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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Technology Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
4585  Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Technology Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
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
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

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
This programme addresses the needs of many developing countries, and specifically the Sub-Saharan Region, for capacity development in the area of healthcare technology management (HTM), with due cognisance of organisational, logistical and individual learner constraints.

1. For the individual, the programme aims to (i) provide learners with appropriate knowledge and competencies thereby empowering them as HTM practitioners, (ii) instil into learners a culture of life-long learning and sustained professional development and (iii) integrate learners into international and regional network of HTM practitioners using the Internet as the facilitating medium.

2. For the field, the programme aims to (i) build HTM capacity in the Region at all levels of the health system, (ii) advance awareness of the field of HTM, (iii) develop regional and national HTM guidelines, frameworks and resources and (iv) support and conduct applied research addressing the needs of the Region.

3. For the society, the programme aims to contribute to the achievement of accessible, equitable, efficient and quality health service delivery, specifically through the management of affordable, appropriate, cost-effective and sustainable healthcare technology interventions. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Prior accredited learning:
Preferably a university degree or national higher diploma in either the health sciences or engineering fields, with generic competencies such as analytical ability, critical thinking, proficiency in English and computer literacy.

Prior experiential/work-based learning:
Good knowledge of the healthcare environment (minimum of 5 years exposure) and competencies in a specific area of healthcare technology management.

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification.
First degree: Any, preferably in health sciences or engineering.

Recognition of prior learning:

Work/field experience (min of 5 years, preferably)

State specific addition requirements:

Proven proficiency in English, computer literacy. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
a) Critical cross-field outcomes (generic to all teaching and learning)

Ability to:

1. Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate literature and other information.
2. Work/function effectively as a member of a team or group.
3. Communicate effectively.
4. Use technology effectively and critically.
5. Explore self-improvement and career/entrepreneurial opportunities.


b) General outcomes (contextually demonstrated general knowledge, skills and values of the programme)

c) Specific outcomes (Including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated)

Final exit-level outcomes:

Healthcare technology manager (specialist or generalist), policy maker or maintenance director

Intermediate exit-level outcome:

Healthcare technology manager with specific competencies dependent on the courses/modules completed.

The graduate will have the following:

Ability to identify, assess, implement and monitor appropriate management interventions to optimise - within environmental constraints - the assessment, planning, acquisition, utilisation, maintenance and regulation of healthcare technologies in different service delivery environments. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1.1 Evidence of structured search/review, including identification of key references/sources.
1.2 Critical evaluation of current information/knowledge, including extent of applicability and gaps.
1.3 Synthesis of material into a cohesive framework.
1.4 Concise and clear conclusions of search/review.

1.1 Evidence of active participation and integration (socially and functionally) in group/team activities.
1.2 Awareness of socio-cultural factors and their impact.
1.3 Evidence of cultural, gender, race and aesthetic sensitivity.

1.1 Evidence of applied competence in oral presentation and written reporting using visual, conceptual and language skills.
1.2 Awareness of different dissemination and advocacy strategies.

1.1 Awareness of technology options, implications and constraints.
1.2 Applied competence in selected technologies, including design and implementation of appropriate information databases.
1.3 Awareness of technology life-cycle, support and package issues.

5.1 Awareness of options, resources and strategies for learning and professional advancement.
5.2 Awareness of opportunities and resources for self-esteem enhancement and life-skills development.
5.3 Drafting a business plan.

Same as above.

Applied competence in the following:

1. Evaluating health technology-related data & information resources.
2. Designing, implementing and assessing a healthcare technology situational analysis/audit (including identification of operational & strategic requirements and organisational & environmental constraints).
3. Identifying appropriate (health) technology assessment resources and developing a "minimum requirement" technology assessment strategy.
4. Formulating a draft healthcare technology policy and associated implementation strategy (including option appraisal/evaluation, priority-setting & planning, resource allocation & budgeting and specification of regulatory needs & mechanisms).
5. Identifying essential health technology packages (EHTP) for selected services at specified levels of healthcare delivery.
6. Preparing standard specifications and determining costs-of-ownership for selected healthcare technologies.
7. Evaluating different acquisition/procurement strategies & methods and associated decision-making processes.
8. Developing context-sensitive performance indicators & strategies for cost-effective & sustainable utilisation & maintenance of healthcare technologies and related human resources and physical infrastructure.
9. Formulating management interventions using project management techniques (including time- and resource scheduling, budgeting/costing, risk management and reporting) with due attention to appropriateness, affordability and implementation issues.
10. Designing appropriate information systems, databases and associated management tools.

Integrated assessment:

Combination of self-assessment, class discussions, peer review, literature review and case-study analysis, seminar presentations, individual- and group assignments, tutorials, tests, examinations (written and oral), employer (work-place) assessment. Weights differ from course to course.

Project proposal and dissertation. 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
Title(s) of related qualification(s)

1. MSc (Med)(Biomed Eng)
2. MPhil
3. PhD

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s).

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific (please specify): Diploma in Health Management; MBA. 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
The University of Cape Town has a system of external peer review and evaluation of each course. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department. 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
The academic staff of the University of Cape Town will be assessed in a manner, which is consistent with the quality assurance system of the University. 

REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

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 Cape Town 


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.