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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Nursing: Oncology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
11939	Bachelor of Technology: Nursing: Oncology
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
B Tech	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Curative Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 1536/01	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2012-06-30

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

A candidate at this level has the competence to apply advanced oncology nursing strategies, oncology nursing technologies and management strategies through the implementation of cost-effective management of an oncology health service

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

NQF 6. Registered as a general nurse at the South African Nursing Council.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

One
Apply scientific nursing skills and technologies in the delivery of comprehensive oncology nursing to the cancer patient, family and community
1. Apply the pathophysiology and epidemiology of cancer to scientific nursing of the patient, family and community (5 credits)
* Relate the implications of diagnosis and staging on treatment goals and strategies to nursing (10 credits)
* Implement scientific nursing to the holistic care of the cancer patient (20 credits)
* Educate communities on cancer and its prevention (5 credits)

Two
Practice professional nursing within the ethical- legal framework of the health and nursing professions
1. Act as a professional role model and function as a leader in a team context (10 credits)
* Utilise the ethical legal framework as guideline for ethical decision-making (10 credits)

Three
Apply managerial strategies and technologies to an oncology health care environment
1. Evaluate the management of an oncology health service in terms of the organization of health services in South Africa (15 credits)
* Apply management strategies and technologies in the management of an oncology nursing service (25 credits)

Four
Apply the principals of research to oncology nursing
1. Apply scientific research methods to initiate, evaluate and develop oncology nursing research within the scope of nursing practice (10 credits)
* Develop critical analytical thinking skills in nursing research and theory development (10 credits)

CRITICAL OUTCOMES embedded in the specified outcomes:

1. Identify and solve problems within the context of the oncology nursing environment in which responses display that responsible decision-making, using critical and creative thinking, have been made

2. Working effectively with others as a member of a multi-disciplinary health team, intersectional group, organisation and community

3. Organise, analyse and critically evaluate information within the context of oncology nursing

4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to draw up appropriate nursing care plans within the context of oncology nursing

5. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to colleagues, staff and clients

6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing 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, hence the focus on 'holistic' nursing care

8. Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

One
1. The pathophysiology of cancer is effectively related to nursing care
* The ability to apply and do epidemiological studies in the detection of risk factors, understanding of carcinogens, evaluation of preventive measures and the causation of cancer are demonstrated.

2. The rationale for treatment selection, based on the site, type and stage of the tumour and the general health status of the patient, is analysed
* The ability to communicate the implications to the patient and family of different cultural groups are demonstrated
* Nursing interventions to manage the implications are implemented
* Support systems and community resources to assist with the demands of treatment and follow-up care are identified and explained to the patient and family.

3. Data of the health status and the needs of the patient are systematically collected during an assessment of the patient
* The ability to analyse the assessment data and to formulate a nursing diagnosis is demonstrated
* An individualised, holistic outcome-based plan is developed
* Skills to implement the nursing care plan are demonstrated
* The client's responses to interventions are evaluated on a regular and systematic basis
* Skills to determine progress towards achievement of outcomes, to revise the data-base, the nursing diagnosis and the care plan are demonstrated
* The ability to participate in peer review and inter-disciplinary programme evaluation to ensure quality nursing, is demonstrated
* All nursing and medical interventions are accurately recorded, taking into consideration all legal requirements.

4. Primary prevention strategies to reduce the risk of cancer in individuals and communities are implemented
* The scientific process in the implementation of early detection strategies for cancer is applied
* Patient and community education is demonstrated through the dissemination of information
* Community development and community involvement are initiated and implemented.

Two
1. The philosophical frameworks of nursing are analysed and debated
* Nursing as a profession is critically evaluated against international professional criteria and the characteristics of a profession
* The international principles of professional regulation are compared to professional regulation in South Africa
* The ethical legal framework that influence the planning and execution of nursing interventions are critically analysed and applied
* The ability to assume responsibility for the professional development and continuing education that will contribute to the professional growth of others, is determined
* Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating health care, is demonstrated
* The physical, mental and emotional health of the professional nurse is maintained through the implementation of effective stress management strategies.

2. Common contemporary ethical dilemmas and the way these dilemmas impact on nursing, are analysed
* Models of ethical decision-making are utilised in the ethical legal decision-making process
* Ethical decision-making from both a personal and organisational perspective are debated in order to develop an understanding of these two perspectives, may create conflict of interest.

Three
1. The role of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) in the delivery of health care is critically evaluated
* The guiding principles of a vision for health and its effect on the delivery of nursing services, is critically analysed
* The main principles of the National Health Plan's health policies and its effect on the delivery of nursing services are debated
* The organisation of the National Health System is effectively analysed
* The health priorities as set out in the National Health Plan are effectively integrated in the delivery of a nursing service.

2. The ability to integrate leadership roles and management functions, are demonstrated
* Critically analytical thinking skills are utilised in the process of problem-solving and decision-making
* The importance of management ethics and social responsibility in the effective rendering of an optimal nursing service, is debated
* The ability to compile a strategic plan for a nursing service, is demonstrated
* The principles of organisation are applied to ensure the optimal delivery of a nursing service
* The ability to direct the work of a nursing service is demonstrated by creating a motivating climate, establishing organisational communication and managing conflict
* The importance of control principles are debated
* Control strategies to improve quality and to ensure productivity are implemented
* The principles of quality improvement are utilised as a philosophy of quality management
* A growth producing work environment is created through discipline
* A management information system is developed and successfully implemented
* The ability to implement effective human resource management, is demonstrated
* The ability to apply sound interpersonal skills to ensure peace at the work place, are demonstrated
* The principles of optimal management of industrial relations are critically discussed
* Skills to manage diversity in nursing services are successfully applied
* The ability to act as a change agent to ensure quality improvement, process and structure re-engineering and employee empowerment, is demonstrated
* The ability to apply sound financial principles to fiscal planning and cost control of a nursing service, are demonstrated
* Entrepreneurial skills are applied to ensure the optimal management of a nursing practice.

Four
1. The research process is critically described
* Research strategies are critically analysed and compared
* Research methodology is utilised to develop skills in the formulation of a research proposal

2. The ability to relate and explain nursing research to the practice of nursing, is demonstrated
* The ability to show an understanding and to analyse nursing theories, are demonstrated
* The scientific approach in nursing research is critically analysed and applied to the practice of oncology nursing.

Integrated assessment

Formative
1. Tests
2. Projects
3. Clinical assessment

Summative
1. Internal examination with external moderation
2. Research proposal
3. A comprehensive clinical nursing of a cancer patient

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Progress to Masters level in nursing at universities and Technikons

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC
South African Nursing Council

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Compliance with SERTEC'S requirements for assessors.

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is s
hown in the table above.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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