles on your journey. We look forward to building you up along the way, equipping you to deal with a wide variety of situations you will be dealing with as well as imparting you with the knowledge and skills required to save lives!
Although tough, the next 4 years you spend qualifying will also be immensely rewarding as you make a difference in the lives of those who need help in the most vulnerable situations. Thereafter you will go out into the working world where opportunities abound both locally as well as internationally in a wide variety of fields.
OUR DEPARTMENT
OUR DEPARTMENT
The Department of Emergency Medical Care is situated on Ocean Sciences and Missionvale Campus of the Nelson Mandela University.
PROGRAMME OFFERED:
PROGRAMME OFFERED:
BACHELOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
BACHELOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
The Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care is a full-time qualification over four years.
The qualification covers quite an extensive range of modules including Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, and a Rescue component. Prior to being selected for this course, you need to go through a departmental physical assessment which includes the assessment of your basic swimming capacity, fitness level, fear of heights, and claustrophobia.
Post Graduate opportunities to further your studies are available. You can obtain a masters which would open the possibility of going into educational or managerial roles, if you wish to do so. This course gives you the opportunity to specialise within the field where you can work fixed wing or rotor wing operations. There are also many remote areas in need of specialised medics where you can work as a trauma practitioner. This course is also recognised internationally.
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