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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Bachelor of Radiography Honours in Radiation Therapy |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
15110 | Bachelor of Radiography Honours in Radiation Therapy | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
University of Pretoria | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
CHE - Council on Higher Education | HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Honours Degree | Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services | Preventive Health | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 120 | Level 7 | NQF Level 08 | Regular-Provider-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 1141/23 | 2021-07-01 | 2024-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2025-06-30 | 2028-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
A person achieving this qualification will be competent to analyse, integrate and apply scientific theoretical and clinical knowledge to perform advanced and specialised procedures, management, research and problem solving to work independently and in a supervisory capacity within radiation therapy. Learners will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge and research skills in the field of radiography. An attitude of lifelong learning will be fostered, ensuring continuing self-development and development in the field. The purpose of this qualification is to register an additional qualification with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy. Entry requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: Or |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
One:
Apply specialised academic knowledge and technical skills applicable to various therapeutic techniques of optimal radiation treatment in elective fields. 1. Synthesize different immobilisation aids to obtain accurate positioning for specialised therapeutic procedures. 2. Apply scientific knowledge and techniques to plan specialized treatment. 3. Apply the knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology as applicable to the elective fields. 4. Apply complex imaging and therapeutic systems appropriate to the specialised fields 5. Access therapeutic techniques in specialised fields. 6. Apply pattern recognition to the management, treatment and care of the patient. Two: Functions in the oncology team in the development and review of protocols/clinical trials in order to maintain standards of management of oncology patients and control of the holistic radiation oncology care of the patient in order to offer an optimal service. 1. Develop quality assurance policy according to international acceptable standards. 2. Implementation of Quality Assurance programs for optimal radiotherapy service. 3. Manage all the procedures and patient care linked to the elective fields. Three: Apply management skills in a supervisory capacity of a radiotherapy division. 1. Formulate departmental policy according to the needs of the institution and the clients 2. Compile and manage departmental budget according to needs and available financial resources. 3. Develop and maintain human resource programmes within a section of a radiotherapy service (ensure continuous professional development). 4. Administer control for optimal radiation oncology service in the institution. Four: Implement research principles and promote a research climate. 1. Implement and develop applicable research. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: 1. 2. 3. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: 1. 2. 3. 4. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Integrated Assessment: Portfolios. Simulations. Work-place assessments. Written assessments. Oral assessments. Other (please specify) Research project is completed and evaluated by internal and external assessors an moderators Portfolio assessment Research project is completed and evaluated by internal and external assessors an moderators. Formative Assessment: The learner works and studies under the constant and close supervision of senior academic and clinical personnel, who monitor/assess and comment on the learner's performance such as personal evaluation forms are completed. Summative evaluation. Portfolios work that has been compiled by the student is assessed by the assessors and moderator(s) One or more written assessments are set at predetermined intervals and especially at or close to the end of the prescribed study period. One or more oral and/or practical assessments may be similarly set. These written, oral and practical assessments are set to a high standard and are conducted in a manner which ensures comprehensive and thorough evaluation of the theoretical knowledge, acquired experience and clinical/ practical skills of the learner. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
This qualification compares with the international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal articulation: Vertical articulation: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
N/A |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
1. | University of Pretoria |
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. |