SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
PUBLIC NOTICE BY NSB 09, HEALTH SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SERVICES, OF AN APPLICATION TO REGISTER AN SGB FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY |
NSB 09 has received an application to recognise and register an SGB for Physiotherapy.
PROPOSED BRIEF OF THE SGB
Develop learning pathways for qualifications and standards in the field of Physiotherapy [Regulation 24 (1) (e)].
Ensure that practicing professionals fulfil the requirements for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [Regulation 24 (1) (e)].
Generate the following qualifications and standards in accordance with Authority requirements from NQF levels 5 to 7:
- Diploma in Physiotherapy (level 5)
- First Degree in Physiotherapy (level 6)
- Honours Degree in Physiotherapy (level 7)
- Masters Degree in Physiotherapy (level 8)
[Regulation 24 (1) (a)].
Recommend the qualifications and standards in 3 above to NSB 09 [Regulation 24 (1) (c)].
Review and update the proposed and subsequent qualifications and standards in Physiotherapy, as required [Regulation 24 (1) (b)].
Recommend criteria for the registration of assessors and moderators or moderating bodies [Regulation 24(1)(d)].
Perform such other functions as may from time to time be delegated by NSB 09 (Health Sciences and Social Services) [Regulation 24 (1)(e)].
PROPOSED COMPOSITION OF THE SGB
NOMINEE |
WORKPLACE |
NOMINATING BODY |
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE |
| Bester, M M | University of Stellenbosch | University of Stellenbosch | MSc Physiotherapy; 10 years’ clinical experience; 20 years’ lecturing experience. |
| Beukes, M | Private Practitioner | National Physiotherapy Student Council | B Physiotherapy;/ clinical and mentoring experience |
| Dantile, N | MEDUNSA | World Confederation of Physiotherapists (WCPT) | BSc Physiotherapy; clinical, lecturing, student training |
| de Charmoy, S | Physiotherapy Department, University of the Witwatersrand | Cardio - Pulmonary Group | MSc Physiotherapy; 7 years’ ICU and student supervision |
| Eales, C | Medical School, University of the Witwatersrand | Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) | PhD Physiotherapy; 35 years’ clinical experience, journalistic contributions and education |
| Futter, M J | Physiotherapy Department, University of Cape Town | University of Cape Town | MSc; 30 years’ clinical experience and student supervision |
| Gilder, J A C | Private Practitioner | Ethical Committee of Physiotherapists | BSc (Physiotherapy); 37 years’ clinical, student supervision and education |
| Gounden, P | Department of Physiotherapy, University of Durban-Westville | University of Durban-Westville | PhD Physiotherapy; 34 years’ clinical and education experience |
| Jordaan, R | Department of Physiotherapy, University of Pretoria | Orthopaedic and Manipulation Physiotherapy Group | M Physiotherapy (Research); 9 years’ clinical experience |
| Krause, M W | Department of Physiotherapy, University of the Orange Free State | University of the Orange Free State | M Physiotherapy; 36 years’ clinical and student mentoring |
| Lederle, N | Private Practitioner | Physiotherapy Focus Group | University Diploma; 35 years’ clinical |
| Maleka, M E D | North-West Province Department of Health | North-West Province Department of Health | BSc Physiotherapy; 5 years’ clinical and lecturing |
| McCullogh, A | Private practitioner | Neuro -Developmental Physiotherapy Group | MSc (Physiotherapy); 7 years’ clinical and student mentorship |
| Mmambo, N | MEDUNSA | MEDUNSA | M Physiotherapy (Education); clinical and education |
| Molatoli, H M | South African Physiotherapy Society | South African Physiotherapy Society | MSc Physiotherapy Education; clinical and education |
| Molefe, G T | Sandringham Old Age Home | Gauteng Physiotherapy Assistants’ Group | Certificate in Physiotherapy Assistance; clinical |
| Ngewu, P N | South African Physiotherapy Society | Gauteng Physiotherapy Assistants’ Group | Certificate in Physiotherapy Assistance; 13 years’ clinical |
| Nijman, E | North-West Province Department of Health | North-West Province Department of Health | B Physiotherapy; 25 years’ clinical and education |
| Smith, E | Mpumalanga Department of Health | Mpumalanga Department of Health | M Physiotherapy; 35 years’ clinical and student mentoring |
| Stewart, A | Physiotherapy Department, University of the Witwatersrand | University of the Witwatersrand | MSc Medicine; 10 years’ clinical and education |
| Tshabalala, P M | Sebokeng Hospital | National Physiotherapy Assistants’ Group | Certificate in Physiotherapy Assistance; clinical |
| van Rensberg, R | Natalspruit Hospital | National School and Hospital Professional Services | Diploma in Physiotherapy; 25 years’ clinical |
| van Rooyen, A J | Physiotherapy Department, University of Pretoria | University of Pretoria | MSc Physiotherapy; 21 years’ education experience |