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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Diploma: Nursing Science: General: Psychiatric: Community and Midwifery 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
10277  Diploma: Nursing Science: General: Psychiatric: Community and Midwifery 
ORIGINATOR
EXCELSIUS NURSING COLLEGE 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Diploma  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  545  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   2011-06-30  

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 train student nurses to become professional nurses in the field of General, Psychiatric Community and Midwifery nursing. They will be able to progress for further learning for various degrees in Nursing as well as capacity building in relevant specialization fields. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Level I

Fundamental nursing, general nursing science and biological nursing science:

Exit Level Outcomes:

1. Identify, describe and facilitate the physical psychological and spiritual needs of man in an endeavour towards wholeness.

2. Implement the scientific method of nursing in the maintenance and restoration of health of the individual in a family and within the community.

3. Provides effective health care according to the legal, ethical and moral codes of the nursing profession and the philosophy.

4. Apply the knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology of the body systems in the provision of basic nursing care.

5. Apply the knowledge of elementary biochemistry biophysics in the provision of patient's health care needs.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes:

1. Apply mathematical, language and written skills in provision of basic nursing care.

2. Work effectively with others in a team, group and community.


Community Nursing Science:

The student will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the environment, nutrition and applicable microbiology to ensure health promotion and disease prevention from before conception to death.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of principles of learning and teaching in developing health education and implementing teaching aids and implementing health education programmes for individuals, families and groups throughout their lifespan.

3. Identify and correlate components of a comprehensive health service in view of promoting and maintaining health.

4. Assess and manage the health needs / problems of individuals and families using the scientific approach of nursing.


Psychiatry:

Exit Level Outcomes:

1. Promote neonatal health through health education.

2. To be able to recognise the functions of multi-disciplinary team.

3. Acquires knowledge on mental health continuum.


Social Science:

Specific Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge of integrating sociology with other subjects.

2. Demonstrate the knowledge of socio-cultural factors when interacting with each individual in promoting health.

3. Demonstrate the knowledge of group dynamics, interaction within the group, social stratification, social roles and status.

4. Demonstrate different patterns of interaction within the group, and the importance of interaction thereof.

5. Demonstrate understanding of types of families, functions of families, and institutions that play part in socialisation.


Psychology:

Exit Level Outcomes:

The student will be capable of:

1. Understanding the origin of ideological forces of psychology and basic research method.

2. Distinguish man as psychobiological being that has undergone the human psychosocial stages.

3. Understand how learning (conditioned and unconditioned) influences the human behaviour.

4. Understand basic categories of emotions and motives and how these influence the human behaviour.

5. Manage conflicts effectively in the working environment (colleagues and patients) and assist terminally ill patient in taking informed decisions.


Level II

General Nursing Science

1. Assess the specific physical, psychological and spiritual needs of man as an individual within the family.

2. Compare and state the normal physiological processes with the patho-physiological progress during the promotion, maintenance and recovery of health.

3. Function effectively as a professional within the multi-disciplinary team.

4. Acquire knowledge of legislation controlling their practice and identify and prevent medico legal risks.

5. Apply the knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the body systems in the provision of basic nursing care.

6. Apply the knowledge of elementary biochemistry and biophysics in the provision of patient's health care needs.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes:

1. Identify and solve problems by using creative and critical thinking.

2. Organise and manage their activities responsible and effectively.

3. Work effectively with others in multi-disciplinary team.

4. Apply scientific principles and use technology to create a health care environment.


Community Nursing Science:

1. Apply principles of primary health care in rendering health care to individuals, families and the community throughout the life span.

2. Identify, manage and refer minor ailments and injuries and communicable diseases in the area within the ethical-legal-framework.

3. Assess and develop health care plans to meet women and child health needs within the ethical-legal framework.


Psychiatry:

Exit Level Outcomes:

1. Communicate effectively by using psychiatric communication skills.

2. Work effectively with others in a team, group, community and organisation.


Social Science (Sociology)

1. Demonstrate understanding of characteristics of formal organisation like hospital.

2. Demonstrating understanding when nursing patients in hospital who are under stress.

3. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of socio-cultural problems that are common like:
  • family organisation
  • poverty
  • unemployment
  • alcoholism
  • suicide


    Level III

    General Nursing Science

    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Analyse specialised, physical, psychological and spiritual needs of man as an individual and in group context.

    2. Acquire knowledge of the body's physiology to understand normal body function in order to base assessment, implementation and evaluation of nursing actions.

    3. Analyse and evaluate the influence of the individuals group membership during the promotion, maintenance and recovery of health with the view to comprehensive health service.

    4. Accepts responsibility as facilitator within the nursing team on relevant level.

    5. Acquire knowledge of legislation controlling their practice and act responsible in applying them.

    6. Demonstrate the knowledge of patient's / clients rights in order to be able to apply the principle's of advocacy.

    Critical Cross-field Outcomes:

    1. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    2. Understand that the world is set of related system.


    Community Nursing Science:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of epidemiology in assessing, planning, implementing, recording and evaluation of clients / groups / community within the primary health care setting.

    2. Demonstrate knowledge of community involvement, participation and developmental strategies towards preventing diseases and promoting health.

    3. Demonstrate understanding of the National Health Policies and structural levels of care giving.

    4. Collaborate with the support groups existing and / or available in and for communities.

    5. Demonstrate knowledge of applicable issues of occupational health and safety within the ethical-legal-framework.

    6. Manage health needs / problems of pre-scholars and scholars as individuals within families and as members of communities.

    7. Collaborate with the multi-sectoral / disciplinary team in facilitating an effective health service.


    Psychiatry:

    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Promotion of mental health using life skills.

    2. Manage mental health problems using therapeutic communication skills in the nurse-patient relationship.

    3. Demonstrate understanding of group dynamics when applying group processes in mental health promotion.

    4. Manage specific mental health problems of the population.

    5. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical aspects in mental nursing.

    6. Demonstrate knowledge of psycho-pharmacology when administering medication.

    Critical Cross-field Outcomes:

    1. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    2. Identify and solve health problems of individuals, group, family and the community within the ethical-legal framework using critical, analytical and creative thinking.

    3. Communicate effectively with clients, team members and give education to clients and peer and write reports.

    4. Work effectively with other members of the team, group and community.

    5. Demonstrate awareness of effective learning strategies, responsible citizenship, cost-effectiveness, cultural sensitivity, educational and career opportunities.


    Level IV:

    General Nursing Science:

    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Monitor progress and outcome of nursing interventions on the physical psycho-social, psychological well-being of individuals, families and communities within health institutions and in other settings.

    2. Create facilitate an enabling environment that is therapeutic and meets the individuals / family's / community's needs for nursing interventions ranging from personal care to use of technology.

    3. Implement nursing care management activities according to the legislative, philosophical and ethical framework of nursing practice.

    4. Collaborate with other members of the health care team to identify actual and potential areas for nursing research in order to maintain quality care.

    5. Demonstrate team leadership skills and function as an effective team member who can network and from alliance with key players in dealing with health issues.

    6. Demonstrate knowledge of labour relations related issues, occupational health and protection of workers rights.

    7. Evaluate comprehensive health services in view of the promotion and maintenance of health for the individual, family and community.


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes:

    1. Work effectively with others in a team, group, organisation and community.

    2. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    3. Understanding the world is a set of related systems.

    4. Communicate effectively.

    5. Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsible and effectively.


    Psychiatry:

    1. Manage specific problems of intellectually disabled persons, their families and community.

    2. Manage specific problems of mentally ill individuals e.g. substance intoxication.

    3. Demonstrate understanding of philosophical beliefs when working in mental health institution.


    Critical Cross-field:

    1. Communicate effectively using psychiatric communication skills.

    2. Work effectively with others in an organisation.

    3. Manage themselves within the legal-ethical framework.

    4. Identify and solve problems critically.


    Midwifery

    Level II

    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology relation to midwifery, in meeting the basic health needs / problems of the pregnant mother.

    2. Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assess, formulate a nursing diagnosis plan implement, evaluate and documentation of care plans for the mother and the foetus / neonate during normal pregnancy and normal puerperium within the legal-ethical framework of the midwifery practice.

    Level III

    3. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess, formulate a nursing diagnosis, plan, implement evaluate and documentation of care plans for the mother in pregnancy, normal labour and puerperium as well as the neonate within the legal-ethical framework of midwifery practice.

    Level IV

    4. Demonstrate scientific knowledge technology and skills to assess, formulate a nursing diagnosis, plan, implement, evaluate and documentation of care plans for the mother, foetus / neonate during pregnancy, labour and puerperium within the legal-ethical framework of the midwifery practice.

    Critical Cross-field Outcomes:

    1. Identify and solve health care needs / problems of the individual, groups families and communities.

    2. Organise and manage themselves and their activities, responsibilities and effectively within an accepted legal-ethical framework.

    3. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    4. Apply scientific principles and use technology to create a therapeutic environment.

    5. Show awareness of the importance effective learning strategies, responsible citizenship, cultural sensitivity, education and career opportunities and entrepreneurial abilities. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Level I

    Fundamental Nursing, General Nursing Science and Biological Nursing Science:

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1. Physical, psychological and spiritual needs of man are correctly assessed. Wholeness of man is maintained.

    2. The scientific method of nursing is applied in the planning and implementation of nursing interventions for individuals, families and community.

    3. Relevant rules and regulations are internalised and applied in the provision of health care.

    4.1 Basic nursing care is provided based on identified structure and functioning of the body.
    4.2 Complications are prevented and minimised by rendering applicable nursing care.

    5.1 Dosages of medications are calculated correctly.
    5.2 Body mechanics are correctly maintained during provision of basic nursing care.


    Critical Cross-field Assessment:

    1. Dosages of medications are calculated correctly.

    2. The scientific method of nursing is applied in the planning and implementation of nursing interventions for individuals, families and community.


    Community Nursing Science:

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1.1 Acceptable nutritional plans for different clients and groups with specific conditions and / or diseases are identified and designed according to their nutritional needs.
    1.2 Comprehensive environmental hygiene and safety needs are identified and health education given.
    1.3 The preventative strategies for the prevention of common conditions and / or diseases are effectively implemented through application of microbial and infestation knowledge.

    2.1 Aims, steps, methods and techniques, educational factors and aids for successful health education are explained.
    2.2 Health education programmes, using the scientific approach / method, to educate individuals, families and groups are implemented.

    3. Aims, principles, components, structural levels according to the National Health system and policy of a comprehensive health care system are described.

    4. Individuals and families are assessed and managed through using the scientific approach of nursing.


    Psychiatry:

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1. Differentiate between mental health and mental illness assessment.

    2. Knowledge of holistic approach is assessed.

    3. Knowledge of mental health continuum assessed.


    Social Science:

    Specific Assessment:

    1. Apply the knowledge of sociology in preventing disease and promoting health.

    2. Treat each individual as unique respecting his culture:
  • show respect to different meanings attached to status, childbirth, child rearing, health / illness
  • treat each individual in totality regardless of colour, creed, religion or political affiliations.

    3. Identify her own position in the multi-disciplinary team, her roles, status and how she interacts with other members according to the group she belongs.

    4. Use her skills to interact according to the norms of the group.

    5. Identify similarities and differences between types of families
  • define socialisation;
  • identify the functions of socialisation process;
  • agents playing part in socialisation.


    Psychology:

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1. The student will provide evidence of knowledge through:
  • identifying the four major ideological forces on which psychology developed in South Africa.
  • identifying the basic research methods applicable in daily patient's assessment.
  • conducting a patient study on admission of patients.

    2.
  • The student will attend to the affective domain during basic health care.
  • Make an individual assessment and planning for personality disorders (deviation from normal personality development).

    3.
  • Assimilate the knowledge gained for her own learning needs.
  • Provide a conducive learning environment for the patient, the family and the community.

    4.
  • Assess, explain and predict patient's behaviour so as to manage their primary needs through health education.
  • Motivate and influence patients to prevent diseases and promote health.

    5.
  • Apply the knowledge gained in adjusting conflicting or any stressful situations in her daily life and in the working environment.
  • Maintain a stress-free environment for the terminally ill patients so that they can die in respect and dignity.


    Level II

    General Nursing Science

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1.1 Specific needs of individuals are identified and relevant care plan is formulate.
    1.2 Specific factors that influence the health of an individual within the family are identified.

    2.1 Nursing diagnosis is made according to the identified patho-physiological changes.
    2.2 Nursing interventions are based on the patho-physiological progress during the promotion, maintenance and recovery of health.

    3. Correct referrals are made to the relevant member of the multi-disciplinary team.

    4.1 A safe and a therapeutic environment is created.
    4.2 Nursing practice is carried out within the relevant legislation.

    5.1 Basic nursing care is provided based on identified structure and functioning of the body.
    5.2 Complications are prevented and minimised by rendering applicable nursing care.

    6. Body mechanics are correctly maintained during provision of basic nursing care.


    Critical Cross-field Assessment:

    1.1 Nursing diagnosis is made according to the identified patho-physiological changes.
    1.2 Nursing interventions are based on the patho-physiological progress during the promotion, maintenance and recovery of health.

    2.1 A safe and a therapeutic environment is created.
    2.2 Nursing practice is carried out within the relevant legislation.

    3.1 Correct referrals are made to the relevant member of the multi-disciplinary team.

    4.1 Specific needs of individuals are identified and relevant care plan is formulated.


    Community Nursing Science:

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1. Principles of PHC are utilised in assessment, planning and implementation of health care for individuals, families and the community.

    2.1 Sources of infection in the community are identified.
    2.2 Communicable diseases prevalent in the area are identified.
    2.3 Preventive strategies for common and communicable diseases in the area are planned and implemented.

    3.1 Health needs of mothers and children are assessed.
    3.2 Health programmes that meet the woman and child's health needs are developed and evaluated.


    Psychiatry:

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1. Knowledge of psychiatric communication skills is assessed.

    2. Knowledge of holistic approach is assessed.


    Social Science (Sociology)

    Specific Assessment:

    1. Apply knowledge in dealing with different authorities and bureaucracy.

    2. Display sensitivity when interacting with admitted patients in hospital who feel hopeless and stressful in a strange environment.

    3. Apply knowledge by:
  • identifying the affected people;
  • give health education according to relevant problems or needs;
  • empower with coping skills;
  • refer to relevant discipline;
  • avail yourself for the affected individual;
  • give information concerning available acceptable resources.


    Level III

    General Nursing Science

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1.1 Identification of external as well as internal factors that influence the health of man as an individual.
    1.2 Referrals to relevant multi-disciplinary team members are made so as to satisfy identified needs.

    2.1 Diversion from the normal body functioning is well identified so as to plan and implement actions that will help in restoring normal functioning.
    2.2 Patho-physiological changes that occur in different ages are assessed.

    3. Follow up care of patients and involvement of family and other concerned parties is carried out.

    4. Guidance to subordinates in health promotion related issues.

    5. Adherence to the scope of practice in carrying out nursing interventions so as to promote a therapeutic environment. Correct record keeping is carried out.

    6. Principles of advocacy applied by:
  • identifying patients / clients rights.
  • conforming to the constitution and the charter of patients rights.


    Critical Cross-field Assessment:

    1. Follow up care of patients and involvement of family and other concerned parties is carried out.

    2. Principles of advocacy applied by:
  • identifying patients / clients rights
  • conforming to the constitution and the charter of patients rights.


    Community Nursing Science:

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1. Acceptable community profile is compiled a training programme for personnel is planned.

    2. Developmental programmes and strategies are used to plan and implement community involvement and participation.

    3. Structural levels in care of individuals, groups, families and community are correctly implemented according to the National Health Policies.

    4. Effective functioning with support groups in the community.

    5.1 Accurate identification of occupational hazards.
    5.2 Effectively managing hazards in the working environment.

    6. Accurate identification and management of physical, social and psychological needs / problems of pre-scholars and scholars as individuals within families and as members of communities.

    7. Effective facilitation of effective functioning with the multi-sectoral / disciplinary team for effective health service.


    Psychiatry:

    Exit Level Assessment:

    Use life skills approach to mental health to:

    1.
    a. Identify the specific health problems e.g. stress.
    b. Select an appropriate intervention strategy e.g. mental health education of stress management.
    c. Evaluate the effectiveness of his / her intervention correctly.

    2.
    a. Apply therapeutic communication skills correctly.
    b. Evaluate the outcome of the intervention.

    3.
    a. Implement the phases of activity groups e.g. reality orientation.
    b. Distinguish between process, dynamics and interactive process.
    c. Evaluate the outcome of intervention.

    4.a Implement the steps of the nursing process in managing specific mental problems of the population e.g. HIV / AIDS.

    5.a Implement appropriate rules, acts, regulations when managing mental problems of individuals, family and community e.g. mental health act, patient rights.

    6.
    a. Assess knowledge of multi axis diagnosis.
    b. Assess knowledge of the following:
  • drug integration
  • identify side-effects
  • implement specific interventions
  • give mental health education


    Critical Cross-field Assessment:

    1.1 Identify the specific health problems e.g. stress.
    1.2 Select an appropriate intervention strategy e.g. mental health education of stress management.
    1.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of his / her intervention correctly.

    2.1 Select an appropriate intervention strategy e.g. mental health education of stress management.
    2.2 Apply therapeutic communication skills correctly.
    2.3 Evaluate the outcome of the intervention.
    2.4 Implement the steps of the nursing process in managing specific mental problems of the population e.g. HIV/AIDS.

    3.1 Select an appropriate intervention strategy e.g. mental health education of stress management.
    3.2 Evaluate the outcome of the intervention.

    4.1 Implement the phases of activity groups e.g. reality orientation.

    5.1 Evaluate the outcome of intervention.
    5.2 Implement appropriate rules, acts, regulations when managing mental problems of individuals, family and community e.g. mental health act, patient rights.


    Level IV:

    General Nursing Science:

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1.1 Process and outcome of implementation of care plans evaluated through auditing of patients / clients records.
    1.2 Process and outcome of implementation of care revised through continuing assessment.

    2.1 Batho Pele principles applied during implementation of care plan.
    2.2 Medico-legal risks identified and eliminated from the patients / clients environment.
    2.3 A plan for counselling and continued interpersonal communication is designed and implemented.

    3.1 Accountability for nursing practice demonstrated.
    3.2 Ethical behaviour in practice demonstrated.
    3.3 Nursing practice occurs within the legal requirements.
    3.4 Mission and philosophy of nursing demonstrated during the nursing regimen.

    4.1 Quality care is facilitated through research by initiating and designing research plan interpreting research findings and implementation of relevant research findings.
    4.2 Quality care improved and maintained through critical analysis of research outcomes.

    5. Collaboration and networking strategies in partnership developed with the multi-disciplinary team, the community and other relevant stakeholders.

    6.1 Policy documents to protect rights of workers planned according to relevant legislation.
    6.2 Good labour relations maintained in order to facilitate good health for patients / clients.
    6.3 Relevant social and political networks identified and utilise of adequately.

    7.1 Quality assurance programmes evaluated periodically.
    7.2 Performance tracking records of personnel evaluated.
    7.3 Patients records audited.


    Critical Cross-field Assessment:

    1.1 Quality care is facilitated through research by initiating and designing research plans interpreting research findings and implementation of relevant research findings.
    1.2 Collaboration and networking strategies in partnership developed with the multi-disciplinary team, the community and other relevant stakeholders.

    2.1 Process and outcome of implementation of care plans evaluated through auditing of patients / clients records.
    2.2 Process and outcome of implementation of care revised through continuing assessment.
    2.3 Quality care is facilitated through research by initiating and designing research plans interpreting research findings and implementation of relevant research findings.
    2.4 Quality care improved and maintained through critical analysis of research outcomes.

    3. Mission and philosophy of nursing demonstrated during the nursing regimen.

    4. Collaboration and networking strategies in partnership developed with the multi-disciplinary team, the community and other relevant stakeholders.

    5.1 Policy documents to protect rights of workers planned according to relevant legislation.
    5.2 Good labour relations maintained in order to facilitate good health for patients / clients.
    5.3 Relevant social and political networks identified and utilise of adequately.


    Psychiatry:

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1. Implement the steps of the nursing process by:
    a. assessing the needs of potentials of mentally handicapped persons.
    b. involve patients, family and community in the care of handicap persons.
    c. implement stimulation programmes.

    2. Demonstrate knowledge of substance related disorders e.g. cocaine, cannabis.

    3. Apply knowledge of philosophical beliefs when interacting with mental patients.


    Critical Cross-field Assessment:

    1. Assessing the needs of potentials of mentally handicapped persons.

    2. Involve patients, family and community in the care of handicapped persons.

    3. Apply knowledge of philosophical beliefs when interacting with mental patients.

    4. Assessing the needs of potentials of mentally handicapped persons.


    Midwifery

    Level II

    Exit Level Assessment:

    1. Provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology relating to midwifery.

    2.1 Accurate application of the nursing process / scientific approach in rendering care to the mother and foetus / neonate.
    2.2 Implementation of the applicable legal aspects pertaining to midwifery.

    Level III

    3.1 Accurate evidence of the application of knowledge and skills in providing care to the mother during pregnancy, normal labour and puerperium, including the neonate.
    3.2 Implementation of the applicable legal-ethical aspects pertaining to midwifery practice.


    Level IV

    4.1 Application of accurate scientific knowledge, technology and skills in providing care to the mother foetus / neonate.
    4.2 Implementation of all legal and ethical aspects pertaining to midwifery practice.

    Critical Cross-field Assessment:

    1.1 Provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology relating to midwifery.
    1.2 Accurate application of the nursing process / scientific approach in rendering care to the mother and foetus / neonate.
    1.3 Accurate evidence of the application of knowledge and skills in providing care to the mother during pregnancy, normal labour and puerperium, including the neonate.
    1.4 Application of accurate scientific knowledge, technology and skills in providing care to the mother foetus / neonate.

    2.1 Accurate evidence of the application of knowledge and skills in providing care to the mother during pregnancy, normal labour and puerperium, including the neonate.
    2.2 Application of accurate scientific knowledge, technology and skills in providing care to the mother, foetus / neonate.
    2.3 Implementation of the applicable legal aspects pertaining to midwifery practice.

    3.1 Provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology relating to midwifery.
    3.2 Accurate application of the nursing process / scientific approach in rendering care to the mother and foetus / neonate. Implementation of the applicable legal aspects pertaining to midwifery practice.

    4.1 Accurate application of the nursing process / scientific approach in rendering care to the mother and foetus / neonate.
    4.2 Accurate evidence of the application of knowledge and skills in providing care to the mother during pregnancy, normal labour and puerperium, including the neonate.
    4.3 Application of accurate scientific knowledge, technology and skills in providing care to the mother foetus / neonate.

    5.1 Provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology relating to midwifery.
    5.2 Implementation of the applicable legal aspects pertaining to midwifery practice.
    5.3 Application of accurate scientific knowledge, technology and skills in providing care to the mother, foetus / neonate.


    Integrated Assessment:

    1. Continuous assessment:

    Projects, assignments, workbooks, case study, family study, unit rounds, competency evaluation of clinical skills, seminars, peer group evaluation, monthly unit reports.

    2. Evaluation

    2.1 Formative and summative assessment
  • Tests
  • Written assignments
  • Continuous assessment

    2.2 Summative
  • Written examinations at the end of each level
  • Practical examination at each year level 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    1. Articulation with qualifications offered at other institutions (horizontal): Registration as:
  • Nursing Auxiliary, Enrolled nurse, General nurse, Community, Psychiatry, Midwifery or a combination of General nursing and any of the three above registration.

    2. The qualification towards which this qualification may proceed (vertical):
  • B. A degree in Nursing (post registration)
  • Post basic programme specialist including Diplomas, Hons. Masters and PHD. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Two internal examiners and an external moderators from the university with whom we have an association agreement (Potchefstroom University) per subject. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Criteria for registration of assessors personnel involved in theoretical teaching and accompaniment of students at the college and accredited clinical facilities. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
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