Health & Wellness Sciences - 2024 Faculty Handbook

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this handbook. The University, however, reserves the right to make changes at any time, to any of the published details when circumstances require.

Note: This Faculty Handbook applies to the 2024 cohort of registered students.

FACULTY’S VISION AND MISSION

VISION

A proud African technology-driven faculty taking the lead in relevant health and wellness education, research and innovation in response to provincial, national and global socio-economic imperatives.

MISSION

To empower agile graduate health care professionals who are ethically responsive to industry and societal needs, through academic excellence and lifelong learning together with the pursuit of relevant and pioneering research and clinical innovation which will improve the health of individuals both locally and globally.

Our core values are:

• Unity

• Embrace diversity

• Integrity

• Responsible

• Passionate

DEAN’S MESSAGE

Welcome message from the Dean

Welcome to the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences for the 2024 academic year. Whether you are commencing with your academic life at CPUT or furthering your studies, be assured that our faculty is with you every step of the way and your journey will be filled with inspiring, challenging, and scholarly opportunities to build and enhance your career.

The Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences offers a variety of undergraduate and post graduate programmes acknowledged both nationally and internationally as being of a high quality. The faculty consists of seven departments as indicated below and our dedicated academic staff will ensure that you reach your full potential and ultimately, achieve your career goals.

• Department of Biomedical Sciences

• Department of Dental Sciences

• Department of Emergency Medical Sciences

• Department of Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences

• Department of Nursing Science

• Department of Ophthalmic Sciences

• Department of Wellness Sciences

These academic leaders believe that interdisciplinary, diverse, and inclusive education and research are all critical to our success as academics in an ever-changing society. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning prior to graduation and students are provided with real-world training opportunities and professional development through work placements arranged in collaboration with strong partnerships such as the Western Cape Department of Health, National Health Laboratory Service, and numerous private health providers. All students who graduate from this faculty will thus have the knowledge, professional competencies, attributes, and values to enable them to confidently enter professional practice and proudly serve society.

It is the mission of the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences to be a proud African technology-driven faculty taking the lead in relevant health and wellness education, research, and innovation in response to provincial, national, and global socio-economic imperatives. We aim to empower agile graduate health care professionals who are ethically responsive to industry and societal needs, through academic excellence and lifelong learning together with the pursuit of relevant, pioneering research and clinical innovation to improve the health of individuals both locally and globally.

The faculty’s research responds to problems and needs relevant to health, wellness, health care and higher education in South Africa, Africa and globally. As a faculty, we exemplify and build on the CPUT vision of being a research led teaching institution, such that our undergraduate students benefit from teaching supported by current research and our postgraduate students have access to supervisors who are active researchers. The faculty is committed to delivering high quality education. We endeavour to achieve this through a learning culture that recognises our expertise and areas of development, respecting the diversity of staff and students by being people centred and inclusive at all levels.

We value student engagement in active, self-directed learning, work integrated learning and community engagement. We encourage our students to assess existing and new practices, and to expand their critical thinking skills to respond to the rapid changes of the 21stcentury.

Lastly, we encourage you to seek guidance and assistance from your respective department as early as possible should you find yourself stumbling along the way; there are support structures in place to help you succeed.

Here’s to you and the opportunities that await you at CPUT! Every moment of your time with us contains possibilities that can change your life in every way - stay open to those possibilities!

With warm wishes for a rewarding year,

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

FACULTY ADMINISTRATION

FACULTY ADMINISTRATION

FACULTY OFFICE

FACULTY ACADEMIC STAFF

ACADEMIC STAFF

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Ms

Dr S Sobuwa

Dr FE Davidson

Ms AL Walbrugh

PROFESSORS

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS

Sciences

Sciences

FACULTY ACADEMIC STAFF

SENIOR LECTURERS

TITLE

Ms V Daries Senior Lecturer MPH Master of Public Health

Dr FE Davidson Senior Lecturer D Rad Doctor of Radiography

Mr B De Waal Senior Lecturer MSc Master of Science: Clinical Epidemiology, PGDip HE (T&L)

Dr L Graham Senior Lecturer PhD Philosophiae Doctor

Dr KA Grant Senior Lecturer PhD Philosophiae Doctor (Anatomical Pathology)

Dr S Hector Senior Lecturer PhD Doctor Philosophiae (Biotechnology)

Dr M Marais Senior Lecturer DPhil Doctor Philosophiae

Dr S Meyer Senior Lecturer DPhil Doctor Philosophiae (Biomedical Sciences)

AProf K Najaar Senior Lecturer PhD Doctor Philosophiae (Physiology), PGDip HE (T&L)

Dr H Pharaoh Senior Lecturer PhD PhD in Physiotherapy

Dr Y Prince Senior Lecturer PhD Philosophiae Doctor: Biomedical Science

Dr O Sehume Senior Lecturer PhD DLitt et Phil

Dr S Sobuwa Senior Lecturer PhD Doctor Philosophiae (Emergency Medicine)

Dr WL Solomon Senior Lecturer PhD Philosophiae Doctor: Biomedical Science

Dr A Speelman Senior Lecturer D Rad Doctor of Radiography

Ms BD Wyrley-Birch Senior Lecturer MTech Magister Technologiae: Radiography

LECTURERS

TITLE

Ms B Arries Lecturer MCur Master in Nursing

Ms N Copeling Lecturer MCur Master in Nursing

Ms I Essa Lecturer MPhil (Higher Education) Master of Philosophy in Nursing

Mrs MP Germishuys Lecturer MSc Master in Biomedical Sciences

Ms R Gihwala Lecturer MSc Master of Science: Emergency Medicine

Ms MD Hartnick Lecturer MTech Magister Technologiae: Radiography

Ms HL Hendrickse Lecturer MSc Magister Scientiae: Biomedical Technology

Ms EP Herbert Lecturer MTech Magister Technologiae: Radiography

Dr E Ismail Lecturer PhD PhD in Emergency Medical Care

Mrs M Jacobs Lecturer MSc Masters in Somatology

Mr G Koch Lecturer MHSc MHSc: Diagnostic Radiography

Ms C Lackay Lecturer MTech Magister Technologiae: Radiography

FACULTY ACADEMIC STAFF

Mr A Latief Lecturer MTech Magister Technologiae Dental Technology

Ms B Lockett Lecturer MCur Master in Nursing

Ms R Maritz Lecturer MEMC Master in Emergency Medical Care

Mr R Matthews Lecturer MPhil Master of Philosophy: Emergency Medicine

Ms L McDonald Lecturer MSc Master of Science: Emergency Medicine

Mr JT Meyer Lecturer M Ed Master Education: Curriculum Studies, PGD-Tertiary Education

Ms NF Mkhombe Lecturer MSc Master of Public Health

Mr T Mouton Lecturer NHD National Higher Diploma: Medical Technology

Dr K Naidoo Lecturer D Tech Doctor of Technologiae: Radiography

Dr Q Norval Lecturer MSc Master of Science Oral Radiology and Oral Pathology

Mr WG Pantsi Lecturer MTECH Magister Technologiae: Biomedical Technology

Mr MI Paulse Lecturer MBA Master of Business Administration

Ms Y Peter Lecturer MSc Master of Science Radiography

Ms M Pretorius Lecturer MTech Master Technologiae: Nursing

Mr P Ramson Lecturer MOptom Master of Optometry

Mr M Saayman Lecturer MTECH Magister Technologiae: Biomedical Technology

Ms E Seane Lecturer MSc Master of Science Radiation Biology and Master of Science in Radiography

Ms C Settley Lecturer MCur Master in Nursing

Ms R Siebritz Lecturer MSc Magister Scientiae: Biomedical Technology

Ms T Siganga Lecturer MCur Master in Nursing

Ms N Sineke Lecturer MCur Master in Nursing

Mr N Sogwagwa Lecturer MSc Magister Scientiae: Biomedical Technology

Ms H Thomas Lecturer MPhil Master of Philosophy (MPhil: Health Professions Education)

Ms M Thomas Lecturer MSc Masters in Somatology

Dr M Truter Lecturer MSc Master of Science Odontology

Mr G Van Wyk Lecturer MSc Master of Science Radiography

Ms L Velapi Lecturer MCur Master in Nursing

Ms AL Walbrugh Lecturer MOptom Master of Optometry

Ms A Williams Lecturer MCur Master in Nursing

FACULTY ACADEMIC STAFF

JUNIOR LECTURERS

Ms EJ Andrews Junior Lecturer NCDNAS National Certificate Dental Assisting, BA(HONS) Psychology, PGCE Post Graduate Certificate in Education

Ms D Conrad Junior Lecturer B Tech B Tech: Radiotherapy

Ms M Fouche Junior Lecturer BTech Radiography: Nuclear Medicine Technology

Ms M Francis Junior Lecturer BEMC Bachelor: Emergency Medical Care

Ms B Gaxamba Junior Lecturer BTech Baccalareus Technologiae: Biomedical Technology

Ms A Jacobs Junior Lecturer PG Dip Postgraduate Diploma – Nursing

Ms S Jita Junior Lecturer BTech Dental Technology

Ms N Maskini (contract) Junior Lecturer BTech BTech Project Management

Ms A Mbalo-Mokoena Junior Lecturer BTech Dental Technology

Mr X Millar Junior Lecturer BTech BTech: Emergency Medical Care

Ms A Motaung Junior Lecturer BTech Baccalareus Technologiae: Biomedical Technology

Mr S Rossouw Junior Lecturer BTech BTech: Emergency Medical Care

Ms AS Santos Junior Lecturer BSc (Honours) Baccalareus Scientiae (Med (Hons): Immunology)

Mr G Schwartz Junior Lecturer BTech Radiography: Ultrasound

Mr D Thomas Junior Lecturer BTech BTech: Emergency Medical Care

Ms A Tshali Junior Lecturer BTech BTech: Dental Technology

QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED

Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences

of Nursing Science

Department of Ophthalmic Sciences

Wellness Sciences

GENERAL INFORMATION

STAFF AWARDS

Awards recognising excellence at the institutional, faculty and departmental level

FACULTY TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD

None awarded

2022 Mrs R Siebritz-Williams

2022 Ms J Sheahan Emergency Medical Sciences

2023 Dr S Hector

2023 Dr S Meyer

STUDENT AWARDS

Sciences

VICE CHANCELLOR’S PRESTIGIOUS ACHIEVERS AWARD

The awards are bestowed annually to deserving students who have shown academic excellence and an embodiment of the CPUT graduate attributes

2022 C Tyavambiza PHD in Biomedical Science

VICE CHANCELLOR’S MEDAL

The Vice Chancellor’s Medal is awarded to the top BTech (or equivalent) graduate, taking all four years of study into account

None awarded

DEAN’S MEDAL

The Dean’s Medal is awarded to the top National Diploma (or equivalent) graduate in the Faculty 2022 Z

DEAN’S EXCELLENCE AWARDS

GENERAL INFORMATION

STUDENT ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

Students should familiarise themselves with the CPUT academic rules and regulations information obtainable from the CPUT website (Study at CPUT): https://www.cput.ac.za/storage/students/2023/CPUT-Student-Rules-Regulations-2023.pdf

RESEARCH

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology actively promotes research, believing that a strong research activity is a necessary feature of any institution offering higher education. Students are sensitised to the importance of information and library skills during their first three years of study, introduced to research methodologies in the degree year, and provided with guidance and facilities to undertake independent research for further studies. The Guide to Postgraduate Studies is available on the CPUT website: https://www.cput.ac.za/storage/research/cpgs/POSTGRADUATE_PROSPECTUS_2023.pdf

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) refers to the principles through which the prior knowledge, competencies and skills of a person are made visible through a process of development, teaching, mentoring and assessment. The result, where appropriate, accredits the acquired knowledge, competences and capabilities of a person, gained through informal and non-formal learning.

As a University of Technology, CPUT has three options for RPL namely “Access” or “Exemption – RPL” and “Advanced Standing” or a combination thereof.

GAINING ACCESS

If you have five years’ relevant work experience, but do not meet the entry requirements of your chosen qualification, you may apply for entry into the programme - referred to as “access”. The RPL application is evaluated against the entry requirements of the qualification.

EXEMPTIONS - RPL

As an individual, you might have gained knowledge in specific areas. When compared to the learning outcomes within a CPUT qualification, your knowledge might cover some subjects. You may apply for recognition of these subjects and this is called “Exemptions – RPL”. Once the assessment is done, the University might give recognition for specific subjects, but not for the entire qualification. You will be required to complete outstanding subjects before the qualification is awarded. As an Institution of Higher Education we can only RPL up to a maximum of 50% of a programme.

ADVANCED STANDING

You may apply for advanced standing into one of the Advanced Diplomas we offer, if you don’t meet the entry requirements of your chosen qualification. This type of RPL provides for the recognition of knowledge at a higher level than you as an RPL applicant qualifies for. However, the qualification at the lower level, the Diploma, is never awarded to you if you apply for this type of RPL. Upon successful completion of the higher-level qualification, the Advanced Diploma, will be awarded. The RPL assessment takes place against the qualification at the lower level.

APPLYING FOR ACCESS INTO A POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMME

If you are interested in postgraduate studies, for example a Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor honours, M-level or D-level studies, send an email to RPL enquires at rpl@cput.ac.za, and you will be assisted.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXEMPTIONS AND ADVANCED STANDING

If you have successfully completed subjects with other institutions of Higher Education in South Africa, you may apply for “exemptions credit transfer”. This is handled by the Faculty Office. This is recognition for formal learning. If you would like us to consider your workbased learning, informal and/or non-formal learning, you apply for exemptions – RPL via the RPL unit.

GENERAL INFORMATION

RETURNING STUDENTS

If you studied more than 10 years ago at either Peninsula Technikon, Cape Technikon or CPUT then the validity of your subjects has lapsed (refer to CPUT Academic Rules and Regulations booklet) and you may apply to the University to use the RPL process to complete your qualification. Candidates must provide the required information to the RPL Unit.

RPL APPLICATIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 IS CLOSED

RPL Applications for the Academic Year 2025, will open on 15 February 2024

Contact details:

• Undergraduate information: rpl@cput.ac.za

• Qualifications in the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences: rplbusiness@cput.ac.za

• Postgraduate studies: rplpostgrad@cput.ac.za

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students at CPUT are supported by the Office of International Affairs and applicants interested for formal qualifications are support by the Admissions and Registration Centre (ARC), see http://www.cput.ac.za/study/international-applicants

STUDENT CARDS

Student cards are issued to registered students at the beginning of each academic year. This card is required to enter the campus, the library and other facilities available on campus. Presentation of these cards when buying materials, booking of theatres, etc. may mean special discount rates. For security purposes and access to write assessments, these cards must be presented on demand.

FINANCIAL AID AND FUNDING

Bursary and financial aid applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid Department which is situated on the 5th floor in the Administration Building, D6 Campus and 1st floor in the Student Centre, Bellville Campus www.cput.ac.za/study/funding

CLASS AND EXAMINATION FEES

A class fees list is available from the CPUT website Please note that these fees are subject to change every year and are not refundable. Information on fees and the CPUT fees rules and regulations booklet is available from the CPUT website: https://www.cput.ac.za/storage/students/2023/CPUT-Student-Rules-Regulations-2023.pdf

PRESCRIBED BOOKS

The titles and prices of prescribed textbooks that students must purchase are mostly available at the book shops on the Bellville and D6 Campuses. Reference books and technical journals are available to students in the library. Students should not purchase books until instructed to do so by the subject lecturers.

WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL)

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a partnership between the student, the university and industry partners. The clinical competencies acquired by our graduates serve as the foundation of the programmes offered in the faculty where a WIL methodology is used at undergraduate level. The faculty has close relationships with industry partners and rely heavily on stakeholder engagements. Such engagements ensure continuous enhancement and relevance of all programmes making students more employable and well sought after at national and international levels. Professional knowledge and skills are enhanced when students are exposed to real-life situations in accredited facilities under the supervision of qualified health care professionals. Staff and students contribute meaningfully to society through active involvement in Community Engagement and/or Service-Learning projects promoting social awareness in various communities.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please note the following – in some departments the following are currently in place or will be applicable in 2024:

- Transport is NOT provided to and from work-place learning sites

- All our programmes require training at clinical facilities (hospitals, laboratories, private facilities, ambulances, etc.) where you will be interacting with patients. Certain vaccinations will thus be compulsory, for example Hepatitis B while other specific vaccinations may be required according to the regulations of the health service or relevant employer. You will therefore need to be appropriately vaccinated to access these facilities to complete your respective qualification

- Requirements of Memorandum of Agreements of institutions.

- Additional financial obligations in terms of accessories, uniform, and registration with professional bodies. Please consult your relevant subject guide provided by the lecturer for detailed information regarding the WIL modality used in the programme where you are registered.

HOURS OF TUITION

Full-time classes commence at 08:30 until approximately 16:00. In some departments practical teaching activity may continue after 16:00. Note that examinations may be set after hours up to 20:00 and on Saturday mornings.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend lectures, albeit online or face to face, and submit all assessments, assignments and projects as well as attend all practicals. Minimum attendance details can be found in the departmental programme guides / subject guides. The statutory bodies of healthcare professionals stipulate the requirements of attendance.

MEDIUM OF TUITION

The medium of tuition is English, except for the Education Qualifications at the Wellington Campus which are offered in Afrikaans. Afrikaans and Xhosa speaking students may be offered support, which may be by way of language-specific tutorial groups, the provision of notes and the setting of tests, assignments and examinations in the first language of the student.

LIBRARY

The CPUT Library is part of the Cape Library Cooperative (CALICO) that grants access to four million books and numerous magazines in various libraries in the Peninsula. In addition, the library offers excellent facilities for study and provision is made for students who wish to do research work. All students automatically become members of the library https://www.cput.ac.za/lib

STUDENT COUNSELLING

CPUT offers a counselling service by registered psychologists to students, prospective students and their parents. Prospective students are individually interviewed and assisted to make a responsible career choice. Parents are welcome to attend such interviews. Career counselling may also include complete psychometric evaluation.

Prospective students and registered students, who have problems regarding career choice, the planning of their qualification or choice of subjects, can make an appointment at: D6 Campus: Tel: +27 21 460 3252/3/4 or Bellville Campus: Tel: +27 21 959 6182

ASSESSMENT

Assessments takes place throughout the year with final assessments in June and/or November each year and a pass mark of 50% must be obtained in all subjects. The Department of Emergency Medical Sciences, the Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences as well as the Department of Nursing Science only has continuous assessments. In each subject, the various assessments contribute towards the final assessment mark. Please consult your subject guide provided by your lecturer for more information.

The assessment mark for a subject will be determined by a student’s performance in tests, assignments and in accordance with the requirements for each qualification.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ASSESSMENT RESULTS

Students should frequently use the Student Online System (SOS Portal) to view progress assessment marks as uploaded by the lecturer after each assessment has been conducted.

Once the final subject mark has been officially published, the marks for that particular final assessment period can be viewed online for a limited duration. Official printed results may only be issued by the Assessment & Graduation Centre. For more information please visit: www.cput.ac.za/students/about/results

STUDENT RELATED INFORMATION AND SERVICES

Visit the CPUT website for other student related information and services: http://www.cput.ac.za/students

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

View the 2024 CPUT calendar here: http://www.cput.ac.za/about/dates

INDEMNITY

A student involved in any university-related activity, whether academic, sporting, cultural or relating to experiential or practical training, shall indemnify the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (herein after referred to as CPUT) and its staff and/or any co-operative partner and its staff, or their representatives against any claim of whatsoever nature which such students, his/her executors or assigns may now or in the future have, arising from any injury or the sequelae thereto and which may be instituted against CPUT as a result of such university-related activities; and against any liability that may arise from an action or omission by such student. A student, furthermore, shall undertake not to hold CPUT or any of its employees responsible for any damage of whatsoever nature that such student may sustain during or arising from any university-related activity, irrespective of whether it occurs on or off the premises of CPUT. It is expected of students in the Department of Nursing Science to sign an indemnity form for practice, as part of the agreement with the City of Cape Town, Provincial Department of Health and private sector for placements in practice.

PART-TIME STUDY

HOURS OF TUITION

Some of the qualifications described in this brochure are offered on a part-time basis. Lectures are scheduled from Mondays to Thursdays between 17:15 and 20:50. The objective of this is to enable persons who do not have the privilege of studying on a full-time basis to acquire tertiary qualifications. The information contained in this brochure generally also applies to part-time students.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admission requirements are the same as for full-time students. As a rule, accommodation in a university residence is not available to part-time students.

SHORT COURSES

Short courses are offered in the Department of Nursing Science. Please contact the department directly should you have any further queries You may apply for RPL towards the envisaged postgraduate degrees to be approved by HEQC, SAQA and SANC.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SUBJECT GUIDE TERMINOLOGY

Core subject: These subjects form a central part of the programme. Inclusion of such courses in a curriculum is compulsory

Co-requisite A co-requisite subject is one for which a student must be registered together with (i.e. concurrently) another specified subject e.g Maths 1 must be taken in the same semester as Mechanics 1 (unless the student has already passed it) as Mechanics 1 relies on content given in Maths 1.

Pre-requisite A pre-requisite subject is one which a student must have passed in order to gain admission to another subject e.g. Maths 1 is a pre-requisite for Maths 2.

Exposure An exposure subject is one which a student must have completed, but does not have to have passed in order to gain admission to another subject e.g. Maths 2 is an exposure subject for Thermodynamics 2.

Elective subject Subjects required for degree purposes (e.g. to make up required number of credits), but in which the choice of courses is left to the student, and subject to timetable constraints.

Subject codes ending in a ”X” are Extended Curriculum subjects.

FACULTY PROMOTION CRITERIA, ACADEMIC EXCLUSION RULES AND PROCEDURES

Each qualification that is offered in the Faculty has its own specific promotion and academic exclusion rules which can be found under the heading promotion and exclusion rules below

ACADEMIC PROMOTION AND EXCLUSIONS

Academic “promotion” means the advancement of students who meet the minimum requirements of a particular study level from that particular study level to the next (e.g. from the first-year level to the second-year level) as determined per qualification by the academic department and the Faculty Board, approved by Senate and contained in the Faculty Handbook.

Please note that the curricula in this faculty include certain pre- and co-requisite subjects. These must be completed successfully before registration for the subsequent subjects can be done.

Academic “exclusion” is the process by which the university assesses the progress of a student towards the completion of their qualification. If you are excluded, you have the right to present evidence and a motivation to the Faculty Admissions and Appeals Committee, arguing that there were special circumstances which make this exclusion unfair.

PROMOTION CRITERIA AND ACADEMIC EXCLUSION RULES

Normal progression from one academic year to the next dictates that all subjects in the prescribed curriculum for that academic year be completed successfully. However, the following concession is made:

Students are allowed to carry failed subjects from one academic year to the next, as follows:

Departments of Nursing Science and Emergency Medical Sciences

Department of Dental Sciences

Students are allowed to only carry one (1) failed subject to the next academic year excluding clinical subjects, except if the subject is a prerequisite for another subject or/and clinical hours of a specific subject or year.

Students in the Department of Nursing Science will fail a subject in an academic year if their skills laboratory hours, logbook with hours and procedures and self-directed hours are not completed (where applicable in subjects).

Students are allowed to only carry one (1) failed subject to the next academic year excluding practical subjects. Practical subjects in Dental Technology may not to be carried to next year.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Departments of Biomedical Sciences, Ophthalmic and Wellness Sciences

Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences

Students are allowed to carry two (2) failed subjects to the next academic year excluding practical subjects or where a subject is a prerequisite for another subject.

A student may not register for a clinical or theory subject requiring experiential learning in clinical departments whilst repeating subjects of the previous level. Where a student has failed one or two subjects such students will not be allowed to register for any of the following theory or clinical subjects when progressing to the next level.

BSc Diagnostic:

Radiographic Technology 1, 2, 3 & 4

Clinical Radiographic Technology 1, 2, 3 & 4

BSc Radiation Therapy:

Medical Imaging and Oncologic Modalities 1 (RT)

Radiation Therapy Practice 2, 3 & 4

BSc Diagnostic Ultrasound

Medical Imaging and Oncologic Modalities 1 (DU)

Diagnostic Ultrasound Practice 2, 3

Advanced Diagnostic Ultrasound Practice 4

BSc Nuclear Medicine:

Medical Imaging and Oncologic Modalities I (NM)

Nuclear Medicine Technology 2, 3, Advanced Nuclear Medicine Technology 4

Students will also not be allowed to progress to the next level if the requirements for the logbook and the compulsory clinical time have not been met.

The above concession will be made provided there are no timetable clashes, please refer to the specific departments’ rules in this regard.

The following conditions (as prescribed by the relevant professional bodies) MUST be met in order for students to progress from one study period (academic year) to the next:

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Department of Dental Sciences

Students registered for a BHSc: Medical Laboratory Science must complete the course requirements and 18 months clinical practice before they can be registered as a professional Medical Laboratory Scientist with the HPCSA.

Dental Technology

Promotions:

In accordance with The Dental Technicians Act (Act 19 of 1979 as amended) and the Training Regulations R 156 of 23 February 2001 as per section 50(f) of the Act

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Sec 18 Act A student dental technician/technologist must be registered with the SADTC as a student dental technician/technologist as the case may be.

• Reg 21(3) A student dental technician/technologist shall receive recognitions from the senate of an approved training institution for a subject when he or she has passed the examination in such subject in accordance with these regulations.

• Reg 21(4) A student dental technician/technologist will not be allowed to complete a three-year National Diploma in Dental Technology in more than five years and a student dental technologist will not be allowed to complete a BTech degree in more than two years.

• Reg 21(6) A student dental technician will not be admitted to the examination at the end of his or her third year of study unless he or she-has completed a first-aid course recognized by the SADTC; and -is in possession of a certificate issued by a first-aid organization recognized by the SADTC, from which it appears that the student dental technician has completed the course.

A student dental technician must pass the subject Applied Dental technology (Practical) and Dental Technology (Theory) simultaneously at a given level as these are seen as co-dependent.

• Reg 23 In-service training (laboratory exposure) will be in accordance with the directive given by the CPUT Dental Technology Advisory Committee. A student who fails to complete these hours by 15 January of the following year will not be promoted to the next level of study.

• The final assessment for the subject Applied Dental Technology III must be passed with a sub-minimum of 50 % in order to pass the subject as this is what is required by the SADTC for registration purposes.

Exclusions:

• Reg 21(4) A student dental technician/technologist will not be allowed to complete a three-year National Diploma in Dental Technology in more than five years

• Reg 21(6) A student dental technician will not be admitted to the examination at the end of his or her third year of study unless he or shehas completed a first-aid course recognized by the SADTC; and -is in possession of a certificate issued by a first-aid organization recognized by the SADTC, from which it appears that the student dental technician has completed the course.

• A student must pass 50% of the prescribed subject for the level and have an overall class attendance of 80% to qualify for readmission.

• A student who fails to be promoted to the next level of study will be excluded.

Department of Emergency Medical Sciences

In order to be awarded the qualification, the HPCSA requires students to have at least 80% attendance for every subject over the duration of the programme.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Department of Nursing Science

BTech in Nursing

Students must complete 4000 hours of clinical practice for the regulation R425 qualification. The hours and all course requirements must be completed before a student can be registered as a professional nurse with SANC or commence with community service. Students must register for role-taking a non-credit bearing subject. Clinical placement hours in the subject role-taking are calculated at 1000 hours per academic year to ensure that clinical practice is aligned with theory and students receive mentoring in the clinical placement area. Students must complete 80% of clinical hours to be allowed to enter for the final assessment in the June and November assessments. All clinical hours for the specific year must be completed for promotion to the next year level

Bachelor of Nursing

The degree is 50 percent work integrated learning and offered under Regulation 174 of the South African Nursing Council. The hours and all course requirements must be completed before a student can be registered as a professional nurse and midwife with SANC or commence with community service. Students must complete 80% of the clinical hours of a subject to be allowed to enter for the final assessment in the October/November assessments. All work integrated learning, as stipulated per subject, including clinical hours for the specific year, must be completed for promotion to the next academic year level

GENERAL INFORMATION

EXCLUSION CRITERIA (Mainstream: 2023 Cohort)

The following rules are applicable to students registered prior to and including 2023:

• Students who do not pass a total of 50% of the registered subjects in that academic year will be excluded

• Students will have a maximum of two (2) attempts (one original and one repeat) to pass a subject, after which the student will be excluded from continuing with the qualification

• A student must comply with the faculty rule of maximum time allowed in which to complete the qualification, which is based on double the minimum number of years.

• Students will have a maximum of two (2) years to complete EACH study period.

• A student will be notified in writing of his/her exclusion from the qualification, and then have the right to appeal the decision

• Where a student has only one or two subjects remaining to complete the qualification and is nearing the maximum number of years for registration, he/she may enquire with the Head of Department for an extension.

• Academic exclusion from specific qualifications holds for a minimum period of one (1) year, unless otherwise stipulated.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA (Mainstream: 2024 Cohort)

The following rules are applicable to students registered from 2024:

A student must comply with the faculty rule of maximum time allowed as follows:

• Maximum of two years to complete the first year.

• Maximum of five years to complete 3-year qualification.

• Maximum of 6 years to complete a 4-year qualification.

• Maximum of two years to complete the AdvDip/ PGDip (an extra year is added in the case of Part-Time students)

• A second consecutive exclusion will be permanent from the Institution.

• Students will have a maximum of two (2) attempts (one original and one repeat) to pass a subject, after which the student will be excluded from continuing with the qualification.

• A student will be notified in writing of his/her exclusion from the qualification, and then have the right to appeal the decision

• Where a student has only one or two subjects remaining to complete the qualification and is nearing the maximum number of years for registration, he/she may enquire with the Head of Department for an extension.

• Academic exclusion from specific qualifications holds for a minimum period of one (1) year, unless otherwise stipulated.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA (ECP: 2023 Cohort)

The following rules are applicable to ECP students registered prior to and including 2023:

• ECP students are not allowed to fail their full or significant portion (> 40% of registered subjects) of the ECP curriculum or all subjects in academic study period 0 and 1.

• ECP students shall not be permitted to renew their registration except by permission of the Head of Department and/or the Dean if they fail to complete all subjects prescribed for academic study period 0 and 1 within three years after first registration.

• A student will be notified in writing of his/her exclusion from the qualification, and then have the right to appeal the decision

• Where a student has only one or two subjects remaining to complete the qualification and is nearing the maximum number of years for registration, he/she may enquire with the Head of Department for an extension.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA (ECP: 2024 Cohort)

The following rules are applicable to ECP students registered from 2024:

• ECP students are not allowed to fail more than two of their registered subjects. ECP students that failed to complete all subjects prescribed for academic study period 0 and 1 within three years of the first registration shall not be permitted to renew their registration except, with permission from the Faculty Appeals Committee.

• The maximum time for ECP is 7 years (1 year more than mainstream), except for departments that have regulatory bodies limiting the maximum time to 6 years

• A student will be notified in writing of his/her exclusion from the qualification, and then have the right to appeal the decision

• Where a student has only one or two subjects remaining to complete the qualification and is nearing the maximum number of years for registration, he/she may enquire with the Head of Department for an extension.

GENERAL INFORMATION

THE GENERAL EXCLUSION PROCESS

Students’ final assessment results are obtained from the Assessment and Graduation Centre at the end of the academic year. A Departmental Committee, consisting of lecturers, then conducts a marks review to make recommendations on final mark adjustments and identifies students for exclusion based on the criteria of each respective programme.

A letter from the Department informs the student that he/she has been excluded from the programme. This letter gives the reasons for exclusion, deadline for appeals and details of the steps to be taken for readmission to the programme. Students who have been excluded are blocked from registering by the Faculty Office and will not be able to register for any subjects in the following year.

Students may appeal against exclusion on the basis of extenuating circumstances (e.g. a death in the family or illness), or any other extenuating factors that have bearing on the student’s academic performance, by writing a motivation on the prescribed form to the Head of Department. This appeal must be accompanied by a full academic record and other supporting documentation and must be submitted to the Secretary of the Department

Departments will consider the appeals and give feedback to students. If appeals are rejected departments will submit the appeals to the Faculty Appeals Committee. After the Faculty Appeals Committee meeting the departments will inform students if their appeals were rejected or approved

PROCESS FOR APPEALS AGAINST EXCLUSIONS

• A student who has been excluded must submit an application to the Head of Department applying for re-admission, along with ALL relevant supporting documentation

• Departments will consider the appeals and inform students if re-admitted or rejected.

• Departments will provide feedback to students, and if the appeal is approved, the student continues with the registration process. If appeals are rejected departments will submit the appeals to the Faculty Appeals Committee.

• The Faculty Appeals Committee will consider the appeals rejected by departments and thereafter, inform students if they have been readmitted or rejected.

• The decision of the Faculty Appeals Committee is final.

All students registering in their respective programmes with Regulatory and Professional Bodies should conduct themselves in a manner that complies with the ethical rules and professional codes of conduct relating to such registrations. CPUT is obliged to report alleged transgressions of ethical and professional conduct of such students to their Regulatory and Professional Bodies. A complaint against a student in violation of the ethical rules and professional conduct may result in a disciplinary action by that regulatory body and if found guilty such a student may be struck from the register and may not perform any further regulated acts pertaining to their course of study.

DEPARTMENT OFFICE-BEARERS

DEPARTMENTAL STAFF

Mr N Sogwagwa Lecturer

Dr W Solomon Senior Lecturer

959 6945 sogwagwan@cput.ac.za

959 6492 solomonw@cput.ac.za

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

QUALIFICATION CODE: BPSMLC and

CODE: **BPSMLA (Articulation)

*E - The offering of an elective varies annually as it depends on the number of spaces made available by employers within the discipline for the respective year

In order to graduate and register with the HPCSA, students must have completed all clinical practice time (i.e 5 months in Clinical Practice 3 and 13 months in the laboratory of their chosen elective in Year 4) and obtain a subminimum of 50% in the final 4th year summative exam. Student specialising in Clinical Pathology must in addition, obtain a subminimum of 50% in each discipline (haematology, microbiology and clinical chemistry) while those specialising in Cytology are required to obtain 60% for the practical exam

Description of the subjects follows after the BHSc: Medical Laboratory Sciences (Extended Curriculum) table.

**QUALIFICATION CODE: BPSMLA (Articulation)

The BHSc Medical Laboratory Science Articulation programme is geared towards qualified and HPCSA registered medical technologists who wish to articulate from the National Diploma and BTech in Biomedical Technology to the new BHSc Medical Laboratory Science degree.

Academic recognition (credits) is awarded for subjects within the degree, thereby reducing the number of subjects to be completed. Registration with HPCSA as a medical laboratory scientist is dependent on meeting the required theoretical and practical components of the BHSc Medical Laboratory Science Articulation degree programme.

Students wishing to complete and register a new discipline would be required to complete 12 months clinical practice in an HPCSA accredited training laboratory.

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (EXTENDED)

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

*E - The offering of an elective varies annually as it depends on the number of spaces made available by employers within the discipline for the respective year.

In order to graduate and register with the HPCSA, students must have completed all clinical practice time (i.e 5 months in Clinical Practice 3 and 13 months in the laboratory of their chosen elective in Year 4) and obtain a subminimum of 50% in the final 4th year summative exam. Student specialising in Clinical Pathology must in addition, obtain a subminimum of 50% in each discipline (haematology, microbiology and clinical chemistry) while those specialising in Cytology are required to obtain 60% for the practical exam.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

BHSC: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

QUALIFICATION CODES: BPSMLC, BPSMCX and BPSMLA

First Year

ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & DISEASE 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Blended Learning - lectures, E-learning and practical laboratory sessions

APD100S / APD10SX

Subject outline: Introduction to human anatomy and physiology, cells, tissues, integumentary system, muscular system, skeletal system, nervous system. The pathophysiology of diseases associated with all the systems, as well as cellular adaptations, cellular injury, inflammation, cell repair, wound healing and neoplasia, Lymphatic system and immunity, endocrine system, blood, cardiovascular system, digestive system, respiratory system, urinary system, reproductive system. The pathophysiology of the diseases associated with all the systems is included in this module. Practical laboratory sessions: Laboratory techniques to evaluate various tissues and cells related to the different organ systems

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

BIOSTATISTICS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of Delivery: Lectures

BTA100S / BTA10SX

Subject Outline: Revision of algebraic manipulations and useful tools in mathematics, Linear graphs, Descriptive statistics, Probability and normal distribution, Correlation and regression, Tests for statistical significance

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, tests and final summative assessment

CELL BIOLOGY

Pre-requisites: Health Chemistry (HCH100S / HCH10SX)

Mode of Delivery: Blended Learning - lectures, E-learning and practical laboratory sessions

CBY101S / CBY11SX

Subject Outline: Multi-disciplinary module introducing biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology; overview of cell organisation, pH and buffers, enzyme kinetics, basic introduction to- and biosynthesis of nucleic acids, ), gel electrophoresis, PCR and PCR variations, restriction nucleases, amino acids and proteins, transcription and translation, genetic mutations and DNA recombination

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignment, practical reports, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

MODULE: COMMUNICATIONS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, facilitation, group work, debates

CMM103S / CMM13SX

Subject outline: Effective group work; vocabulary development in your discipline; information literacy (accessing information); formative academic competencies (reading, paraphrasing and summarising to respond to academic tasks); academic writing (including topic analysis, structuring information, referencing sources and presenting assignments professionally); oral presentations and visual support; study advice (e.g. time management, writing examinations and tests)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Theory tests, assignments, tutorials and final summative assessment.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Practical

CPS103S / CPS10SX

Subject outline: Files and Folders, Introduction to word-processing features, Introduction to spreadsheets features, Introduction to features of relational databases, Introduction to presentations, Introduction to Internet and Intranets, databases for literature searches

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments and tests.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

HEALTH CHEMISTRY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures and practical laboratory sessions

HCH100S / HCH10SX

Subject outline: General Chemistry: Matter and measurement; elements; chemical formulas and chemical equations; chemical reactions; calculations with chemical equations; bonding; solutions, suspensions and colloids; chemical equilibrium; electrochemistry. Organic Chemistry: Introduction to Organic Chemistry; alkanes; alkenes; alkynes; alcohols; phenols; ethers; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and esters; amines and amides; biomolecules.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Problem sets, tutorials, practical reports, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

HEALTH PHYSICS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures and practical laboratory sessions

HPH100S / HPH10SX

Subject outline: Fundamental aspects of the different states of matter, while providing an introduction to density, pressure, thermal effects, calorimetry, mechanics, work, energy and power, electrical and optical concepts, with an aim of developing a well-rounded understanding of how to perfectly describe and model the physical nature of our universe.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Problem sets, tutorials, practical reports, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

IMMUNOLOGY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Blended learning - lectures, practicals, e-learning, tutorials, video clips

IMM100S / IMM10SX

Subject outline: The development of the field of Immunology; innate and acquired immunity including passive and active acquired immunity; antigens and haptens; cells and tissues of the immune system; cytokines – interferons, tumour necrosis factors and interleukins; the innate immune response – pathogen recognition receptors and pathogen-associated molecular patterns, the role of natural killer cells and monocytes/macrophages in the immune response; complement pathways – alternative, classical and lectin pathways; the major histocompatibility complex; development and diversity of B and T lymphocytes; functions and structure of antibodies and T-cell receptor, monoclonal antibodies; vaccinations; techniques used in Immunology; Hypersensitivities Type I (allergies), Type II (antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity), Type III (immune – complex mediated) and Type IV (delayed-type hypersensitivities); immunedeficiencies and auto-immunity; how the immune system responds to different groups of pathogens and tumours

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Tutorials, assignment, tests, practical reports and final summative assessment. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, guest speakers, debates, tutorials and assignments

MLB101S & MLB10SX

Subject outline: Aims and objectives of medical laboratory science; role of the Society for Medical Laboratory Technologists (SMLTSA); various aspects of medical laboratory science; how the Medical Laboratory Scientist fits in as part of the health care team; the scope of a Medical Laboratory Scientist and prospects for the future; laboratory organisation, including an understanding of time management and drawing up an SOP. The Ethics & Medical law component of the subject covers the role of the HPCSA and the Professional Board for Medical Laboratory Science in medical laboratory science; laws pertaining to medical laboratory science; the rights of the employer and the employee; aspects regarding patients, their specimens and their records; Anatomical Donations Act; definition and core values of ethics: making an ethical decision, ethical duties; basic medical law; the role of laboratory animals in medical research; the standards of housing and the care of laboratory animals; the role of the Animal Ethics Committee. In the Safety component of this subject the student learns about safety practices in the laboratory, the different classes of chemicals, medical safety data sheets, the disposal of different types of waste, the classification of organisms into biohazard groups as well as the different safety levels of laboratories. The student also needs to complete and pass a First Aid course. In the Quality assurance component - Distinction between quality assurance, quality control and quality management; the importance of quality assurance; accreditation of laboratories by SANAS and its association with the HPCSA, the concept of SOPs and quality manuals, the purpose of quality improvement plans and the role of the computer in records and stock control. Teaching students about techniques used in the medical laboratories, as well as an understanding of the basic principles of equipment used. The focus is on the application of these concepts in the field. Principles, operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation; pipetting, microscopy, spectrophotometry, chromatography, centrifugation, weighing balances, pH meters, water purification, solutions, laboratory organisation, specimen handling

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Assignments, tutorials, oral presentations and practical. Students need to pass the practical component to pass the subject.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION AND TECHNIQUES

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, practicals, e-learning, tutorials

LIT10SX

Subject outline: Teaching students about techniques used in the medical laboratories, as well as an understanding of the basic principles of equipment used. The focus is on the application of these concepts in the field. Principles, operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation; pipetting, microscopy, spectrophotometry, chromatography, centrifugation, weighing balances, pH meters, water purification, solutions, laboratory organisation, specimen handling

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Theory tests, tutorials, practical reports and combined theory & practical final summative assessment. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

Second Year

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 2

CLC200S

Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy, Physiology and Disease (APD100S / APD10SX), Cell Biology 1 (CBY101S / CBY11SX) and Immunology 1 (IMM100S / IMM10SX)

Mode of delivery: Blended learning - Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, E-learning

Subject outline: Spectrophotometry, mass spectrophotometry, enzyme kinetics, turbidimetry, nephelometry, potentiometry, chemiluminescence, electrophoresis, specimen collection, renal function, automation, water balance, plasma & urine osmolality, electrolyte distribution and homeostasis, anion gap, acute & chronic glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, renal tubular acidosis, urinary tract infection & obstruction, acute & chronic renal failure, urine analysis, (glucose, ketones, protein, nitrite, bilirubin & urobilinogen), blood gases, acid-base homeostasis, acid-base disorders, buffer systems quality assurance and quality control, Theory, principles and analytical procedures related to the analysis of amino acids and proteins, enzymes, liver functions, trace elements and vitamins; the physiological basis, as well as the clinical significance for each test; correlation of the Clinical Chemistry laboratory results and profiles of particular diseases associated with these metabolites

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tests, assignments, practical exam and final summative assessment. Students need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

CYTOLOGY 2

Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy, Physiology and Disease 1 (APD100S / APD10SX)

Mode of delivery: Blended learning - lectures, tutorials, case reports, practicals

CYT201S

Subject outline: Historical perspective of cytology; normal cellular organelles and cell development; transformation of cells to cervical cancer and the application of this knowledge to the pathogenesis (including HPV) and laboratory diagnosis of both benign cervical lesions and cervical cancer; endometrial cancer and the identification of relevant morphological abnormalities, infections and noncellular components, non-gynaecological cytology; laboratory diagnosis of selected diseases of the respiratory, urinary, nervous and gastrointestinal systems; pre- and cancerous lesions, risk associations and prevention, with basic cytomorphological criteria used in the microscopic diagnosis; fine needle aspiration cytology pertaining to breast and thyroid cytology only

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Practical exam, tests, tutorials, assignments and final summative assessment. Students need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

HAEMATOLOGY 2

Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy, Physiology and Disease 1 (APD100S / APD10SX)

Mode of delivery: Blended learning - lectures, case reports, tutorials, practicals, E-learning

HMY200S

Subject outline: Erythroid system, including red cell structure, maturation, vitamin B12, folate and iron metabolism, haemoglobin structure and breakdown of red cells; performance and interpretation of tests used in the haematology laboratory to analyse blood cells, such as the full blood count, blood cells morphology and reticulocyte count; pathogenesis and correlation of clinical symptoms with laboratory testing and the diagnosis of anaemia, including microcytic, macrocytic and haemolytic anaemia; laboratory diagnosis of Malaria and other relevant parasites, normal white cell development and the application of this knowledge to the pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of both benign and malignant haematological conditions; identification of relevant morphological abnormalities; correlation and discussion of laboratory tests associated with each disease

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Tests, assignments, practical reports, practical exam and final summative assessment. Students need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

HUMAN GENOMICS 2

Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy, Physiology and Disease 1 (APD100S / APD10SX), Cell Biology 1 (CBY101S / CBY11SX)

HGN200S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, excursions to cytogenetic laboratories, practicals & E-learning

Subject outline: The history of cytogenetics, cytogenetics in diagnostic medicine, ethics, cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and gametogenesis, human genome: structure of the chromosome, nomenclature, chromosomal basis of heredity & family pedigrees and determining the risk of inheriting disorders; methods for chromosome studies: tissue culture techniques, harvesting procedures, karyotyping, banding techniques, nuclear sexing, FISH and other molecular techniques; Mutations and genetic abnormalities: Chromosomal number abnormalities (Aneuploidies & Polyploidies), Chromosomal structural changes; syndromes caused by chromosomal imbalance; cancer genetics

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tests, practical reports, assignments & final summative assessment. Students need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY II

Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy, Physiology and Disease 1 (APD100S / APD10SX), Immunology 1 (IMM100S / IMM10SX)

IMH200S

Mode of delivery: Blended learning - formal lectures, field trips, revision questions, self-acquisition of knowledge, practical and assignments, videos concerning Immunohaematology globally, E-learning

Subject outline: Introduction to and Historical aspects of Immunohaematology, ethics, donor selection, blood collection, donation testing, blood components; component therapy, transfusion in transplantation, fundamentals of immunology for blood grouping, blood group systems, Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn/Foetus, compatibility testing, Clinical Considerations in Immunohaematology, Fundamentals of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (molecular techniques and applications, paternity testing, quality assurance, automation in routine Blood Bank testing

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tests, assignments, final summative assessment and practical exam. Students need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

MICROBIOLOGY 2

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Blended learning - lectures, practicals, e-learning, tutorials & video clips

MBY200S

Subject outline: General classification of micro-organisms – bacteria, viruses, protozoa, helminths, algae, prions; Koch’s Postulates and Koch’s modified postulates; Layout of a medical microbiology laboratory; Safety practices in medical microbiology - biohazard groups of pathogens, biohazard safety levels, biological safety cabinets; Basic taxonomy – genotype and phenotypes, phenetic and phylogenetic systems of classification, taxonomic ranks, Bergey’s manual; Culture of bacteria in the laboratory – culture techniques and common culture media for bacteria and fungi; Staining techniques used in microbiology – Grams, Ziehl-Neelsen, Schaffer-Fulton, capsule stain and negative staining, wet preps; Different types of microscopy; Morphology and metabolism of bacteria; genetics of bacteria; factors that affect the growth of bacteria; General characteristics, morphology and reproduction of fungi; Control of microorganisms in the environment using chemical and physical methods; Antibiotic treatment of micro-organism infections classes of antibiotics and their mode of action; the development of antibiotic resistance; laboratory determination of antibiotic susceptibility; relationship between man and micro-organisms and disease process; Specimen collection and processing; Clinical Parasitology: including medically important parasites, their pathogenesis; classification into their different groups and identification of them in the laboratories. Clinical Virology: The general classification, structure and reproduction of viruses and the pathogenesis, epidemiology, control, laboratory culture and identification of medically important viruses.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Assignment, tutorials, tests, practical reports, practical exam and final summative assessment. Students need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

Third Year

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 3 CLC300S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Chemistry 2 (CLC200S)

Mode of delivery: Blended learning - Lectures, practicals & E-learning, Case studies

Subject outline: Theory, principles and analytical procedures related to the analysis of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, endocrine function, minerals and pharmacology/toxicology; physiological basis, as well as the clinical significance for each test; clinical correlation of the Clinical Chemistry laboratory results and profiles of particular diseases associated with these metabolites

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tests, assignments, practical reports, practical exam and final summative assessment. Students need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

CLINICAL PRACTICE 3

CPR300S

Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy Physiology & Disease 1 (APD100S / APD10SX); Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science 1 (MLB101S / MLB10SX); Health Chemistry (HCH100S / HCH10SX); Health Physics (HPH100S / HPH10SX); Biostatistics (BTA100S / BTA10SX); Computer Skills (CPS103S / CPS10SX); Communications (CMM103S / CMM13SX); Cell Biology (CBY101S / CBY11SX); Immunology 1 (IMM100S / IMM10SX); Clinical Chemistry (CLC200S); Human Genomics (HGN200S); Microbiology 2 (MBY200S); Haematology 2 (HMY200S); Cytology 2 (CYT201S); Immunohaematology 2 (IMH200S); Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S); Histology 3 (HST300S); Haematology 3 (HMY300S); Microbiology 3 (MBY300S); Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Mode of delivery: Demonstrations, practical experience, theory lectures

This is the Work-Integrated Learning component of the course in which the students spend 90 days rotating through HPCSA accredited training laboratories of the different disciplines gaining work experience.

Subject outline: Phlebotomy, Laboratory ethicso and medical law, safety procedures in a routine diagnostic laboratory, quality assurance principles in all disciplines (Clinical Chemistry, Cytogenetics Haematology, Immunology, Immunohaematology, Microbiology, Virology, Histology and Cytology), processing of routine laboratory tests in all disciplines, analysis and interpretation of laboratory tests, integration of knowledge from the various disciplines.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Assignments, tutorials, mini research project and presentation

HAEMATOLOGY 3 HMY300S

Pre-requisites: Haematology 2 (HMY200S)

Mode of delivery: Blended learning - Lectures, tutorials, case studies, practical reports, practicals

Subject outline: Pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of haematologic disease following on from Haematology 2, focusing on lymphoid malignancy, platelet disorders, coagulation and thrombosis.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Practical reports, test, assignment, practical exam and final summative assessment.

HISTOLOGY 3 HST300S

Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy, Physiology and Disease I (APD100S / APD10SX)

Mode of delivery: Blended learning - Lectures, practicals, case reports

Subject outline: Introduction to Histology; safety, quality assurance; tissue fixation; processing of tissues (ATP); embedding (tissue blocks); microtomy (sectioning of tissues from tissue blocks); frozen sections theory of staining; staining of specific elements; immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry, muscle and rectal biopsies, preparation of samples and staining for electron microscopy & microscopy of stained slides (EM & LM)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tests, assignments, practical reports and final summative assessment. Students need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

INTEGRATED MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES 3 MLB300S

Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy Physiology & Disease 1 (APD100S / APD10SX); Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science 1 (MLB101S / MLB10SX); Health Chemistry (HCH100S / HCH10SX); Health Physics (HPH100S / HPH10SX); Biostatistics (BTA100S / BTA10SX); Computer Skills (CPS103S / CPS10SX); Communications (CMM103S / CMM13SX); Cell Biology (CBY101S / CBY11SX); Immunology 1 (IMM100S / IMM10SX); Clinical Chemistry (CLC200S); Human Genomics (HGN200S); Microbiology 2 (MBY200S); Haematology 2 (HMY200S); Cytology 2 (CYT201S); Immunohaematology 2 (IMH200S); Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S); Histology 3 (HST300S); Haematology 3 (HMY300S); Microbiology 3 (MBY300S); Immunohaematology 2 (IMH200S)

Co-requisites: Co-requisites: Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S) & Microbiology 3 (MBY300S)

Mode of delivery: Case presentations by the students, followed by in-depth discussion facilitated by lecturers

Subject outline: Integration and application of knowledge acquired during the course through relevant case studies covering all body systems

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Oral case presentation, written project, and final summative assessment

LABORATORY MANAGEMENT 2

LBM200S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Chemistry (CLC200S); Cytology 2 (CYT201S); Haematology 2 (HMY200S); Human Genomics (HGN200S); Microbiology 2 (MBY200S); Immunohaematology 2 (IMH200S)

Mode of delivery: Lectures and group work

Subject outline: Introduction to Management, communication, human relations, report writing, management styles, financial aspects, laboratory safety, quality assurance principles, management and leadership concepts, human resource management concepts, job description, recruiting, orientation and appraisal, staff development and labour relations, problem solving and root cause analysis skills, total quality management and accreditation applied in the clinical laboratory, entrepreneurial skills

Assessment: Assignments, tests and oral presentation

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

MICROBIOLOGY 3

Pre-requisites: Microbiology 2 (MBY200S)

Mode of delivery: Blended learning - lectures, tutorials, practicals & E-learning.

MBY300S

Subject outline: Comprehensive understanding of medically important micro-organisms and classification into normal flora and pathogenic bacteria; understanding their pathogenesis and virulence, as well as clinical diseases associated with them; classification according to their characteristics; laboratory isolation, identification and the antibiotic sensitivities of the pathogens. Medical Mycology – medical pathogenic and important fungi; range: classification, genotypic and phenotypic characterisation, pathogenesis, epidemiology, control, multiplication, culture and laboratory identification; antifungal therapy and mode of action

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tests, assignments, practical exam and final summative assessment. Students need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

Fourth Year – Compulsory

RESEARCH PROJECT 4

RPJ401S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisite: One of the electives

Mode of delivery: Acquisition, analysis and presentation of research study data under the guidance of two supervisors

Subject outline: Final year BHSc Medical Laboratory Science students are required to complete a research project in their chosen elective. The research project aims to allow students to obtain well-balanced training in conducting research and the presentation of research results

Assessment: Compulsory: Mini-dissertation and oral presentation of the research data

Fourth Year - Electives

The fourth-year elective training period forms part of the requirement for the formal BHSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences degree program. Students need to complete a continuous 13-month period working in HPCSA accredited training laboratory of their chosen elective. The student is exposed to the working environment of operational medical laboratories for a continuous period of 13 months during which they undergo active learning through engaging in the routine activities of the laboratory in accordance with the protocols of the institution at which they are placed. Instruction in this subject will be conducted in off-campus laboratories accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and Professional Board for Medical Technology (PBMT) to train students in Medical Laboratory Sciences. The laboratories will train the students in accordance with the HPCSA PBMT approved syllabus for the discipline. Students will be supervised by always qualified and registered medical technologists / medical laboratory scientists during this practical training period.

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 4

CLC400S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisite: Research Project 4 (RPJ400S)

Mode of delivery: Practical assignments conducted in the Clinical Practice Laboratory under the guidance of mentors and the Clinical Practice Co-ordinator; practical experience in an accredited HPCSA Clinical Chemistry training laboratory; theory lectures in Clinical Chemistry.

Subject outline: Integrates knowledge of Clinical Chemistry together with medical ethics, public health and quality assurance to prepare students for professional practice in a medical laboratory in the field of Clinical Chemistry; practical skills, interpretation of results, instrumentation, the biology and pathogenesis of disease and application of this to the laboratory diagnosis of disease.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Practical assignments, tests and a final summative exam [Successful completion of the degree is required for registration by the Professional Board in order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the discipline of Clinical Chemistry.]

CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 4

CLP400S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisite: Research Project 4 (RPJ400S)

Mode of delivery: Practical assignments conducted in the Clinical Practice Laboratory under the guidance of mentors and the Clinical Practice Co-ordinator; practical experience in a HPCSA accredited training laboratory for clinical pathologists; theory lectures in all three disciplines; namely Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Microbiology

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Subject outline: Integrates knowledge of all three disciplines (Haematology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology), together with medical ethics, public health and quality assurance to prepare students for professional practice in a medical laboratory; practical skills, interpretation of results, instrumentation, the biology and pathogenesis of disease and application of this to the laboratory diagnosis of disease.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Practical assignments, tests and a final summative exam

[Successful completion of the degree is required for registration by the Professional Board in order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the discipline of Clinical Pathology.]

CYTOGENETICS 4

CTG400S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisite: Research Project 4 (RPJ400S)

Mode of delivery: Practical assignments conducted in the Cytogenetics laboratory under the guidance of specialised Cytogenetics trainers, as well as practical experience in a HPCSA-accredited Cytogenetics training laboratory to gain skills in the field; theory lectures in Cytogenetics.

Subject outline: Application and integration of knowledge together with medical ethics, public health and quality assurance in order to prepare students for professional practice in a medical cytogenetics laboratory; practical skills; interpretation of results; instrumentation; the biology and pathogenesis of disease and application of this to the laboratory diagnosis of disease.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Practical assignments, tests, a practical exam and a final summative exam.

[Successful completion of the degree is required for registration by the Professional Board in order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the discipline of Clinical Chemistry.]

CYTOLOGY 4 CYT400S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisite: Research Project 4 (RPJ400S)

Mode of delivery: practical assignments conducted in the Cytology laboratory under the guidance of specialised Cytology trainers, as well as practical experience in a HPCSA-accredited Cytology training laboratory to gain skills in the field; theory lectures in Cytology.

Subject outline: Application and integration of knowledge together with medical ethics, public health and quality assurance in order to prepare students for professional practice in a medical laboratory in the field of Cytopathology; practical skills; interpretation of results; instrumentation; the biology and pathogenesis of disease and application of this to the laboratory diagnosis of disease.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Practical assignments, tests, a practical exam and a final summative exam.

[Successful completion of the degree is required for registration by the Professional Board in order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the discipline of Cytogenetics.]

HAEMATOLOGY 4

HMY400S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisite: Research Project 4 (RPJ400S)

Mode of delivery: practical assignments conducted in the Clinical Practice Laboratory under the guidance of mentors and the Clinical Practice Co-ordinator; practical experience in an accredited HPCSA Haematology training laboratory; theory lectures in Haematology.

Subject outline: Integrates knowledge of Haematology together with medical ethics, public health and quality assurance to prepare students for professional practice in a medical laboratory in the field of Clinical Chemistry; practical skills, interpretation of results, instrumentation, the biology and pathogenesis of disease and application of this to the laboratory diagnosis of disease.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Practical assignments, tests and a final summative exam

[Successful completion of the degree is required for registration by the Professional Board in order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the discipline of Haematology.]

HISTOLOGY 4 HST400S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisite: Research Project 4 (RPJ400S)

Mode of delivery: practical assignments conducted in the Histology Laboratory under the guidance of specialised Histopathology trainers, as well as practical experience in a HPCSA-accredited Histology training laboratory to gain skills.

Subject outline: Application and integration of knowledge together with medical ethics, public health and quality assurance in order to prepare students for professional practice in a medical laboratory in the field of Histopathology; practical skills; interpretation of results; instrumentation; the biology and pathogenesis of disease and application of this to the laboratory diagnosis of disease.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Practical assignments, tests, a practical exam and a final summative exam.

[The final exam is conducted by the HPCSA and is required for registration by the Professional Board in order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the discipline of Histopathology.]

IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY 4

IMH400S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisite: Research Project 4 (RPJ400S)

Mode of delivery: practical training and assignments conducted at HPCSA-accredited laboratories of the Western Province Blood Transfusion Service (WPBTS), the WPBTS Paternity laboratory and the Tissue Immunology Laboratory (NHLS - GSH) under the guidance of specialists in these laboratories, videos concerning Immunohaematology globally, lectures, demonstrations, direct observation, practical application, as well as practical experience in an HPCSA-accredited WPBTS Immunohaematology training laboratory.

Subject outline: Application and integration of knowledge together with medical ethics, public health and quality assurance in order to prepare students for professional practice in an immunohaematology laboratory, Donation collection and processing, blood grouping, transfusion reactions, antenatal and postnatal testing, Haemolytic disease of the Newborn, automation, DNA extraction/preparation and amplification; HLA-typing, organ/tissue transplantation, paternity testing, interpretation of laboratory results and the integration of these results to pathophysiological conditions.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tests, assignments, theory exam and practical exam

[Successful completion of the degree is required for registration by the Professional Board in order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the discipline of Immunohaematology.]

IMMUNOLOGY 4 IMM400S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisites: Research Project 4 (RPJ400S)

Mode of delivery: practical assignments conducted in the Immunology Laboratory under the guidance of specialised Immunology trainers, as well as practical experience in a HPCSA-accredited Immunology training laboratory to gain skills.

Subject outline: Application and integration of knowledge together with medical ethics, public health and quality assurance in order to prepare students for professional practice in a medical laboratory in the field of Immunology; practical skills; interpretation of results; instrumentation; the biology and pathogenesis of disease and application of this to the laboratory diagnosis of disease.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Practical assignments, tests, a practical exam and a final summative exam.

[Successful completion of the degree is required for registration by the Professional Board in order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the discipline of Immunology.]

MICROBIOLOGY 4 MBY400S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisites: Research Project 4 (RPJ400S)

Mode of delivery: Practical assignments conducted in the Microbiology Laboratory under the guidance of mentors and the Clinical Practice Co-ordinator; practical experience in an accredited HPCSA Microbiology training laboratory; theory lectures in Microbiology.

Subject outline: Application and integration of knowledge together with medical ethics, public health and quality assurance in order to prepare students for professional practice in a medical laboratory in the field of Microbiology; practical skills; interpretation of results; instrumentation; the biology and pathogenesis of disease and application of this to the laboratory diagnosis of disease.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Practical assignments, tests, a practical exam and a final summative exam.

[Successful completion of the degree is required for registration by the Professional Board in order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the discipline of Microbiology.]

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY 4

MOP400S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisite: Research Project 4 (RPJ400S)

Mode of delivery: Practical assignments conducted in the Molecular Pathology Laboratory under the guidance of mentors and the Clinical Practice Co-ordinator; practical experience in an accredited HPCSA Molecular Pathology training laboratory; theory lectures in Molecular Pathology.

Subject outline: Application and integration of knowledge together with medical ethics, public health and quality assurance in order to prepare students for professional practice in a medical laboratory in the field of Molecular Pathology; practical skills; interpretation of results; instrumentation; the biology and pathogenesis of disease and application of this to the laboratory diagnosis of disease.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Practical assignments, tests, a practical exam and a final summative exam.

[Successful completion of the degree and the clinical practice time of 18 months is required for registration by the Professional Board to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the discipline of Molecular Pathology.]

VIROLOGY 4

VIR400S

Pre-requisites: Clinical Practice 3 (CPR300S), Clinical Chemistry 3 (CLC300S), Haematology 3 (HMY300S), Histology 3 (HST300S), Microbiology 3 (MBY300S), Integrated Medical Laboratory Sciences 3 (MLB300S)

Co-requisites: Research Project 4 (RPJ400S)

Mode of delivery: practical assignments conducted in the Virology Laboratory under the guidance of specialised Virology trainers, as well as practical experience in a HPCSA-accredited Virology training laboratory to gain skills; theory lectures in Virology.

Subject outline: Application and integration of knowledge together with medical ethics, public health and quality assurance in order to prepare students for professional practice in a medical laboratory in the field of Virology; practical skills; interpretation of results; instrumentation; the biology and pathogenesis of disease and application of this to the laboratory diagnosis of disease.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Practical assignments, tests, a practical exam and a final summative exam.

[Successful completion of the degree is required for registration by the Professional Board in order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the discipline of Virology.]

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc) in BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

PhD in BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

QUALIFICATION CODE: DGBMTR

DEPARTMENT OFFICE-BEARERS

DEPARTMENTAL STAFF

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL ASSISTING

QUALIFICATION CODE: HCDNAS

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL ASSISTING

DENTAL ASSISTING PRACTICAL 1

Pre-requisites: None. If a student is repeating practical, theory is repeated as well.

Co-requisites: Dental Assisting Theory and Experiential Training must be repeated

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments

Subject outline: Demonstrations, manipulation and handling of instruments and dental materials associated and used in a dental surgery. Instruments in dentistry and the uses of each; disinfection and sterilisation of instruments, work surfaces and the handling of biohazard materials

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Assignments, formative and summative assessments/exams

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES

DENTAL ASSISTING THEORY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments

DAT150S

Subject outline: The theory and principles associated with the different procedures applied in a dental surgery, different properties, uses, techniques, instruments associated with the specific dental materials and alternative methods of manipulating the materials

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Assignments, formative and summative assessments/ exams

DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments

DPM150S

Subject outline: Effective communication with dental terminology; management of dental surgery; professional ethics; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; patient record guidelines

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Assignments, formative and block assessments/exams

ORAL ANATOMY AND PATHOLOGY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments

OMP150S

Subject outline: Anatomical landmarks; bones of the skull; muscles of the face; salivary glands, oral diseases, pathology of the tongue

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Assignments, formative and summative assessments/exams

EXPERIENTIAL TRAINING

Pre-requisites: None

EXP150S

Mode delivery: Structural work programme with verification visits by university staff; projects or tasks and/or assignments related to work experience. Daily logbook to reflect on the various aspects of dental practice exposed to. Completion of an extensive portfolio, reflecting competence and application of knowledge from private practice.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Logbook, portfolio, dentist’s evaluation, projects or tasks and/or assignments

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

QUALIFICATION CODES: BPHSDT and BPHSDX

First Year (Year 0)

INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL TECHNOLOGY (DEVELOPMENTAL)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

IDT150X

Subject outline: The fundamental disciplinary basis for the practice of Dental Technology. The subject will provide the knowledge underpinning and supporting the discipline of Mucosa-borne Removable Complete Prosthetics

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

ORAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (DEVELOPMENTAL)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

OAY152X

Subject outline: The subject will provide fundamental aspects of Oral anatomy which form the foundation of the practice of Dental Technology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

ORAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

OAY152S

Subject outline: The subject will provide fundamental aspects of Oral anatomy which form the foundation of the practice of Dental Technology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios, and final summative assessment.

TOOTH MORPHOLOGY (DEVELOPMENTAL)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

TMY150X

Subject outline: The subject will provide fundamental aspects of tooth morphology which form the foundation of the practice of Fixed Prosthetics

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

PHYSICS FOR DENTAL TECHNOLOGY (DEVELOPMENTAL)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

Subject outline: Understanding the basic concepts of physics: Mechanics and concepts of Heat, Scalers and Vectors, Biomechanics of tooth movements and applying it in the context of Dental Technology.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

CHEMISTRY FOR DENTAL TECHNOLOGY (DEVELOPMENTAL)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

PDT150X

CDT150X

Subject outline: General Chemistry: Matter and measurement; elements; chemical formulas and chemical equations; chemical reactions; calculations with chemical equations; bonding; solutions, suspensions, and colloids; chemical equilibrium; electrochemistry. Organic Chemistry: Introduction to Organic Chemistry; alkanes; alkenes; alkynes; alcohols; phenols; ethers; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and esters; amines and amides; biomolecules. The application in Dental Technology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES

PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY FOR DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

PDT151S

Subject outline: General Chemistry: Matter and measurement; elements; chemical formulas and chemical equations; chemical reactions; calculations with chemical equations; bonding; solutions, suspensions and colloids; chemical equilibrium; electrochemistry. Organic Chemistry: Introduction to Organic Chemistry; alkanes; alkenes; alkynes; alcohols; phenols; ethers; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and esters; amines and amides; biomolecules. The application in Dental Technology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL LITERACY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

APL151X

Subject outline: English language proficiency, writing skills, reading skills, referencing methods, meeting procedures, workplace communication

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

First Year

INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL TECHNOLOGY 1

IDT150S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

Subject outline: The fundamental disciplinary basis for the practice of Dental Technology. The subject will provide the knowledge underpinning and supporting the discipline of Mucosa-borne Removable Complete Prosthetics

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

DENTAL MATERIALS SCIENCE 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, assignments, portfolios

DMS150S

Subject outline: The fundamental disciplinary basis for the manipulation and use of Dental Materials. The subject will provide the knowledge underpinning and supporting the discipline of Mucosa-borne Removable Complete Prosthetics

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

Subject outline:

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

ORAL ANATOMY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

ANP151S

OAY150S

Subject outline: The subject will provide fundamental aspects of Oral anatomy which form the foundation of the practice of Dental Technology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

TOOTH MORPHOLOGY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

TMY150S

Subject outline: The subject will provide fundamental aspects of tooth morphology which form the foundation of the practice of Fixed Prosthetics

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject.

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES

PHYSICS FOR DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

Subject outline: Understanding the basic concepts of physics: Mechanics and concepts of Heat, Scalers and Vectors, Biomechanics of tooth movements and applying it in the context of Dental Technology.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

CHEMISTRY FOR DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

PDT150S

CDT150S

Subject outline: General Chemistry: Matter and measurement; elements; chemical formulas and chemical equations; chemical reactions; calculations with chemical equations; bonding; solutions, suspensions and colloids; chemical equilibrium; electrochemistry. Organic Chemistry: Introduction to Organic Chemistry; alkanes; alkenes; alkynes; alcohols; phenols; ethers; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and esters; amines and amides; biomolecules. The application in Dental Technology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

DENTAL LAW AND ETHICS 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

DLE150S

Subject outline: Basic understanding of legislative matters that will impact on practicing within the profession of dental technology, with a focus on how to maintain a good ethics, professional and legally sound relationships with all stakeholders.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL LITERACY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

APL151S

Subject outline: English language proficiency, writing skills, reading skills, referencing methods, meeting procedures, workplace communication

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

Second Year

NON-METALLIC COMPLETE REMOVABLE PROSTHETICS 2

Pre-requisites: IDT150S, DMS150S, OAY150S, PDT150S, CDT150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

NCR260S

Subject outline: Setting up techniques and occlusal principles that will be taken far beyond the normal Class I type of dentition. Master the setting up of both anterior and posterior teeth in a typical jaw relationship (Class II and Class III), as well as in lingualised occlusion and introduction to immediate dentures

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

REMOVABLE ORTHODONTICS 2

Pre-requisites: IDT150S, DMS150S, OAY150S, PDT150S, CDT150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

ROR260S

Subject outline: Understanding of Orthodontics, objectives, definitions and terminology. Patient profile, history and case assessment. To identify Angle’s classifications. To design and manufacture acrylic removable Basic Orthodontic appliances at industry level.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

ORAL DIAGNOSTICS

Pre-requisites: ANP151S, OAY150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

ODS260S

Subject outline: To use scientific knowledge to identify some oral disease processes and to distinguish one disease from another, to be able to communicate with the dentist and patient and to work out what will be the best prosthesis for this patient.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES

NON-METALLIC REMOVABLE PARTIAL PROSTHETICS 2

Pre-requisites: IDT150S, DMS150S, OAY150S, PDT150S, CDT150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

NRP260S

Subject outline: Intermediate level knowledge of fabrication and practice that is needed for the advanced levels of Non-Metallic Partial Removable Prosthetics that are more complex to fabricate. Different fabrication techniques and advanced materials are used in the fabrication of these prostheses.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

FIXED PROSTHETICS 2

Pre-requisites: IDT150S, DMS150S, OAY150S, PDT150S, CDT150S, TMY150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

FPS260S

Subject outline: The restoration of the whole or part of the crown and part of the root and is another section of Prosthodontics I.e. Fixed Prosthodontics. These restorations are made so that the missing areas of the tooth are replaced so that the form and function of the dentition is restored. The term fixed restorations is used to describe these restorations because they are cemented to the remaining tooth structures and are not removable by the patient.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

DENTAL MATERIALS SCIENCE 2

Pre-requisites: DMS150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

DMS260S

Subject outline: This subject covers the dental materials science of materials used in the fabrication of the aspects of Dental Technology; namely: Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Removable Orthodontics in second year.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

TOOTH MORPHOLOGY 2 (GNATHOLOGY)

Pre-requisites: TMY150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

TMY260S

Subject outline: Understanding of the whole apparatus of mastication in order to create the best functional fixed or removable prosthesis. Special emphasis on the modelling and carving of crown shapes especially in their occlusal relationship with opposing tooth during various mandibular movements.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

DENTAL LAW & ETHICS 2

Pre-requisites: DLE150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

DLE260S

Subject outline: Why and How the following Acts affect and have an impact on Dental Technology and its Rules and Regulations; Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI). Medical Devices ACT, etc

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT APD260S

Pre-requisites: APL151S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

Subject outline: This subject will be closely linked to other subjects, and assessments will be cross-curricular. Research and writing methods, construction of assignment, as well as language usage will be part of this subject.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES

Third Year

NON-METALLIC COMPLETE REMOVABLE PROSTHETICS 3

Pre-requisites: NCR260S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

NCR370S

Subject outline: Building on knowledge from level 2 and increase the application of skilful techniques in new methods of denture construction.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

METALLIC REMOVABLE PROSTHETICS 3 MRP370S

Pre-requisites: NRP260S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

Subject outline: Detailed knowledge of the discipline, Metallic removable partial Prosthetics, including an understanding of and an ability to apply key terms, concepts, facts, principals and theories of Dental Technology accurately.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

FIXED PROSTHETICS 3

Pre-requisites: FPR260S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

FPR370S

Subject outline: The subject fixed prosthetics is the subsection of prosthodontics where restorations such as multiple unit fixed partial dentures (bridges) as full metal prostheses, metal ceramic substructures for 3-unit bridges and single metal ceramic crowns with post and core and natural teeth as abutments.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

ORTHODONTICS 3

Pre-requisites: ROR260S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

ORS370S

Subject outline: In-depth knowledge in wire bending for various appliances, band adaptation, spot welding and soldering, bite plates and expansion devices. Equip students with knowledge that will enable them to evaluate treatment progress, predict outcomes and interpret and critique orthodontic literature. The concepts and principles of fixed orthodontics will be studied

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

DENTAL MATERIALS SCIENCE 3

Pre-requisites: DMS260S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

DMS370S

Subject outline: This subject covers the dental materials science of materials used in the fabrication of the aspects of Dental Technology; namely: Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Removable Orthodontics in third year.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

DENTAL LABORATORY MANAGEMENT 3

Pre-requisites: DLE260S, APL151S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

DLM370S

Subject outline: This subject aims to provide the learner with a sound introduction to the business environment and entrepreneurial culture. Students will be equipped with a sound understanding of the global and national markets within which a small enterprise operates and demonstrate the ability to problem solve through unfamiliar business scenarios pertinent to the profession

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES 3

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

RMT372S

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES

Subject outline: Provide students with an in-depth understanding of research methodologies and techniques that will supply the student with sufficient tools to start research projects.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

PPR372S

Pre-requisites: NCR370S, MRP370S, FPR370S, ORS370S, DMS370S, DLE260S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

Subject outline: Students will be placed in accredited professional private or government owned Dental laboratories for a period of three months. During this period students will be expected to integrate and work in the laboratory as part of the team.

Assessment: Logbook for quota completion and portfolio

Fourth Year

ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Pre-requisites: PPR372s

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

APP480S

Subject outline: Students will be placed in accredited professional private or government owned Dental laboratories for a period of three months. During this period students will be expected to integrate and work in the laboratory as part of the team.

Assessment: Logbook for quota completion and portfolio

DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

4

Pre-requisites: FPR370S, NCR370S, MRP370S, ORS370S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

Subject outline: This subject will encompass the theory of all four disciplines at an advanced level

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

APPLIED DENTAL TECHNOLOGY 4

Pre-requisites: FPR370S, NCR370S, MRP370S, ORS370S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

DTY480S

ADT480S

Subject outline: The practical components of all four disciplines in Dental Technology will be covered with extensive advanced practical cases to be complete.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Portfolio, assignments, tests (including a practical test) and final summative assessment, both written and practical. Students also need to pass the practical component in order to pass the subject

DENTAL MATERIALS SCIENCE 4

Pre-requisites: DMS370S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

Subject outline: Materials that will be used to fabricate the appliances during the year in the following:

Advanced special dentures, Implant retained prosthesis and complete dentures using CAD/CAM technology.

Metallic Removable Prosthetics

DMS480S

Combination work of Fixed Prosthodontics with Attachments, CAD CAM fixed prosthesis, Pressable Ceramics and Implants for fixed prosthetics.

Removable Orthodontics and orthodontics appliances using CAD CAM technology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

DENTAL LABORATORY MANAGEMENT 4

Pre-requisites: DLM370S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

DLM480S

Subject outline: Becoming a valued member within the industry and running a registered laboratory. Apart from the knowledge and skills base that needs to be developed, there are many personal qualities and attitudes that will be critical to success, personally and professionally

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES 4

Pre-requisites: RTM372S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, assignments, portfolios

RMT480S

Subject outline: Start a research project and complete a full research proposal. Students will be provided with tools to be able to have all the outcomes of a researchable proposal with a proposal ready for submission, an abstract will be drawn from the Proposal ready for submission and an article will be produced from the Proposal ready for future publication.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, portfolios and final summative assessment

MHSc in DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

QUALIFICATION CODE: MGDNTR

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HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

QUALIFICATION CODE: HCEMDC

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

First Year

FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, projects

FPC150S

Subject outline: Fundamental skills for use in the modern Emergency Medical Service and enables application of communication skills and digital literacies in professional situations. Provides knowledge which promotes safe, healthy and ethical Emergency Care practices that form the foundation of their profession. Provide skills and knowledge for educating the community and promote preventative practices in the community and amongst healthcare professionals in the emergency care context.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations, project

PRIMARY EMERGENCY CARE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations

PEC150S

Subject outline: Theory: The fundamental disciplinary basis for the practice of emergency medical care. The subject will provide the declarative knowledge underpinning and supporting the discipline of emergency medical care.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations and laboratory practical

ATP150S

Subject outline: Theory and practical: The subject will provide fundamental aspects of anatomy and physiology which form the scientific foundation of the practice of emergency medical care and rescue.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations

PSS150S

Subject outline: Theory: The subject will provide fundamental aspects of physics and chemistry which form the scientific foundation of the practice of emergency medical care and rescue.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

RESCUE SAFETY AND PRACTICE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, field practical

RSP150S

Subject outline: Theory and practical: The subject will provide an orientation to the rescue environment and technical rescue techniques as applied in the emergency care environment. The subject covers personal rescue skills and teaches minimum safety procedures during a medical rescue incident. The subject will also address basic generic patient rescue techniques and skills. The subject also has fitness and minimum swimming proficiency components to ensure graduates attain and maintain a level of physical fitness, strength, and endurance in order to participate in ambulance operations and instils the values and attitudes necessary to maintain appropriate fitness levels.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

EMERGENCY CARE PRACTICE

Pre-requisites: Primary Emergency Care

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, skills laboratory practical

ECP150S

Subject outline: Theory and practical: The subject focuses on the management of life-threatening disorders and syndromes and the integration of knowledge and skills to form management plans for acutely ill and injured patients. The subject develops procedural knowledge and reflective skills required for ambulance operations.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

EMERGENCY CARE SKILLS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Skills Laboratory Practical

EME150S

Subject outline: Practical: The subject teaches practical skills and techniques necessary for the practice as an Emergency Care Assistant according to the scope of practice and capabilities determined by the Professional Board for Emergency Care. The subject also teaches use and maintenance of equipment and devices used in ambulance operations according to the authorized scope of practice and capabilities. The focus is on the integration of theoretical constructs with psychomotor skills to perform procedures and techniques as well as use equipment and devices used in the course of ambulance operations.

Assessment: Formative and summative. practical assessments,

CLINICAL EMERGENCY CARE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Workplace based learning

CEC150S

Subject outline: The subject provides for workplace-based learning. The purpose is to provide for the application of knowledge, skills, and techniques. Under supervision, in a real-world environment. The subject also provides an opportunity to meet Professional Board requirements in terms of workplace-based learning.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

DIPLOMA IN EMERGENCY CARE

QUALIFICATION CODE: D2EMCA

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

DIPLOMA IN EMERGENCY CARE

First Year

FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

FPP150S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: Foundations of Professional Practice will include fundamental units that will enable students to apply communication related skills, and will afford students with acquiring knowledge needed to ensure safe, healthy and ethical Emergency Care practices that will form the foundation of their profession as well as provide them with skills and knowledge for educating the community to promote preventive practices amongst health care seekers

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

APPLIED ANATOMY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

AAN150S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: This subject will include applied scientific study of organ systems, tissue structures, and whole bodies together with their cellular and structural components and dynamics. It will also Include instruction in cell biology and histology, structural biology, molecular mechanics, regional and gross anatomy, embryology, neuro-anatomy, endocrinology and secretory dynamics, and applications to such topics as aging and disease conditions.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

APY150S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: This subject includes the applied scientific study of the functional dynamics, morphology, and biochemical and biophysical communications within organisms and between living systems at all levels of complexity and integration. Includes instruction in reproduction, growth, hormonal action, vascular function, respiration, digestion, sensory perception and processing, sensorimotor integration, signal encoding and conveyance, homeostasis, physical function and malfunction, evolutionary physiology, and disease processes.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

APPLIED PHYSICS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

APH150S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: Demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, problem solving and applied competence in the physical laws and principles of mechanics, hydrostatics, heat, light and sound in the context of the medical and rescue environment.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

APPLIED CHEMISTRY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

ACM150S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: Demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, problem solving and applied competence in the chemistry laws and principles of matter, inorganic and organic chemistry in the context of the medical and rescue environment.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE – MEDICAL 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

PHE151S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: The student should demonstrate an understanding, and be able to describe, differentiate, critically discuss, evaluate and apply critical thinking and decision-making knowledge of pre-hospital medical treatment, pharmacological and general management within their level of scope in the medical contexts.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE – TRAUMA 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

PHE152S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: The student should demonstrate an understanding, and be able to describe, differentiate, critically discuss, evaluate and apply critical thinking and decision-making knowledge of pre-hospital medical treatment, pharmacological and general management within their level of scope in the trauma contexts.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE PRACTICE 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

PHE153S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: The student will, through the skills and patient simulations, demonstrate procedural, practical and contextual knowledge and thus applied competence, while also demonstrating qualities of a reflective practitioner.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

WORKPLACE CLINICAL PRACTICE 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

WCP150S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: The student will complete the 1st year Experiential Learning Portfolio which will include hours worked, skills completed as well as tasks relevant to EMS operations and patient treatment within clinical and operational settings.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Complete the clinical practice portfolio, including the pre-requisite skills required by the HPCSA practical assessments and oral presentations

Second Year

PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE – MEDICAL 2

PHE261S

Pre-requisites: Pre-Hospital Emergency Care – Medical 1, Applied Physiology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Applied Anatomy

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: The student should demonstrate an understanding, and be able to describe, differentiate, critically discuss, evaluate and apply critical thinking and decision-making knowledge of pre-hospital medical treatment, pharmacological and general management within their level of scope in the medical contexts.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE – TRAUMA 2

PHE262S

Pre-requisites: Pre-Hospital Emergency Care – Trauma 1, Applied Physiology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Applied Anatomy

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: The student should demonstrate an understanding, and be able to describe, differentiate, critically discuss, evaluate and apply critical thinking and decision-making knowledge of pre-hospital medical treatment, pharmacological and general management within their level of scope in the trauma contexts

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE PRACTICE 2

Pre-requisites: Pre-Hospital Emergency Care – Practice 1, Foundations of Professional Practice

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

PHE263S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: The student will, through the skills and patient simulations, demonstrate procedural, practical and contextual knowledge and thus applied competence, while also demonstrating qualities of a reflective practitioner.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

WORKPLACE CLINICAL PRACTICE 2

Pre-requisites: Workplace Clinical Practice 1, Foundations of Professional Practice

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

WCP260S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: The student will complete the 2nd year Experiential Learning Portfolio which will include hours worked, skills completed as well as tasks relevant to EMS operations and patient treatment within clinical and operational settings.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Complete the clinical practice portfolio, including the pre-requisite skills required by the HPCSA practical assessments and oral presentations

BASIC MEDICAL RESCUE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

BMR260S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: This subject will focus on developing foundational and functional knowledge which will involve operating in a rescue team, able to perform scene assessments, operate rescue tools, competence in Basic Fire Fighting, Rope Rescue and Motor Vehicle Extrication.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, physical preparedness and swimming competency, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT

CCT260S

Pre-requisites: Pre-Hospital Emergency Care – Medical 1, Pre-Hospital Emergency Care – Trauma 1, Pre-Hospital Emergency Care –Practice 1, Workplace clinical Practice 1

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, Practicals

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: This subject will focus on specialised Intensive Care Transport, care of the critically ill and injured patients and monitoring and transporting the critically ill and injured patients in the context of road and air.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

BACHELOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

BACHELOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

First Year

ANATOMY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, practicals

APY101S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: Understanding human anatomy: anatomical terms of reference, histology of the body, the skeletal and the muscular systems

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory (written) and practical assessments, assignments and oral presentations

PHYSIOLOGY

1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, practicals

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: Understanding human physiology: the structure and function of body systems

APY102S

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory (written) and practical assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

EBS101S

PHYSICS 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations

Subject outline: Theory: Understanding the basic concepts of physics: Mechanics and some concepts of Heat, Energy, and applying it in the context of the pre-hospital emergency medical and rescue environments

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory and tutorial assessments (written), and online assignment (written)

CHEMISTRY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations

EBS102S

Subject outline: Theory: Understanding the basic concepts of organic and inorganic chemistry: carbon and non-carbon-based compounds and their chemistry behind the various classes of organic and inorganic compounds, Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory and tutorial assessments (written), and online assignment (written)

EMS OPERATIONS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Practical and lecture presentations

Subject outline Understanding emergency medical services, the structure and functionality

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory and tutorial assessments (written), and online assignment (written)

ETHICS AND LAW

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Practical and lecture presentations

PPF101S

PPF102S

Subject outline Understanding emergency medical services, Statutory Bodies and Legislation, commonly used legal terminology, Explain the role and function of the HPCSA. Discuss the importance of personal presentation in the emergency care environment. Explain why and how a practitioner takes cultural diversity and language onto account when managing incidents and dealing with patients. List the patient’s rights. Explain the importance of reporting malpractice to the HPCSA. Discuss the procedures you should follow if you are accused of malpractice

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory and tutorial assessments (written), and online assignment (written)

PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Practical and lecture presentations

PPF103S

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

Subject outline: Understanding emergency medical services, Physical Personal Health and Wellness, Mental Personal health and Wellness and HIV AIDS

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory and tutorial assessments (written), and online assignment (written)

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL RESCUE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory lectures, assignments, practical training and skills acquisition/practice in various rescue settings

Subject outline: For students to attain an orientation to the field of medical rescue in the South African context and abroad

Assessment: Theory assignments, rescue practicals, physical preparedness and swimming competency

RESCUE SYSTEMS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory lectures, assignments, practical training and skills acquisition/practice in various rescue settings

Subject outline: Demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and insight pertaining to rescue systems in South Africa

Assessment: Theory assignments, written test physical preparedness and swimming competency.

RESCUE PRINCIPLES

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory lectures, assignments, practical training and skills acquisition/practice in various rescue settings

Subject outline: Students acquire orientation and basic skills with hand tools and aspects of rope rescue

Assessment: Theory assignments, written test, practical assessments, physical preparedness and swimming competency

Second Year

PHYSIOLOGY

2

Pre-requisites: Anatomy 1, Physiology 1, Physics 1, Chemistry 1, Foundations of Practice

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, group work, tutorials, instructional, videos, practicals

EMR101S

EMR102S

EMR103S

APY200S

Subject outline: Understanding detailed mechanisms with respect to body function and apply it to normal and emergency scenarios

Assessment: Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 2: THEORY

EMC201S

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical Care I, Clinical Practice I, Anatomy I, Physiology I, Physics, Chemistry, Foundations of Practice

Mode of delivery: Theory Lectures, Flipped Classroom, Tutorials and Assignments

Subject outline: Develop the fundamental constructs, concepts, disciplinary knowledge and theoretical basis for the practice of Emergency Medical Care

Assessment: Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 2: PRACTICAL EMC202S

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical Care I, Clinical Practice I, Anatomy I, Physiology I, Physics, Chemistry, Foundations of Practice

Mode of delivery: Demonstrations and practical, including medical simulation

Subject outline: Comprehensive practical application of underpinning theoretic concepts and principles of prehospital emergency care to the critically ill patients in defined emergency contexts.

Assessment: Continuous assessment using integrated simulation assessments and clinical vignettes.

CLINICAL PRACTICE 2

EMC203S

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical Care I, Clinical Practice I, Anatomy I, Physiology I, Physics, Chemistry, Foundations of Practice

Mode of delivery: Workplace placements in the form of clinical attachments at operational EMS units, Hospital Emergency Centres and Theatres.

Subject outline: Practical application of underpinning theoretic concepts and principles of prehospital emergency care to the critically ill patients in a variety of emergency contexts in the clinical setting

Assessment: Case studies, Reflective Reports, Projects, Preceptor evaluation and skills compliance targets

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

ROPE RESCUE

Pre-requisites: Medical rescue I, Physics.

Mode of delivery: Self-directed learning, Case-based Learning, Group work, Lecture presentations, Practical work

EMR201S

Subject outline: Orientate the learner to the fundamental constructs, concepts, disciplinary knowledge and theoretical basis for the performance of Rope Rescue.

Assessment: Theory test, assignment, practical skill evaluations, physical preparedness and swimming competency

HAZMAT AND FIRE RESCUE

Pre-requisites: Medical rescue I, Physics.

Mode of delivery: Self-directed learning, Case-based Learning, Group work, Lecture presentations, Practical work

EMR202S

Subject outline: Orientate the learner to the fundamental constructs, concepts, disciplinary knowledge and theoretical basis for the performance of HAZMAT Rescue.

Assessment: Theory test, assignment and practical skill evaluations

EXTRICATION

Pre-requisites: Medical Rescue I, Physics.

Mode of delivery: Self-directed learning, Case-based Learning, Group work, Lecture presentations, Practical work

EMR203S

Subject outline: Orientate the learner to the fundamental constructs, concepts, disciplinary knowledge and theoretical basis for the performance of Vehicle Extrication.

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory test, assignment, practical skill evaluations physical preparedness and swimming competency

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical Care I, Clinical Practice I, Foundations of Practice

Mode of delivery: Theory lectures and service-learning projects

HCP100S

Subject outline: The subject provides the learner with an appreciation and understanding the philosophy and development of public health, foundations of primary health care in the South African and international context.

Assessment: Theory tests, assignments and service-learning projects

DIAGNOSTICS

Pre-requisites: Anatomy I, Physiology I, Emergency Medical Care I, Clinical Practice I

Mode of delivery: Flipped classroom, Online theory lecturers and class tutorial sessions

EDI100S

Subject outline: The subject provides learner with the philosophy and core principles of diagnostic and clinical reasoning and knowledge of evidence based diagnostic tests and procedures for the emergency care setting.

Assessment: Theory Tests, Case Studies, Case Tutorials

Third Year

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 3: THEORY

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical Care II, Clinical Practice II, Diagnostics, Physiology II

Mode of delivery: Theory Lectures, Flipped Classroom, Tutorials and Assignments

Subject outline: Integrated constructs, concepts and disciplinary knowledge for the practice of Emergency Medical Care.

EMC301S

Assessment: Continuous assessment using, written tests tutorials and assignments, reflective reports and oral presentations

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 3: PRACTICAL

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical Care II, Clinical Practice II, Diagnostics, Physiology II

Mode of delivery Demonstrations and practical, including medical simulation

EMC302S

Subject outline: Comprehensive practical application of underpinning theoretic concepts and principles of prehospital emergency care to the critically ill patients in defined emergency contexts.

Assessment: Continuous assessment using integrated simulation assessments and clinical vignettes.

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

CLINICAL PRACTICE 3

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical Care II Clinical Practice II, Diagnostics, Physiology II

EMC303

Mode of delivery: Workplace placements in the form of clinical attachments at operational EMS units, Hospital Emergency Centres Obstetric Units and Theatres.

Subject outline: Comprehensive practical application of underpinning theoretic concepts and principles of prehospital emergency car to the critically ill patients in a variety of emergency contexts in the clinical setting

Assessment: Case studies, Reflective Reports, Projects, Preceptor evaluation and skills compliance targets

URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE

Pre-requisites: Medical Rescue II

Mode of delivery: Self-directed learning, Case-based Learning, Group work, Lecture presentations, Practical work

EMR301S

Subject outline: Orientate the learner to the fundamental constructs, concepts, disciplinary knowledge and theoretical basis for the performance of Urban Search and Rescue

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theoretical tests, assignments and projects. Practical simulations and skills assessments. Physical preparedness and swimming competency

WILDERNESS SEARCH AND RESCUE

Pre-requisites: Medical Rescue II

Mode of delivery: Self-directed learning, Case-based Learning, Group work, Lecture presentations, Practical work

EMR302S

Subject outline: Orientate the learner to the fundamental constructs, concepts, disciplinary knowledge and theoretical basis for the performance of Wilderness Search and Rescue

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theoretical tests, assignments and projects. Practical simulations and skills assessments. Physical preparedness and swimming competency

AQUATIC RESCUE

Pre-requisites: Medical Rescue II

Mode of delivery: Self-directed learning, Case-based Learning, Group work, Lecture presentations, Practical work

EMR303S

Subject outline: Orientate the learner to the fundamental constructs, concepts, disciplinary knowledge and theoretical basis for the performance of Aquatic Rescue

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theoretical tests, assignments and projects. Practical simulations and skills assessments. Physical preparedness and swimming competency

GENERAL PATHOLOGY

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical care II, Clinical Practice II, Physiology II

Mode of delivery: Theory Lectures, Flipped Classroom, Tutorials and Assignments

GNP101S

Subject outline: Develop the fundamental concepts, disciplinary knowledge and theoretical basis in the discipline of Pathology, as required for the practice of Emergency Medical Care.

Assessment: Continuous assessment using, written tests tutorials and assignments, reflective reports and oral presentations

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical care II, Clinical Practice II, Primary Health Care

Mode of delivery: Self-directed learning, Policy Brief, Group work, Lecture presentations, Research Proposal

Subject outline: Develop a basic understanding of the research process and research proposal writing.

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory (written), tutorials and assignments, reflective reports and oral presentations

ERM102S

PHARMACOLOGY

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical care II, Clinical Practice II, Physiology II

Mode of delivery: Self-directed learning, Case-based Learning, Group work, Lecture presentations,

PMH101S

Subject outline: Develop the fundamental concepts, disciplinary knowledge and theoretical basis in the discipline of Pharmacology, as required for the practice of Emergency Medical Care.

Assessment: Continuous assessment using, written tests tutorials and assignments, reflective reports and oral presentations.

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

Fourth Year

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 4: THEORY

Pre-requisites: General Pathology, Emergency Medical Care III, Clinical Practice III, Pharmacology

Mode of delivery: Theory Lectures, Flipped Classroom, Tutorials and Assignments

EMC404S

Subject outline: Comprehensive application of underpinning theoretic concepts and principles of prehospital emergency care to the critically ill patients in a variety of emergency contexts.

Assessment: Continuous assessment using written test and assignments

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 4: PRACTICAL

Pre-requisites: General Pathology, Emergency Medical Care III, Clinical Practice III, Pharmacology

Mode of delivery: Demonstrations and practical, including medical simulation

EMC405S

Subject outline: Comprehensive practical application of underpinning theoretic concepts and principles of prehospital emergency care to the critically ill patients in a variety of emergency contexts.

Assessment: Continuous assessment using integrated simulation assessments and clinical vignettes.

CLINICAL PRACTICE 4

Pre-requisites: General Pathology, Emergency Medical Care III, Clinical Practice III, Pharmacology

EMC406S

Mode of delivery: Workplace learning in the form of clinical attachments from operational EMS units, aeromedical unit and Intensive care units in hospitals

Subject outline: Comprehensive practical application of underpinning theoretic concepts and principles of prehospital emergency care to the critically ill patients in a variety of emergency contexts in the clinical setting

Assessment: Case studies, Reflective Reports, Projects, Preceptor evaluation and skills compliance targets

DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

Pre-requisites: Medical Rescue III

Mode of delivery: Theory lecturer and practical applications

EMR411S

Subject outline: Plan, conduct, synthesise and report on a community-based risk assessment. Contextualise their role as Emergency Care Professionals in the broader Disaster management agenda

Assessment: Theory paper, disaster preparation exercises. Physical preparedness and swimming competency

AEROMEDICAL RESCUE

Pre-requisites: Medical Rescue III

Mode of delivery: Flipped classroom, clinical attachments

EMR412S

Subject outline: Introduction to Aeromedical Rescue principles and both rotor and fixed wing rescue operations in the rescue context.

Assessment: Assignments, critically reflective essays, theory paper. Physical preparedness and swimming competency

RESCUE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

Pre-requisites: Medical Rescue III

Mode of delivery: Theoretical lectures, practical USAR simulations and incident management simulations

EMR413S

Subject outline: The subject aims to provide learner with an introduction to operational incident commend in the USAR setting with the application to structural collapse rescue.

Assessment: Practical Simulation and theory tests. Physical preparedness and swimming competency

MANAGEMENT PRACTICE

Pre-requisites: Primary Health Care, Emergency Medical Care III, Clinical Practice III

Mode of delivery: Theory lecturers

ESV101S

Subject outline: Understand and apply the main approaches to management theory and how they have developed over time in the EMS context.

Assessment: Theory Tests and Assignment with presentations

EDUCATIONAL METHODOLOGY

Pre-requisites: Primary Health Care, Emergency Medical Care III, Clinical Practice III, Mode of delivery: Flipped classroom and theory Lecturers

ESV102S

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

Subject outline: The students are expected to evaluate the underlying theories, principles and methods of teaching and learning as applied to the EMS context including the role of ECPs as mentors and teachers.

Assessment: Theory Tests and Assignment with presentations

RESEARCH PROJECT

Pre-requisites: Research Methodology

Mode of delivery: Flipped classroom

Subject outline: Design a research project in the field of emergency medical care and rescue. Plan the research process. Research is conducted and managed in the field of emergency medical care or rescue

Assessment: Assignment submissions and submissions of a research project / policy briefs

BACHELOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (EXTENDED)

QUALIFICATION CODE: PBEMCX

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

BACHELOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (EXTENDED)

First Year (Year 0)

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1A APY11SX

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, practicals

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: Understanding human anatomy: anatomical terms of reference, histology of the body, and the skeletal.

Understanding human physiology: the structure and function of body systems

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, assignments, and oral presentations

PHYSICS 1A

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations

EBS11SX

Subject outline: Theory: Understanding the basic concepts of physics: Mechanics and some concepts of Heat, and applying it in the context of the pre-hospital emergency medical and rescue environments

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory and tutorial assessments (written), and online assignment (written)

CHEMISTRY 1A

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations

EBS12SX

Subject outline: Theory: Understanding the periodic table and how inorganic chemistry plays a function in the human systems

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory, tutorials and assignments.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 1A: THEORY EMC11SX

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory Lectures, Flipped Classroom, Tutorials and Assignments

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: Understanding of Emergency Medical Care and application of relevant skills. The purpose of this subject is to develop a learner competent in the knowledge, attitude, insight and skills required for the emergency medical care and rescue professions

Assessment: Formative. Theory written, tutorials and assignments, oral presentations.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE 1A: PRACTICAL EMC12SX

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Practical

Subject outline: Practical: Application of Emergency Medical Care practical skills in isolated and scenario-based simulations. The learner integrates theoretical principles into proven techniques, practical experience, clinical procedures and appropriate skills.

Assessment: Formative. practical assessments

CLINICAL PRACTICE 1A

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery:

Work integrated learning (WIL) and practicals in forms of patient simulations and skills acquisition/practice in the labs.

EMC13SX

Subject outline: For students to finesse putting into practice what they have learned in theory. Learning/practicing the ability to contextually apply the correct bundles of care in the relevant cases.

Work integrated learning (WIL) task - seek out information relevant to learner future skills set and understand the principles and theories that underpin their practice.

Reflective case studies - to develop reflective practice and to foster critical thinking and reflection of one’s practice.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (in form of patient reflections), practical assessments in form of isolated skills and patient simulations

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

Second Year (Year 1)

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1B

Pre-requisites: Anatomy and Physiology 1A

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, practicals

APY12SX

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: Understanding human anatomy: anatomical terms of reference, Articulations and body movements, the muscular system

Understanding human physiology: the structure and function of body systems

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (written) and practical assessments, assignments and oral presentations

CHEMISTRY 1B

Pre-requisites: Chemistry 1A

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations

EBS14SX

Subject outline: Theory: Understanding the basic concepts of organic chemistry: carbon-based compounds and the chemistry behind various classes of organic compounds, and applying it to the context of the pre-hospital emergency medical and rescue environments

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory and tutorial assessments (written), and online assignment (written)

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE THEORY 1B

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical Care 1A, Clinical Practice 1A, Anatomy and Physiology 1A

Mode of delivery: Lecture presentations, practical

EMC14SX

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: Understanding of Emergency Medical Care and application of relevant skills. The purpose of this subject is to develop a learner competent in the knowledge, attitude, insight and skills required for the emergency medical care and rescue professions.

Assessment: Formative. Theory (written), tutorials and assignments, oral presentations

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE PRACTICAL 1B

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical Care 1A, Clinical Practice 1A, Anatomy and Physiology 1A

Mode of delivery: Practical

EMC15SX

Subject outline: Application of Emergency Medical Care practical skills in isolated and scenario-based simulations. The learner integrates theoretical principles into proven techniques, practical experience, clinical procedures and appropriate skills.

Assessment: Formative. practical assessments

CLINICAL PRACTICE 1B

Pre-requisites: Emergency Medical Care 1A, Clinical Practice 1A, Anatomy and Physiology 1A

EMC16SX

Mode of delivery: Work integrated learning (WIL) and practicals in forms of patient simulations and skills acquisition/practice in the labs.

Subject outline: For students to finesse putting into practice what they have learned in theory. Learning/practicing the ability to contextually apply the correct bundles of care in the relevant cases.

Work integrated learning (WIL) task - seek out information relevant to learner future skills set and understand the principles and theories that underpin their practice.

Reflective case studies - to develop reflective practice and to foster critical thinking and reflection of one’s practice.

Assessment: Formative and summative. Theory (in form of patient reflections), practical assessments in form of isolated skills and patient simulations

EMS OPERATIONS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Practical/lecture presentations

Subject outline Understanding emergency medical services, the structure and functionality

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory

ETHICS AND LAW

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Practical and lecture presentations

PPF101S

PPF102S

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES

Subject outline: Understanding emergency medical services, Statutory Bodies and Legislation, commonly used legal terminology, Explain the role and function of the HPCSA. Discuss the importance of personal presentation in the emergency care environment. Explain why and how a practitioner takes cultural diversity and language onto account when managing incidents and dealing with patients. List the patient’s rights. Explain the importance of reporting malpractice to the HPCSA. Discuss the procedures you should follow if you are accused of malpractice

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory

PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Practical/lecture presentations

PPF103S

Subject outline: Understanding emergency medical services, Physical Personal Health and Wellness, Mental Personal health and Wellness and HIV AIDS

Assessment: Continuous assessment. Theory

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL RESCUE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory lectures, assignments, practical training and skills acquisition/practice in various rescue settings

Subject outline: For students to attain an orientation to the field of medical rescue in the South African context and abroad

Assessment: Theory assignments and practical. Physical preparedness and swimming competency

RESCUE SYSTEMS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory lectures, assignments, practical training and skills acquisition/practice in various rescue settings

Subject outline: Demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and insight pertaining to rescue systems in South Africa

Assessment: Theory assignments and written test. Physical preparedness and swimming competency

RESCUE PRINCIPLES

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory lectures, assignments, practical training and skills acquisition/practice in various rescue settings

Subject outline: Students acquire orientation and basic skills with hand tools and aspects of rope rescue

EMR101S

EMR102S

EMR103S

Assessment: Theory assignments, written test and practical assessments. Physical preparedness and swimming competency

MASTER OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

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BSC IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY

QUALIFICATION CODE: BPSDGR

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

BSC IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY

First Year

THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL 1 (DR)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work

Subject outline: Principles of human rights; ethics; professionalism; psycho-social factors of health and communication

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, reports and practical

HUMAN

SCIENCES

1 (DR)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work

Subject outline: Human biology, human anatomy and human physiology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and tutorials

PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT 1 (DR)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, DVDs, self-study

HPF107S

HSC100S

PCM100S

Subject outline: Infection control, principles of patient care; emergency patient care; primary health care and management; basic nursing procedures, pharmacology, and drug administration 1

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Practical, tests and projects

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 (DR)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work, audio-visual media, simulations, discussion groups

PSC100S

Subject outline: General Physics; Chemistry: organic/inorganic, biochemistry; Radiation Physics 1; Medical Imaging 1; Radiation Safety; Computer Science

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, blackboard-based quizzes and MCQs, assignments

HEALTH SCIENCE LITERACY 1

(DR)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

HSL100S

Subject outline: Mathematics and statistics for health sciences; academic literacy; computer literacy, information literacy

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, practical and assignments

RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY 1

(DR)

Pre-requisites: None, Co-requisite: Clinical Radiographic Technology 1

RTC101S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

Subject outline: Radiographic techniques and protocols, patient care, imaging for diagnostic purposes

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, practical and assignments

CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY 1 (DR)

Pre-requisites: None; Co-requisite: Radiographic Technology 1

CRD100S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, reading and writing activities, tutorials, demonstrations, portfolios, completion of logbook and time sheet.

Subject outline: Radiographic techniques and protocols, patient care, imaging for diagnostic purposes

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory, Clinical assessments, Image review, Simulated assessments

Second Year

THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL 2 (DR)

Pre-requisites: The Health Care Professional 1

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Psychology and Sociology of Health Care, Communication 2, Medical Law; Bioethics

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, reports and practical

HUMAN SCIENCES 2 (DR)

Pre-requisites: Human Sciences 1

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

HPF200S

HSC200S

Subject outline: Human Anatomy 2 (to include embryology, sectional anatomy); Pathophysiology 2; Imaging Pathology 2

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and tutorials

PATIENT CARE & MANAGEMENT 2 (DR)

Pre-requisites: Patient Care & Management 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, DVDs

PCM200S

Subject outline: Patient management in radiotherapy; oncological emergencies; clinical patient assessment; ward and theatre practice

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Practical, tests and projects

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2 (DR)

Pre-requisites: Physical Science 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, group work, audio-visual media, simulations, discussion groups

PSC200S

Subject outline: Radiation Physics and Dosimetry; biological effects of electromagnetic radiation and ultrasound; radiation therapy equipment and imaging in oncology; electronics, computers and digital imaging

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, blackboard-based quizzes and MCQs, assignments (discipline specific –radiation), group work, poster exhibition (incl. peer assessment) and oral presentations

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

HEALTH SCIENCE LITERACY 2 (DR)

Pre-requisites: Health Science Literacy 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

Subject outline: Literature surveys; writing reports; advanced computer literacy

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, practical and assignments

RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY 2 (DR)

Pre-requisites: Radiographic Technology 1; Co-requisite: Clinical Radiographic Technology 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

Subject outline: Radiographic techniques and protocols, patient care, imaging for diagnostic purposes

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, practical and assignments

CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY 2 (DR)

Pre-requisites: Clinical Radiographic Technology 1; Co-requisite: Radiographic Technology 2

HSL200S

RTC200S

CRD200S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, reading and writing activities, tutorials, demonstrations, clinical assessments, portfolios, completion of logbook and time sheet.

Subject outline: Radiographic techniques and protocols, patient care, imaging for diagnostic purposes

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Clinical assessments, Image reviews, simulated assessments

Third Year

ADVANCED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 (DR)

Pre-requisites: The Health Care Professional 2 and Patient Care & Management 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work

Subject outline: Applied psychology, phlebotomy, contrast media reactions and care

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, reports and practical

HUMAN SCIENCES 3 (DR)

Pre-requisites: Human Sciences 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical

Subject outline: Cross-sectional Anatomy, 3D Imaging, Pathophysiology 3; Imaging Pathology 3

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and tutorials

RADIOGRAPHIC MANAGEMENT 3

(DR)

Pre-requisites: Patient Care and Management 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, DVDs, self-study

AHP300S

HSC300S

RMN301S

Subject outline: Principles of Management; Definition and principles of planning; Definition and principles of organising; Human Resource Management; Control (principles and types of control)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: tests and Service-Learning projects

HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH

3 (DR)

Pre-requisites: Health Science Literacy 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

HSR300S

Subject outline: Ethics in Research, Research Methodology and Methods, Research Statistical Concepts; Tools for writing a research proposal

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory, Tests, projects, reports, assignments and presentations

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING EQUIPMENT 3 (DR)

Pre-requisite: Physical Science 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

DIE300S

Subject outline: Knowledge about Diagnostic Imaging Equipment, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Radiation Protection

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, practical Quality assurance and Control Tests and assignments

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY 3

(DR)

Pre-requisites: Radiographic Technology 2 Co-requisite: Clinical Radiographic Technology 3

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

RTC300S

Subject outline: Specialised Radiographic techniques and protocols, patient care during specialised imaging, imaging for diagnostic purposes

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, practical and assignments

CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY

3 (DR)

Pre-requisites: Clinical Radiographic Technology 2 Co-requisite: Radiographic Technology 3

CRD301S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, reading and writing activities, tutorials, demonstrations, clinical assessments, portfolios, completion of logbook and time sheet.

Subject outline: Specialised Radiographic techniques and protocols, patient care during specialised imaging, imaging for diagnostic purposes

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Clinical assessments, Image reviews

Fourth Year

RADIOGRAPHIC MANAGEMENT 4 (DR)

Pre-requisite: Radiographic Management 3

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, DVDs

RMN400S

Subject outline: Quality management programmes of patient care; Risk Management, Medico-legal Issues and Professional Ethics in Radiography; Designing and layout of a Radiography/Clinical Department;

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Practical, tests and projects

HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH 4 (DR)

Pre-requisite: Health Science Research 3

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

HSR400S

Subject outline: Inferential Statistics, writing a research proposal, Thesis writing, Writing for publication, Critical appraisal of scholarly material and scientific publications

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, projects and assignments

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING EQUIPMENT 4 (DR)

Pre-requisite: Diagnostic Imaging Equipment 3

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

DIE401S

Subject outline: Operational principles of specialised diagnostic imaging equipment, Physical and technical requirements of specialised diagnostic imaging equipment, Digital Imaging Systems, Quality Assurance and Quality Control of specialised diagnostic imaging system

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, practical Quality assurance and Control Tests and assignments

HUMAN SCIENCES 4 (DR)

Pre-requisite: Human Sciences 3

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical

HSC400S

Subject outline: Cross sectional planes and imaging applied to CT, MRI, PET CT, and Angiography; Radiographic protocol modifications based on pathologies

Assessment; tests, assignments image evaluations, portfolios

RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY 4 (DR)

Pre-requisites: Radiographic Technology 3. Co-requisite: Clinical Radiographic Practice 4

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

RTC400S

Subject outline: Specialised radiological examinations, Advanced Imaging Techniques, Advanced Imaging applications

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, projects, and assignments

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY 4 (DR)

Pre-requisite: Clinical Radiographic Technology 3. Co-requisite: Radiographic Practice 4

CRD401S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, reading and writing activities, tutorials, demonstrations, clinical assessments, portfolios, completion of logbook and time sheet.

Subject outline: Radiographic techniques and protocols, patient care during specialised advanced imaging, imaging for diagnostic purposes

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Clinical assessments, image reviews, Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE)

ELECTIVES (DR)

Pre-requisites: Radiographic Technology 3, Radiographic Management 3; Clinical Technology 3

Co-requisites: Clinical Technology 4 and Radiographic Technology 4 (applicable to Mammography 4, Magnetic Resonance Imaging 4, Interventional Radiography 4, Computed Tomography 4)

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Select 2 (20 credits each) of the following: Health Science Education or Entrepreneurship and Mammography 4 (Code EMA400S) or Computed Tomography 4 (Code ECT400S).

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

BSC IN DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

BSC IN DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND

First Year

THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL 1 (DU)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery including lectures, tutorials group work and self-directed learning

HPF106S

Subject outline: An integrated health professional; principles of human rights and ethics; professionalism; psycho-social principles of health; communication

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

HUMAN SCIENCES 1 (DU)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work

Subject outline: Human biology, human anatomy and human physiology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT 1 (DU)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, DVDs, self-study

HSC106S

PCM106S

Subject outline: Infection control; principles of patient care; Emergency patient care; PHC and community engagement; pharmacology and drug administration 1

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

PHYSICAL SCIENCES 1 (DU)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work, audio-visual media, simulations and discussions

Subject outline: General Physics; Chemistry; Radiation Physics 1; Medical Imaging 1; Radiation Safety

PSC101S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, blackboard-based quizzes and MCQs, assignment group work, poster exhibition (incl. peer assessment) and oral presentation

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

HEALTH SCIENCE LITERACY 1

(DU)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

Subject outline: Mathematics and statistics for health sciences; academic literacy; computer literacy; information literacy

HSL101S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

MEDICAL IMAGING AND ONCOLOGICAL MODALITIES 1 (DU)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, DVDs, role play, simulations, practical demonstrations, clinical workplace visits

Subject outline: Clinical imaging (D/NM) and oncological applications; diagnostic ultrasound imaging

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

Second Year

THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL 2 (DU)

Pre-requisites: The Health Care Professional 1

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Psychology of Health Care; Sociology of Health Care; Communication, Medical Law and Bio-ethics

MIO106S

HPF201S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

HUMAN SCIENCES 2 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Human Sciences

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/ student-centred learning

Subject outline: Human Anatomy (Embryology, Sectional anatomy), Pathology, Pathophysiology 2

HSC201S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

PATIENT CARE & MANAGEMENT 2 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Patient care & Management 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, DVDs

PCM204S

Subject outline: Patient management in diagnostic ultrasound; emergency care in ultrasound; clinical patient assessment; ward and theatre readiness.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

PHYSICAL SCIENCES 2 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Applied Physical Sciences 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, group work, audio-visual media, simulations, discussion groups

PSC201S

Subject outline: Ultrasound physics; biological effects of EMR and ultrasound; Ultrasound Imaging Instrumentation 2; computers (digital imaging)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Blackboard-based quizzes and MCQs, assignment, group work, poster exhibition (incl. peer assessment) and oral presentation

HEALTH SCIENCE LITERACY 2 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Health Science Literacy 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

Subject outline: Literature survey, report writing, Computer Literacy 2

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND PRACTICE 2 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Medical Imaging & Oncological Modalities 1

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

HSL201S

DUP202S

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

Subject outline: Routine abnormal ultrasound; routine obstetric ultrasound; principles of related imaging modalities: general radiography, nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

Third Year

ADVANCED HEALTH CARE PRACTICE 3 (DU)

Pre-requisites: The Health Care Professional 2 and Patient Care & Management 2

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Applied Psychology, phlebotomy, contrast media reactions and care

AHC301S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

HUMAN SCIENCES 3 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Human Sciences 2

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning.

Subject outline: Anatomy 3, Pathophysiology 3, Genetics

HSC305S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

ULTRASOUND MANAGEMENT 3 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Patient Care and Management 2

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Management principles; quality assurance

UMT301S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations, Service Learning projects

ULTRASOUND IMAGING EQUIPMENT 3 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Applied Physical Sciences 3

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Ultrasound systems; image quality; Doppler ultrasound; quality assurance – equipment

UIE302S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Blackboard-based quizzes and MCQs, assignments, group work, poster exhibition (incl. peer assessment) and oral presentation

HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH 3 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Health Science Literacy 2

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning.

HSR304S

Subject outline: Ethics in Research, Research Methodology and Methods, Research Statistical Concepts; Tools for writing a research proposal

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory, Tests, projects, reports, assignments and presentations

DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND PRACTICE 3 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Diagnostic Ultrasound Practice 2

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

DUP302S

Subject outline: Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatric, Vascular, Small Parts, Musculo-Skeletal, Principles of related imaging modalities: CT, MRI, Angiography.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

Fourth Year

ULTRASOUND MANAGEMENT 4 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Ultrasound Management 3 (DU)

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Health care management; clinical audit & quality improvement; project management

UMG401S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

ULTRASOUND IMAGING EQUIPMENT 4 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Ultrasound Imaging Equipment 3

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Advanced ultrasound systems; managing digital networking systems in the clinical workplace

UIE401S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Blackboard-based quizzes and MCQs, assignments, group work, poster exhibition (incl. peer assessment) and oral presentation

HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH 4 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Health Science Research 3

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

HSR401S

Subject outline: Inferential Statistics, writing a research proposal, Thesis writing, Writing for publication, Critical appraisal of scholarly material and scientific publications, Systematic Literature Reviews

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, projects and assignments

ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND PRACTICE 4 (DU)

Pre-requisites: Diagnostic Ultrasound Practice 3 & Advanced Health Care Practice 3 (DU)

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

AUP401S

Subject outline: Paediatric Ultrasound; Vascular Ultrasound; Muscular Skeletal Ultrasound; Echocardiography; Advanced Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

ELECTIVES (DU)

Pre-requisites: Diagnostic Ultrasound Practice 3, Ultrasound Management 3

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Select 2 (20 credits each) of the following: Health Science Education or Entrepreneurship and Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Angiography or Mammography.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

BSC IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY

QUALIFICATION CODE: BPSNUM

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

BSC IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY

First Year

THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL 1 (NM)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work

Subject outline: Principles of human rights; ethics; professionalism; psycho-social factors of health and communication

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, reports and practical

HUMAN SCIENCES 1 (NM)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work

Subject outline: Human biology, human anatomy and human physiology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and tutorials

PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT

1 (NM)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, DVDs, self-study

HPF104S

HSC104S

PCM104S

Subject outline: Infection control, principles of patient care; emergency patient care; primary health care and management; basic nursing procedures, pharmacology and drug administration 1

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Practical, tests and projects

PHYSICAL SCIENCES 1 (NM)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work, audio-visual media, simulations, discussion groups

PSC102S

Subject outline: General Physics; Chemistry: organic/inorganic, biochemistry; Radiation Physics 1; Medical Imaging 1; Radiation Safety; Computer Science

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, blackboard-based quizzes and MCQs, assignments

HEALTH SCIENCE LITERACY

1 (NM)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

Subject outline: Mathematics and statistics for health sciences; academic literacy; computer literacy, information literacy

HSL102S

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, practical and assignments

MEDICAL IMAGING AND ONCOLOGIC MODALITIES 1 (NM)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, DVDs, role play, simulations, practical demonstrations, clinical workplace visits

MIO104S

Subject outline: Medical imaging and oncological modalities; radiographic terminology and positioning principles; routine respiratory imaging and pattern recognition; routine skeletal imaging and pattern recognition, radiation protection and safe radiopharmayc practices.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and practical

Second Year

THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL 2 (NM)

Pre-requisites: The Health Care Professional 1

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Psychology and Sociology of Health Care, Communication 2, Medical Law; Bioethics

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, reports and practical

HUMAN SCIENCES 2 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Human Sciences 1

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Human Anatomy 2 (to include embryology, sectional anatomy); Pathophysiology 2; Imaging Pathology 2

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and tutorials

PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT 2 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Patient Care and Management 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, DVDs

HPF202S

HSC202S

PCM202S

Subject outline: Patient management in nuclear medicine: emergency care in nuclear medicine; clinical patient assessment, ward and theatre readiness

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Practical, test and projects

PHYSICAL SCIENCES 2 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Physical Sciences 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, group work, audio-visual media, simulations, discussion groups

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

PSC202S

Subject outline: Radiation physics and dosimetry; biological effects of EM radiation and ultrasound; computers and digital imaging; nuclear medicine imaging devices (gamma camera principles); dose calibrator and quality control; aseptic technique: radiopharmacy practices and principles; radionuclide production; generator systems; radiolabelling and chromatography.

HEALTH SCIENCE LITERACY 2 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Health Science Literacy 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

Subject outline: Medical literature surveys, report writing, Computer Literacy 2

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, practical and assignments

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY 2 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Medical Imaging and Oncologic Modalities 1, Physical Sciences 1

Co-requisites: Physical Sciences 2

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

HSL202S

NMT202S

Subject outline: Theory of nuclear medicine (routine procedures for specific organ systems); clinical nuclear medicine applications, radio-pharmacy practices

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, case studies and clinical assessment

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES

Third Year

ADVANCED HEALTH CARE PRACTICE 3 (NM)

Pre-requisites: The Health Care Professional 2 and Patient Care and Management 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work

Subject outline: Applied Psychology, phlebotomy, contrast media reactions and care

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, reports and practical

HUMAN SCIENCES 3 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Human Sciences 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work

Subject outline: Radiobiology; Sectional Anatomy 3; Pathophysiology 3

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and assignments

NUCLEAR MEDICINE MANAGEMENT 3

(NM)

Pre-requisites: Patient Care and Management 2

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning / self-study

AHP302S

HSC302S

NMM302S

Subject outline: Principles of Management; Definition and principles of planning; Definition and principles of organising; Human Resource Management; Control (principles and types of control)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: tests and Service Learning projects

NUCLEAR MEDICINE SCIENCES 3

(NM)

Pre-requisites: Physical Sciences 2

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/ student-centred learning

NSC302S

Subject outline: Nuclear medicine counting devices and counting statistics; CT and applications; nuclear medicine imaging devices (SPECT and SPECT/CT); computers in nuclear medicine (digital processing); nuclear medicine networking systems (PACS & DICOM); radiopharmaceuticals, radiopharmacology, radiolabelling, quality control of radiopharmaceuticals

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, group work and oral presentations

HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH 3 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Health Science Literacy 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

HSR302S

Subject outline: Ethics in Research, Research Methodology and Methods, Research Statistical Concepts; Tools for writing a research proposal

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory, Tests, projects, reports, assignments and presentations

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY 3 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Nuclear Medicine Technology 2, Physical Sciences 2

Co-requisites: Nuclear Medicine Sciences 3

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

NMT303S

Subject outline: Theory of nuclear medicine (complex procedures for specified organ systems and pathologies), non-imaging nuclear medicine techniques, paediatric nuclear medicine, clinical nuclear medicine applications, RBC in vitro labelling, CT.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, case studies and clinical assessments

Fourth Year

HUMAN SCIENCES 4 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Human Sciences 3

HSC402S

Subject outline: Cross sectional planes and imaging applied to SPECT/CT, PET/CT and PET/MRI – normal and common pathologies

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and assignments

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NUCLEAR MEDICINE MANAGEMENT 4 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Nuclear Medicine Management 3

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

NMM401S

Subject outline: Quality management programmes of patient care; Risk Management, Medico-legal Issues and Professional Ethics in Radiography; Designing and layout of a PET/CT and/or Clinical Department;

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Projects and reports

HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH 4 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Health Science Research 3

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

HSR404S

Subject outline: : Inferential Statistics, Writing a research proposal, Thesis writing, Writing for publication, Critical appraisal of scholarly material and scientific publications, Systematic Literature Reviews

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, projects and assignments

NUCLEAR MEDICINE SCIENCES 4 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Nuclear Medicine Sciences 3

Co-requisites: Advanced Nuclear Medicine Technology 4

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/ student-centred learning

Subject outline: Digital networking systems (PACS), MRI physics, hybrid imaging, PET radiopharmaceuticals

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, group work and oral presentations

ADVANCED NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY 4 (NM)

Pre-requisites: Nuclear Medicine Technology 3; Nuclear Medicine Sciences 3

Co-requisites: Nuclear Medicine Sciences 4

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

NSC402S

ANT403S

Subject outline: Theory of nuclear medicine (PET and hybrid imaging techniques), clinical nuclear medicine applications of PET, Design and Safety of a PET/CT facility, WBC in vitro labelling, MRI

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, case studies, workbooks, clinical work records and clinical assessment

ELECTIVES (NM)

Pre-requisites: Nuclear Medicine Technology 3, Nuclear Medicine Sciences 3; Nuclear Medicine Management 3 for all electives. Co-requisites for Molecular Imaging 4 elective: Advanced Nuclear Medicine Technology 4, Human Sciences 4 and Nuclear Medicine Sciences 4

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Select 2 (20 credits each) of the following: Health Science Education 4 or Entrepreneurship 4 and Molecular Imaging 4.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

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BSC IN RADIATION THERAPY

QUALIFICATION CODE: BPSRDT

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS BSC IN RADIATION THERAPY

First Year

THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL 1 (RT)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work

Subject outline: Principles of human rights; ethics; professionalism; psycho-social factors of health and communication

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, reports and practical

HUMAN SCIENCES 1 (RT)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work

Subject outline: Human biology, human anatomy and human physiology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and tutorials

PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT 1 (RT)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, DVDs

HPF105S

HSC105S

PCM105S

Subject outline: Infection control, principles of patient care; emergency patient care; primary health care and management; basic nursing procedures, pharmacology and drug administration 1

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Practical, tests and projects

PHYSICAL SCIENCES 1 (RT)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work, audio-visual media, simulations, discussion groups

PSC103S

Subject outline: General Physics; Chemistry: organic/inorganic, biochemistry; Radiation Physics 1; Medical Imaging 1; Radiation Safety; Computer Science

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, blackboard-based quizzes and MCQs, assignments

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HEALTH SCIENCE LITERACY

1 (RT)

Pre-requisites: None

HSL103S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

Subject outline: Mathematics and statistics for health sciences; academic literacy; computer literacy, information literacy

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, practical and assignments

MEDICAL IMAGING AND ONCOLOGICAL MODALITIES 1 (RT)

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, DVDs, role play, simulations, practical demonstrations, clinical workplace visits

MIO105S

Subject outline: Imaging and oncological modalities; clinical imaging applications; clinical radiation oncology applications

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and practical

Second Year

THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL 2 (RT)

Pre-requisites: The Health Care Professional 1

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Psychology and Sociology of Health Care, Communication 2, Medical Law; Bioethics

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, reports and practical

HUMAN SCIENCES 2 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Human Sciences 1

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning

Subject outline: Psychology of Health Care; Sociology of Health Care; Communication 2; Medical Law & Bioethics

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, reports and practical

PATIENT CARE & MANAGEMENT 2 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Patient Care & Management 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, DVDs

HPF203S

HSC203S

PCM203S

Subject outline: Patient management in radiotherapy; oncological emergencies; clinical patient assessment; ward and theatre practice

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Practical, tests and projects

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Physical Sciences 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, group work, audio-visual media, simulations, discussion groups

PSC203S

Subject outline: Radiation Physics and Dosimetry; biological effects of electromagnetic radiation and ultrasound; radiation therapy equipment and imaging in oncology; electronics, computers and digital imaging

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, blackboard-based quizzes and MCQs, assignments (disc specific – radiation), group work, poster exhibition (incl. peer assessment) and oral presentations

HEALTH SCIENCE LITERACY 2 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Health Science Literacy 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

Subject outline: Literature surveys; writing reports; advanced computer literacy (ICDC)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, practical and assignments

RADIATION THERAPY PRACTICE 2 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology 1

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, DVDs, role play, simulations, practical demonstrations, clinical workplace visits

HSL203S

RTP203S

Subject outline: Theory of radiation therapy practice (routine treatment modalities and treatment techniques and systems); clinical radiation therapy applications (as related to theory of radiation therapy practice)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and practical

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Third Year

ADVANCED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 (RT)

Pre-requisites: The Health Care Professional 2 and Patient Care & Management 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work

Subject outline: Applied psychology, phlebotomy, contrast media reactions and care

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, reports and practical

HUMAN SCIENCES 3 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Human Sciences 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical

Subject outline: Radiobiology; three-dimensional anatomy; oncological pathology

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and tutorials

PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT 3 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Patient Care and Management 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, practical, DVDs’ self-study

AHP303S

HSC304S

PCM303S

Subject outline: Principles of Management; Definition and principles of planning; Definition and principles of organising; Human Resource Management; Control (principles and types of control)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Practical, tests and projects

PHYSICS OF RADIATION THERAPY

3 (RT) PRT303S

Pre-requisites: Physical Science 2 (RT)

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, group work, audio-visual media, simulations, discussion groups

Subject outline: Radiotherapy treatment modalities and equipment; radiotherapy beam dosimetry; quality control and radiotherapy equipment and treatment protocols; radiotherapy networking systems (PACS & DICOM)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Practical, tests and projects

HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH 3 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Health Science Literacy 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

HSR303S

Subject outline: Ethics in Research, Research Methodology and Methods, Research Statistical Concepts; Tools for writing a research proposal

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory, Tests, projects, reports, assignments and presentations

RADIATION THERAPY PRACTICE

3 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Radiation Therapy Practice 2

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, DVDs, role play, simulations, practical demonstrations, clinical workplace visits

RTP304S

Subject outline: Theory of Radiotherapy Practice 3 (Radiotherapy treatment techniques and procedures); Clinical Radiotherapy Applications (as related to Theory of Radiotherapy practice)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and practical

Fourth Year

ADVANCED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 4

Pre-requisites: Advanced Health Care Professional Practice 3

(RT)

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work, practical

AHP404S

Subject outline: Quality management programmes of patient care; Risk Management, Medico-legal Issues and Professional Ethics in Radiography; Designing and layout of a Radiation Therapy/Clinical Department;

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, assignments, reports and practical

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HUMAN SCIENCES 4 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Human Sciences 3

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, project group work, practical

Subject outline: Treatment plan interpretation and analysis (clinical case studies); applied radiobiology and oncogenesis

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and tutorials

PHYSICS OF RADIATION THERAPY 4 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Physics of Radiation Therapy 3

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, group work, audio-visual media, simulations, discussion groups

Subject outline: Specialised radiotherapy practice (e.g. IMRT, stereotactic, etc.); quality

HSC403S

PRT403S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, blackboard-based quizzes and MCQs, assignments (disc specific – radiation), group work, poster exhibition (incl. peer assessment) and oral presentations

HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH 4 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Health Science Research 3

Mode of delivery: Lectures, literature searches, reading and writing activities, group discussions, tutorials, presentations

HSR405S

Subject outline: Inferential Statistics, Writing a research proposal, Thesis writing, Writing for publication, Critical appraisal of scholarly material and scientific publications, Systematic Literature Reviews

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests, projects and assignments

RADIATION THERAPY PRACTICE 4 (RT)

Pre-requisites: Radiation Therapy Practice 3

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, DVDs, role play, simulations, practical demonstrations, clinical workplace visits

RTP403S

Subject outline: Theory of Radiotherapy Practice 4 (specialised radiotherapy treatment techniques and procedures); Clinical Radiotherapy Applications (as related to Theory of Radiotherapy practice)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tests and practical

ELECTIVES (RT)

Pre-requisites: Radiation Therapy Practice 3, Patient care and management 3 for all electives

Co-requisites: Radiation Therapy Practice 4 additionally for Advanced Dosimetry and Graphic Planning 4 or Palliative Care in Radiation Oncology 4

Mode of delivery: Flexible delivery/student-centred learning / self-study

Subject outline: Select 2 (20 credits each) of the following: Health Science Education or Entrepreneurship and Advanced Dosimetry and Graphic Planning 4 or Palliative Care in Radiation Oncology 4

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Continuous assessment involving written tests, assignments, reports, practical and presentations

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MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc) in RADIOGRAPHY

QUALIFICATION CODE: MGRDGR

DOCTOR OF RADIOGRAPHY

QUALIFICATION CODE: DGRDGR

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OFFICE-BEARERS

DEPARTMENTAL STAFF

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE

BACHELOR OF NURSING

It is compulsory for all first-year students to submit proof that they have had the Hepatitis B vaccine before commencement of clinical placement. Students are responsible for securing professional indemnity and signing of an indemnity form before practicing as learner nurses in clinical settings.

It is compulsory for all first-year students to submit proof that they have had the Hepatitis B vaccine before commencement of clinical placement. Students are responsible for securing professional indemnity and signing of an indemnity form before practicing as learner nurses in clinical settings.

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

BACHELOR OF NURSING

QUALIFICATION CODES: BPNURS and BPNURX

Both qualifications have a 50% theoretical and 50% WIL component. In subjects (where applicable) with both theoretical and WIL assessments, both components must obtain 50% to pass the subject. The WIL hours in clinical practise are integrated as part of the subjects and thus need to be completed to pass a subject.

First Year

ACADEMIC LITERACY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

LIT150S; LIT151X, LIT152X

Subject outline: In this subject, students are exposed to information literacy and the application thereof; English for educational purposes to develop ability to use language effectively, using and applying of information technology in theory and clinical practice. Communication, terms and languages used in health care situations.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments, tests (including an application test where possible).

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study

APS150S, APS150X

Subject outline: I Anatomy and Physiology are vital building blocks of nursing practice. The aim of this fundamental subject is to introduce nursing students to the anatomy and physiology of the human body and to enable the students to understand the structure and shape of the human body, the associated parts and their relationship to each other as well as how these body parts work or function together.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

CHEMISTRY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

CHE150S, CHE150X

Subject outline: Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes that takes place within the living body and focuses on topics such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and metabolism. To properly understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body, a fundamental understanding of applied chemistry is required by nurses. Biophysics and biochemistry from the building blocks of physiology, anatomy and pharmacology. Chemistry plays an important role in helping nurses understand different organic compounds, chemical equations, chemical reactions and chemical processes.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

EPP150S, EPP150X

Subject outline: The aim of this fundamental subject is to introduce students to the ethical, professional and theoretical underpinning of the nursing profession. In addition, a foundation is laid regarding appropriate and excellent inter-personal skills, befitting a professional nurse and midwife. This subject supports other nursing subjects by commencing the inculcation of a strong ethical, legal and professional framework appropriate to all spheres of nursing. This subject consists of 100 percent theoretical content.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, role-plays and case studies.

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MICROBIOLOGY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

MBL150S, MBL150X

Subject outline: In the subject Microbiology, the students will be introduced to micro-organisms in terms of structure and classification and how these impact in development of the infections/health conditions. The theoretical knowledge will include the study of unicellular and multi-cellular microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites and how they grow, reproduce and interact with the body, other organisms and the environment.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments and tests.

NURSING IN COMMUNITY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

NCM150S, NCM150X

Subject outline: This subject is an introduction to Nursing in the community. The subject begins with an overview of the Primary Health Care (PHC) system in South Africa, focusing on health promotion and illness prevention of the individual, family and community. The aim of the Sustainable Development goals (SDG`s) will be discussed focusing on the South African approach including the strategies and challenges and the role of the community health nurse towards achievement of the SDG`s. The SDG`s will be used throughout the subject where applicable as a starting point.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, reflective reports and case studies.

NURSING SCIENCE 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

NGC150S, NGC150X

Subject outline: Nursing Science I is a fundamental subject providing the practical and theoretical grounding enabling students to deliver elementary, effective, safe, nursing care to patients. Addressing basic human needs is fundamental to the delivery health care. Students are introduced to the theoretical concepts concerned with bio-social, spiritual, physiological and physical needs. Students then apply the theoretical knowledge within health care facilities by assessing patients regarding their nursing care requirements which would then allow them to return to optimal health and wellbeing. Following a comprehensive assessment process, nursing care plans are developed by students according to the scientific method, of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. This equips the students to provide appropriate, holistic culturally sensitive basic nursing care to patients across the life span within the community and the health care facility.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies

PHYSICS 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

PHS152S, PHS152X

Subject outline: To be able to understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body, a fundamental understanding of applied physics is required by nurses. Biophysics and biochemistry from the underlying building blocks of physiology, anatomy and pharmacology. Many of the nursing procedures performed daily on patients/clients, rely on the basic principles of physics, such as the taking of blood pressures and getting a patient out of bed. Nurses use physics to deal with advanced technology, electrical measurements and sound waves. Nurses in the operating theatre must learn how the gases that are used and flow rates affect overall patient outcomes. Nurses rely on certain aspects of physics to operate equipment and perform calculations regarding the care and safety of a patient.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies

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Second Year

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2

Pre-requisites: APS150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

APS260S

Subject outline: The aim of this fundamental subject is to introduce nursing students to the anatomy and physiology of the human body and to enable the students to understand the structure and shape of the human body, the associated parts and their relationship to each other and how these body parts work or function together. This subject will be taught in conjunction with microbiology, applied physics and chemistry. This subject supports the other nursing subjects by assisting students to use their knowledge of the normal anatomy and physiology to understand diseases and conditions in clinical practice and therefore be able to provide safe, effective and efficient nursing care.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies

ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2

Pre-requisites: EPP150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

EPP260S

Subject outline: This core subject is designed to enable students to further understand and apply the broader legal and ethical underpinning of nursing in South Africa. Ethical decision-making will be applied to diverse ethical dilemmas in the field of health care. The characteristics of responsibility, accountability and advocacy will be inculcated into the professional identity of the students. Students will increase their understanding and demonstration of professional behavior. They will be enabled to grasp the fundamentals of management in the context of a health care facility. Core skills such as application of management processes (incorporating planning and organizing) are imparted. Students will be taught and encouraged to utilise the process of reflective practice and thinking.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests, role plays and case studies

INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

IMH260S

Subject outline: This module will introduce the student to the specialised field of mental health nursing. The focus is on applying basic nursing science, physiology of the central nervous system and psycho-social nursing science, acquiring knowledge and skills of Mental Health Nursing Science, to perform a comprehensive and integrated assessment of mentally ill persons, the understanding of common emotional and behavioural disorders and the compilation of patient centered individualised nursing care plans. Students will be required to perform a comprehensive and integrated assessment of mentally ill persons and appropriately refer them to all levels of care. The student will be equipped with the necessary skills to assess and engage therapeutically with a mental health care user.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies

NURSING IN THE COMMUNITY 2

Pre-requisites: NCM150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

NCM260S

Subject outline: Nursing in the Community 2, in the second year of study, follows on Nursing in the Community 1. The focus is on promotion and monitoring of the health needs of the working population that is important for the student to know. The focus will be on the three components of occupational health: occupational health, occupational safety and occupational hygiene. The student will have to analyse a community setting during clinical placement with a focus on critical thinking and the steps of problem solving; data collection, data analysis, prioritising of problems, action plan, implementation and evaluation of plan. This will also serve as an introduction for the student to research.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies

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NURSING SCIENCE 2

Pre-requisites: NSC150S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

NSC260S

Subject outline: This module involves identifying, applying and managing knowledge of major medical and surgical conditions across the life span, including related complications and required health education, preventative and curative for the individual and the community. Students will be required to assess the psycho social and physical needs of patients and families, identifying problems and building therapeutic relationships to manage the specified conditions. Supervised clinical placements will supplement learning and students will have the opportunity to integrate their theoretical knowledge within the relevant medical and surgical clinical settings across the spectrum of pediatric and adult healthcare. Students will be expected to show psychomotor, cognitive and affective skills associated with safe effective care and management of the specified conditions.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies

PHARMACOLOGY 2

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

PHA260S

Subject outline: In this subject, students will be introduced to the general aspects of Pharmacology as a discipline and the practical skills required by the professional nurse in their future professional capacity around managing medication. The theoretical knowledge will include the different names for drugs, general terminology used in the study of pharmacology and the sources where drugs can be obtained from. The student will also be assessed on administration of medicine according to legislative and clinical guidelines in the clinical areas. Students will learn the aspects that determine the calculation of drug dosages over the lifespan and will be required to show proficiency in calculating drug dosages for adults, elderly and children.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies

SOCIOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

SOC260S

Subject outline: The aim of this fundamental subject is to introduce students to the basic concepts of sociology, therefore, incorporating the main historic contributors to the discipline, the analysis of the concepts culture, socialization, social groups, social stratification, family, social issues and status and roles. A foundation is laid for future critical appraisal of societal impact on health and healthcare in all nursing disciplines, which is facilitated by continual application of subject matter to nursing care and nursing contexts.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies

Third Year

BASIC NURSING RESEARCH METHODS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

BNR370S

Subject line: The purpose of this subject is aimed at equipping students with the understanding of how research informs practice, as well as encouraging the development of critical and reflective nurse practitioners. This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of research science, enabling an understanding of the theoretical and ethical underpinning of various methodologies and designs of research. Students are introduced to basic research methodology, with the emphasis on quantitative (descriptive and correlation) and qualitative (generic and phenomenological) research. Students will be guided through the requirements for academic writing.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies

ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3

Pre-requisites: EPP260S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

EPP370S

Subject outline: This core subject develops the student’s insight into and ability to manage the workplace in an ethical-legal and professional manner. Formal and informal communication is explored and skills such as functioning in meetings are imparted. Understanding and applying leadership and motivational skills are communicated and the student is introduced to information and knowledge management, as well as the practice of sound financial management. The contexts in which the acquired knowledge and skills will be applied are health

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care facilities / nursing units and community midwifery settings. Important is that ten credit of the content will be applied to the context of ethos and professional practice in the context of general nursing, community nursing and mental health nursing. Students must pass both the theoretical and practical components of the subject.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies

COMMUNITY MIDWIFERY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

MID370S

Subject outline: The aim of the subject is to prepare the student to develop integrated knowledge and competence to provide patient centered midwifery care to the pregnant women at the community level, to ensure optimal health of both the mother and fetus/baby. The subject is aligned with the primary health care approach and work integrated learning (WIL) will take place in the Community or Primary level of care. Underpinning knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body, ethical principles, principles of care, pharmacology and knowledge acquired in subjects on Level 1 and 2 is required.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies

MENTAL HEALTH

Pre-requisites: IMH260S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

MHL370S

Subject outline: The aim of Mental Health is to build on the prior knowledge obtained in the Introduction to Mental Health module. The module focuses on mental wellness. Students will acquire skills to assist the mental health care user, give mental health education, identify indicators of relapse, understand complications, and motivate and fulfill the comprehensive mental healthcare role. In Mental Health, students are required to compile individualized nursing care and psycho-social rehabilitation plans. The effective diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, crisis situations and psychiatric emergencies will be addressed. The students should be able to engage in therapeutic interventions such as the creation of a therapeutic milieu. The student will be expected to provide health education to the client, family and community regarding mental illnesses, pregnancy whilst being treated for mental illness, psycho-tropic interventions and adherence to a treatment regimen.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

NURSING IN THE COMMUNITY 3

Pre-requisites: NCM260S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

NCM370S

Subject outline: Nursing in the Community 3 follows on Nursing in the Community 2. In this subject in the third year of study, emphasis is placed on child and adolescent health within the South African Health Care System. The students will be exposed to an introduction to genetics which includes the causes of birth defects e.g.genetic (chromosomal, single gene disorder, multifactorial), and fetal–environment (teratogens, intra-uterine abnormalities). Of importance will be the prevalence and prevention of genetic disorders; the relationship between disease and genetic factors; genetic counseling and referral; biological, psychological and economic effects of genetic disorders on the families and the community; psychosocial process undergone by all families where a genetic disorder has occurred, a focus on community resources available for the high-risk individual and family where genetic disorders occur will be placed. Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

NURSING SCIENCE 3

Pre-requisites: NSC260S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

NSC370S

Subject outline: Nursing Science 3 involves identifying, applying and managing knowledge of major medical and surgical conditions across the age spectrum including related complications that require health education, preventative and curative measures for the individual and the community. Students will assess the psycho-social and physical needs of patients and families, identifying problems and building therapeutic relationships to manage the specified conditions and evaluate the outcomes. A community based, holistic, culturally congruent, systematic approach, incorporating the scientific method of nursing care, will be used as a foundation for this core subject. The focus will be upon systems that form the basis of various nursing specialisations. Students will be expected to demonstrate psychomotor, cognitive and affective skills associated with safe effective and quality care and management of the specified conditions within the specialty units. They will be encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and apply these to their clinical practices.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

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PHARMACOLOGY 3

Pre-requisites: PHA260S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

PHA370S

Subject outline: Pharmacology 3 thus provides knowledge about the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the applied drug therapy. Students obtain information on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics pertaining to the pathophysiology of the central nervous system contributing to psychiatric conditions. Psychotropic drugs, namely, antipsychotic medication, mood-stabilizing agents, anti-anxiety and hypnotic medication, antidepressant medication and medication used in treating Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder form part of the content. In Nursing Science three pathophysiology of cardio-vascular, hematology ophthalmology, muscular-skeletal, neurology, nephrology, urology, gynecology and peri-operative care are covered. The subject also includes the physiological changes during pregnancy that affect drug actions and kinetics. Students learn about drug safety during pregnancy, birth and lactation, the possible effects on the body systems of the mother and neonate, and specifically the application of the Prevention of Mother to Child HIV Transmission Protocol (PMTCT). The students are also required to provide health education to clients regarding the actions, effects, side effects, special precaution, compliance and safe storage of prescribed medication for special groups such as pregnant clients, lactating clients, newborn child and clients with various psychiatric conditions.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

Fourth Year

COMPLICATIONS IN MIDWIFERY

Pre-requisites: MID370S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

MID480S

Subject outline: Complications in Midwifery is an advanced theoretical subject that develops higher cognitive reasoning, application and integration of knowledge acquired in Community Midwifery, with a focus on high-risk pregnancy, labour, puerperium and the neonate with high-risk conditions. Collaboration between theory and practical will be enhanced by utilising disciplined-based teaching and workintegrated learning. The aim is to prepare the student to develop integrated knowledge, proficiency, and critical reasoning to provide high risk care at the secondary or tertiary level through the antepartum-, intrapartum- and postpartum and neonatal period, to ensure optimal health of both the mother and fetus/baby (patient focused), with a focus on evidence base practice. The subject includes topics that are current and supported by provincial and national requirements and illness profiles, to ensure that students develop current and integrated knowledge about Midwifery that will ensure they can function as knowledgeable, autonomous practitioners.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 4 EPP480S

Pre-requisites: EPP370S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

Subject outline: The emphasis on this fourth-year subject is capability related to portray a professional image as a unit manager in various healthcare settings. Students are equipped with competencies regarding ethical and legal aspects around labour relations, the process of staffing, staff training and development, the importance of safety measures, and quality improvement and risk management. Finally, some input is given around the commissioning of healthcare facilities. The purpose is to broaden the range of the graduate’s abilities and prepare him or her to be at the forefront of healthcare management and professional practice in general health services and midwifery. The contexts in which the acquired knowledge and skills will be applied are healthcare facilities / nursing units, including midwifery units.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT HSM480S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

Subject outline: Health Services Management is very closely associated with Ethos and Professional Practice 1 to 4. This core subject highlights important aspects of Health Service Management; some already introduced in the mentioned subjects and strives to impart valuable skills underpinning effective unit management. As such the following topics are covered: cultural sensitivity, use of policy and procedures, clinical leadership, change management, management of absenteeism, conflict management, performance appraisal and reflective practice. This core subject will consist of 50 percent theory content and 50 percent work integrated learning (WIL) content. Students must pass both the theoretical and practical component of the subject. This subject relates to management of all health services in nursing and midwifery facilities.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

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NURSING IN THE COMMUNITY 4

Pre-requisites: NCM370S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

NCM480S

Subject outline: In this subject the students will be exposed to the protocols and treatment guidelines and algorithms used on the Primary Healthcare level to manage medical conditions and provide preventative care when required. Students will also focus on the First 1000 days (from conception till the baby`s second birthday) initiative. Students will need to show initiative and creativity by solving complex problems in a variety of healthcare settings particularly regarding identifying treatment efficacy, complications, health education and then referring as necessary. Students will have to critically analyse and manage minor ailments and common illnesses in children and adults. Students will be able to actively identify minor ailments by drawing from multiple resources including clinical histories, examinations, diagnostic assessments, protocols along with other members of the multidisciplinary team. They will have required to management and treat presenting minor ailments utilising non-pharmacological and pharmacological modalities.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

PHARMACOLOGY 4

Pre-requisites: PHA370S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

PHA480S

Subject outline: In this subject, students are exposed to the legal framework that regulates the manufacturing, procurement, storage, prescription and dispensing of drugs. (Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965 and Nursing Act of 50 of 2005 art 56; regulations R2598; R387 and R2418).

The Professional Nurse and the Midwife require the knowledge of dispensing and prescribing of medication at Primary Health Care level that is a nurse driven service. It is expected of students to have the underpinning knowledge of microbiology, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology obtained in first and second year. The students are also required to have the prerequisite basic concepts of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, classification of drugs and the drug action, interactions, side effects and adverse effects obtained at second and third year levels. This includes guidelines regarding the use of drugs for special groups. Students will be tested in their ability to provide information to clients on the safe keeping and ensuring of compliance with the use of prescribed medication.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

RESEARCH PROJECT

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning and practical application sessions, self-study.

RSP480S

Subject outline: The purpose of this subject is aimed at further equipping students with participating in research that informs practice, as well as encouraging them to develop into critical and reflective practitioners. This subject builds on their knowledge of research methodology and requires students to formulate a research proposal, featuring a quantitative or qualitative research approach. The intent is to encourage conceptualisation and scientific investigation of problems or situations in clinical nursing and/or management in the midwifery context. There will be a pre-compiled list of topics based on the subject content of Community based care and midwifery. This will ensure integration of the focus of the research proposal with relevant content covered in the third and fourth years.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory; Tutorials, assignments, tests and case studies.

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT

FUNDAMENTALS IN RESEARCH

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

FIR580S

Subject outline: This module introduces students to the fundamentals of research science, enabling an understanding of the theoretical and ethical underpinning of various methodologies and designs of research. Students are introduced to basic research methodology, namely quantitative (descriptive and correlation) and qualitative (generic and phenomenological) and mixed methods research. Students will be guided through the requirements of appraising research articles applying standards of research process.

Assessment: written tests, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, role play, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

PRP580S

Subject outline: The emphasis on this module is capability related to portray a professional image as a unit manager in various speciality healthcare settings. Students are equipped with competencies regarding managing professional, ethical aspects within a legal framework. The purpose is to broaden the range of the graduate’s abilities and prepare him or her to be at the forefront of healthcare service delivery and professional practice in the area of nursing speciality.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and debates.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

RMD582S

Subject outline: This module introduces students to the fundamentals systematic reviews and the development of guidelines for evidence based practice. Students will be guided through the requirements for academic writing. This module is aimed at equipping students with the understanding of how research informs practice, as well as encouraging the development of critical and reflective nurse practitioners through the use of systematic reviews and evidence based practice and guideline developments.

Assessment: written tests, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

RESEARCH PROJECT IN HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

RPH580S

Subject outline: This module builds on their knowledge of research methodology and requires students to formulate a research proposal and pilot an intervention leading to the completion of a report, featuring a quantitative or qualitative or mixed method research approach. The intent is to encourage conceptualization and scientific investigation of problems or situations in health services management. Piloting of an evidence-based intervention promotes quality nursing care health services, allowing for facilitation of knowledge translation contributing to the field of nursing management science. This will ensure integration of the focus of the evidence-based practice guideline intervention with relevant content covered in health units.

Assessment: written assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations will be conducted.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PDT580S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: This core module highlights important aspects of development of individual practitioners as well as peers. As such, the module is viewed against the background of cultural diversity, teamwork and participative leadership in establishing a climate of sustained lifelong learning.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP MLS580S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: The overlapping of management and leadership skills, leads to being an effective manager. Various models of leadership are developed, which contains different theoretical aspects, to assist students to become better leaders. These models and theories also depict different leadership styles according to job and employee centeredness. A comprehensive understanding of the management processes needs to be demonstrated by nurse managers in order to implement and control the quality of management and nursing care.

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Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

ADVANCED MANAGEMENT SKILLS AML580S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: execution of the important management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and control in a coherent manner using critical thinking skills and problem-solving theories and methods, as well as coherent and critical understanding of the principles of staff development, change and risk management as well as labour relations in nursing science..

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

STRATEGIC THINKING AND PLANNING STP

580S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: The introduction and management of change and for the survival of health services, it is important that nurse managers and staff should be well conversed with how to think strategically and develop strategic plans. Well-developed plans and the execution thereof, will improve organizational performance. Strategic planning and human resource planning are important management tools for decision-making and to determine long term goals and strategies. A strategic plan serves as a road map for any organization in terms of its vision, mission statement, core values, objectives and goals. A strategic plan should be re-in forced and will be influenced by global trends in health, politics, population growth etc., hence nurse managers should stay abreast with all these developments in order to think strategically.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer assisted assessments and oral presentations.

BUDGETARY GOVERNANCE IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

BGC580S

Subject outline: The module includes topics that are current and supported by ethical, legal, professional and financial guidelines, legislation, and staffing needs meeting the provincial and national healthcare requirements to address illness profiles. The aim is to prepare and empower the student to develop integrated knowledge, proficiency and critical reasoning to provide financially sound governance at primary, secondary and tertiary level healthcare institutions. Cost effectiveness should be maintained while ensuring optimal health of patients/clients and staff, with a focus on evidence base practice. This will ensure that students develop current and integrated knowledge about Budgetary governance that will ensure that they are able to act as a knowledgeable, autonomous nursing specialist practitioner.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer – assisted assessments.

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, role play, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

PRP582S

Subject outline: The emphasis on this module is capability related to portray a professional image as a unit manager in various speciality healthcare settings. Students are equipped with competencies regarding managing professional, ethical aspects within a legal framework. The purpose is to broaden the range of the graduate’s abilities and prepare him or her to be at the forefront of healthcare service delivery and professional practice in the area of nursing speciality.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and debates.

FUNDAMENTALS IN RESEARCH

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

FIR582S

Subject outline: This module introduces students to the fundamentals of research science, enabling an understanding of the theoretical and ethical underpinning of various methodologies and designs of research. Students are introduced to basic research methodology, namely quantitative (descriptive and correlation) and qualitative (generic and phenomenological) and mixed methods research. Students will be guided through the requirements of appraising research articles applying standards of research process.

Assessment: written tests, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Pre-requisites: None

MLS582S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, case studies, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: The overlapping of management and leadership skills, leads to being an effective manager. Various models of leadership are developed, which contain different theoretical aspects, to assist students to become better leaders. These models and theories also depict different leadership styles according to job and employee centeredness. A comprehensive understanding of the management processes needs to be demonstrated by nurse managers in order to implement and control the quality of management and nursing care.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

PDT582S

Subject outline: This core module highlights important aspects of development of individual practitioners as well as peers. As such the module is viewed against the background of cultural diversity, teamwork and participative leadership in establishing a climate of sustained lifelong learning. This module relates to professional development of nursing managers, educators and clinical specialists in nursing and midwifery units in health services.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

RMD584S

Subject outline: This module introduces students to the fundamentals systematic reviews and the development of guidelines for evidence based practice. Students will be guided through the requirements for academic writing. This module is aimed at equipping students with the understanding of how research informs practice, as well as encouraging the development of critical and reflective nurse practitioners through the use of systematic reviews and evidence based practice and guideline developments.

Assessment: written tests, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

DYNAMICS OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING MANAGEMENT

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

DOH580S

Subject outline: The module includes topics relating to knowledge of occupational nursing care and services rendered in the workplace as well as knowledge of applicable legislation, policies, standards and guidelines; strategies for the protection of human rights; how biomedical and social sciences will be selected to interpret findings on assessment of a client as well as the interpretation of subjective and objective findings after assessment of a client. The data collected will form the basis for developing comprehensive treatment

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plans, including promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care. The principles of health dialogue will be applied; appropriate principles and methods of nursing care pathways, referral systems and inter-sectoral collaboration will be debated as well as the utilisation of knowledge of legislation and nursing care pathways to evaluate health records. Relationships between and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team will be highlighted to promote students’ engagement with professional roles. Culturally congruent interventions will be debated taking into account individual characteristics, values and beliefs and psychological and spiritual factors, to ensure the provision of holistic nursing care.

Assessment: reflective report, , assignment, computer–assisted assessments, project and oral presentations..

PRACTICE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

POH580S

Subject outline: This module includes the development of history-taking skills; conducting of a physical assessment of a client/worker to determine fitness for work for specified jobs; interpretation of objective and subjective assessment findings; and formulation and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans to manage and follow up on clients/workers with occupational-related and/or chronic conditions. Comprehensive care includes health promotion, disease prevention, curative care and rehabilitative care. Relevant legislation will be evaluated; strategies for advocacy and respect for clients, families and the community developed; interpretation of clinical data demonstrated; formulation of nursing diagnoses congruent with clients’ status and needs; the social determinants of health and relevant clinical findings will be considered to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills. Specialised skills will be demonstrated in the development of comprehensive care and treatment plans that are timeously and accurately implemented; strategies for the monitoring of at-risk workers; and appropriate referrals and nursing care pathways, will be applied. Accurate and relevant health records, according to legislation and nursing care standards, and records of statistics are demonstrated. A holistic approach to communication and nursing care, which encompasses cultural diversities as well as individual characteristics and psychological and spiritual factors will be demonstrated.

Assessment: assignment, computer–assisted assessments, practical examinations and clinical portfolio .

RISK MANAGEMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

RMN580S

Subject outline: The module includes the development and integration of knowledge of occupation-related risks and guidelines, standards, strategies and protocols for the identification, control and management of occupational-related health risks; as well as the application of this knowledge in practice in specific occupational health contexts. The assessment of occupation-related risks, management policies and control measures will be demonstrated through the use of tools such as risk assessments. Also, a literature review will be conducted to evaluate the surveillance methods used for at-risk workers; appropriate risk-related and disaster management programmes will be developed in collaboration with essential role players in and members of the interdisciplinary team.; occupational-related emergencies are addressed according to relevant protocols and available evidence; standardised guidelines and strategies will be evaluated and revised to minimize and control occupation-related risks. Knowledge and evaluation of the process for developing policies, standards, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with relevant stakeholders is addressed as well as the appropriate methods and tools needed to inform development of said guidelines and protocols. The application of the change management process to improve quality of occupational health nursing care, will be criticized; developed policies will be evaluated and revised to meet institutional requirements; students will evaluate their own role in design and development of occupational health nursing programmes and projects and participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of a specific project or policy in conjunction with a project or policy development team.

Assessment: case studies, assignment, computer–assisted assessments, project and oral presentation

RESEARCH PROJECT IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

RPM581S

Subject outline: This module builds on their knowledge of research methodology and requires students to formulate a research proposal and apply a variety of research activities leading to completion of a report, featuring a quantitative or qualitative or mixed method research approach. The intent is to encourage conceptualization and scientific investigation of problems or situations in area of specialization. Understanding of an evidence-based intervention promotes quality nursing care in the area of specialization, allowing for facilitation of knowledge translation contributing to the field of nursing science. Students will be required to evaluate evidence-based guidelines based on the relevant area of specialization. This will ensure integration of the focus of the evidence-based practice guideline intervention with relevant content covered in the specific area of specialization.

Assessment: written assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations will be conducted.

TRENDS IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING TOH580S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

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Subject outline: The module includes topics on the examination and interpretation of surveillance and epidemiological data used to plan health promotion campaigns; the planning and implementation of an actual campaign; and evaluation of the accuracy of data. Informed and critical understanding of the principles, models and theories applicable to occupational health nursing practice; debate on and application of knowledge of theoretical frameworks and models in the rendering of people-centred occupational health care are addressed; as well as the demonstration of a critical understanding of the current issues, debates and trends relevant to contemporary occupational health nursing practice.

Assessment: case studies, assignment, computer–assisted assessments, project and oral presentation

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ONCOLOGY-PALLIATIVE NURSING

BIO-EDICS IN ONCOLOGY-PALLIATIVE NURSING

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions

BOP580S

Subject outline: The aim of this subject is to allow students to develop an advanced level of skills, enabling them to analyze and interpret scientific findings and the application thereof to enhance patient care outcomes. In acquiring the above skills, the students will be able to develop specialized critical and analytical skills, thus ensuring an advanced level of care of the Oncology and Palliative patient. This acquired advance knowledge and skills will enable the student to detect early deviations and recognize possible risks. Thus ensuring early treatment and the effective management of these patients and the prevention of possible complications in the oncology and palliative patient.

This expertise will also enable the student to apply specialist knowledge and skills during the management and rehabilitation phase of the patient. This will also assist the specialist nurse to utilize appropriate concepts in the planning, delivery, management and evaluation of evidenced-based clinical prevention and population care and service to individuals, groups and communities.

Assessment: assignment, computer–assisted assessments, practical examinations and clinical portfolio .

FUNDAMENTALS IN RESEARCH

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

FIR584S

Subject outline: This module introduces students to the fundamentals of research science, enabling an understanding of the theoretical and ethical underpinning of various methodologies and designs of research. Students are introduced to basic research methodology, namely quantitative (descriptive and correlation) and qualitative (generic and phenomenological) and mixed methods research. Students will be guided through the requirements of appraising research articles applying standards of research process.

Assessment: written tests, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Pre-requisites: None

MLS583S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, case studies, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: The overlapping of management and leadership skills, leads to being an effective manager. Various models of leadership are developed, which contain different theoretical aspects, to assist students to become better leaders. These models and theories also depict different leadership styles according to job and employee centeredness. A comprehensive understanding of the management processes needs to be demonstrated by nurse managers in order to implement and control the quality of management and nursing care

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

PDT583S

Subject outline: This core module highlights important aspects of development of individual practitioners as well as peers. As such the module is viewed against the background of cultural diversity, teamwork and participative leadership in establishing a climate of sustained lifelong learning. This module relates to professional development of nursing managers, educators and clinical specialists in nursing and midwifery units in health services.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, role play, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

PRP584S

Subject outline: The emphasis on this module is capability related to portray a professional image as a unit manager in various speciality healthcare settings. Students are equipped with competencies regarding managing professional, ethical aspects within a legal framework. The purpose is to broaden the range of the graduate’s abilities and prepare him or her to be at the forefront of healthcare service delivery and professional practice in the area of nursing speciality.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and debates.

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QUALITY IN ONCOLOGY-PALLIATIVE NURSING

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions

QAO580S

Subject outline: The aim of the subject is to equip the oncology nurse specialist to apply the advanced knowledge and skills within an acute and community setting, servicing the need of the individual, group and communities, managing quality assurance in Oncology and Palliative nursing. The nurse specialist with her advanced knowledge and skills, will be endowed to develop and implement policies, standing operating procedures, protocols and guidelines to ensure quality management and quality of care for these patients, their families and communities, also in acting as an advocate within the community setting. The subject includes topics that are current and supported by an ethical, legal and professional framework to meet the provincial and national healthcare requirements to address to address illness profiles in the prevention and management of Oncology and Palliative diseases. This will ensure that students develop current and integrated knowledge about Oncological and Palliative Nursing care that will ensure that they are able to act as a knowledgeable, autonomous nursing specialist practitioner.

Assessment: case studies, assignment, computer–assisted assessments, project and oral presentation

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

RMD584S

Subject outline: This module introduces students to the fundamental’s systematic reviews and the development of guidelines for evidence based practice. Students will be guided through the requirements for academic writing. This module is aimed at equipping students with the understanding of how research informs practice, as well as encouraging the development of critical and reflective nurse practitioners through the use of systematic reviews and evidence-based practice and guideline developments.

Assessment: written tests, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

RESEARCH PROJECT IN ONCOLOGY-PALLIATIVE NURSING ROP580S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: This module builds on their knowledge of research methodology and requires students to formulate a research proposal and apply a variety of research activities leading to completion of a report, featuring a quantitative or qualitative or mixed method research approach. The intent is to encourage conceptualization and scientific investigation of problems or situations in area of specialization. Understanding of an evidence-based intervention promotes quality nursing care in the area of specialization, allowing for facilitation of knowledge translation contributing to the field of nursing science. Students will be required to evaluate evidence-based guidelines based on the relevant area of specialization. This will ensure integration of the focus of the evidence-based practice guideline intervention with relevant content covered in the specific area of specialization

Assessment: written assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations will be conducted.

SCIENTIFIC ONCOLOGY-PALLIATIVE NURSING

SOP580S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions

Subject outline: The aim of this subject is to highlight the role of the multi-disciplinary team approach which is essential in managing the scientific nursing care of the Oncology and Palliative patient. Thus effective communication is important amongst all team members as well as the application of problem solving and critical thinking skills, in order to ensure effective patient management. This is important to facilitate a holistic approach in patient-centered care.

The correct combination of the multi-disciplinary team will provide the necessary knowledge and skills and more optimal ideas for managing complex situations relating to the Oncology and Palliative patient. Each member of the multi-disciplinary team should employ specialised knowledge and advanced care to facilitate all-inclusive patient care. The care of the Oncology and Palliative patient is complex, as well as the treatment options, which include Chemotherapy, Radiation, Biotherapy, Surgery, as well as Stem cell transplantation. The scientific care of the Palliative patient includes advanced skills in pain management

Assessment: case studies, assignment, computer–assisted assessments, project and oral presentation

THEORY IN ONCOLOGY-PALLIATIVE NURSING

TOP580S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, case studies, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: This subject aim to allow students to develop an advanced level of knowledge and critical thinking skills that will prepare them as specialists, to manage patients, their families and communities, admitted to an Oncology and Palliative facility. The student will be exposed to specialist knowledge, the latest evidence- based practice, as well as theories, emerging issues and debates

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in oncology nursing. Such knowledge and skills will comprise and enable the assessment (including diagnosis), planning, implementation and evaluation of specialized nursing care for oncology patients of all ages. This will occur within the ambit of the multidisciplinary team.

“Theoretical foundations in Oncology and Palliative Nursing”, is an advanced theoretical subject that develops higher cognitive reasoning, application and integration of knowledge acquired in Oncology and Palliative Nursing settings and in other learning opportunities. The focus is on promotion of positive health outcomes, within an ethical, legal and professional framework at different levels of health care. Collaboration between theory and practical will be enhanced by utilizing discipline-based teaching and WorkIntegrated Learning (WIL).

Assessment: reflective report, , assignment, computer–assisted assessments, project and oral presentations..

POST

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY CARE NURSING

FUNDAMENTALS IN RESEARCH

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

FIR581S

Subject outline: This module introduces students to the fundamentals of research science, enabling an understanding of the theoretical and ethical underpinning of various methodologies and designs of research. Students are introduced to basic research methodology, namely quantitative (descriptive and correlation) and qualitative (generic and phenomenological) and mixed methods research. Students will be guided through the requirements of appraising research articles applying standards of research process.

Assessment: written tests, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, role play, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

PRP581S

Subject outline: The emphasis on this module is capability related to portray a professional image as a unit manager in various speciality healthcare settings. Students are equipped with competencies regarding managing professional, ethical aspects within a legal framework. The purpose is to broaden the range of the graduate’s abilities and prepare him or her to be at the forefront of healthcare service delivery and professional practice in the area of nursing speciality.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and debates.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

RMD583S

Subject outline: This module introduces students to the fundamentals systematic reviews and the development of guidelines for evidence based practice. Students will be guided through the requirements for academic writing. This module is aimed at equipping students with the understanding of how research informs practice, as well as encouraging the development of critical and reflective nurse practitioners through the use of systematic reviews and evidence based practice and guideline developments.

Assessment: written tests, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

RESEARCH PROJECT IN PRIMARY CARE NURSING

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

RPM580S

Subject outline: This module builds on their knowledge of research methodology and requires students to formulate a research proposal and pilot an intervention leading to the completion of a report, featuring a quantitative or qualitative or mixed method research approach. The intent is to encourage conceptualization and scientific investigation of problems or situations in area of specialization. Understanding of an evidence based intervention promotes quality nursing care in the area of specialization, allowing for facilitation of knowledge translation contributing to the field of nursing science. Students will be required to evaluate evidence-based guidelines based on the relevant area of specialization. This will ensure integration of the focus of the evidence-based practice guideline intervention with relevant content covered in health units.

Assessment: written assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations will be conducted.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, and work integrated learning sessions.

PDT581S

Subject outline: This core module highlights important aspects of development of individual practitioners as well as peers. As such the module is viewed against the background of cultural diversity, teamwork and participative leadership in establishing a climate of sustained lifelong learning. This module relates to professional development of nursing managers, educators and clinical specialists in nursing and midwifery units in health services.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Pre-requisites: None

MLS581S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, case studies, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: The overlapping of management and leadership skills, leads to being an effective manager. Various models of leadership are developed, which contains different theoretical aspects, to assist students to become better leaders. These models and theories also

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depicts different leadership styles according to job and employee centeredness. A comprehensive understanding of the management processes needs to be demonstrated by nurse managers in order to implement and control the quality of management and nursing care.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

DIMENSIONS OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PRACTICE

Pre-requisites: None

DPH580S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, case studies, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: The module includes topics that are current and supported by ethical, legal, professional and financial guidelines and legislation meeting the provincial and national healthcare requirements to address illness profiles. This module will allow students to develop current and integrated knowledge about primary care nursing that will ensure that they are able to act as a knowledgeable, autonomous nursing specialist practitioners. This includes the development of history-taking skills, conducting of a physical and mental health assessment of patients of varying ages, the ability to formulate accurate or differential diagnosis of common health complaints, formulate therapeutic objectives, treat and manage those conditions within their capabilities at primary level and referral of those that are not, work within the levels of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, remain within the scope of practice and adhere to the ethical norms of the profession. Collaboration between theory and practical will be enhanced by utilising discipline-based teaching and workintegrated learning.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations, observed structured clinical evaluation (OSCE) and clinical assessments.

THEORY OF PRIMARY CLINICAL SKILLS

Pre-requisites: None

TPC580S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, case studies, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: This module includes the understanding of theoretical principles relating to history-taking skills and the theory underpinning the correct manner of conducting a physical and mental health assessment of patients of varying ages. In addition, the module will develop student’s competency in formulating accurate or differential diagnosis of common health complaints, formulating of therapeutic objectives and treating and managing those conditions within their capabilities at primary level. The principles and methods of referral will be applied. This will enhance the student’s knowledge of working within the levels of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, remaining within the scope of practice and promote adherence to the ethical norms of the profession. Collaboration between theory and practical will be enhanced by utilising discipline-based teaching and work-integrated learning.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations, poster development and presentation.

PHARMACOLOGY AND COMMUNITY ORIENTATION

Pre-requisites: None

PCO580S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, case studies, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: Pharmacology and community orientation will address the fundamental aspects of pharmacology comprised of drug prescription, storage of drugs, disposal of drugs and dispensing in order to maintain the chain of delivery of primary care nursing for application within the healthcare services. Community health concepts and the burden of disease within the communities are explored to identify major community risks. Comprehensive management of community health risks through appropriate health promotion and education as well as drug management interventions according to applicable legislation, policies, protocols and guidelines are explored.

Assessment: written tests, case studies, assignments, computer –assisted assessments and oral presentations.

CLINICAL SKILLS APPLICATION AND PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisites: None

CPD580S

Mode of delivery: Lectures, e-learning, group or syndicate work, self-study, case studies, and work integrated learning sessions.

Subject outline: the module will develop student’s competency in formulating accurate or differential diagnosis of common health complaints, formulating of therapeutic objectives and treating and managing those conditions as encountered in the healthcare services, within their capabilities at primary level. The principles, methods and protocols of referral will be actively applied. This will enhance the student’s knowledge of working within the levels of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Simultaneously to reinforce the need for the student to remain within the scope of practice and promote adherence to the ethical norms of the profession. Collaboration between theory and practical will be enhanced by utilising discipline-based teaching and work-integrated learning.

Assessment: portfolio development and reflections

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MASTER OF NURSING

QUALIFICATION CODE: MGNURR

Master of Nursing students may be expected to attend the evening classes in Foundations in Research and Research Methodology in the first semester of the year.

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DIPLOMA IN OPTICIANRY

(Qualification phasing out; last intake January 2023)

QUALIFICATION CODE: D3OPTD

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

DIPLOMA IN OPTICIANRY

Second Year

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND ETHICS

Pre-requisites: none

Mode of delivery: Theory, tutorial

PME260S

Subject outline: Practice Management: Entrepreneurship; business environments; general management functions; planning as a management function; leading as a management function; controlling as a management function; forms of business ownership; human resource management; marketing; financial aspects of a practice Ethics: Theory and history of ethics (the works of Kant, Socrates, Beauchamp & Childress), including Principlism; Deontology; Non-maleficence; informed consent; the Patients Charter; Scope of Practice, Ethical Rules of the HPCSA; forms of business; advertising; ethical scenarios; complaints and transgressions

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as group presentations and assignments

OCULAR ANATOMY & PATHOLOGY 2

Pre-requisites: Ocular Anatomy and Pathology 1

Mode of delivery: Theory, tutorial

OAP260S

Subject outline: General Pathology: Principles of pathology, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Tuberculosis, AIDS, Obesity, Hypercholesterolaemia. Ocular Pathology: Abnormalities of the lids, conjunctiva, cornea, iris, lens, vitreous, retina, abnormalities of the extra-ocular muscles, cranial nerve pathology; trauma; ocular emergencies Pharmacology (including principles of pharmacology, the autonomic nervous system, eye medications and side effects, antimicrobials, allergies, diagnostic preparations, glaucoma medications, steroidal medications, the dry eye, depression and anxiety).

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as group presentations and assignments

ENVIRONMENTAL OPTICS 2

Pre-requisites: Visual Optics 1 and Optics 1

Mode of delivery: Theory, tutorial

EOP260S

Subject outline: The visible spectrum; tints and coatings; lens treatments; vocational dispensing; lamps and lighting; sports dispensing; occupational safety and the eye; anatomy and physiology for contact lens work; contact lens materials and types; contact lens care and wearing schedules; ocular prostheses; concepts in low vision; functional vision assessment; reading and magnification; optical and non-optical visual aids; field enhancement techniques; low vision services and rehabilitation

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as related ophthalmic dispensing practical sessions

OPHTHALMIC LENSES 2

Pre-requisites: Ophthalmic Lenses 1

Mode of delivery: Theory, practical, tutorial

OLE260S

Subject outline: Spherical and cylindrical lenses; ophthalmic prisms; size, shape, mounting and field of view of ophthalmic lenses; lens materials; manufacture and properties; bifocal lenses; nodal points; thin lens systems and thick lenses; high powered lenses; aberrations; intermediate-near office and progressive addition lenses; spectacle lens design and Tscherning’s ellipse; Iseikonic lenses

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as ophthalmic dispensing practical sessions

DISPENSING OPTICS 2

Pre-requisites: Dispensing Optics 1

Mode of delivery: Theory, practical, tutorial

DOP260S

Subject outline: Frame materials; facial measurements; frame measurements systems; prescription analysis; communication for ophthalmic professionals; aesthetic principles in opticianry; frame selection; ordering, marking up and glazing, quality control, tolerances and verification, final dispensing; frame alignment and adjustment; aspheric lenses; progressive addition lenses; dispensing for binocular vision anomalies (prisms); dispensing high prescriptions; special groups incl paediatric, geriatric, anisometropic; public health and ophthalmic service delivery

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as ophthalmic dispensing practical sessions and workshop practical sessions

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VISUAL OPTICS 2

Pre-requisites: Visual Optics 1

Mode of delivery: Theory, practical, tutorial

VOP260S

Subject outline: The eye as an optical system; refractive errors; visual acuity; objective and subjective refraction; ophthalmic instruments; aphakia, refractive surgery and orthokeratology; accommodation and convergence; binocular anomalies; ultraviolet radiation and infrared radiation; entoptic phenomena; ocular aspects of vision; colour sense and induction; anisometropia and aniseikonia

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as visual optics clinical practical sessions

Third Year

RESEARCH METHODS AND PROJECT 3

Pre-requisites: All first-year subjects and four of the second level year subjects passed

RMP360S

Mode of delivery: Class contact sessions, as well as practice-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and individual and group research activities

Subject outline: Introduction to research methods, including statistical methods, research ethics; research project, including collation of data and presentation of a report of the research at the end of the study period

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Class tests, research proposal, mini-dissertation as well as an oral presentation (The project, integrating all aspects of opticianry, is presented to the Department at its annual research day together with a research minidissertation describing the research and the findings.

OPTICIANRY PRACTICE 3

OTP360S

Pre-requisites: All first-year subjects and four of the second level year subjects passed; Due to the nature of WIL placement, students carrying any second-year subject are required to make arrangements with their supervisor to attend lectures, practicals and assessments during their placement. Proof of HPCSA student registration is required prior to WIL placement. proof of HPCSA student registration is required

Mode of delivery: Teaching block sessions, ophthalmic dispensing practicals, practice-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL), elearning and practical supervision

Subject outline: WIL induction and work-preparedness training, including training in professional conduct and communication for opticianry; A WIL practice guide for logging cases is presented to each student and is also made available on the e-learning platform. Students are encouraged to apply for their own placements and there is a pool of accredited placements managed by the departmental WIL placement coordinator. During the placement rotations, students compile a patient case portfolio as evidence of their learning during the WIL period.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Formative assessment occurs throughout the placement by means of practice visits and monitoring, as well as by supervisor reports. The subject is summatively assessed by means of the case portfolio and practical examinations hosted in June and October.

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN OPTICIANRY

QUALIFICATION CODE:  BGOPTY

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN OPTICIANRY

First Year: Annual subjects

DISPENSING OPTICS 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory, practical, industry visits and guest lectures, tutorials

DPO150S

Subject outline: Introduction to the core principles of the field of opticianry; the ophthalmic team; communication for ophthalmic professionals; history of spectacles, as well as its parts, types, etc. relevant to today’s market; frame measurement systems; spectacle frame materials; frame manufacture; facial measurements; ophthalmic lens principles; ophthalmic lens power; surface power; sphero-cylindrical ophthalmic lenses; ophthalmic lens material and manufacture; foundations of  vertometry; the near prescription; multifocal lenses

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Assignments (15%), class tests (35%), as well as ophthalmic dispensing practical assessments (20%) and a FSA (30%)

GEOMETRIC AND PHYSICAL OPTICS 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory, practical, tutorial

GPO150S

Subject outline: Nature of light; wave equation; electromagnetic spectrum; vergence; refractive index; Snell’s Law and applications; colour; dispersion; ray diagrams; lens equation; power and magnification of lenses; lens systems; reflection, plane and curved mirrors; power and magnification of mirrors. Interference: Young’s experiment; interference in thin films; anti-reflection coatings; photometry. Light sources: incandescent; fluorescent; LED; laser. Optical instruments: camera; compound microscope; telescope; diffraction; polarisation of light Associated practical work.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Class tests and practical assessment.

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory, tutorial

HAP150S

Subject outline: Overview of Anatomy and Physiology terminology; cells; tissues; skeletal system; muscular system; blood; cardiovascular system; lymphatic system; endocrine system; nervous system; digestive system; respiratory system; urinary system

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Class tests (30%) Assignments (40%) and FISA (30%)

MATHS AND STATISTICS 1 MSA150S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory, practical, tutorial

Subject outline: Algebraic Expressions; Polynomials: Factorisation and Simplification; Solving Quadratic equations; Exponents; Logarithms; Graphs: Linear. Parabola, Circle, Hyperbola; Trigonometry; Geometry; Calculus; Financial mathematics; Descriptive Statistics; Probability; Random Variables and Distribution; Linear Correlation and Regression; Hypothesis Testing; ANOVA (one-way)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Class tests, tutorials and practical assessment

PHYSICS 1 PYS150S

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory, practical, tutorial

Subject outline: Density; Kinematics; Dynamics incl. Forces, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Friction;Work, Energy and Power; Linear Momentum; Heat and Temperature; Calorimetry;• Circular Motion and Universal Law of Gravitation; Rotational Motion; Electrostatics, Electric Fields and Electric Potential; DC Circuits; Electromagnetic induction; Sound; Pressure and Fluid Dynamics; Thermodynamics; Material Science incl. Stress, Strain, Modulus, Fatigue, Physical Behaviour of Polymers, Processing of polymers. Practical sessions to include: Determination of density and relative density; Calorimetry experiments; Expansion; Electric circuits

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Class tests, tutorials and practical assessment

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CHEMISTRY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory, practical, tutorial

CHM151S

Subject outline: Matter and measurement; Elements; Chemical Formulas and Chemical Equations; Chemical Reactions and Electrolytes; Calculations with Chemical formulas; Bonding; Introduction to Organic Chemistry; Hydrocarbons I; Hydrocarbons II; Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers; Aldehydes and Ketones; Carboxylic Acids and Esters; Amines and Amides; Reaction Rates. Practical work to include: accurate volume measurements; preparation of standard solutions; standardization of solutions; dilution; preparation of organic compounds; purification of organic mixtures; oxidation reactions of aldehydes and ketones; demonstration of basic reactions of biomolecules; training on safety in a laboratory environment

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Class tests, tutorials and practical assessment

First Year: First Semester

PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Theory, tutorial

POP150S

Subject outline: Introduction to Psychology; Definitions, History, Branches, Scope and Current Status; Methods, Concepts of Normality and abnormality; Man in society; Emotions and feelings; Motivation – Human motivation; Personality – what it is, concept of body image; Normality and abnormality; Sensation, Attention and Perception; The patient in his milieu – socio-economic aspects; The patient therapist relationship; Ophthalmic counselling; Illness, loss and Grief; Disability and Rehabilitation of the blind

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Class tests (25%) Assignments (35%) and FISA (40%)

First Year: Second Semester

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

Pre-requisites: none

Mode of delivery:  Theory, Tutorial

PCM150S

Subject outline: The integrated health professional; The role of the Optician including Professional regulations (HPCSA), code of conduct, scope of practice; Principles of medical ethics; Professional–patient relationship; Principles of effective communication, Cultural diversity and communication; Conversational communication in English, IsiXhosa & Afrikaans.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests

Second Year

PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS

Pre-requisites: GPO150S

Mode of delivery: Theory, practical, tutorial

PHO260S

Subject outline: The eye as an optical system; refractive errors; visual acuity; objective and subjective refraction; ophthalmic instruments; aphakia, refractive surgery and orthokeratology; accommodation and convergence; binocular anomalies; ultraviolet radiation and infrared radiation; entoptic phenomena; ocular aspects of vision; colour sense and induction; anisometropia and aniseikonia

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as clinical practical sessions

OPHTHALMIC LENSES 2

Pre-requisites: GPO150S

Mode of delivery: Theory, tutorial

OPL260S

Subject outline: Basic ophthalmic principles; ophthalmic lens power; surface power; cylindrical ophthalmic lenses; ophthalmic lens material and manufacture tool powers; curvature; lens thickness and lens measure; prism, prismatic effect; field of view; high powered and lenticular lenses; thick lens theory

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as ophthalmic dispensing practical sessions

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OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISPENSING 2

Pre-requisites: DPO150S (co PHO260S)

Mode of delivery: Theory, tutorial

OED260S

Subject outline: The visible spectrum; tints and coatings; lens treatments; visual functions and functional vision; vocational dispensing; lamps, lighting and contrast; sports dispensing; occupational safety dispensing

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as related ophthalmic dispensing practical sessions

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2

Pre-requisites: POP150S

Mode of delivery: Theory, tutorial

PMT260S

Subject outline: Practice Management: Entrepreneurship; business environments; general management functions; planning as a management function; leading as a management function; controlling as a management function; forms of business ownership; human resource management; marketing; financial aspects of a practice

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as group presentations and assignments

RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 2 RDS260S

Pre-requisites: MSA150S

Mode of delivery: Theory, tutorial

Subject outline: The philosophy, theory and practice of research; The principles of research; Quantitative research: sampling and research methods; Sample size and sampling for quantitative research; Data collection methods in quantitative research; Questionnaire design; Preparation of quantitative data for coding and analysis; Qualitative and combined research methods, and their analysis; Descriptive Statistics; Descriptive Versus Inferential Statistics; Internal and External Validity; Confidence interval, Hypothesis testing

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments, and tests, as well as group presentations and assignments

OCULAR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Pre-requisites: HAP150S

Mode of delivery: Theory, tutorial

ONP260S

Subject outline: Ocular components of the visual system; the skull, orbit and fasciae; ocular adnexae; extraocular muscles; fibrous outer coat; vascular middle coat (uvea); transparent media of the eye; ocular blood supply; ocular nerve supply; neural inner coat (retina); embryonic development of the eye

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests

Second Year: First Semester

CONTACT LENSES AND OCULAR PROSTHETICS

Pre-requisites: CHM151S (co ONP260S)

Mode of delivery: Theory, practical, tutorial

CLO260S

Subject outline: Anatomy and physiology for contact lens wear; Microbial flora of the anterior eye; Corneal assessment and measurements for contact lens wear; Rigid lens fitting, ordering and verification; Modification of rigid lenses; Truncation and fenestration; Contact lens materials and manufacture; General developments in the contact lens field; Optical principles; Developments in contact lens design ; Corneal lenses; Scleral lenses; Soft lens development; Frequent replacement lenses; Physical and mechanical properties of soft contact lenses; Instruments for verifying contact lenses; Calculations determining the radii of curvature of contact lenses; Comparisons of spectacle and contact lens correction; Extended wear; Contact lens dispensing, patient education and aftercare; Therapeutic applications of contact lenses; Hygienic procedures to avoid cross-infection; Patient instruction; Safety precautions and handling; Aftercare – routine re-examination of the contact lens wearing patient; Lens care and maintenance; Ophthalmic preparations used in contact lens practice; OCULAR PROSTHETICS: Enucleation, Evisceration and Exenteration; Types of Ocular Prosthetic Devices; Care and Maintenance; Cosmetic Optics Practical training in the verification and modification of lenses, contact lens fitting and instruction as well as care and maintenance will be provided; Instruction of contact lens patients; laboratory-based training in contact lens modification and verification.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as group presentations and assignments

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Second Year: Second Semester

ETHICS IN HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Pre-requisites: PCM150S (co RDS260S)

Mode of delivery: Theory, practical, tutorial

EHR260S

Subject outline: Introduction to research ethics; Principles and guidelines of research; Evaluating risks and benefits; Obligation to research participants; Privacy and confidentiality; Conflict of interest; Informed consent; Choice of participant population; Community based research; Payment for participation; Vulnerable and non-competent participants; Data Management, Storage and Ownership; Ethical issues in the new biotechnologies; Research Ethics Committees; Medical Research Ethics and the law in South Africa

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as group presentations and assignments

Third Year

ADVANCED DISPENSING OPTICS

Pre-requisites: OED260S

ADO370S

Mode of delivery: Class contact sessions, as well as practice-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and individual and group research activities

Subject outline: Frame materials; facial measurements; frame measurements systems; prescription analysis; communication for ophthalmic professionals; aesthetic principles in opticianry; frame selection; ordering, marking up and glazing, quality control, tolerances and verification, final dispensing; frame alignment and adjustment; aspheric lenses; progressive addition lenses; dispensing for binocular vision anomalies (prisms); dispensing high prescriptions; special groups incl paediatric, geriatric, anisometropic; public health and ophthalmic service delivery

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as ophthalmic dispensing practical sessions

OPHTHALMIC LENSES 3

Pre-requisites: OPL260S

OPL370S

Mode of delivery: Teaching block sessions, ophthalmic dispensing practicals, practice-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL), elearning and practical supervision

Subject outline: Spherical and cylindrical lenses; ophthalmic prisms; size, shape, mounting and field of view of ophthalmic lenses; lens materials; manufacture and properties; bifocal lenses; nodal points; thin lens systems and thick lenses; high powered lenses; aberrations; intermediate-near office and progressive addition lenses; spectacle lens design and Tscherning’s ellipse; Iseikonic lenses

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as ophthalmic dispensing practical sessions

PUBLIC HEALTH

Pre-requisites: EHR260S

PBH370S

Mode of delivery: Class contact sessions, as well as practice-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and individual and group research activities

Subject outline: What is Community/Public Health? Population-based Perspective; Social Determinants of Health; Health Disparities and Vulnerable Populations; An Overview of the South African public health system; PH infrastructure: Individuals and organisations that help shape community health; Community Health Centers: Integration of Social and Medical Approaches to Health; Research in public health: writing a problem statement; Epidemiology: The Fundamental Science of Community Health; Theoretical perspectives for Community/Public Health; Strategies for Change: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention; Strategies for Change: Media/ Social Marketing; Strategies for Change: Health Policy; Introduction to Non-Communicable Disease; Infectious Disease; Environmental Health: The Urban Environment; Empowering communities to act on health concerns: community participatory research & popular epidemiology; Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Management

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as group presentations and assignments

GENERAL AND OCULAR PATHOLOGY

Pre-requisites: ONP260S

GOP370S

Mode of delivery: Class contact sessions, as well as practice-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and individual and group research activities

Subject outline: General Pathology: Principles of pathology, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Tuberculosis, AIDS, Obesity, Hypercholesterolaemia. Ocular Pathology: Abnormalities of the lids, conjunctiva, cornea, iris, lens, vitreous, retina, abnormalities of the extra-ocular muscles, cranial nerve pathology; trauma; ocular emergencies Pharmacology (including principles of

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pharmacology, the autonomic nervous system, eye medications and side effects, antimicrobials, allergies, diagnostic preparations, glaucoma medications, steroidal medications, the dry eye, depression and anxiety).

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as group presentations and assignments

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND ETHICS 3

Pre-requisites: PMT260S

PME370S

Mode of delivery: Class contact sessions, as well as practice-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and individual and group research activities

Subject outline: NATIONAL LEGISLATION AFFECTING OPTOMETRIC PRACTICES; (PAIA, POPI, National Health Act 61 of 2003, Consumer Protection Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, etc); HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; PAYE, UIF, Employment Contracts; SERVICE: Establishing a Service Policy; Telephone Etiquette; Debtor Control; Time Management and flow of work in a practice; Follow-up: monitoring of patient satisfaction; Dealing with patient queries and problem patients; Dealing with medical aid schemes; FINANCES: VAT, Leasing, Timing of large expenses: equipment, renovations – use of financial mathematics; Feasibility of a practice; Compiling a business plan; Financing a practice ICD10 codes; Marketing; ETHICS: The theory of Ethics; Kant, Socrates, Beauchamp & Childress; General Rules Of HPCSA; the Health professions Act; Guidelines for keeping of patient records; informed consent; confidentiality; National Patients’ Rights Charter; statutory bodies; professional association; forms of business; Franchising  Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as group presentations and assignments

RESEARCH PROJECT

Pre-requisites: RDS260S

RSP370S

Mode of delivery: Class contact sessions, as well as practice-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and individual and group research activities

Subject outline: Introduction to research methods, including statistical methods, research ethics; research project, including collation of data and presentation of a report of the research at the end of the study period

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Class tests, research proposal, mini-dissertation as well as an oral presentation (The project, integrating all aspects of opticianry, is presented to the Department at its annual research day together with a research mini-dissertation describing the research and the findings.

Third Year: First Semester

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Pre-requisites: OED260S

OIT370S

Mode of delivery: Class contact sessions, as well as practice-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and individual and group research activities

Subject outline: Optical instrumentation and procedures; workshop equipment and tools; (vertometers; marking up and blocking instrumentation, glazing instruments and procedures; machinery used for the generation of ophthalmic lenses; tools for anthropometric measurement (Pupillometer; Computerised facial measurement technologies); Functional knowledge of the technologies, instrumentation and procedures used in optometry and ophthalmology; Medical procedures and instrumentation:(sphygmomanometry; glucometer and glucose testing)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Class tests, research proposal, mini-dissertation as well as an oral presentation (The project, integrating all aspects of opticianry, is presented to the Department at its annual research day together with a research minidissertation describing the research and the findings.

Third Year: Second Semester

LOW VISION DISPENSING

Pre-requisites: OED260S (co GOP370S)

LVD370S

Mode of delivery: Class contact sessions, as well as practice-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and individual and group research activities

Subject outline: LOW VISION INTRODUCTION: Concepts in Low Vision; Definitions in LV; Visual and associated problems in LV; Pathological causes of low vision; Psycho-social factors; Multidisciplinary approach to managing Low Vision; LOW VISION ASSESSMENT: Subjective and objective optometric examination; Specialised Equipment and procedures for LV Testing; Visual Functions in Low Vision (VA and VF); Functional Vision Assessment; Magnification; Reading and near vision; LOW VISION DISPENSING: Factors in dispensing for the Low-Vision Patient; The optics of low vision aids; Prescribing optical aids; Magnifying Aids for Distance Vision; Magnifying Aids for Near Vision; Field enhancement; Non-optical aids as a treatment option; Training in the use of low vision aids; Low vision and driving; Other sensory aids in LV; Additional Services/ Orientation and Mobility Assessment: Continuous and compulsory: Tutorials, assignments and tests, as well as group presentations and assignments

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DIPLOMA IN SOMATOLOGY

First Year

AESTHETICS PRACTICES 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

Subject outline: Aesthetic treatments including manicures, pedicures, waxing and make up.

AET150S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) and practical assessments, case studies, tutorials and assignments

FACIAL THERAPIES 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

FCT150S

Subject outline: Facial treatments according to the skin type, condition and gender of the client incorporating relevant professional products and electrical equipment.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) and practical assessments, case studies, tutorials and assignments

BODY THERAPIES 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

Subject outline: Basic body analysis, body massage, stress management, heat treatments and basic spa therapy principles

BDT150S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) and practical assessments, case studies, tutorials and assignments

NUTRITION 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

NTN150S

Subject outline: Structure, requirements (including deficiencies and toxicity), food sources, functions, digestion, absorption, metabolism and excretion of the nutrients covering macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).

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Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments.

SOMATOLOGY SCIENCE 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

SCI150S

Subject outline: Chemistry: Weight, measures and dimensional analysis; nature of matter; periodic table; ions and atoms; chemical bonding; chemical formulae; chemical reactions and equations; two phase preparations; properties of solids, liquids and gases, water; solutions; colloids and suspensions; acids, bases, salts and neutralisation; organic chemistry; saponification; oils, fats and waxes (vegetable, animal or mineral); colours, lakes, pigments and dyes; descriptive terms applied to cosmetic ingredients and heat and temperature. Physics: work, energy and power, electrostatics, electric current circuits, electrical safety, electromagnetism, electromagnetic induction, applied electricity: electrotherapy (including galvanic, faradic and interferential), geometrical optics and light as a wave.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Contact mode.

HAP151S

Subject outline: Overview of Anatomy and physiology terminology; different types of cells in the human body and their related functions; four primary tissue types that form the fabric of the body; the layers and cells that make up the skin as well as their functions; bone structure, classification, function and organisation; joints; muscle structure, function and organisation; neurons, nervous tissue, impulses and conduction; centre nervous system: brain and spinal cord.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments

DISEASE FUNDAMENTALS 1

Pre-requisites: Anatomy and Physiology 2

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

DFU150S

Subject outline: Pathophysiology: common diseases, their signs and symptoms, aetiology, pathophysiology and treatment modalities for the following: cells and tissues, skin, bone, joints, muscular and nervous systems

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

CSL150S

Subject outline: Verbal communication: listening skills, presentations, preparation of presentations, delivery of presentations, poster presentations (formatting), mass

Assessment: Communication, interview processes. Business communication: reception skills, telephone etiquette, e-mail etiquette, letter of application and business correspondence. Referencing, plagiarism, information sources and databases.

SALON MANAGEMENT 1

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

BUP150S

DEPARTMENT OF WELLNESS SCIENCES

Subject outline: Essential computer concepts, Microsoft office basics, Windows XP, File management, browser and email basics, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Salon management programme (ESP). Forms of Business, Business Communication, Business Ethics and Professionalism, Health & Safety, layout of a salon.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments

MICROBIOLOGICAL HYGIENE

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

MBH150S

Subject outline: Microbiology: micro-organisms, structure, functions and pathogenic potential, introduction to antimicrobial therapy; hygiene, sanitation and sterilisation of surfaces and equipment used in clinics

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments

Second Year

AESTHETICS PRACTICES 2

Pre-requisites: Aesthetic Practice 1

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

AET250S

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: Aesthetic treatments including advanced make-up and permanent hair removal (epilation)

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) and practical assessments, case studies, tutorials and assignments

FACIAL THERAPIES 2

Pre-requisites: Facial Therapies 1

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

FCT260S

Subject outline: Identify and treat oily, sensitive and dry skin types and combinations thereof, as well as different sebaceous conditions using different observation techniques, machines and treatment techniques.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) and practical assessments, case studies, tutorials and assignments

BODY THERAPIES 2

Pre-requisites: Body Therapies 1

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

BDT260S

Subject outline: Comprehensive body analysis, specialised corrective body treatments using different observation techniques, machines and treatment techniques and spa therapies.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) and practical assessments, case studies, tutorials and assignments

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES 2

Pre-requisites: Body therapies 1, Facial therapies 1

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

Subject outline: Aromatherapy, reflexology and scalp massage.

CPT260S

DEPARTMENT OF WELLNESS SCIENCES

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) and practical assessments, case studies, tutorials and assignments

SALON PRACTICE

2

Pre-requisites: All first-year subjects

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

Subject outline: Somatology practice within the Wellness Clinic and through industry-based placements

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Practical assessments, logbook, case studies and assignments

NUTRITION 2

Pre-requisites: Nutrition 1

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

SAP260S

NTN260S

Subject outline: Applied Nutrition which will cover the nutritional needs and dietary practices required for the maintenance and promotion of wellness throughout the life cycle and the prevention of diseases of lifestyle.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments.

COSMETIC CHEMISTRY

Pre-requisites: Somatology Science

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

COC260S

Subject outline: Organic chemistry; saponification; oils, fats and waxes (vegetable, animal or mineral); colours, lakes, pigments and dyes; descriptive terms applied to cosmetic ingredients and heat and temperature. History of cosmetics, cream preparations, cosmetic creams and lotions: classifications, sunscreens and tanning preparations, skin lotions, tonics and toners, beauty , masks, nail preparations, face powders, eye make-up, rouge or blushers, lipsticks, bath preparations, foot preparations, depilatories and colorant materials for use in cosmetics.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2

Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy & Physiology 1, Disease fundamentals 1, Microbiological Hygiene

Mode of delivery: Contact mode.

HAP260S

Subject outline: Composition of blood and ABO grouping; structure and function of the heart; the composition of lymph and its main functions ; the body defences against infection; glands and the hormones secreted related their specific function; male reproductive organs, function and spermatogenesis; Female reproductive organs, function and oogenesis; fertilisation; pregnancy; the main organs of the system and the function of respiration; the main organs of the system and the function of digestion; the main organs of the system and the function of excretion

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments

SALON MANAGEMENT 2

Pre-requisites: Salon Management 1

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

BUP260S

Subject outline: Entrepreneurship; Concepts, characteristics and importance of small and medium businesses; Marketing; Financial aspects of a business; Legal aspects of a business; Labour relations and setting up a business (salon).

DEPARTMENT OF WELLNESS SCIENCES

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments.

DISEASE FUNDAMENTALS

2

Pre-requisites: Disease Fundamentals 1, Human Anatomy & Physiology 1, Microbiological Hygiene

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

DFU260S

Subject outline: Pathophysiology: common diseases, their signs and symptoms, aetiology, pathophysiology and treatment modalities for the following: Blood and cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune, Endocrine, Reproductive, Respiratory, Digestive and Urinary systems.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments.

SOCIOPSYCHOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

SCP260S

Subject outline: Introduction to psychology; the brain and behaviour; endocrine system and behaviour; memory; learning; emotion; motivation; interpersonal communication; personality; human social development; attitudes; stress management and basic counselling skills.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments.

Third Year

AESTHETICS PRACTICES

3

Pre-requisites: Aesthetic Practice 2

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

Subject outline: Theory and Practical: Aesthetic treatments including laser hair removal and cauterisation.

AET360S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) and practical assessments, case studies, tutorials and assignments

FACIAL THERAPIES

3

Pre-requisites: Facial Therapies 2

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

FCT360S

Subject outline: Advanced treatments for skin conditions, disorders and structural integrity using observation techniques, machines and treatment techniques.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) and practical assessments, case studies, tutorials and assignments

BODY THERAPIES 3

Pre-requisites: Body Therapies 2

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

BDT360S

Subject outline: Comprehensive body analysis, specialised corrective body treatments using different observation techniques, machines and treatment techniques and advanced spa therapies

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) and practical assessments, case studies, tutorials and assignments

DEPARTMENT OF WELLNESS SCIENCES

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES 3

Pre-requisites: Complementary Therapies 2

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

Subject outline: Aromatherapy, reflexology, manual lymph drainage, hot stone therapy, shiatsu, specialised massages

CPT360S

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) and practical assessments, case studies, tutorials and assignments

SALON PRACTICE 3

Pre-requisites: All second year subjects

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

Subject outline: Somatology practice within the Wellness Clinic and through industry-based placements

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Practical assessments, logbook, case studies and assignments

SALON MANAGEMENT 3

Pre-requisites: Salon Management 2

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

SAP360S

BUP360S

Subject outline: The management process; Elements of management, Management styles; Business Plan; Business Operational Management; Human resource Management; Strategic issues associated with recruiting, staffing, evaluating, compensating); Financial Management; Marketing Management

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments.

FUNDAMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY

Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2, Disease Fundamentals 1 & 2, Microbiological Hygiene

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

FPM350S

Subject outline: Basic pharmacological definitions; drug nomenclature, classification and scheduling; drug sources; new drug development and clinical testing; drug administration; drug pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics; drugs acting on the brain and nervous system; drugs acting on the respiratory system; drugs acting on the heart, circulation and blood clotting; drugs used for infections; drugs used for endocrine and thyroid disorders.

Assessment: Continuous and compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments.

DEPARTMENT OF WELLNESS SCIENCES

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SOMATOLOGY

QUALIFICATION CODE: ADSOMA

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SOMATOLOGY

EPIDERMAL RESURFACING TECHNIQUES

Pre-requisites: Soma Techniques 3, Aesthetics Practices 3, Facial Therapies 3

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

ERT470S

Subject outline: The non-invasive epidermal resurfacing techniques will include microdermabrasion, chemical skin peels, micro needling with the focus on skin rejuvenation creating a pre- and post-treatment care which will significantly enhance the Somatologists knowledge of techniques and procedures used in medical aesthetic procedures

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, case studies, practicals, presentations and assignments

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

Pre-requisites: Complementary Therapies 2, Body Therapies 3, Soma Techniques 3

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

CPT470S

Subject outline: Complementary therapies are support therapies and can be utilised as pre- and post - care treatments for medical conditions such as surgery or any rehabilitative and palliative care.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, case studies, practicals, presentations and assignments

DEPARTMENT OF WELLNESS SCIENCES

LIGHT-BASED THERAPIES

Pre-requisites: Facial Therapies 3, Body Therapies 3, Soma Techniques 3

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

LBT470S

Subject outline: Skill and knowledge required to assess, design, plan treatments and perform treatments safely utilising different classes of lasers i.e. 3b and 4; Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for unwanted and unsightly lesions on areas of the face and or the body. Practical application of advanced laser and light treatments techniques will be undertaken.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, case studies, practicals, presentations and assignments

PERMANENT COSMETIC PROCEDURES

Pre-requisites: Facial Therapies 3, Aesthetics Practices 3, Soma Techniques 3

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

PCP470S

Subject outline: Permanent cosmetic procedures utilize specialised techniques for permanent cosmetics often referred to as “micropigmentation” and “micro-pigment implantation”. The cosmetic implantation technique deposits coloured pigment into the upper reticular layer of the dermis to add permanent colour.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, case studies, practicals, presentations and assignments

SALON MANAGEMENT

Pre-requisites: Business Practice 2, Salon Management 3

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

SMG470S

Subject outline: The course is designed to give a more comprehensive understanding of how to manage all aspects within a beauty salon and/ or spa environment. Applying concepts involved in managing a business, evaluate the market place, identify business opportunities, generate and implement a successful business plan as well as entrepreneurial business management.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, assignments, presentation and portfolios

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Pre-requisites: None

Mode of delivery: Contact mode

RMS470S

Subject outline: general research concepts; scientific writing; types of research; efficient reading of science articles; the proposal writing; referencing; research design; introduction to ethics and statistics.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory. Theory (written) assessments, tutorials and assignments