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Program: PGDip Hand Therapy

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Code	Faculty
10220012	Faculty of Health Sciences

Credits	Duration
Minimum duration of study: 1 jaar	Totale krediete: 120

Programme information
Kurrikulum: Finale jaar

Programinligting

The programme extends over one academic year and is presented in four blocks. (The number of blocks and duration may be adjusted after consultation between the lecturers and students.)

Note: Commencement of studies must be discussed with the head of department, as the programme is presented every second year.

Admission requirements

Subject to the stipulations of the General Regulations, the BOccTher degree or an equivalent qualification or the BPhysT degree or an equivalent qualification is required for admission as well as registration as an occupational therapist/physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
A student must fill at least a part-time position that is deemed by the head of department to be appropriate for the field of study in question.

Additional requirements

Examinations and pass requirements

(i) Pass requirements

In the case of a written and oral/practical examination, a subminimum of 50% is required in each of the written as well as the oral/practical sections of the examination, with a final mark (continuous evaluation mark and examination mark) of at least 50% to pass in a module.

(ii) Admission to the examination

Students must have attended all practicals and submitted all assignments, failing which admission to the examination will not be granted.

(iii) Second examination

The dates for second examinations are arranged in consultation with the head of department, with the proviso that this will take place not later than the next examination period.

Pass with distinction

The diploma is awarded with distinction to a student who obtains at least 75% in (ADM 701) Advanced clinical management in hand therapy 701, and an average of at least 75% in the other modules.

Minimum krediete: 120

Core modules

AAN 702

Anatomy 702

Krediete: 10.00

Module-inhoud:
A complete synopsis of all anatomy modules at postgraduate level published in the Study Guide for Postgraduate Anatomy Courses is available on request from the Department of Anatomy.

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ADM 702

Advanced clinical management in hand therapy 702

Krediete: 50.00

Module-inhoud:
Advanced study of hand injuries and conditions and their management. The design and application of treatment programmes in clinical practice. Study and application of evaluation methods and instruments

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BEX 702

Biomechanics and ergonomics 702

Krediete: 10.00

Module-inhoud:
Biomechanics of the upper limb and disturbance thereof; the biomechanics of splints. Environmental factors for effective posture and handgrip; relationship between man and environment; disturbance of this relationship.

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FIP 702

Physiology and pathophysiology 702

Krediete: 10.00

Module-inhoud:
Physiology of the integration of hand function; brain plasticity, pain. Regeneration of skin, bone, muscle and nerve tissue; infection; inflammation.

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KVH 702

Clinical skills in hand therapy 702

Krediete: 40.00
Module-inhoud:
Study and application of:
- evaluation methods and instruments for hand and upper limb injuries
- current techniques in hand therapy.
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