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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Medicine in Anaethesia 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
104769  Master of Medicine in Anaethesia 
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to graduate anaesthesiologists capable of delivering comprehensive, cost-effective patient care in anaesthesia, critical care and pain management relevant to a South African context. The objective is to produce a graduate with both academic a clinical skills necessary for independent specialist practice. Additional purposes include an understanding of research methodology and the literature, and an ability to answer questions by means of research and to pass on the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the discipline of anaesthesia to future generations of doctors.

Rationale:
This qualification trains medical doctors to become specialists in Anaesthesia. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirement is:
  • A Diploma of Anaesthesia.
    Or
  • A Completion of 2 years' internship and 1-year community service or similar year. Current registration as a medical practitioner. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at Level 9 totalling 180 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 9, 180 Credits:
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Anaesthesia Part 2, 60 Credits.
  • MMed in Anaesthesia Part 1, 60 Credits.
  • MMed in Anaesthesia Part 3, 60 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate the ability to continue life-long learning.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to reflect.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to be patient-centred.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to think in terms of systems.
    5. Evaluate and manage patients with an aesthetic, critical illness or pain problems in the appropriate context and advise on optimal treatment options.
    6. Deliver high-quality care based on current knowledge and an appropriate skills base.
    7. Maintain up to date, quality practice by implementing research findings and own research
    8. Disseminate knowledge and skills to patients, the community, fellow health workers, and future generations of anaesthesiologists.
    9. Manage him/herself and his/her practice (in public or private sector) effectively with visionary leadership.
    10. Understand human problems with serious illness and counsel patients appropriately.
    11. Demonstrate the ability to be able to solve ethical dilemmas.
    12. Demonstrate the ability to work in a team with the objective of optimal patient care. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome:
  • Demonstrate required knowledge and procedural skills as per the curriculum of the relevant College of Medicine.
  • Demonstrate required knowledge.
  • Procedural skills as per the curriculum of Ongoing informal formative assessment.
  • Procedural skills as per the curriculum of the relevant College of Medicine.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Candidates complete the Colleges of Medicine Examinations Part 1 and Part 2, for which they get credit towards the Master of Medicine (MMed). They then complete a dissertation of 60 Credits before qualifying with the MMed Degree. All examinations and the dissertation are externally examined. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Similar to qualifications offered in the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK) and Australia 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows horizontal and vertical articulation:

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Philosophy in Critical Care.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.