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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Clinical Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72377	Bachelor of Technology: Clinical Technology
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
B Tech	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Curative Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
1889	Bachelor of Technology: Clinical Technology	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Completion of the qualification will enable the learner to independently conduct
advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, corrective procedures and organ system support on patients using specialised equipment and techniques for the treatment and/or interpretation of a diagnosis of abnormalities and disease.
The individual is able to strategically manage clinical technology practice, maintain QA, perform research and train members of the health care team. The individual may be self employed or employed by a recognised health care facility.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A 360-credit First degree in Clinical Technology or a 360-credit equivalent qualification at NQF level 6.

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. *Independently perform advanced selected diagnostic, therapeutic, corrective procedures and organ system support on patients correctly and ethically using specialised equipment appropriately based on effective selection and application of knowledge in a professional context and provide counselling where necessary.

2. *Conduct and co-ordinate research in the field of Clinical Technology and related fields.

3. *Strategically manage a clinical technology facility/environment [resources].

Specified outcomes:

1. *Independently perform advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, corrective procedures and organ system support to assess physiological functions (c) (47 credits) (NQF7)

Communicate appropriately with patients, patient's families and other health care professionals before, during and after specialised clinical procedures

2 Identify a research topic in a field relevant to Clinical Technology (c) (5 credits) (NQF7)

*Investigate the topic by implementing the research protocol in compliance with ethical requirements for the project. (c) (25 credits) (NQF7)

3 Manage financial and physical resources of the facility cost effectively (c) (7 credits) (NQF7)

*Manage human resources within the relevant statutory policy frameworks. (c) (12 credits) (NQF7)

*Develop entrepreneurial skills to encourage self employment. (c) (12 credits) (NQF7)

*Manage QA within the relevant policy frameworks. (c) (5 credits) (NQF7)

Critical outcomes:

1. Critical and creative thinking to identify and solve problems are addressed by evaluating, optimising, applying new technology, manipulating variables and concepts to improve clinical methods and processes.

2. Working with others, especially with supervisors is embedded in the outcomes of research project planning, conducting and reporting.

3. Organisation, management of time, and responsibility are addressed by the need to allocate priorities to meet deadlines throughout the qualification.

4. Collecting, generating, analysing and interpreting and evaluating information are continually emphasized throughout the qualification.

5. Communicating effectively is achieved by reporting research orally, visually, and in written format using information technology skills to produce the reports.

6. Using science and technology effectively and critically is the overt purpose of the qualification.

7. Contributing to economic and social development by allowing learners access to promotion posts in senior managerial positions in various clinical technology fields, or to become entrepreneurs of their own laboratories (on compliance with statutory requirements), thereby increasing job opportunity creation for the broad community of the country.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1. 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 is 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 patients 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.

1.2. The importance of the specialised procedure is explained to the patient and family in simple terms with due regard for cultural and religious beliefs.
* The compliance with the requirements for ethical consent is met.
* The side effects and risks of the specialised procedure are empathically explained to the patient.
* The appropriate requirement for post treatment care are carefully explained to the patient and family.
* The outcomes of the specialised procedures are communicated to other health care professionals where applicable
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2.1. The purpose of the research is clearly identified.
* A detailed protocol is formulated to achieve the aim of the research.
* The proposal is presented.

2.2. Ethical requirements for the project are explained and implemented.
* The literature pertaining to the field is analysed, synthesised and evaluated using a comprehensive range of appropriate sources.

* Investigations are planned and conducted using appropriate equipment where necessary.
* Data is collected and evaluated according to the protocol.
* Data is analysed and interpreted using a range of techniques appropriate to the field of study.
* Results are presented and conclusions are drawn on the basis of a critical review of evidence.
* Recommendations are made based on the findings of the research.
* Research findings are published in recognised journals/presented at congresses.

3.1. An analysis is conducted to prioritise current and future services.
* A financial budget is prepared based upon the analysis.
* Approved financial budget is implemented and controlled within the constraints of the financial policy.
* Physical resources are assessed and appropriate action is taken.
An inventory of assets is maintained
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3.2. Legal, professional and institutional policies are applied in managing human resources.
* Staffing requirements are identified and recommendations are made.
* Performance of self/others are assessed according to the norms of the Clinical Technology environment.

3.3. Appropriate needs analyses are performed.
* A financial business plan is developed and appropriately justified.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and accreditation requirement is demonstrated.

3.4. QA plans including OHS are developed, implemented and monitored.
* QA plans are evaluated and appropriate action is taken.

Integrated assessment:

Written tests
Oral presentations
Assignments
Research proposals
Research reports

Summative assessment:

Written examinations
Research reports
Oral and visual presentations
Business plans

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation to the M.Tech: Clinical Technology or to a M.Tech. or M.Sc. in a related discipline.

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; 2015.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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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.	Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)