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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15250  Master of Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0335/25  2024-06-30  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The purpose of this qualification is to obtain registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a master clinician in the specialist field of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
The qualification aims to provide South Africa with master clinicians in the field of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy in order to promote the continual development of a high level of knowledge and expertise that is internationally comparable in the field.

Learners will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, highly specialised technical skill which includes diagnostic and therapeutic skills, as well as well-developed research skills in the field of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. Learners will maintain an attitude of lifelong learning ensuring continuing self-development and development of the field.
Society will gain master clinicians in the field of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy leading to higher efficacy of care and rehabilitation of such learners. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
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 requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Physiotherapy, Level 8.
    Or
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy, Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Level 8, 480 Credits. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Confident and flexible identification of complex problems in a specialised context at different levels of health care. In the process the application of appropriate knowledge and skills to their solution is demonstrated, expanded or redefined.
    2. Learners must be able to evaluate a learner's/community's health problem in the context of his/her /it's socio-economic environment and suggest and implement a treatment plan to his/her/it's problem.
    3. The master clinician works effectively and confidently as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team towards defined outcomes and where appropriate assumes leadership, applies negotiation and conflict resolution skills and motivates others.
    4. The master clinician communicates effectively with the learner, his/her family/guardian, various members of the health care team and relevant members of the community.
    5. Effective interaction within a learning or professional group takes place with effective engagement in debate in a professional manner and context.
    6. Assist the learner/community in managing the rehabilitation process.
    7. Undertake and participate in health education to the public and special groups.
    8. Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
    9. Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local and national communities.
    10. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
    11. Explore education and career opportunities.
    12. Initiate/supervise health care services in the field of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
    13. Create entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
    14. Act as role model as master clinician in the field of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Demonstrate appropriate theoretical knowledge.
  • Take appropriate clinical history.
  • Perform appropriate clinical examination.
  • Perform/prescribe appropriate specialised investigations and interpret results.
  • Arrive at a clinical diagnosis where possible.
  • Formulate and implement an appropriate therapeutic regimen, evaluating and adjusting elements of the plan as necessary.
  • Demonstrate an appropriate holistic approach to learner care.
  • Latest techniques and technology are assimilated into appropriate practice.
  • Takes responsibility within own limits of competence.
  • Acts within accepted norms of the profession.
  • Demonstrate the planning and execution of an appropriate research project.
  • Report research results according to scientific norms.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Portfolios.
    Simulations.
    Work-place assessments.
    Written examinations.
    Oral examinations.
    Other:
    Assessment is continuous and performed as follows:
    Portfolio assessment.
    Projects based on specific topics or case studies are presented.
    Continuous and Formative assessment:
    The learner works and studies under the periodic supervision of senior clinical personnel, who assess/monitor and comment on the learner's performance, such comment being directed at the learner and the supervisor.

    Summative assessment:
    Pre-determined written examinations are set at predetermined regular intervals during the study. Oral and/or practical examinations are conducted during predetermined times during the study, which ensures comprehensive and thorough evaluation of the application of theoretical knowledge, acquired experience and clinical and/or practical skills of the learner. Learners must complete a dissertation successfully. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Physiotherapy, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Physiotherapy, Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Pretoria 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.