Health Sciences and Social Services - Curative Health
The purpose of this qualification is to develop a learner who is competent in knowledge; attitudes, insight and skills required for the Dental Technology profession. The qualifying learner will be able to competently apply and integrate theoretical principles, evidence based techniques, practical experience and appropriate skills. The qualification will produce a well-rounded learner who will be capable of practicing as a dental technologist, developing and managing a laboratory or providing services as a private practitioner. The learner will be a team player capable of working in multidisciplinary teams and be able to move the profession forward. The qualifying leaner will be able to:
Demonstrates effective communication skills and applies the principles of professional behaviour in the context of the legal framework within which a dental technologist operates while maintaining personal health, wellness and safety.
Independently assesses, prescribes, practices, supervises, evaluates and facilitates the provision of dental technology utilising specialised strategies and technologies.
Demonstrates an understanding of the management, structure and function of the dental technology sector in South Africa and provide operational and practical versions within a dental technology environment.
Be a reflective technologist and lifelong learner within the dental technology profession and be able to transform health sector environments.
The new qualification in Dental Technology is designed to provide students with discipline specific competencies as well as general education, management and research skills. The qualification will address the following issues that were highlighted by the industry and the South African Dental Technicians Council (SADTC). There is a need for highly skilled Dental Technologists, according to the industry, in order to meet the legislative and operational requirements of the SADTC. The SADTC stated that the industry requires a professional qualification equal to or higher than that of the current Bachelor of Technology in order for the profession to develop its scientific, creative and technological base to serve the industry optimally. This proposed qualification is in alignment with the Education Committee proposal of SADTC 2012. The new qualification will allow for greater flexibility of career advancement both vertically and horizontally, as Dental Technologists are directly involved with changes in technology and are therefore in a position to contribute to academic research.
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