Master's and PhD studies completed in the Division Health Professions Education


2002

MHPE (Research): Cum Laude: Bezuidenhout, MJ. 2002. National standards for the accreditation of undergraduate medical education and training in South Africa. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Prof CJC Nel)

MHPE (Structured) Cum Laude: Grobler, L. 2002. Verpleegkundiges by klinieke in die Vrystaat se kennis van en houding jeens oefening as behandelings-metode vir hipertensie- pasiënte met die doel om riglyne vir ‘n opleidingsprogram daar te stel (Supervisors: Dr L Roets and Prof MM Nel)


2003

MHPE (Structured) Cum Laude: Brussow, SM. 2003. The impact of an interactive education strategy in radiography education. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Prof G Joubert)

PhD (HPE):: Friedrich-Nel, HS. 2003. An assessment model in outcomes-based education and training for health sciences and technology. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Prof L de Jager)

MHPE (Structured) Cum Laude: Hugo, AP. 2003. Computer-assisted learning: a web-based application in histology. (Supervisors: Dr J Buys and Prof MM Nel)

MHPE (Research): Cum Laude: Kriel, SJ. 2003. The needs and opportunities for post-graduate education and training programmes for the optometry profession in post-apartheid South Africa. (Supervisor: Prof MM Nel)

MHPE (Structured) Cum Laude: Prinsloo, EAM. 2003. Community-based Education (CBE) - The MED113 expo as case study (Supervisors: Prof G Joubert and Prof GF du Toit)

PhD (HPE):: Raubenheimer, D. 2003. Developing a model for group work in Phase I and II of the M.B.,Ch.B.-learning programme at the University of the Free State. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel andProf S Petersen)

PhD (HPE):: Van Vuuren, S. 2003. ‘n Raamwerk vir personeelontwikkeling in die Skool vir Aanvullende Gesondheidsberoepe aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Dr R van Heerden)

 

2004

MHPE (Structured) Cum Laude: Castleman, EM. 2004. The needs of general practitioners for continuous professional development in South Africa. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Mr SJ Kriel)

MHPE (Structured) Cum Laude: De Klerk, B. 2004. Factors associated with students' assessment of teaching quality in a module in the M.B.,Ch.B. 1 programme. (Supervisors: Prof M Bachman and Dr MJ Bezuidenhout)

MHPE (Structured) Cum Laude: Nel, MJ. 2004. The role and value of the multi-professional team in pre-primary schools in middle to high socio-economic areas in greater mangaung: pre-primary teachers' perspective. (Supervisors: Dr S van Vuuren and Prof GF du Toit)

PhD (HPE): Nel, PPC. 2004. A framework for leadership and management of a Medical School in South Africa. (Supervisors: Dr NJ van Zyl and Prof S Petersen and Prof GJ van Zyl)

PhD (HPE): Van Zyl, GJ. 2004. A management model for Heads of Department in the medical school, UFS. (Supervisor: Prof MM Nel)

2005

Postgraduate Diploma: (Cum Laude). Baird, NH. 2005. Quality assurance in Health Professions Education: E-Learning programme at the Central University of Technology, FS.

PhD (HPE): Bezuidenhout, MJ. 2005. A guide for accreditation reviews aimed at quality assurance in South African undergraduate medical education and training. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Prof GJ van Zyl and Dr L vd Westhuizen)

PhD (HPE): Janse Van Vuuren, MV. 2005. A framework for a skills laboratory curriculum in an undergraduate medical programme in South AfricaProf WF Mollentze Prof MM Nel

Postgraduate Diploma: Mahabuke, E. 2005. Student nurses' experiences of learning opportunities in primary health care settings.

Postgraduate Diploma: Roodt, PJ. 2005. Onderwyskundigheidsbehoeftes van personeel betrokke by onderwys en opleiding in die vyf-jaarprogram in die Skool van Geneeskunde aan die UV.

2006

MHPE (Structured) Cum Laude: Poonyane, TC. 2006. Development of training guidelines for a quality assurance system in a biological medical test laboratory. (Supervisors: Dr MJ Bezuidenhout and Dr WP Vergeer)

PhD (HPE): Van Pletzen, HC. 2006. ‘n Raamwerk vir 'n voorgraadse onderwys- en opleidingsprogram vir spraakterapie en oudiologie. (Supervisors: Dr MJ Bezuidenhout and Prof MM Nel)

 

2007

PhD (HPE): Castleman, EM. 2007. A model to manage continuous professional development for the alumni of a private higher education institution. (Supervisor: Prof MM Nel)

Postgraduate Diploma: Murray, AJ. 2007. Availability and effectiveness of facilities for learners with disability at the UFS. (Supervisors: Dr L vd Westhuizen and Dr MJ Bezuidenhout)

MHPE (Research) Cum Laude: Nel, CPG. 2007. A framework for achieving excellence as a clinical educator in the School of Medicine, University of the Free State (Supervisors: Prof RS du Toit and Prof GJ van Zyl)

PhD (HPE): Nichol, RJ. 2007. A framework for the development of a postgraduate programme in mental health at the UFS. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Prof GJ van Zyl and Dr L vd Westhuizen)

2009

PhD (HPE): Van Heerden, SM. 2009. ‘n Raamwerk vir groepassessering binne die Skool vir Aanvullende Gesondheidsberoepe, Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe, Universiteit van die Vrystaat. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Dr S van Vuuren and Prof HS Friedrich-Nel)

2010

MHPE (Research): Machedi, SCK. 2010. An investigation into managers' observations of transformation in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State. (Supervisor: Prof MM Nel)

2011

PhD (HPE): Lambert, CV. A framework for articulation between the emergency care technician certificate and the emergency medical care professional degree . (Supervisors: Dr J Bezuidenhout and Prof MV Janse van Vuuren)

PhD (HPE): Louw, VJ. 2011. A model for the academic development and implementation of a Postgraduate Diploma in transfusion medicine in the School of Medicine at the UFS. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Prof JF Hay)

PhD (HPE): Struwig, D. 2011. A game approach to interactive student-centred learning in microbiology for undergraduate medical students. (Supervisors: Prof AA Beylefeld and Prof G Joubert)

 

2012:

 

MHPE (Structured) Cum Laude: Baird, NH. 2012. The utilisation of video as primary content delivery medium for staff development of Health Professions Educators Prof MM Nel. (Supervisor: Dr SB Kruger)

MHPE (Research): Brits, Prof H. 2012. An evaluation of the assessment tool used for extensive mini dissertations in the Masters degree Family Medicine at the School of Medicine, UFS. (Supervisors: Dr J Bezuidenhout and Prof WJ Steinberg)

PhD (HPE): De Klerk, Dr B. 2012. A critical appraisal of selection criteria and academic progression of first and second year medical students at the University of the Free State. (Supervisors: Prof PPC Nel and Prof LVM Moja and Dr A Cliff)

PhD (HPE): Holtzhausen, L. 2012. A critical analysis and strategic framework for research in sport and exercise medicine at the University of the Free State. (Supervisors: Prof GJ van Zyl Prof MM Nel)

PhD (HPE): Labuschagne, M. 2012. Clinical simulation to enhance undergraduate medical education and training at the University of the Free State. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel Prof GJ van Zyl; Prof PPC Nel

PhD (HPE): VD Merwe, LJ. 2012. An educational approach for the generation profile of undergraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences, UFS. (Supervisors: Prof GJ van Zyl and Prof MM Nel)

PhD (HPE): Wentzel, SW. 2012. An assessment model for the training of medical postgraduate students in Urology (Supervisors: Prof GJ van Zyl and Prof MM Nel)

 

2013:

Postgraduate Diploma (Cum Laude): Bezuidenhout, J. 2013.

Postgraduate Diploma (Cum Laude): Horn, J. 2013.

Postgraduate Diploma (Cum Laude): Janse van Vuuren, EC. 2013.

PhD (HPE): Kruger, SB. 2013. Community-Based Education and Service-Learning: Experiences of Health Sciences students at the University of the Free State. (Supervisors: Prof GJ van Zyl and Prof MM Nel)

MHPE (Structured): Motsepe, J. 2013. Perceptions of community health workers regarding the value and role played by the general education and training certificate in Ancillary Health Care in the Free State Province. (Supervisor: Dr MP Jama)

Postgraduate Diploma (Cum Laude). Van Schalkwyk, M. 2013.

Postgraduate Diploma (Cum Laude). Van Wyk, R. 2013.

2014:

M. HPE (Structured) Cum Laude: Berghout, E. 2014. Factors that influence the academic performance of medical students with prior tertiary education. (Supervisor: Prof PPC Nel)

M. HPE (Structured): Botes, J. 2014. The needs and preferences of general practitioners regarding their continuous professional development: A Free State perspective. (Supervisors: Dr J Bezuidenhout and Prof WJ Steinberg)

PhD (HPE): Botha, R. 2014. A Framework for Service Learning in an Undergraduate Radiography Programme in the Mangaung Area. (Supervisor: Dr J Bezuidenhout)

M. HPE (Structured) Cum Laude: Kridiotis, C. 2014. Assessment of current student selection criteria as performance predictors for academic success in entry level Radiography education at the Central University of Technology. (Supervisor: Dr J Bezuidenhout)

M. HPE (Structured): Larson, C. 2014. Community-Based electrocardiography teaching and learning in semesters four and five of the UFS M.B.,Ch.B. programme. (Supervisors: Dr J Bezuidenhout and Dr LJ vd Merwe)

Postgraduate Diploma: Sookram, PB. 2014. The analysis of the needs of Free State emergency Care Practitioners with regards to Continuous Professional Development.

PhD (HPE): Swart, M. ‘n Narratiewe refleksie op negatiewe koronêre vatomleidingsoperasie-uitkomste: die spirituele belewenis van 'n chirurg. (Supervisors: Prof GJ van Zyl and Dr JA vd Berg (Teologie))

M. HPE (Structured): Van Zyl, G. 2014. An investigation into the characteristics of the anatomy and embryology module (MEF153) that affect first year medical students’ academic performance at the University of the Free State: A students’ perspective. (Supervisors: Dr J Bezuidenhout and Dr J Bezuidenhout)

M. HPE (Research M): Venter, AJE. 2014. Education and training guidelines for the oncology staff to enhance the quality of life in patients with head and neck cancers receiving radiation treatment. (Supervisors: Dr MJ Labuschagne and Dr SB Kruger)

 

2015:

PhD (HPE): Baird, NH. 2015. A video-based online staff development course on community-based education and service learning for health sciences educators at the University of the Free State. (Supervisors: Dr SB Kruger and Prof MM Nel)

M. HPE (Structured): Butler, MW. 2015. Experiences of Free State Emergency Medical Care practitioners regarding paediatric pre-hospital care. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Dr SB Kruger)

M. HPE (Research M) (Cum Laude): Campbell, RG. 2015. Integrated clinical simulation assessment criteria for emergency care education programmes in South Africa. (Supervisors: Dr MJ Labuschagne and Dr J Bezuidenhout)

M. HPE (Research M): Coetzee, LS. 2015. Factors which contribute to the attitudes towards research in final year optometry students at the University of the Free State. (Supervisor: Dr SB Kruger)

PhD (HPE): Du Plessis, J. 2015. A work integrated learning education and training programme for radiography in South Africa. (Supervisor: Dr J Bezuidenhout)

PhD (HPE): Henrico, K. 2015. An appreciative self-management coaching programme to facilitate the wellness of somatology therapists. (Supervisors: Internal: Dr J Bezuidenhout and External: Prof J Maritz)

PhD (HPE): Janse van Rensburg, J. 2015. A competency-based continuous assessment programme as part of a revised curriculum for the postgraduate radiology training at the University of the Free State (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Prof C de Vries)

M. HPE (Structured): Kempen, E. The learning styles of optometry students at the University of the Free State. (Supervisor: Dr SB Kruger)

M. HPE (Structured): Nel, MG. 2015. Guidelines for under graduate nuclear medicine education in the M.B.,Ch.B. programmes in South Africa. (Supervisors: Dr J Bezuidenhout and Dr S Brussow)

PhD (HPE): Schoeman, FHS . 2015. Standard setting for specialist physician examinations in South Africa. (Supervisors: Internal: Prof MM Nel and External: Prof V Burch)

PhD (HPE): Van der Merwe, B. 2015. Standardised training and assessment in radiation safety for diagnostic radiographers. (Supervisors: Dr SB Kruger and Prof MM Nel)

2016:

PhD (HPE): Hurter, D. 2016. Summative assessment of postgraduate radiology to ensur quality in the profession. (Supervisors: Prof GJ van Zyl and Prof MM Nel and Prof C de Vries)

PhD (HPE): Khumalo, V. 2016. A stratified competency based learning programme for practitioners of Medical Aesthetics in South Africa. (Supervisors: Dr J Bezuidenhout and Dr C Vincent-Lambert and Prof W Sinclair)

M. HPE (Structured): Mabathoana, R. 2016. Investigating factors associated with HIV risk taking behaviours amongst people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in Lesotho. (Supervisor: Ms C van Wyk)

M. HPE (Structured): Mahabuke, E. 2016. An investigation into how treasury management perceives the employee health and wellness programme. (Supervisor: Ms C van Wyk)

M. HPE (Research M): Musa, ZA. 2016. Description of the outcomes and essential content for a cardiovascular perfusion practice programme. (Supervisors: Dr J Bezuidenhout and Prof F Smit)

M. HPE (Structured): Naude, A. 2016. The opinions on and use of simulation in undergraduate pharmacy education at South African universities. (Supervisor: Dr MJ Labuschagne)

M. HPE (Structured): Nell, EN. 2016. Investigating the effect of the incorporation of the Free State College of Emergency Care under a higher education institution. (Supervisor: Dr M Jama)

M. HPE (Research M): Sookram, B. 2016. The analysis of the needs of Free State emergency Care Practitioners with regards to Continuous Professional Development. (Supervisor: Ms C van Wyk)

PhD (HPE): Van Wyk, C. 2016. A staff development programme for newly-appointed academics in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State. (Supervisors: Prof MM Nel and Prof GJ van Zyl)

M. HPE (Research M): Van Wyk, R. 2016. Simulation as educational strategy: An interprofessional approach at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State. (Supervisors: Dr MJ Labuschagne and Prof G Joubert)



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