Emergency Medical Care University of Johannesburg

Overview

The Bachelor in Emergency Medical Care at University of Johannesburg 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.

Outcomes

• Demonstrate effective communication and apply the principles of medical ethics, professional behaviour, and the legal framework to the context within whichemergency care practitioners operate while maintaining physical fitness, personal health, wellness and safety.
• Provide and facilitate emergency medical care to all sectors of the community utilising specialised clinical strategies and technologies.
• Perform medical rescue in a wide range of contexts.
• Provide in-service training in emergency medical care and rescue