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Qualifications offered
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BACHELOR OF BIO-MEDICAL SCIENCES 50BBMS |
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NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 55CEMC |
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| BACHELOR OF BIO-MEDICAL SCIENCES 50BMES |
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Description
The Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences is a professional degree designed to be at NQF Level 8. The degree incorporates a research component and 1 year of practical work-based learning. |
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Qualification Outcomes
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Select, perform, interpret and integrate routine and specialised diagnostic techniques (including molecular biology techniques) in a specific field and in accordance with the statutory requirements in place of study, workplace or both. |
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Critically evaluate trends in technology and evaluate and implement new techniques, equipment and methods according to accreditation requirements and based on sound scientific principles.
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Operate effectively within resource constraints to solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
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Manage and supervise laboratory operations and apply GLP and accreditation requirements.
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Participate in research in Bio-Medical Sciences in compliance with ethical research principles.
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Manage resources efficiently and effectively.
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Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
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Describe and apply laboratory safety procedures.
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Describe and apply emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a laboratory accident(s).
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Communicate effectively with patients, laboratory personnel, within the profession, with
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other health care professionals and with the public.
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Communicate effectively with stakeholders especially in relations to outputs.
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Train other students of Biomedical Sciences and related fields. |
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NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 55CEMC
(In conjuction with the Cape Penisula University of Technology) |
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Description
Graduates are qualified for professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Emergency Care Practitioner (Paramedic). Students are equipped to become competent in providing pre-hospital emergency care to the critically ill or injured patient. They receive training in basic, intermediate and advanced techniques in order to provide advanced life support.
This is a two year part time program.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities exist in regional and private ambulance and rescue services, fire departments, state and private hospitals, emergency and disaster management agencies, and private industry. |
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