Open AccessAudiologists’ phenomenographic experiences of professional development during community service in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Author(s) -
Sphilile Mbhele,
Musa Makhoba
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
south african journal of communication disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2225-4765
pISSN - 0379-8046
DOI - 10.4102/sajcd.v69i1.844
Subject(s) - phenomenography , qualitative research , medical education , professional development , service (business) , nursing , psychology , pedagogy , medicine , sociology , social science , economy , economics
The compulsory community service programme (CSP) was implemented to improve access to healthcare and arguably facilitate the transition of graduates into independent professionals. However, its role and outcomes as a developmental platform for audiology graduates remains unclear and scant in literature.