Program Overview

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care

General

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care is offered by the Department of Emergency Medical Care, Faculty of Health Sciences. The programme has the following details:

• Faculty Website: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Emergency Medical Care
• Programme Level: Undergraduate
• Programme Name: Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care
• Programme Code: B9E01Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
• NQF Level: 8
• NQF Credits: 480
• SAQA: 88920
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Doornfontein
• Duration of Study: 4 Years

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 rescue 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:

• Provide an independent specialised emergency medical care and rescue service to all sectors of the community.
• Demonstrate skills in management and research working independently and in a supervisory capacity within emergency services and the healthcare team.
• Become a reflective practitioner and lifelong student within the emergency medical care profession. Successful completion of this qualification will entitle the student to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Emergency Care Practitioner.

Career Opportunities

Emergency Care Practitioners are specialists in the field of emergency care and rescue, focusing on the management of critically ill or injured patients. Career opportunities exist in public and private emergency services, both local and abroad. Holders of the qualification will be entitled to register as independent Emergency Care Practitioners with the HPCSA.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum APS of 27
• English 5 (60%+)
• Mathematics 4 (50%+)
• Physical Sciences 4 (50%+)
• Life Sciences 4 (50%+)

Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

• Academic merit
• A structured personal interview
• A phobia evaluation
• Passing of a Class II Aviation or equivalent medical examination
• A physical preparedness evaluation
• Evidence of community service and/or previous appropriate experience is a recommendation. Mathematical Literacy, Technical Maths, and Technical Science are not accepted.