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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
9369	Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology
ORIGINATOR
University of Witwatersrand
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
Registered		EXCO 0733/25	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

Purpose: The purpose of the qualification is to produce learners with specialist training in the branch of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, who may be registered at the level of specialist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. The purpose of the qualification is also to produce learners with expertise in research, which includes the ability to evaluate and implement research findings in the practice of the branch of specialisation and the ability to guide junior candidates if the learner is in an educational setting. Rationale: Hence, learners have competence in the practice of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery and can contribute to the need for specialist practice and research skills in the health sciences in South Africa.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning: There are no other options for entry into the qualification as it leads to specialist clinical practice as a Medical Practitioner registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Entry requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, NQF Level 8. And Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, (HPCSA). Holder of a training post in one of the teaching hospitals attached to the academic institutions.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

Y

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of compulsory modules at NQF Level 9 totalling 480 Credits. Compulsory module, NQF Level 9, 480 Credits:[GU6.1] Application of Basic Medical Sciences in Surgery in General, 60 credits The General Principles of Surgery in all Surgical Disciplines, 60 credits Applications of Basic Medical Sciences in Otorhinolaryngology, 100 credits Research Report I, 70 credits Principles and Practice of Otorhinolaryngology, 115 credits Research Report II, 75 credits

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Clinical Knowledge and Competence; The qualifying learner is competent in clinical and surgical skills at the specialist level. 2. Research Ability; The qualifying learner shows expertise in research and the ability to evaluate, and implement research findings in the practice of the branch of specialisation. 3. Attitudes and Values; The qualifying learner shows ethical, compassionate and skilled ability to conduct all aspects of specialist surgical practice, both in relation to the care of individuals and of populations. 4. Teaching Role; The qualifying learner has knowledge of the principles and practice of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery from the basic to an advanced level and is able to train others in the speciality. 5. Self Development; The qualifying learner will have acquired and will demonstrate self direction and independence in his or her learning in order to become a lifelong learner, and will recognise personal education needs, utilise appropriate learning situations and evaluate her or his own progress.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Clinical knowledge and competence The qualifying learner demonstrates specialist skills of a standard which enables him or her to sit the external examination in the speciality administered by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, or the internal University examination. The learner: Uses problem-solving techniques, which draw on her or his multi-faceted knowledge, in order to arrive at a diagnosis for a patient Is able to communicate efficiently and effectively with the patient and other health care workers as a team Shows sustained competence in psychomotor skills necessary for the practice of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Is competent and responsible in the use of instruments and equipment necessary for this practice 2. Research ability The qualifying learner Shows research mastery through the production of a research report which demonstrates skills including the ability to evaluate research, review literature, design and perform a study, collect data, perform and interpret statistical analyses on data, interpret > Conducts all research with due regard for the moral, legal and ethical accountability and requirements of the profession Practices Evidence-Based Medicine by critically evaluating published literature in the field and applies it in practice Is able to guide junior candidates who are studying or working in the same branch of specialisation 3. Attitudes and values The qualifying learner Shows respect for patients and colleagues without prejudice, with an understanding and appreciation of their diversities of background and opportunity, language and culture Where applicable, refers patients to practitioners who are more appropriately qualified than he or she is to treat certain conditions Demonstrates an awareness, through actions or in writing, of the moral, legal and ethical responsibilities involved in individual patient care and the provision of care to populations Considers both the impact of health care on the environment as well as the impact of the environment on health Strives to improve patient care, to reduce inequalities in health care delivery, to optimise the use of health care resources in our society and uses his or her professional capabilities to contribute to community as well as to individual patient welfare by the practise of otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 4. Teaching role The qualifying learner: Can teach, through clinical practice at the specialist level, the application of knowledge from the basic to an advanced level to other professionals Communicates this knowledge by teaching undergraduates and supervising interns and more junior colleagues in the speciality. 5. Self development The qualifying learner Uses appropriate strategies for learning that will prepare him or her for continued professional development throughout life, both as a specialist doctor and as a responsible citizen Acknowledges responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) in order to keep up to date with new developments and to maintain accreditation and meet statutory CPD requirements Identifies personal limitations and develops the capacity of self audit and participates in the peer review process, showing a willingness to seek help when necessary Integrated Assessment Integrated assessment is performed on a continuous basis through evaluation of performance in clinical practice. Further, the research report that the learner submits is used in the integrated assessment of research mastery.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation. Horizontal Articulation: Master of Medicine, NQF Level 9. Master of Medicine in cognate fields, NQF Level 9. Master of Science in Medicine, NQF Level 9 Vertical Articulation: Doctor of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology, NQF Level 10. Doctor of Philosophy in Otorhinolaryngology, NQF Level 10. Doctor of Medicine, NQF Level 10. Doctor of Philosophy, NQF Level 10. Diagonal Articulation There are no diagonal articulation options available on the OQSF on NQF levels 7 and 9.

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 Witwatersrand

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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.