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

Post-basic Diploma: Nursing: Administration and Community Nursing Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
5521  Post-basic Diploma: Nursing: Administration and Community Nursing Science 
ORIGINATOR
University of Port Elizabeth 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Post-basic Diploma  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Rehabilitative Health/Services 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  248  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 "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2014-06-30  

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 prepare registered nurses as nurse managers for community nurse practice.
  • To facilitate registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Community Nurse.
  • The programme is designed in line with the health care needs of the South African society. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • A Senior Certificate or equivalent.
  • Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse and Midwife or Psychiatric nurse.
  • Proof of personal professional indemnity insurance coverage. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1.1 Specific Exit-level Outcomes

    On completion of the qualification the learner will

    1.1.1 As a MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE, HEALTH SERVICE UNITS AND NURSING SERVICE be able to:
    1.1.2 Interpret and apply scientific and legislative principles in management practice.
    1.1.3 Manage ancillary resources in nursing practice.
    1.1.4 Manage human resources in nursing practice.
    1.1.5 Interpret, utilize and compare health care management structures and processes.
    1.1.6 Interpret, utilize and assess supportive management structures and processes.
    1.1.7 Manage the teaching process in personnel development through appropriate methodology and strategies.
    1.1.8 Develop curricula and teaching media in personnel development programmes.

    1.2 As a COMMUNITY NURSE, be able to:

    1.2.1 Interpret and utilize the available comprehensive health services within the community.
    1.2.2 Provide selective primary health care services to the community utilising a scientific approach.
    1.2.3 Interpret and identify with the role of the community health nurse in community development, based on scientifically determined community needs.
    1.2.4 Interpret and identify with the role of a community health nurse in an occupational health service.
    1.2.5 Render a family planning service to a community.
    1.2.6 Interpret and identify with the role of the community nurse in a genetic service.
    1.2.7 Plan community based rehabilitation programmes in order to promote the health of people with disabilities.
    1.2.8 Interpret and discuss the influence of cultural diversity on health and illness.
    1.2.9 Describe and evaluate the planning and management of a comprehensive health care service.
    1.2.10 Demonstrate the ability to conduct epidemiological research.

    2. Critical Cross-field Outcomes

    Because the critical cross-field outcomes prescribed by SAQA are integral to the process of nursing education, they are potentially embedded in all the specific outcomes. In the above outcomes the emphases are as follows:

    On completion of the programme competencies of learners will include -

    2.1 Problem solving, critical and creative thinking: this outcome is embedded in all the specific outcomes of the programme in order to function as an independent community nurse.

    2.2 Working effectively as a member of a team: this outcome is embedded in all the specific outcomes of the programme in order to function as an independent nurse manager and community nurse.

    2.3 Self organisation and management: this outcome is embedded in all the specific outcomes of the programme in order to function as an independent nurse manager and community nurse.

    2.4 Information processing: this outcome is embedded in all the specific outcomes of the programme.

    2.5 Communicating effectively: this outcome is embedded in all the specific outcomes of the programme in order to function as an independent nurse manager and community nurse.

    2.6 Effective and critical use of science and technology: this outcome is embedded in all the specific outcomes of the programme in order to function as an independent nurse manager and community nurse.

    2.7 Demonstrating a systemic understanding of the world: this outcome is embedded in all the specific outcomes of the programme in order to function as an independent nurse manager and community nurse.

    2.8 Reflecting on and exploring learning strategies: this outcome is embedded in specific outcome 1.1.7 - 1.1.8.

    2.9 Participating as citizens in social life: this outcome is embedded in all the specific outcomes through the practice of nursing management and community nursing.

    2.10 Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts: this outcome is embedded in all the specific outcomes of the programme in which learners will identify and respond to the needs of a diverse group of health care users.

    2.11 Exploring education and career opportunities: this outcome is embedded in all the specific outcomes of the programme. Learners will identify their personal learning needs for further development (Link to Articulation possibilities).

    2.12 Developing entrepreneurial opportunities: this outcome is embedded in all the specific outcomes of the programme because the learner is prepared to function as an independent nurse manager and community nurse. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The criteria for assessing learners are based on the learning outcomes listed above and the strategies that will be used to ensure that the specific and critical cross-field outcomes are achieved comprise:
  • Formative evaluation by means of
    - written tests
    - assessment of clinical nursing skills and practice
    - assessment of assignments, research undertaken, seminars
  • Summative evaluation by means of:
    - written examinations
    - clinical examinations
    - health education assessment. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
  • Credits obtained through the programme are recognised by UPE and other universities for degree and study purposes.
  • This qualification could articulate into the MA in Health and Welfare Management Degree. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Individual modules are moderated internally by an accredited assessor with an equivalent qualification. Accreditation of the programme is also performed by the South African Nursing Council. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Assessors of the programmes are employed by the Department of Nursing Science.

    For qualification an assessor must have:
  • A Relevant Magister degree.
  • Registration in Nursing Education.
  • At least five years experience of teaching at tertiary/higher education level. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    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.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.