Radiography and Clinical Technology
Overview
The following professions are registered under our auspices:
- Radiography
Radiography is a profession concerned with the art and science of using radiation to provide images of the tissues, organs, bones, and vessels that comprise the human body.
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DRS
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Student Radiographers
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DR
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Radiographers
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Diagnostic
Nuclear Medicine
Radiation Therapy
Ultrasound
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- Clinical Technology
Clinical Technology is a profession concerned with the entire human body and the functioning of its organs. Clinical Technology uses specialized procedures and sophisticated apparatus to diagnose and help with corrective treatment for patients.
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KTS
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Student Clinical Technologists
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KT
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Clinical Technologists
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KTG
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Graduate Clinical Technologist
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EES
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Student Electro Encephalographic Technicians
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EE
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Electro Encephalographic Technicians
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Cardiology
Cardiovascular Perfusion
Critical Care
Nephrology
Neurophysiology
Pulmonology
Reproductive Biology
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Vision
Regulator of ethical, equitable, efficient, and innovative radiography and clinical technology professions
Mission
The Radiography and Clinical Technology Board strives to efficiently, within its mandate:
- Prioritize protection of the public by ensuring ethical standards of practice in the profession.
- Ensure continuous professional development.
- Develop, monitor, and ensure compliance to policies and procedures in ensuring protection of all.
- Effectively engage and collaborate with all stakeholders and
- Function in an effective and efficient manner
Board Members
The Professional Boards are constituted in terms of section 15A of the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974. In terms of the section, Professional Boards are statutory structures whose overall objective is to ensure the establishment and maintenance of acceptable levels of health care services in the professions under their control. The Health Professions Act 56 of 1974 empowers Professional Boards to assume control and exercise authority in respect of all matters affecting the training of persons in, and the manner of the exercise of the practices pursued in connection with, any profession falling within the ambit of the professional board, and to maintain and enhance the dignity of the profession and the integrity of the persons practising the profession.
The current Board was inaugurated on 02 November 2020, and they will hold office for a period of five (5) years.
The following members were appointed by the Minister if Health to serve on the Professional Boards for Radiography and Clinical Technology.
| Chairperson | Dr C L Clark |
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Vice-Chairperson
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Ms T B Mahlaola |
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Board Members
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Dr R D Nell
Dr B P Nkosi
Ms R Williams
Ms F M Mahlobo
Ms E L Naidoo
Dr E D Vermaak
Dr D Prakaschandra
Dr N M Ravhengani
Mr T E Motswaledi
Dr B V Shongwe
Dr N J Ramalivhana |
In terms of Regulation 2 of the Regulations relating to the functions and functioning of the Professional Board, the Professional Board at its first meeting each year has to appoint Committees which would function until the first meeting of the Professional Board in the following year.
The Professional Board for Radiography and Clinical Technology has established the following Committees:
- Education, Training and Registration Committee
- Committee of Preliminary Enquiries
- Professional Practice Committee
- Executive Committee
Announcements
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Clinical Neurophysiology Society of South Africa Annual Conference
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Closure of the Clinical-Technology private practice register
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Inter-Board Health Committee
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Newsletter
Examinations
Radiography Board Examinations Guidelines for Foreign Qualified Practitioners
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Guidelines for Examinations of Foreign Qualified Radiographers in the Category Diagnostic
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Guidelines for Examinations of Foreign Qualified Radiographers in the Category Nuclear Medicine
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Guidelines for Examinations of Foreign Qualified Radiographers in the Category Radiation Therapy
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Guidelines for Examinations of Foreign Qualified Radiographers in the Category Ultrasound
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Clinical Technology Board Examinations Guidelines for Foreign Qualified Practitioners
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Guidelines for Examinations of
Foreign Qualified Clinical Technologists in The Category Cardiology
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Guidelines for Examinations of Foreign Qualified Clinical Technologists in the Category Critical Care
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Guidelines for Examinations of Foreign Qualified Clinical Technologists in the Category Nephrology
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Guidelines for Examinations of Foreign Qualified Clinical Technologists in the Category Neurophysiology
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Guidelines for Examinations of Foreign Qualified Clinical Technologists in the Category Pulmonology
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Guidelines for Examinations of Foreign Qualified Clinical Technologists in the Category Reproductive Biology
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Guidelines for Examinations of Foreign Qualified Clinical Technologists in the Category Cardiovascular Perfusion
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Electro Encephalographic Examination (EEG) Guidelines:
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Guidelines for Training of EEG Technicians
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Form 142A Application for EEG Board Exam
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Accreditations
Evaluations of EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF PROFESSIONALS UNDER THE AMBIT OF THE BOARD
In terms of Section 16 of the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974, the Board has control of education and training.
Recognition / Approval of Higher Education Institutions
The Education, Training and Registration Committee meets three times a year to consider education, training, and registration matters, including applications to recognise HEI wishing to offer programmes in Radiography and Clinical Technology are considered and approved by ETRC.
Guidelines for the Evaluation and Recognition of Higher Education Institutions:
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RCT - HEI Self-Evaluation Report Template
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Guidelines for the evaluations of HEI - Radiography and Clinical Technology
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Approved Education and Training Institutions that Offer Radiography:
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University of Johannesburg
University of Pretoria
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Central University of Technology
Durban University of Technology
Tshwane University of Technology
Nelson Mandela University
Sefako Makgatho Health Science University
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Contact details for Radiography Higher Education Institutions click here to download the list |
Approved Education and Training Institutions that Offer Clinical Technology:
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1. Central University of Technology
2. Durban University of Technology
3. Tshwane University of Technology
All 3 universities offer all the disciplines.
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Click here to download Contact details for Clinical Technology Higher Education Institutions |
RECOGNITION / APPROVAL OF TRAINING CLINICAL FACILITIES
Evaluations and Recognition of Clinical Facilities and Higher Education Institutions
Clinical Facilities:
Facilities wishing to offer work based integrated learning to Radiography and Clinical Technology students must affiliate with a Higher Education Institution accredited by the Board.
The criteria for approval of clinical training facilities stipulates the minimum requirements for recognition of such facilities and are contained in the guidelines for the evaluations of Clinical Training Facilities Radiography and Clinical Technology.
Application forms for the recognition and approval of Clinical Training Facilities in Radiography and Clinical Technology:
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Clinical Technology Application Form |
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Radiography Application Form |
Guidelines
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Request for Medical X-Ray Examinations
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| Scope of Practice - Ultrasound | |
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Scope of Practice - Clinical Technology
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Scope of Practice - Diagnostic Radiography
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Scope of Practice of Supplementary Radiography
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Scope of practice Radiation Therapy
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Scope of practice Nuclear Medicine
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Guidelines for rendering of forensic imaging services in South Africa |
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Supervision guidelines for radiography and clinical technology professions |
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| Guidelines for the training of Electroencephalographic Technician |
Rules
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Rules for the registration of supplementary diagnostic radiographers – GN R2335/76
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Rules for the registration of electro-encephalographic technicians – GN R 2345/76
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Rules relating to the registration of student supplementary diagnostic radiographers – BN 23/87
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Rules for the registration of radiation technologists – BN 39/87
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Rules for the registration of clinical technologists – BN 77/95
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Rules for the registration of radiographers – BN 63/97
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Rules relating to the registration by clinical technologists of additional qualifications – BN 117/2001
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Rules relating to the registration by radiographers of additional qualifications – BN 149/2001 (repealed by BN 113 / GG 31535 / 20081031)
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Rules relating to continuing professional development in radiography and clinical technology – BN 36/2002 (repealed by BN 29 / GG 29716 / 20070323)
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Rules relating to the registration by radiographers of additional qualifications – BN 113/2008
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Regulations
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Constitution of the Board
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Regulations
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Regulations defining the scope of the processions of Clinical Technology: 2023-gn-r3510-2023 |
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| Regulations relating to the registration of technicians in Clinical Technology: 2023-gn-3460-2023 | |
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Regulations defining the scope of the Profession of Radiography - Published for Public comment
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Regulations relating to the registration by diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers of additional qualifications – GN R2323/76
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Regulations defining the scope of the profession of radiography – GN R2326/76
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Regulations defining the scope of the profession of supplementary diagnostic radiography – GN R2090/83
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Regulations defining the scope of the profession of clinical technology – GN R721/91
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Regulations defining the scope of the profession of radiation technologist – GN R843/91 – (repealed by GN R279 / GG 29748 / 20070405)
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Regulations defining the scope of the profession of electroencephalographic technician – GN R245/94
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Regulations relating to the registration by radiographers of additional qualifications – GN R1215/96
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Regulations relating to qualifications for registration of graduate clinical technologists – GNR 122/2007
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Regulations relating to qualifications for registration of radiation laboratory technologists – GN R279 / GG29748 / 20070405
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Regulations relating to qualifications for the registration of radiographers – GN R633/2007
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