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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Diploma: Clinical Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
65317	National Diploma: Clinical Technology
ORIGINATOR
Central University of Technology, Free State
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Diploma	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Promotive Health and Developmental Services
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 6	NQF Level 06	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 0695/12	2012-07-01	2014-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31		2019-12-31

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96756	Diploma in Clinical Technology	Not Applicable	NQF Level 06	360	Complete
98819	Bachelor of Health Sciences in Clinical Technology	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Completion of the qualification will enable the learner to be a registered Clinical Technologist in one or more of the following categories:- Nephrology, Neurophysiology, Perfusion, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Reproductive Biology and Critical Care.
The individual is able to perform organ system support, diagnostic, therapeutic and corrective procedures on patients using specialised equipment and techniques for the treatment and/or interpretation of a diagnosis of physiological dysfunction.
The individual is able to manage self and the immediate working environment. The Clinical Technologist functions under the supervision of a Graduate Clinical Technologist or equivalent.
The individual is able to conduct research in the field of Clinical Technology and related fields.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

At least 240 credits from the Diploma in Clinical Technology or equivalent at NQF level 5

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification as detailed in the specified outcomes has been achieved either through education and training in a provider`s learning programme or through experience that complies with the stated outcomes or by a combination of formal and informal learning and work experience

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. *Perform selected diagnostic, therapeutic, corrective procedures and organ system support on patients correctly and ethically using specialised equipment appropriately I in one or more of the seven categories based on effective selection and application of knowledge in a professional context.

2. *Perform and monitor quality assurance procedures within pre-determined limits in the workplace.

3. *Manage resources efficiently and effectively in the workplace.

4. *Participate in research in Clinical Technology in compliance with ethical research principles.

Specified outcomes:
1. Perform diagnostic, therapeutic, corrective procedures and organ system support to assess physiological functions.(c) (70 credits) (NQF6)

Communicate appropriately with patient`s, patients families and other health care professionals before, during and after clinical procedures.(c) (10 credits) (NQF6)

2 *Apply principles and concepts of Quality Assurance in the workplace.(c) (5 credits) (NQF6)

*Monitor established Quality Assurance procedures in the work environment.(c) (5 credits) (NQF6)

3 *Apply the principles of financial management within budgetary constraints.(c) (3 credits) (NQF6)

*Apply the principles of human resource management within policy frameworks.(c) (7 credits) (NQF6)

*Apply the principles of managing physical resources cost-effectively.(c) (5 credits) (NQF6)

4. *Identify and investigate trends in Clinical Technology.(c) (10 credits) (NQF6)

Apply information technology.(c) (5 credits) (NQF6)

Critical outcomes:

1. Critical and creative thinking are addressed by all outcomes of this qualification, particularly with regard to assessing literature, evaluating methodology, interpreting results, managing new challenges and applying skills previously learned and now further developed to workplace functioning in a clinical technology environment.

2. Working effectively individually, as a team or group, and as an organisation is addressed by the specified outcomes of exit level outcomes 3 and 4. Effective functioning in the workplace is fundamental to this qualification.

3. Organization and management are needed for the planning, executing, and reporting on tasks.

4. Effective oral and written communication at formal and informal levels are required to achieve this qualification.

5. Responsibility towards the environment and health of others is addressed by application of safety procedures, adherence to codes of ethics and consideration of legislation, norms, cultures and traditions encountered in various clinical organisations.

6. Experiential learning is integrated into all exit level outcomes. This enables the maturation of the learner to occur in a real life work situation and contextualises the outcomes realistically and holistically.

7. The learner encounters a wide spectrum of colleagues with whom to interact during the experiential learning, and encounters sufficient experience to identify possible entrepreneurial avenues to pursue.

8. Learners are able to be employed as technologists in a variety of placements in the clinical technology field, contributing to economic development of the community.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, corrective procedures and organ system support are selected through application of knowledge of physiological dysfunctions and required procedures.

The patient and equipment are correctly prepared for the diagnostic, therapeutic, corrective procedures and organ system support.

The diagnostic, therapeutic, corrective procedures and organ system support are correctly performed according to standardised operation procedures [SOP`s].

Problems concerning diagnostic, therapeutic, corrective procedures and organ system support are resolved according to SOP`s.

The patient`s physiological and psychological reaction to the therapy is monitored, reported and appropriate action is taken based on sound theoretical judgement.

The outcome is interpreted and appropriate action is taken.

The importance of the procedure is explained to the patient and family in simple terms taking into account the Bill of Rights [constitution of the Republic of South Africa].

The compliance with the requirements for ethical consent is met.

The side effects and risks of the procedure are empathically explained to the patient.

The appropriate requirements for post treatment care are carefully explained to the patient and family.

The outcomes of the procedures are communicated to other health care professionals where applicable
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2 Principles of Quality Assurance are explained and applied in the context of the procedures performed.

Quality Assurance results and Quality Assurance data are evaluated and interpreted and appropriate action is taken.

SOP`s are assessed, reviewed and updated where necessary.

Instruments are monitored for efficient functioning and appropriate action is taken when necessary
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3 An appropriate budget for the unit is drawn up and implemented.

A knowledge application of appropriate legislation is demonstrated.

Appropriate training programmes for staff and Continuing Professional Development programmes are developed and implemented.

Interview techniques are demonstrated.

Mechanisms for stock control are applied.

Economic viability of equipment and methods are evaluated.

Effective utilization of space is demonstrated taking into account physical constraints, safety, personnel, equipment and the provision of service.

4 Methodology and Pathophysiological profiles in Clinical Technology are identified and investigated

Appropriate information is selected from a range of relevant sources

Information is collated analysed synthesised and presented in a coherent and scientific manner including statistical and graphical methods through the use of information technology

Tentative conclusions are suggested and reported

Information is accessed organised and presented using appropriate information technology

Integrated assessment:

Formative assessment:

Workplace evaluation by peers and supervisors
Assignments
Written tests
Work schedule evaluations
Projects in teams
Reports on tasks and projects

Summative assessment:

Workplace evaluation by supervisors
Project reports
Oral presentations
Interviews
Written and practical examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation to the B.Tech: Clinical Technology or to other related B.Tech. degrees or to related Honours degrees in Clinical Technology disciplines.

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC (currently).

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC (currently).

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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.	Central University of Technology, Free State