Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (BEMC)

Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (BEMC)

Programme Overview:

This programme aims to develop eager individuals through facilitation of a strenuous learning experience, based on international best practice guidelines. Graduates will become highly skilled, knowledgeable and independent paramedics registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Emergency Care Practitioner – the highest register for paramedics. The EMC programme aims to meet the needs of South Africa, by producing well balanced practitioners with a thorough understanding of rescue principles and advanced patient care in the most diverse and adverse conditions.

Faculty:

Faculty of Health Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 4 years

Qualification type:

Department:

Department of Emergency Medical Care

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

370

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

385

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

385

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics – 50%, or Technical Mathematics, or Mathematical Literacy – 65%, • Life Sciences – 60%. • Physical Sciences – 50%. Selection of students: Admission is subject to a departmental selection that includes an interview, a satisfactory flight medical report and a satisfactory physical assessment which includes an assessment of your basic swimming capacity, fitness level, fear of heights and claustrophobia.

Career opportunities:

As a paramedic you may find employment in the following areas, whether local or international: provincial or state ambulance services, a training environment such as a college or university, aeromedical services, the military, event management services, the mining industry, VIP protection, medical retail, disaster relief.

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