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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Certificate: Nursing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
21225	Certificate: Nursing
ORIGINATOR
Nkhensani 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 of the qualification is to provide learners with competent basic nursing skills and knowledge to enable them to provide nursing care to individuals, families groups and communities within the legal and ethical framework.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

According to Government Notice R2175 of 19 November 1993 as amended by R58 of 17 January 1997 learners enrolled for this qualification should have:

Passed standard eight certificate or equivalent educational qualification.

Enrolled as a nursing auxiliary.

Recognition of prior learning:

This qualification may be achieved in whole or through the recognition of prior learning.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification may be achieved in whole or through the recognition of prior learning Regulation R2175 of 19 November 1993 as amended by R58 of 19 January 1997.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

1. Identify and solve minor problems.

2. Working effectively with others as a member of the team, group, organisation and community.

3. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

4. Able to communicate in acceptable and effective way, across the cultural spectrum.

5. Exploring, education and career opportunities.

Specific Outcomes:

On completion of the course the learner should be able to:

1. Provide and facilitate basic nursing care using the scientific approach in the context of primary/secondary and tertiary health care to individuals, families and communities.

2. Assume responsibilities for the implementation of nursing interventions of individuals, families and communities in all settings to ensure quality of care, within the multidisciplinary team.

3. Respond efficiently and effectively to an emergency and disaster situation to save lives and prevent disability.

4. Maximise the utilisation of resources to improve the quality of health, nursing care and service.

5. Interact effectively with all multidisciplinary health team members as well as communities to which they are exposed, to facilitate the promotion of health and dissemination of information.

6. Advocate for the rights and responsibilities of providers, including occupational health and safety within the practice settings to promote the safety of clients/patients and providers under supervision of a registered nurse.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment criteria associated with Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge in reporting problems identified.

Demonstrate in identifying and solving problems in her scope of practice and use referral programmes where necessary.

2. Be able to identify the stakeholders in health care and appreciate the role played by each.

Demonstrate ability to work well in a team.

3. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in planning daily activities.

Execute delegated duties logically in accordance with theoretical and technical knowledge.

4. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in modes of oral and written persuasion.

Give appropriate and relevant health education to group and individuals, including the use of resources.

To be able to communicate effectively with all age groups and people with mental and physical disabilities/illness and stakeholders.

Establish and maintain therapeutic and effective relationships.

5. Attend in-service education, workshop seminars, symposia and further her studies.

Work effectively as a group leader and participant.

Assessment criteria associated with Specific Outcomes:

1. Be able to collect, analyse and interpret data against a body of scientific knowledge under direct and indirect supervision of a registered nurse.

Demonstrate knowledge of a nursing diagnosis.

Identify risk factors and areas of improvement for health care.

Adhere to principles of Batho Pele in the delivery of nursing and health care.

Implement nursing care intervention with active involvement of individuals, families and members of the health team.

Create a therapeutic environment to meet the needs of individuals, family, groups and communities.

Monitor, record and report accurately progress of clients interventions.

Demonstrate understanding in provision of affective and psychomotor nursing care skills in the practice of her profession.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing act, including regulations regarding scope of practice of enrolled nurses as well as other statutory legislations and statutory laws to nursing.

Implement the scientific process of nursing and primary health care principles to the nursing care of individuals, families and communities.

Responds effectively to the health care needs of society.

Demonstrate ethical behaviour in own practice.

Demonstrate accountability for own practice in provision of nursing care.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic life support skills, understanding of psychological and emotional responses as well as the immediate needs of individuals, families and communities facing emergencies and disaster.

Implement an appropriate emergency care and life saving plan for an individual, group and community, under the registered nurse's supervision.

Participate with communities and other stakeholders in the management of emergency situation.

4. Use equipment and technology in health settings and safety using appropriate and ethics, within the level of training.

Identify and promote cost containing measures without compromising on the quality of nursing care.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the stakeholders in health care and role played by each member.

Demonstrate the ability to work, communicate effectively, across the cultural spectrum.

Be able to give appropriate and relevant health education to groups and individuals including the use of resources.

Communicate effectively with all age groups and people with mental and physical disabilities/illness and stakeholders.

6. Discuss issues in relation to safety and human rights in the work place.

Observe human rights in the work place.

Participate in promotion and protecting the human rights of clients/patients/nurses and the public in health care setting.

Demonstrate sound knowledge of disciplinary procedures, grievance handling procedures and codes of conduct relevant to maintenance of good labour relations.

Promote the safety of clients/patients in work and care settings.

Identify own learning needs for enhancing knowledge and skills and improving practice.

Explore and use opportunities for professional development.

Participate in self-directed learning activities aimed at improving knowledge and skills.

Assume responsibility of life-long learning.

Integrated assessment to ensure that the purpose of qualification is achieved:

Continuous assessment is done by accompaniment, tests, teachable moments, peer group assessment.

Formative and summative assessment are integrated in assignments, Osce, examinations and proficiency test.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

To enter into bridging course that lead to a diploma as a general nurse at an approved institution according to SANC regulations.

To enter midwifery course that leads to a two year diploma in midwifery at an approved institution.

To enter diploma in nursing (general, psychiatric, community) and midwifery at an approved institution according to SANC regulations.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Moderation of tests, internal examinations is done by the tutor in charge of the Nursing School.

Moderation of external examination is done by the South African Nursing Council.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Our own staff will be used as assessors in a manner accommodated within the quality management system of the institution. This would apply to the South African Nursing Council's 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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