Health Sciences and Social Services - Curative Health
The purpose of this Qualification is to develop a professional Radiographer who will specialize in the field of Nuclear Medicine. This qualification aims to enable the qualified specialist to work in the public or private health care sectors or operate as an independent practitioner. The learner will be able to competently apply an integration of theory, principles, proven techniques, practical experience, and appropriate skills to solve well-defined and abstract problems in the field of Nuclear Medicine. It also aims to foster reflective practice and lifelong learning in the profession, benefiting the community and society.
Upon completion of this Qualification, the learner will be able to:
Healthcare is evolving towards a pre-emptive model, with imaging playing a central role in understanding complex biological systems. Nuclear Medicine is crucial in tracking changes at molecular, cellular, and organ tissue levels. With the growth of Nuclear Medicine in South Africa, especially with PET/CT Imaging Technology, there is a demand for skilled professionals in the field. Nuclear Medicine Radiographers play a vital role in delivering nuclear medicine services, from preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals to imaging patients.
Successful completion of this qualification will enable the graduate to be registered by the relevant Statutory Health Council as a Nuclear Medicine Radiographer. This qualification is recognized as a requirement for registration to practice in the field of Nuclear Medicine Radiography. It also provides direct access to a Master's Degree and is essential for employment in both the public and private sectors within healthcare teams.
Overall, the Exit Level Outcomes of this Qualification describe the foundational, practical, and reflexive competencies necessary for a Nuclear Medicine Radiographer at this level.
Integrated assessment incorporates an appropriate variety of assessment methods such as written and oral examinations, problem-solving assignments, projects, presentations, case studies, portfolios, log books, clinical reports, assessment of clinical competence through simulated and clinical assessment in situ, objective structure clinical examinations (OSCE) and the successful completion of a research project. 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 stated outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme or through experience that complies with the stated specific outcomes, i.e., RPL is recognised. Integrated assessment should have the following characteristics:
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