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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Post-basic Diploma: Psychiatric Nursing Science

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
10213	Post-basic Diploma: Psychiatric Nursing Science
ORIGINATOR
Eastern Cape College of Nursing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Post-basic Diploma	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Preventive Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	172	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 2933/00	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2010-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To prepare candidate for advanced practice in specific clinical field of nursing science.

To facilitate registration of the post basic diploma in a clinical field of nursing science as an additional qualification with the South African Nursing Council.

To provide a qualification in a specialised field of clinical nursing which is internationally recognised for advanced nursing practice with the possibility of accreditation towards higher learning.

The programme is designed in line with the health care needs of South Africa Society.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Successful completion of pre-study modules in basic Biological Sciences e.g.
Basic knowledge of Social Science
Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Nervous System
Ethos and Professional Practice
Principles of Administration and Unit Management
General Nursing Science I, II, III
Aspects of preventive and promotive health and Primary Health Care

Entrance requirements:
Proof of current registration with South African Nursing Council as a general nurse.
Proof of personal professional indemnity insurance for the purpose of indemnity cover.
Satisfactory medical report

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit level outcomes:
On completion of the programme the learner should be able to:
Provide and manage comprehensive health nursing, psychiatric care practice based on the scientific approach of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Focus nursing care activities on promotion of health and prevention of mental disorders throughout the lifespan.

Implement appropriate, effective and specific therapeutic interventions for individuals, families, and communities within a variety of settings.

Implement and maintain the principles of community based education and primary health care.

Promote positive lifestyle to prevent occurrence of mental illness and to enhance mental health.

Practice within the ethical and legal requirements relevant to Psychiatric
Nursing.

Create a safe and therapeutic environment to promote the well being of both patient and health care providers.

Identity risk factors aim the broader community that contribute to the development of mental disorders.

Collaborate harmoniously with all members of the nursing and multidisciplinary health team.

Maintain accurate management and patient ending systems to facilitate continuity of care

Be competent in technical skills and strive for excellence in nursing and professional matters.

Practice as an independent practitioner in the field of psychiatric nursing.

Respond efficiently and effectively to emergency situations.

Manage problem solving systematically through independent, critical, analytical and creative thinking.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated assessment:

Formative and summative assessment are integrated

Formative assessment by means of
written test
Assessment of- assignments, projects, research projects, case presentations, unit administration
Competency assessment of clinical nursing skills

Summative evaluation by means of
written examinations
clinical examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Learners retain credits obtained at other accredited Nursing Education Institutions in the country.
The graduate may proceed to do an honours degree in Medical and Surgical Nursing with in the specific clinical field as a speciality.
Exit level outcomes
Suggested exit level outcomes (not yet in place) for diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Science would be a certificate in Psychiatric Nursing

MODERATION OPTIONS

A system of second examiner with the institution will be used.
External moderation by an accredited assessor with an equivalent qualification at the University of Port Elizabeth.
Accreditation of programme performed by the South African Nursing Council.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The Eastern Cape College of Nursing staff and the staff of the University of Port Elizabeth to which the College is affiliated will be used as assessors.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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