Master of Medicine in Nuclear Medicine

This qualification forms an optional academic part added to the usual part of the credentialing process, for medical practitioners, as specialists in Nuclear Medicine. The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) stipulates training requirements, including a minimum period of experiential learning. It is usual for the examination to be taken and passed prior to the completion of the required period of supervised learning specified by the HPCSA. The aim of this qualification is to supplement the formal examination certification.

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.

Entry Requirement

The minimum requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, NQF Leve 8.

Or

• Equivalent acceptable to the Health Professions Council of South Africa Current registration as a medical practitioner.

1. Be able to perform as a competent Nuclear Medicine specialist.
2. To produce a thesis in the field of Nuclear Medicine.

a) 1. Be able to identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking.

1. Be able to use science and technology appropriately.
2. To be able to understand and advise on the safe use of ionising radiation and radioisotopes.
3. Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
4. Be able to work as a team member.
5. Be able to demonstrate sensitivity to the individual and community.
6. Be able to organise and manage one's activities responsibly and effectively.
7. Be able to collect, analyse and critically evaluate information.

b) 1. Be able to identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking.

1. Be able to use science and technology appropriately.
2. To be able to understand and advise on the safe use of ionising radiation and radioisotopes.
3. Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
4. Be able to work as a team member.
5. Be able to demonstrate sensitivity to the individual and community.
6. Be able to organise and manage one's activities responsibly and effectively.
7. Be able to collect, analyse and critically evaluate information.

c) 1. Demonstrate ability to perform as a competent Nuclear Medicine specialist.

1. This is assessed by means of clinical evaluations as well as written and oral evaluations of knowledge.
2. Evaluation and approval of dissertation by examiners.

Integrated Assessment

• Assessment to ensure the purpose of the degree is achieved.
• Certification, by the head of the candidate's training department that the candidate has spent time in an HPCSA approved Department of Nuclear Medicine prior to the examination.
• Certification, by the head of the candidate's training department that the candidate has spent at least four years in an HPCSA approved Department of Nuclear Medicine prior to registration as a specialist with the HPCSA.