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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Certificate: Nursing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
21221	Certificate: Nursing
ORIGINATOR
EMNAMBITHI NEW HORIZON NURSING SCHOOL
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Preventive Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	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		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

The Primary purpose is to:
Provide learners with knowledge and skill sat the certificate level.
Enable the nurse practitioner to function effectively in both hospital and community setting.
To enable the learner to identify problems though out the life span and plan, implement and evaluate strategies to maintain and promote health.

The Secondary purpose is to:
Provide the community with nurses who will be assets in the South African Health Care System.
To provide the South Africa community with nurses who will assist in various health care fields e.g. clinics, Home Based Care etc.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners who register for this qualification have:

Grade 10 or 12
Previous experience - 1st year
Records of class attendance
Practical experience
Adequate knowledge and skills to initiate and take responsibility for own learning - have a potential to learn and engage in further studies.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification is achieved under SANC Regulation R2175 of 19 November 1993.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Critical cross-field outcomes:

1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate basic problems of activities of living.
2. Identify abnormal conditions and refer specific problems to expertise.
3. Work effectively with other members of the team.
4. Organise and manage herself responsibly and effectively.
5. Communicate effectively.
6. Abides by the ethical and moral codes governing nursing.
7. Using science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the work as a set of related systems by recognising that the problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

Specific outcomes:

1. Think contextually within the scope of learning.
2. Engages in critical thinking.
3. Can deal with problems related to activities of living.
4. Recognise and respect the dignity of a person.
5. Understands the principals of comprehensive health care.
6. Demonstrate and understanding of Pharmacokinetics and the relevant associated legislation and nursing responsibilities.
7. Apply the principals of health education in the promotion of health and the prevention of illness throughout the life span.
8. Collecting analysing the critical evaluating information.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment criteria associated with Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

One
Conducts environmental assessment using statistical data.
Detailed individual and family assessment throughout lifespan.
Assesses community and public health needs.

Two
Utilises appropriate referral systems.
Solve problems by searching for alternative strategies.
Identify risk factors/health hazards and acts appropriately.
Identifies common and minor ailments.
Identifies emergency conditions and acts appropriately.

Three
Creates supportive environment for colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates effective and constructive coping mechanisms.
Maintains team spirit and effective relationships.
Resolve conflict constructively.

Four
Maintains self discipline.
Demonstrates effective and constructive coping mechanism.
Accepts constructive criticisms and shows willingness to improve.
Sets appropriate goals for herself development, patient care and daily activities.
Uses available resources to improve knowledge and skills.

Five
Communicate effectively with all age groups.
Communicate effectively with patients/clients having physical and psychosocial problems.
Gives effective health education to individual groups and families.
Uses verbal and nonverbal and written communication appropriately.
Consult effectively, refers and does follow up.
Creates supportive environment for colleges and patients.

Six
Continuous assessment.
Monthly reports.
Applies ethical principles in all practice.
Observes provisions in scope of practice, rules and regulations laid by the governing body.
Demonstrate ethical behaviour in all practice.
Act responsibly and accountable for own acts and omissions.
Performance appraisal report.

Seven
Use the equipment and technology in health settings safely, appropriately and ethically.
Show respect towards the physical environment.
Take precautions and measures to prevent Medico Legal Hazards.
Up to date with recent and advancing technology.
Provides safe physical and emotional environment.

Eight
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of their individual and professional situations.
Draw upon their prior knowledge (personal and professional) and experience as appropriate when investigating and analysing the health care problems around them.
Recognise and treat patients as a psychosocial, spiritual person.
Respect human dignity and treat patients as physical, psychological, social and spiritual beings.
Understand link between health care systems and other sectors/instructions.
Draw personal/professional knowledge and experience to investigate and analyse health related issues.

Assessment criteria associated with Specific Outcomes:

One
Assessed by using projects, case studies examinations, continuous assessment and accompaniment.
Demonstrations understanding of the health care context.
Understands professional role within nursing field of health care system.
Understands the relationships between past and present problems and health care needs in relation to the future.

Two
Relates learning gained from individual and professionals, exposure to the community, PBL to different health problems.
Interprets health related issues of the past and present in relation to the future (HE) preventive and promotive health.

Three
Explores identified alternative solutions.
Applies selected alternative effectively.
Evaluate and re-plans if necessary.
Refers issues/matters above scope of practice.
Questions and explores given situations.

Four
Assess the recipient of nursing as unique.
Respect the patient right.
Encourages patient/client participation (clinical evaluation).

Five
Plans and co-ordinates health care services to meet individual and group health care needs.
Encourages self help and community participation in health care problems.
Demonstrates willingness and enthusiasm in community based projects or community activities.

Six
Safe and correct administration of medications.
Correct storage, safe keeping and recording.
Assess patients response to medication reports and record appropriately.
Practice within the legal framework of relevant legislation and institutional policies.

Seven
Identifies individual group health care needs, plans and implements health education programs effectively.
Demonstrates knowledge of common ailments through the life span.
Identifies and use community resource effectively.
Understands and implements preventive strategies where appropriate.

Eight
Understands the value of assessment.
Uses knowledge and data to plan nursing care.
Uses knowledge and experience to validate the data collected.
Observes principles of record keeping.

Integrated assessment:

Continuous assessment by unit personnel and teaching personnel using assessment instruments.

Formative and summative assessment are integrated:
Formative:
Tests
Projects - assignment
Case study
Ethical problems - group projects
Clinical evaluation
Clinical workshop
Others- accompaniment
Self-evaluation.

Summative
Examination - internal
External
Final report
Curriculum evaluation.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The EN certification is recognised in other countries under the same qualification e.g. Britain.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

On completion of this course the certificate graduate may proceed for further training/studies to the Diploma level if she wishes so.

MODERATION OPTIONS

A system of second examiners is used/optional.

The SANC provides its own system of moderation.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Our own staff is used as assessors for formative and summative evaluation.

SANC provides the external examination papers and marks/assess the papers.

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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