Healthcare Technology Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Technology Management

There is increasing acceptance that proper management of medical technologies and physical infrastructure is essential for the attainment of affordable and sustainable quality healthcare delivery. Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) aims for optimal acquisition and utilisation of healthcare technologies as part of efficient and cost-effective healthcare services. It is equally important to address the physical environment/s within which healthcare is provided, as well as the information systems supporting healthcare delivery.

Who can benefit?

The program will be of interest to a wide range of healthcare practitioners including health system planners, health technology policy makers, healthcare funders, health service- and hospital managers, nursing managers, clinical- and hospital engineering practitioners, medical physicists, radiographers, clinical technologists and e-health/medical informatics practitioners in both public and private sectors, as well as to NGO's and private consultants. Whatever your background, UCT's HTM Programme – offered by a leading academic institution conscious of its role in Africa – will enrich your skills base and provide you with new career opportunities.

Program

The Postgraduate Diploma is a two-year part-time program, with one-week on-site lecture blocks at the beginning of each year and further learning being done online. Candidates must complete the eight (8) courses – four (4) in the first year and four (4) in the second year with the addition of the HUB4032W Project in Healthcare Technology Management. Modules presented will alternate each year.

Subjects

Admission Requirements

• Students must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent (NQF7) from this University or another university recognised by senate.
• A formal Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process is in place for students who do not meet this requirement but holds a National Diploma (NQF6) qualification. Participation in this process does not guarantee admission. 

Note: All students must have access to a computer and stable internet connection.