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Designing a procurement and selection procedure for prospective students in radiography
Author(s)
Mackenzie, Victoria Emily
Date Issued
1992
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Technikon
Abstract
Although there are too many applicants for the number of posts available in radiography
courses, the standard of the applicants has not improved and the rates of attrition have not
decreased.
The problem was investigated against the background of South Africa and the 21st century,
with particular reference to manpower needs, demography, population trends, education,
health and the economy.
An attempt was, therefore, made to provide recommendations to improve the situation in
radiography.
Before the research was conducted, the background of radiography, pertaining to South
Africa was sketched. Reference was made to the various international organisations which
had contributed to the development of the profession of radiography in this country.
The position of the technikons, as tertiary education institutions was highlighted and their
relation to radiography training mentioned.
To understand the close liaison between the technikons and the employers of student
radiographers, the present position of radiography as a vocation and as a profession, and
of radiographers as professionals, was discussed. This included the concept of co-operative
education and experiential training.
The significance of technology versus human beings, and of its relevance to education,
radiography and science was explored to illustrate the background for which procurement
and selection must be made.
Principles of procurement relevant to radiography were then discussed. Particular mention
Was made of the need for a job analysis and its constituent description and specifications
regarding selection of students.
courses, the standard of the applicants has not improved and the rates of attrition have not
decreased.
The problem was investigated against the background of South Africa and the 21st century,
with particular reference to manpower needs, demography, population trends, education,
health and the economy.
An attempt was, therefore, made to provide recommendations to improve the situation in
radiography.
Before the research was conducted, the background of radiography, pertaining to South
Africa was sketched. Reference was made to the various international organisations which
had contributed to the development of the profession of radiography in this country.
The position of the technikons, as tertiary education institutions was highlighted and their
relation to radiography training mentioned.
To understand the close liaison between the technikons and the employers of student
radiographers, the present position of radiography as a vocation and as a profession, and
of radiographers as professionals, was discussed. This included the concept of co-operative
education and experiential training.
The significance of technology versus human beings, and of its relevance to education,
radiography and science was explored to illustrate the background for which procurement
and selection must be made.
Principles of procurement relevant to radiography were then discussed. Particular mention
Was made of the need for a job analysis and its constituent description and specifications
regarding selection of students.
Additional information
Thesis (MTech (Technology))--Cape Technikon, Cape Town, 1992
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