Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
The learner will qualify to be a registered, independent professional who: - Applies evidence-based physical and holistic approaches that will include core skills as Therapeutic Exercise, Manual Therapy, Electrotherapy to prevent and rehabilitate physical disablement, and promote and maintain physical and psychosocial well-being in multi-disciplinary settings.
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Qualification type
National First Degree(Min 480)
Credits
480
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of the Western Cape
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Rehabilitative Health/Services
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2034-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The learner will qualify to be a registered, independent professional who
- Applies evidence-based physical and holistic approaches that will include core skills as Therapeutic Exercise, Manual Therapy, Electrotherapy to prevent and rehabilitate physical disablement, and promote and maintain physical and psychosocial well-being in multi-disciplinary settings.
- Is flexible and adaptable in implementing evidence-based practice to serve the multicultural health care needs of the country and the region.
- Can take up the leadership role in the profession.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level 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.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment
- Formative assessment is provided through module tasks and group assignments.
- Summative assessment is provided through assignments and an examination at the end of each module, and a research project in the final year.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal articulation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy, Level 8.
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree, Level 8.
Vertical articulation
- Master of Physiotherapy, Level 9.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
Providers currently listed
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