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The Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences would like to introduce you to your Dean.

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2021 Faculty Of Health and Wellness Sciences Orientation Booklet

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2021 Faculty Of Health and Wellness Sciences Orientation Booklet

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Dear Class of 2021.
The Orientation Booklet is compiled for your attention and information. Do pay careful attention to the information provided.
Wishing you all the best as you new life as a Health Professions Student begins!
https://www.cput.ac.za/dev/files/student_orientation/HEALTH_AND_WELLNESS_SCIENCES/ORIENTATION_2021.pdf

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Ophthalmic Sciences: message to students

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Ophthalmic Sciences: message to students

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The department of Ophthalmic Sciences is a varied and multi-faceted career, which offers a balance between working with people and using modern scientific technology to the benefit of the ocular health of the patient. The HOD has prepared a special note for your attention as we close off Term 1. Please read below and remember to comment, we value your feedback

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Dear First Year Students
We would like to extend a warm welcome to you from the broader CPUT Community.

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Students and staff are receiving a warm online welcoming to the largest tertiary institution in the Western Cape this year.

While Covid-19 regulations prevent the institution from hosting the traditional welcoming events, Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chris Nhlapo is still delivering a message of welcome, albeit on an online platform.

"Traditionally this semester would be one of many welcome ceremonies. First Year Welcomes are (traditionally) hosted across the various campuses, and for staff we would be gathered together on the sports field of the Bellville campus to celebrate the start of the new year. These events are special because we are able to connect and put names and faces to our colleagues, SRC leadership, Management and of course our fellow classmates. Considering we are a community of just short of 40 000 staff and students, Welcome events unify us," Nhlapo says in this year's recorded message to students.

"While most of us are not physically on campus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the work to maintain these buildings continues. We have multi-million rand building works and renovations planned for this year and we have already used the quieter period to forge ahead with these."

Nhlapo encourages the CPUT community to find the time to do a life and career review and "plot where it is you want to be on this day in 2022."

"The institution offers a wealth of self-improvement opportunities because we benefit from you reaching your full potential. Similarly though we also need your support to help us get CPUT to its full potential. I am certain I can count on you for that."

The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the importance of staff and student accountability in terms of COVID-19 safety precautions.

"We are grooming future leaders in our student population and it is imperative that we lead by example with the correct use of face masks, social distancing and hand sanitising. If you see someone not doing what they should be, then challenge them. A university has the potential to be a super-spreader environment and we cannot afford to relax. CPUT was previously identified as a low-risk institution for the potential for spreading the virus, let us continue to respect the protocols that earned us that mention."

Watch the full video here:

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Vice-Chancellor welcomes students and staff

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Students and staff are receiving a warm online welcoming to the largest tertiary institution in the Western Cape this year. While Covid-19 regulations prevent the institution from hosting the traditional welcoming events, Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chris Nhlapo is still delivering a message of welcome, albeit on an online platform.

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Dear Student
Please click on the link below to watch the CPUT Library Orientation Video

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For your ease of reference we have included the Institutional Academic Calendar here. To access, simply click on the link below.
https://www.cput.ac.za/about/dates

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Here are some videos from Student Counselling which will be helpful to you, check it out!

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences: message to students

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Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences: message to students

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Dear Student
The MITS department aims to develop professionals who, in addition to demonstrating the knowledge and skills required in Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences, have also gained experience in applying such knowledge and skills in the appropriate workplace context. Our academic programmes strive to instill a culture of independent learning from an early onset. We would like to keep you informed of developments as we bring Term 1 to a close. Please don't forget to comment or like the post below.

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Message from HOD Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences

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The Department of Wellness Sciences develop professional Somatologists through specialist training, meeting the needs and demands of the industry in a socially responsible, ethical and financially viable manner. We are committed to raising the profile of the profession, within the thriving skin, health and wellness industry.
Here is the Term 1 message from the HOD. Please do not forget to like or comment below. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Biomedical Sciences: message to students

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Biomedical Sciences: message to students

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As Term 1 comes to a close, the Department of Biomedical Sciences would like to keep our students informed of departmental activities. Please read the message from the HOD of Biomedical Sciences below. Please give us your feedback in the comment box below.

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Emergency Medical Sciences: Message to students

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Emergency Medical Sciences: Message to students

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Dear Student. You have chosen an exciting, demanding and rewarding career, requiring mental alertness and physical fitness to make clinical decisions in an environment that can be dangerous and difficult. See the important message to you from your HOD below.
Please share your comments below or simply give us a like, we value your feedback.

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Message from HOD Emergency Medical Sciences 1

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HIGHER HEALTH welcomes first year students to the start of their tertiary education
and urges them to safeguard their physical health and take care of their mental
wellbeing – important stepping stones on the path to successful graduation.

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Important Guide for Health Care Fieldwork during Covid 19

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Important Guide for Health Care Fieldwork during Covid 19

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Please see the GUIDE to planning, preparing for, and conducting fieldwork in the context of COVID–19

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A Guideline for conducting Fieldwork during COVID

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Dear Student
Prof Jooste, the head of the Department of Nursing Science welcomes all nursing students into the department for this 2021 academic year. Kindly read the important information and do not forget to comment or like our page.

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Dear Students
The official CPUT Contingency plan for Lockdown Level 1 is attached for your information. Please be sure to read through the document carefully as information is essential. Stay safe!

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The Department of Dental Sciences would like to address our students on  progress made in Term 1 and what to expect in Term 2. Read the message from the HOD of Dental Sciences. Please give us your feedback in the comment box below.