Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Health Sciences and Social Services - Rehabilitative Health/Services
Purpose and Rationale
Professional Qualifications:
Upon completion of the program, the learner will become a registered, independent professional who:
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Applies evidence-based physical and holistic approaches, incorporating core skills such as:
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Manual Therapy
- Electrotherapy
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Aims to prevent and rehabilitate physical disablement, promoting and maintaining physical and psychosocial well-being in multi-disciplinary settings.
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Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in implementing evidence-based practice to effectively serve the multicultural health care needs of the country and the region.
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Can take up leadership roles within the profession, contributing to the advancement and development of the field.
By embodying these qualifications and skills, the professional will be well-equipped to make a positive impact in both individual patient care and broader healthcare systems.
Outcomes
- Provide effectively physiotherapeutic management to a range of patients within the scope of practice.
- Formulate a holistic problem-solving approach in client management in multidisciplinary settings.
- Apply basic concepts of research in keeping with current trends and the changing needs of diverse communities based on the structure of the health system.
- Contribute to planning and implementation of appropriate preventative and promotive rehabilitation programs to empower individuals and communities.
- Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationship with individuals, within organisations and structures to achieve common goals.
- Practice self and peer review.
- Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner.
- Work autonomously and co-operate with others in group multi-disciplinary tasks or projects.
- Continuously influence practice, based on evidence.
- Demonstrate basic management and negotiation.
- Exercise professional accountability and responsibility in changing environments, across professional boundaries, health care systems and in the unfamiliar situation within the scope of practice.
- Lead and facilitate lobbying around health-related issues.
Assessment Criteria
Integrated Assessment:
Formative assessment is provided through module tasks and group assignments. These assessments help students gauge their understanding of the topics covered in each module and provide opportunities for feedback to improve their learning.
Summative Assessment:
Summative assessment is provided through assignments and an examination at the end of each module. These assessments evaluate the students' overall understanding of the module's content and their ability to apply their knowledge to different scenarios.
In the final year, students are required to complete a research project as part of their summative assessment. This project allows students to demonstrate their research skills, critical thinking, and ability to apply their knowledge to a real-world problem.
Overall, the integrated assessment approach in this program combines formative and summative assessments to provide students with a comprehensive evaluation of their learning throughout the course.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree(Min 480)
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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