Designing for Clinics and Health Care facilities Workshop
Understanding the fundamentals of medical facilities design
Designing for Clinics and Health Care facilities
This workshop is accredited for 1CPD (Cat 1) with SACAP
Become proficient in the range of legislative documents that govern the design of primary healthcare facilities, clinics and other medical-related facilities.
The design of Clinics and Primary Healthcare Facilities are governed by the R158. This is a legal document but seldom known or understood by architects and designers. There is a growing need to provide medical care facilities in SA (be it private or public).
You can become a designer who is more informed and au fait with good practice and compliance around primary health care facilities
This workshop will give you a better understanding of the R158, various IUSS documents, pharmacy act as well as Part S of the SANS regulations as they pertain to designing for people with disabilities.
COURSE CONTENT
1. Comparison between private practice and public Primary Health Care as an introduction.
2. Five building components / elements that that both have in common:
i. Disabled parking bay
ii. Ramp and entrance into the facility
iii. Patient (assisted) toilet
iv. Procedure / Treatment / Clean Utility room
v. Consulting room
(We look at R158 and hospital design guide / IUSS)
3. Pharmacy
i. The Act (specifically Chapter 2 – premises, facilities & equipment)
ii. Layout – spaces required – might include…Secure delivery, manager’s office, dispensary, kitchen, private counselling area, dispensing counter, security (in general)
The following resources will be engagement.
- R158
- Pharmacy Act
- The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996) gives a clear framework in which access for persons with disabilities is to be viewed.
- The stated purpose of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No. 55 of 1998)
- The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)
- The Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act
- National Strategic Framework on Universal Design and Access – Government Gazette, 15 October 2021
- SANS Part S
This workshop is engaging and will involve a Q&A component. A CPD certificate of completion will be awarded to each attendee.
COURSE INFORMATION
CPD CREDITS AND CATEGORY |
1 X Category 1 CPD Credit |
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DATE:
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26th March 2025 |
TIME AND VENUE: |
8AM-1PM (Full Day workshop) @ CPD Central online |
PRICING: |
R1050 (Early Bird - ends 24th March 2025) R1350 (Full Price) |
GIfA member's discount |
10% email [email protected] for your coupon |
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Simple and effective course.
Paulo Avelar
The course was informative and clear. Great information on the elements that client don't always understand and thus dont give you to consider in the design.
The course was informative and clear. Great information on the elements that client don't always understand and thus dont give you to consider in the design.
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Nicola Francis
Interesting and valuable course for anyone working in Health Care. I am glad to have done it. And great to see good community based work in the Eastern Cape....
Read MoreInteresting and valuable course for anyone working in Health Care. I am glad to have done it. And great to see good community based work in the Eastern Cape. Many Thanks Arinda!
Read LessAbsolutely brilliant content and presentation. Thanks lots
Mthulisi Msimang
Well organised. Great course.
Well organised. Great course.
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Adrian Marais
Easy to follow, clear and well-prepared
Easy to follow, clear and well-prepared
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Yolandi Vorster
Well presented workshop, well paced.
Well presented workshop, well paced.
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Yolandi Vorster
Well presented workshop, well paced.
Well presented workshop, well paced.
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Colette Carty
Really informative, thank you Angela, keep then coming.
Really informative, thank you Angela, keep then coming.
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Elizabeth Liebenberg
Well done Informative Great examples Good information
Well done Informative Great examples Good information
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K Nieuwoudt
Very good
Very good
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Professional Architect Arinda Swart
After graduating from the University of Port Elizabeth, BNM seconded her
to the OR Tambo region to head up the Port St Johns office in 2005. There she gained invaluable experience with rural public hospitals - the two most noteworthy being Holy Cross Hospital near Flagstaff and Madwaleni Hospital near Elliotdale. In 2010 she continued involvement with Madwaleni hospital and St George’s hospital but also taking on new healthcare projects, specifically as Healthplanner - on Kwanonkqubela Community Health Centre, Motherwell CHC and Meje CHC. She has also been asked to serve on review panels for other projects like Dihlabeng Hospital.As the mother of a disabled child, she has a special interest in universal design and a passion for designing for people with special needs.
Arinda is a registered professional architect with both SACAP and SAIA and plays an active role in the local charter - Eastern Cape. She is one of three Directors of the company Brinkman Ndayi McAll. At the age of 46 she combines youthful energy with experience.
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Thank you to our sponsor!
This workshop is proudly sponsored by SAFAL Steel
SAFAL Steel is Africa’s thought leader in world-class sustainable building solutions. Their goal is to positively and meaningfully impact the economy, together with the makers, developers and creators who wish to make their mark on African soil. They believe a building is a story about purposeful creation and human flourishing and our dream is to bring this to life.
