A welcome from the Head of Department, Mr Paul Allan

We are excited to welcome you to the Department of Emergency Medical Care, Nelson Mandela University, where you will pursue a career as an Emergency Care Practitioner. The 4 years of study will be challenging but rewarding and will require dedication, commitment, and perseverance as you overcome physical, mental, and emotional obstacles on your journey. We look forward watching you and helping you grow as you learn to deal with a wide variety of situations equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to save lives! Although tough, the 4 years you spend qualifying will also be immensely rewarding as you make a difference in the lives of those who need help in the most vulnerable situations. Thereafter you will go out into the working world where opportunities abound both locally as well as internationally in a wide variety of fields.