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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatal Critical Care Nursing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
104747	Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatal Critical Care Nursing
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Promotive Health and Developmental Services
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2021-07-01
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2022-07-01		2025-07-01

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

Purpose:
The Career-focused Postgraduate Diploma provides an intensive, focused and applied specialisation. The qualification provides an opportunity for further Postgraduate study. Learners will have the capacity to apply high level academic, clinical and management skills as well as comprehensive and systematic knowledge in specialised fields of nursing. The Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Care will qualify successful candidates for registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

Rationale:
Provide further training for nurses locally and internationally. The Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Care will qualify successful South African candidates for registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as specialist nurses.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who have a two-year certificate in accordance with SANC regulation 2175 (enrolled nurse) and a two-year nursing qualification in accordance with SANC regulation 683 (bridging) who wish to be considered on the basis of RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) are required to submit a prescribed personal portfolio of evidence reflecting, amongst others, their nursing work experience; past attendance of relevant courses for which they have obtained certificates or diplomas; and evidence of critical thinking skills in writing and reading.

Entry Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to this Postgraduate Degree are:

A Senior Certificate with exemption to be admitted to tertiary studies.

A four-year Diploma or Degree in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC) regulation R425; and (c) proof of registration with the SANC as a professional nurse.

Evidence of professional indemnity/insurance.

Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Proof of registration as a midwife.

An applicant is also required to submit a letter of support from his/her employer, granting the applicant study leave for the weeks requiring block attendance, and undertaking to provide support to enable the applicant to complete assigned tasks and assignments within the work context. Applicants are required to have a minimum of 12 months' recent clinical experience in the specialty. Such experience must have been obtained within three years before application for admission to the Diploma programme.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of compulsory modules at Level 8 totalling 120 Credits.

Compulsory Modules:

Neonatal Critical Care Nursing Practice A, 35 Credits.

Neonatal Critical Care Nursing Practice B, 35 Credits.

Clinical Sciences for Child Nursing, 20 Credits.

Professional Development Studies, 30 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Identify and solve problems in a manner that will indicate that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
2. Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
3. Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
5. Effectively communicate by using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral/written persuasion.
6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, and show responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
8. Commit to lifelong learning.
9. Undertake exploratory investigations of trends and processes in health care provision locally, nationally and globally.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be applied in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:

Identify, plan and manage issues pertaining to health care at institutional, organizational and community levels.

Formulate appropriate intervention strategies or programmes of action to address specific issues and/or achieve identified goals in the provision of various forms of health care.

Participate effectively in decision-and policy-making activities and provide reliable advice.

Appreciate the power and responsibility of exercising professional judgment or expertise in the field of nursing.

Demonstrate ability to care and an appreciation of nursing as both and art and a science.

Demonstrates professional competence, including attitudes and skills needed to secure recognition by peer, profession and community.

Take leadership positions in the health sector and enable transformational shifts that promote effectiveness and efficiency in the health service delivery.

Demonstrate skills in communicating with infants, children, parents and families in ways that promote health while working as an active contributory member of a multidisciplinary team.

Understand pathophysiology related to growth and development of the growing and maturing neonate.

Apply theoretical knowledge and skills to the care of the neonate.

Integrated Assessment:
The examination consists of such written papers and/or oral and clinical examinations as may be required. Unless otherwise indicated, formative assessment contributes 40% and the summative assessment contributes 60% to the final mark of the course. In order to be considered for a supplementary examination, a student must achieve at least 40% for fundamental courses and at least 45% for all other courses. If the student is not eligible for a supplementary examination, the student may (subject to other rules in this section) re-register for the course in a subsequent year.

If a student fails the supplementary examination, he/she may (subject to other rules in this section) re-register for the relevant course in a subsequent year. Should a student be granted a supplementary examination, the mark obtained in the supplementary examination will constitute the total mark for that course. Students are required to achieve an aggregate of 50% in the final mark for theoretical courses and 50% in the final mark for clinical courses to pass these courses.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Registration of University of Cape Town (UCT) graduates qualified in general nursing, midwifery, psychiatry and community nursing have been registered in the United Kingdom, Middle East, United States of America (USA) and New Zealand. Nurse educators who qualified at UCT have had this qualification recognised fully in Canada. We anticipate that our Postgraduate nurses will have no difficulty working in their specialist clinical areas in these countries. This programme is specifically intended to meet the need for scarce clinical skills e.g. Intensive Care Nursing, Child Nursing and Ophthalmic Nursing. No Postgraduate Diploma in nursing is offered by any of the Higher Education Institutions in the Western Cape Region.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification enables the following articulation opportunity:

Vertical Articulation:

Master of Science (MSc) (Nursing)

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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