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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Medicine in Chemical Pathology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
5733  Master of Medicine in Chemical Pathology 
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
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  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0335/25  2024-06-30  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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 
The purpose of this qualification is to obtain registration with the HPCSA as a specialist clinician in the specialist field of Chemical Pathology.

The qualification aims to provide South Africa with specialist clinicians in the field of Chemical Pathology in order to promote the continual development of a high level of knowledge and expertise that is internationally comparable in the field.

Graduates will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, highly specialised technical (including diagnostic and therapeutic) skills and well-developed research skills in the field of Chemical Pathology. They will maintain an attitude of lifelong learning ensuring continuing self-development and development of the field.

Society will gain specialist clinicians in the field of Chemical Pathology leading to higher efficacy of care in such patients. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: M B Ch B or equivalent
Other:
Compliance with all regulations as specified by the HPCSA for registration as a registrar with the HPSCA
Candidates are appointed based on the availability of designated and HPSCA accredited posts and on merit. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
M Med (Pathology)

Learning outcomes:
Obtain and assimilate scientific knowledge and associated practical experience appropriate to the discipline to be applied critically in patient assessment and management.

Obtain professional and technical skills required to competently assess and manage patients.

Maintain continued competence and show a continuous interest in new developments in the neurology field as a lifelong learner.

Act professionally and ethically.

Undertake and complete a relevant research study.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
Confident and flexible identification and definition of complex problems in a highly specialised context and the application of appropriate knowledge and skills to their solution is demonstrated. In the process existing knowledge is expanded or redefined.

The specialist works effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team towards defined outcomes, and where appropriate assumes leadership, applies negotiation and conflict resolution skills and motivates others.

The specialist communicates effectively with the patient, the patient's family/guardian and various members of the health care team. Sensitivity towards cultural differences is demonstrated.

Effective interaction within a learning or professional group takes place with effective engagement in debate in a professional manner and context 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Demonstrate appropriate theoretical knowledge.
Take appropriate clinical history.
Perform appropriate clinical examination.
Perform/prescribe appropriate specialised investigations and interpret results.
Arrive at a clinical diagnosis, where possible.
Formulate and implement an appropriate therapeutic regimen, evaluating and adjusting elements of the plan as necessary.
Latest techniques and technology are assimilated into appropriate practice.
Takes responsibility within own limits of competence.
Acts within accepted norms of the profession.
An acceptable protocol is compiled
Results are reported according to scientific norms.

Upon achievement of this qualification, the learner will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in the following:
  • Basic Chemical Pathology
  • Diagnostic Chemical Pathology
  • Laboratory Diagnosis and Laboratory Management
  • Clinical Chemical Pathology
  • Patient Assessment and Management

    Skills:
  • Laboratory Diagnosis
  • Patient Management
  • Consultation Management

    Attitudes:
  • Attitude of continuous self-development
  • Continuous interest in new developments in Chemical Pathology
  • Dedicated patient- and client-orientated service

    Integrated assessment:
    Portfolios:
    Seminars based on current research are presented.
    A basic research project is conducted.

    Work-place assessments:
    Assessment is continuous and done on the following basis:

    Formative assessment:
    Students work under supervision of specialists

    Summative assessment:
    The portfolio work that has been compiled is assessed by the assessor(s) and moderator(s).

    Written examinations
    Oral examinations 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    Related M Med degrees
    According to HPCSA
    Or University of Pretoria discretion

    Related M Med degrees provide credits for the related qualification.

    Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
    M Med or Ph D degrees 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    One or more assessors from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Pretoria
    One or more external assessors from other National tertiary education institutions in the appropriate field of study
    Specialist private practitioners 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    M Med (Pathology)

    Career experience required:
    Appropriate research/teaching/academic/clinical postgraduate experience 

    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 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.