Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (B9E01Q)
- Duration
- Full-time: Minimum 4 years and Maximum 6 years
- NQF Level 8
- 480 Credits
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to develop an Emergency Care Practitioner competent in the clinical knowledge and skills required for the emergency medical care and medical recue profession.
The graduate will be able to competently apply an integration of theoretical principles, proven techniques, practical experience and appropriate clinical skills in order to:
鈥� Provide an independent specialised emergency medical care and rescue service to all sectors of the community.
鈥� Demonstrate skills in management and research working independently and in a supervisory capacity within emergency services and the healthcare team.
鈥� Become a reflective practitioner and lifelong student within the emergency medical care profession.
鈥� Successful completion of this qualification will entitle the student to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Emergency Care Practitioner.
Outcomes
1. Demonstrate effective communication and apply the principles of medical ethics, professional behaviour, and the legal framework to the context within which emergency care practitioners operate while maintaining physical fitness, personal health, wellness and safety.
2. Provide and facilitate emergency medical care to all sectors of the community utilising specialised clinical strategies and technologies.
3. Perform medical rescue in a wide range of contexts.
4. Provide in-service training in emergency medical care and rescue.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and functioning of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) systems in South Africa including the provision of operational andclinical supervision within an emergency medical and rescue service.
6. Develop research skills, participate and conduct research in emergency medical care and rescue.
Admission Requirements
For applicants who obtained a Grade 12 prior to 2008:
1. A Senior Certificate with university exemption or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard, as determined by a Status Committee, with 2 of the following modules:
1.1 Biology or Physiology with at least a Higher Grade D or Standard Grade C symbol.
1.2 Physical Science with at least a Higher Grade D or Standard Grade C symbol.
1.3 Mathematics with at least a Higher Grade D or Standard Grade C symbol.