School of Health Technology

Interim Director of School:  Prof. H Friedrich- Nel

Interim Programme head: Biomedical Technology: Dr D Olivier

Programme head: Clinical Technology:  Mr E Vermaak

Interim Programme head: Radiography and Dental Assisting:  Mr S Masalla

Programme head: Somatology:  Ms M Vosloo

Programme head: Emergency Medical Care: Mr A Nundlall

School's Secretary:  Ms L Smith

Tel:   +27 51 5073124 |  Fax:   +27 51 5073354

 

The School of Health Technology focuses on health oriented programs where learners receive quality academic background to prepare them for a profession in the field of Health Sciences.

All the activities in the School underlie our vision, mission and core values.

Vision

Prosperity, excellence and leadership in Health Technology.

Mission

As a responsive academic School of Health Technology we exists to:

·           facilitate dedicated and career-focused expertise to quality learners in promoting academic excellence in health sciences;

·           provide knowledge and skills, and develop appropriate attitudes in specialized fields at the forefront to technology in human health;

·           undertake research that addresses regional, national and international issues to equal global standards;

·           address the needs of the community to ensure uplifting through education, research and skills development, so as to improve quality of life; and

·           establish and maintain collaboration with stakeholders in health sciences.

Core values

·           Professionalism

·           Excellence

·           Effective two-way communication

·           Teamwork

·           Ethnical standards

The School of Health Technology offers qualifications ranging from certificates up to Doctoral level in the following programmes: Radiography, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Technology, Somatology, Dental Assisting, and Emergency Medical Care.

 

Extended curriculum Programme (ECP)

N. Dip.: Biomedical Technology ECP

N. Dip.: Clinical Technology ECP

N. Dip.: Emergency Medical Care ECP

N. Dip.: Radiography ECP

N. Dip.: Somatology ECP

 

Course

N. Cert.: Dental Assisting

N. Dip.: Emergency Medical Care

N. Dip. / B. Tech.: Biomedical Technology

N. Dip. / B. Tech.: Clinical Technology

N. Dip. / B. Tech.: Radiography (Diagnostic/Therapy/Nuclear Medicine)

N. Dip. / B. Tech.: Somatology