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REGULATIONS MADE IN TERMS OF

Allied Health Professions Act 7 of 2004section 55 read with section 19(1)

Regulations relating to the Minimum Requirements of Study for Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer, a Nuclear Medicine

Radiographer, a Therapeutic Radiographer, an Ultrasound Radiographer and a Radiography Assistant

Government Notice 47 of 2010(GG 4443)

came into force on date of publication: 17 March 2010

The Government Notice which publishes these regulations notes that they were made on the recommendation of the Allied Health Professions Council of Namibia. It repeals the Rules

published in RSA GN R.1851/1977 (RSA GG 5741). These previous rules were made in terms of the RSA Medical, Dental and Supplementary Health Service Professions Act 56 of 1974. They survived

in terms of section 50(2) of the Allied Health Services Professions Act 20 of 1993 (GG 710) and section 62(2) of its successor, the Allied Health Professions Act 7 of 2004 (GG 3247).

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

1. Definitions2. Minimum requirements of study for registration as a diagnostic radiographer3. Minimum requirements of study for registration as a nuclear medicine radiographer4. Minimum requirements of study for registration as a therapeutic radiographer5. Minimum requirements of study for registration as an ultrasound radiographer6. Minimum requirements of study for registration as a radiography assistant

Definitions

1. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise indicates, a word or expression defined in the Act has that meaning, and -

Republic of Namibia 2 Annotated Statutes

REGULATIONSAllied Health Professions Act 7 of 2004

Regulations relating to the Minimum Requirements of Study for Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer, a Nuclear Medicine Radiographer, a Therapeutic Radiographer, an Ultrasound Radiographer

and a Radiography Assistant

“the Act” means the Allied Health Professions Act, 2004 (Act No. 7 of 2004).

Minimum requirements of study for registration as a diagnostic radiographer

2. Subject to compliance, to the satisfaction of the Council, with the other requirements prescribed by or under the Act, any one of the following qualifications entitles the holder thereof to registration as a diagnostic radiographer:

(a) a four year degree in diagnostic radiography; or

(b) a three year diploma in diagnostic radiography,

awarded by any one of the following educational institutions or examining authorities after the full-time education, tuition and training of the holder of that qualification for the periods of time prescribed by paragraph (a) and (b) respectively:

Educational institution or Abbreviation forExamining Authority, Registrationand Qualification:

REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA

University of Namibia:

Diploma in Radiography (Diagnostic) Dip in Rad (Diag) UNAM

National Diploma in Radiography (Diagnostic) NRAD (Diagnostic) UNAM

Bachelor Degree in Radiography (Diagnostic) BRAD (Diagnostic) UNAM

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Department of National Education:National Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography Nat Dip Diag Rad (SA) (obtained before 1 January 1980)

National Diploma in Radiography Nat Dip Rad (SA) (obtained before 7 March 1962)

South African Medical and Dental CouncilExamination in Diagnostic Radiography Exam SAMDC (obtained before 7 March 1962)

Examination in Radiography Exam Rad SAMDC (obtained before 7 March 1962)

Durban Institute of Technology (Formerly Technikon Natal)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Technikon Natal





National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Durban Inst of Technology

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Technikon Natal

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Durban Inst of Technology

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D)(Diagnosis) Technikon Natal

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D)(Diagnosis) Durban Inst of Technology

Central University of Technology,Free State(Formerly Technikon Orange Free State)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Central Univ of Technology,

Free State

National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Technikon OFS

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Central Univ of Technology,

Free State

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Technikon OFS

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D)(Diagnosis) Central Univ of Technology,

Free State

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D)(Diagnosis) Technikon OFS

Cape Peninsula University of Technology(Formerly Peninsula Technikon)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Peninsula Univ of Technology

National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Peninsula Technikon

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Cape Peninsula Univ of

Technology





National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Peninsula Technikon

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D)(Diagnosis) Cape Peninsula Univ of

Technology

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D)(Diagnosis) Peninsula Technikon

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University(Formerly Port Elizabeth Technikon)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Nelson Mandela Port Elizabeth

National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Port Elizabeth Technikon

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D)(Diagnosis) Nelson Mandela Port Elizabeth

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D) Port Elizabeth Technikon

Tshwane University of Technology(Formerly Technikon Pretoria)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) TUT Pretoria

National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Technikon Pretoria

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D)(Diagnosis) TUT Pretoria

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D)Port Elizabeth Technikon Technikon Pretoria

University of Johannesburg (Formerly Technikon Witwatersrand)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) University of Johannesburg

National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) Technikon Witwatersrand

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Diagnosis)(Diagnosis) University of Johannesburg

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Diagnosis)





(Diagnosis) Technikon Witwatersrand

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D)(Diagnosis) University of Johannesburg

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (D)(Diagnosis) Technikon Witwatersrand

University of Limpopo (Formerly Medical University of South Africa)Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography B Rad (Diag) Limpopo

Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography B Rad (Diag) Medunsa

Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography Dip Diag Rad Limpopo

Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography Dip Diag Rad Medunsa

University of PretoriaBachelor of Radiography (Diagnosis) B Rad (Diag) Pret

Honours Bachelors Degree in Radiography B Rad Hons (Diagnosis) (Diagnosis) Pret

Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography Dip Diag Rad Pret

Diploma in Radiography Dip Rad Pret (obtained before 7 March 1962)

University of the Free State(Formerly University of the Orange Free State)Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) B Rad (Diag) Free State

Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) B Rad (Diag) Orange Free State

Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography Dip Diag Rad Free State

Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography Dip Diag Rad Orange Free State

Diploma in Radiography Dip Rad Orange Free State (obtained before 7 March 1962)

AUSTRALIA

Australasian Institute of RadiographyDiploma of Qualification of the Conjoint Board Dip Radiographyof the Royal Australian College of Radiologists Australasian Conjoint and the Australasian Institute of Radiography Board





HONG KONG

Hong Kong Diagnostic Radiographers’ AssociationDiploma in Diagnostic Radiography Dip Diag Rad Hong Kong(obtained before 30 June 1962) Assoc

Institute of Medical and Health CareProfessional Diploma in Diagnostic Prof Dip Diag Rad HongRadiography Kong(obtained before 30 June 1962)

KINSHASA

Higher Institute of Medical Technology KinshasaDiploma in Radiography Dip Rad Kinshasa

THE NETHERLANDS

Nederlandse Vereniging voor Electrologie en RцntgenologieDiploma Dip Nederlandse Ver Voor

Electro en Rцntgen

Nederlandse Vereniging voor RadiologieDiploma in Radiotherapie Dip Nederlandse Ver Voor

Radiologie

SWITZERLAND

Schweizenrischen Schule für technische Rцntgen -assistentinnen und - assistenttenDiploma Dip Swit Teg Rцntgen Ast

UNITED KINGDOM

College of Radiographers, LondonFinal Qualifying Diploma in Diagnosis DCR (D) London

Society of Radiographers, LondonFinal Qualifying Certificate or Diploma DSR (D) London in Diagnosis

Final Qualifying Certificate or Diploma DSR (R) London (Diagnosis and Therapy)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsDiploma Dip American Reg Rad Teg

ZAMBIA





Examinations Council, ZambiaDiploma in Radiography Dip in Rad Zambia

Minimum requirements of study for registration as a nuclear medicine radiographer

3. Subject to compliance, to the satisfaction of the Council, with the other requirements prescribed by or under the Act, any one of the following qualifications entitles the holder thereof to registration as a nuclear medicine radiographer:

(a) a four year degree in nuclear medicine; or

(b) a three year diploma in nuclear medicine,


[The use of boldface type in the references to the former names of institutions is inconsistent in the Government Gazette. All such references have been placed in boldface type here

for ease of reference.]

Educational institution or Abbreviation forExamining Authority, Registration and Qualification:


Department of National EducationNational Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Nat Dip Nuclear Med (SA) (obtained before 1 January 1980)

South African Medical and Dental CouncilExamination in Nuclear Medicine Exam SAMDC

Technikon NatalNational Diploma: Radiography (Nuclear Nat Dip (Nucl Med)Medicine) Technikon Natal

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) Technikon Natal

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (NM)(Nuclear Medicine) Technikon Natal

Central University of Technology, Free State (Formerly Technikon Free State)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) Central Univ of Technology,

Free State





National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) Technikon OFS

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) Central Univ of Technology,

Free State

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) Technikon OFS

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (Nucl Med) (Nuclear Medicine) Central Univ of Technology, Free State

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (Nucl(Nuclear Medicine) Med) Technikon OFS

Cape Peninsula University of Technology(Formerly Peninsula Technikon)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Nucl(Nuclear Medicine) Med) Cape Peninsula Univ of

Technology

National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) Peninsula Technikon

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) Cape Peninsula Univ of

Technology

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) Peninsula Technikon

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (Nucl(Nuclear Medicine) Med) Cape Peninsula Univ of

Technology

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (NM)(Nuclear Medicine) Peninsula Technikon

University of Johannesburg (Formerly Technikon Witwatersrand)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) University of Johannesburg

National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) Technikon Witwatersrand

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) University of Johannesburg





National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Nucl Med)(Nuclear Medicine) Technikon Witwatersrand

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (NM)(Nuclear Medicine) University of Johannesburg

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (NM)(Nuclear Medicine) Technikon Witwatersrand

University of the Free State(Formerly University of the Orange Free State)Bachelor of Radiography (Hons) B Rad (Nucl Med) Free State (Nuclear Medicine)

Bachelor of Radiography (Hons) B Rad (Nucl Med) Orange(Nuclear Medicine) Free State

University of PretoriaDiploma in Nuclear Medicine Dip Nuclear Medicine Pret

Honours Bachelors Degree in Radiography B Rad Hons (Nuclear Med) (Nuclear Medicine) Pret

CANADA

Canadian Society of Radiological TechniciansCertificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology Cert Nucl Med Canadian Soc (obtained before 30 June 1996) Rad Technicians

UNITED KINGDOM

College of Radiographers, LondonFinal Qualifying Diploma in Nuclear Medicine DCR (NM) London

Minimum requirements of study for registration as a therapeutic radiographer

4. Subject to compliance, to the satisfaction of the Council, with the other requirements prescribed by or under the Act, any one of the following qualifications entitles the holder thereof to registration as a therapeutic radiographer:

(a) a four year degree in therapeutic radiography; or

(b) a three year diploma in therapeutic radiography,


Educational institution or Abbreviation forExamining Authority, Registration and Qualification:






Department of National EducationNational Diploma in Radiography Nat Dip Rad (SA) (obtained before 7 March 1962)

National Diploma in Therapeutic Radiography Nat Dip Ther Rad (SA) (obtained before 1 January 1980)

South African Medical and Dental CouncilExamination in Radiography Exam Rad SAMDC

Examination in Therapeutic Radiography Exam SAMDC

Technikon NatalNational Diploma: Radiography (Therapy) Nat Dip Rad (Therapy)

Technikon Natal

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Therapy)(Therapy) Technikon Natal

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (T)(Therapy) Technikon Natal

Cape Peninsula University of Technology(Formerly Peninsula Technikon)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Therapy)(Therapy) Cape Peninsula Univ of

Technology

National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Therapy)(Therapy) Peninsula Technikon

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Therapy)(Therapy) Cape Peninsula Univ of

Technology

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Therapy)(Therapy) Peninsula Technikon

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography(Therapy) (Therapy) Cape Peninsula Univ

of Technology

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (T)(Therapy) Peninsula Technikon

University of Johannesburg (Formerly Technikon Witwatersrand)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Therapy)





(Therapy) University of Johannesburg

National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Therapy)(Therapy) Technikon Witwatersrand

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Therapy)(Therapy) University of Johannesburg

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Therapy) (Therapy)

University of the Free State(Formerly University of the Orange Free State)Bachelor of Radiography (Hons) B Rad (Therapy) Free State (Oncotherapeutic Radiography)

Bachelor of Radiography (Hons) B Rad (Therapy) Orange Free (Oncotherapeutic Radiography) State

Diploma in Radiography Dip Rad (Therapy) Free State (obtained before 7 March 1962)

Diploma in Radiography Dip Rad (Therapy) Orange Free (obtained before 7 March 1962) State

Diploma in Therapeutic Radiography Dip Ther Rad Free State (obtained before 7 March 1962)

Diploma in Therapeutic Radiography Dip Ther Rad Orange Free (obtained before 7 March 1962) State

University of PretoriaDiploma in Radiography Dip Rad Pret (obtained before 7 March 1962)

Diploma in Therapeutic Radiography Dip Ther Rad Pret (obtained before 7 March 1962)

Honours Bachelors Degree in Radiography B Rad Hons (Therapy) Pretoria (Therapy)

AUSTRALIA

Australasian Institute of RadiographyDiploma of Qualification of the Conjoint Board Dip Radiographyof the Royal Australian College of Radiologists Australasian Conjoint and the Australasian Institute of Radiography Board(obtained before 30 June 1996)

CANADA

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation





TechnologistsCertificate Cert Canadian Assoc Med(obtained before 30 June 1996) Rad Technologists

Canadian Society of Radiological TechniciansCertificate Cert Canadian Soc Rad

Technicians

THE NETHERLANDS

Nederlandse Vereniging voor Electrologie en RцntgenologieDiploma in Stralingsterapie Dip Nederlandse Electro

en Rцntgen Ver

Nederlandse Vereniging voor RadiologieDiploma in Radiotherapie Dip Nederlandse Ver

Radiologie

NEW ZEALAND

Central Institute of TechnologyDiploma in Therapeutic Radiography Dip Ther Cert Inst of Tech

New Zealand

UNITED KINGDOM

College of Radiographers, LondonFinal Qualifying Diploma in Therapy DCR (T) London

Society of Radiographers, LondonFinal Qualifying Certificate or Diploma DSR (R) London (diagnosis and Therapy)

Final Qualifying Certificate or Diploma DSR (T) London in Therapy

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsDiploma Dip American Reg Rad Tech

Minimum requirements of study for registration as an ultrasound radiographer

5. Subject to compliance, to the satisfaction of the Council, with the other requirements prescribed by or under the Act, any one of the following qualifications entitles the holder thereof to registration as an ultrasound radiographer:

(a) a four year degree in ultrasonography; or

(b) a three year diploma in ultrasonography,







Department of National EducationNational Certificate in Ultrasound Nat Cert Ultrasound, Dept(obtained before 1 January 1994) Dept Nat Education

South African Medical and Dental CouncilExamination in Ultrasound Exam SAMDC (obtained before 7 March 1962)

Durban Institute of Technology (Formerly Technikon Natal)National Diploma: Radiography (Ultrasound) Nat Dip Rad (Ultrasound)

Durban Inst of Technology

National Diploma: Radiography (Ultrasound) Nat Dip Rad (Ultrasound)Technikon Natal

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Ultrasound)(Ultrasound) Durban Inst of Technology

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Ultrasound)(Ultrasound) Technikon Natal

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (US)(Ultrasound) Durban Inst of Technology

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (US)(Ultrasound) Technikon Natal

National Certificate in Ultrasound Nat Cert Ultrasound(obtained before 1 January 1994) Durban Inst of Technology

National Certificate in Ultrasound Nat Cert Ultrasound(obtained before 1 January 1994) Technikon Natal

Cape Peninsula University of Technology(Formerly Peninsula Technikon)

National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Ultrasound)(Ultrasound) Cape Peninsula Univ of

Technology





National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Ultrasound)(Ultrasound)Peninsula Technikon

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Ultrasound)(Ultrasound) Cape Peninsula Univ of

Technology

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Ultrasound)(Ultrasound) Peninsula Technikon

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography(Ultrasound) (US) Cape Peninsula Univ of

Technology

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (US)(Ultrasound) Peninsula Technikon

University of Johannesburg (Formerly Technikon Witwatersrand)National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Ultrasound)(Ultrasound) University of Johannesburg

National Diploma: Radiography Nat Dip Rad (Ultrasound)(Ultrasound) Technikon Witwatersrand

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Ultrasound)(Ultrasound) University of Johannesburg

National Higher Diploma: Radiography NHD Rad (Ultrasound)(Ultrasound) Technikon Witwatersrand

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (US)(Ultrasound) University of Johannesburg

Bachelor Technologiae: Radiography B Tech Radiography (US)(Ultrasound) Technikon Witwatersrand

Minimum requirements of study for registration as a radiography assistant

6. Subject to compliance, to the satisfaction of the Council, with the other requirements prescribed by or under the Act, a two year certificate in radiography awarded by the National Health Training Centre of Namibia or an educational institution approved by the Council for that purpose, after the full time education, tuition and training of that person at that centre or





educational institution for a two year period of time, entitles the holder thereof to registration as a radiography assistant.

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