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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Technology: Nursing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72108	Doctor of Technology: Nursing
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Curative Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 0695/12	2012-07-01	2014-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31		2018-12-31

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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
1779	Doctor of Technology: Nursing	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	240	Complete

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96818	Doctor of Nursing	Not Applicable	NQF Level 10	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The learner must be able to specialize within a specific field of nursing at the level of a clinical nurse specialist and be able to apply critical analysis and problem solving techniques in the investigation of health related problems through research which will contribute to a scientific basis for nursing practice

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

An approved Masters or equivalent level degree. Conferment of status. Registered as a general nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Paid up membership of an association providing indemnity cover. (Internal requirements of some nursing departments)

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit Level Outcomes:

Conduct independent research at an advanced level that promotes research-based nursing practice

Contribute new insights, knowledge and/or information to the discipline of nursing

Communicate the results of nursing in a technology transfer document in publishable format

Specified Outcomes:

Critically analyse and apply the results of health and nursing related literature to their own field or area of investigation (c/f/e) 20 credits NQF 8

Select the appropriate research paradigm (qualitative or quantitative) and method/s for investigation (c/f) 10 credits NQF 5

Apply the scientific method systematically and with rigour in the research process to solve a problem related to nursing (c/f) 50 credits NQF 8

Apply research tools effectively and correctly to the research process (c/f/e) 40 credits NQF 8

Logically and critically develop, analyse and draw conclusions from the findings of the research (c/f/e) 30 credits NQF 8

Review the research findings in order to expand or redefine existing knowledge or develop new insights, information and/or knowledge in the selected area of nursing (c/f/e) 30 credits NQF 8

Produce a thesis that places the research within the broader context of the field and can withstand international intellectual scrutiny (c/f) 60 credits NQF 8

Critical Outcomes:

These critical outcomes must be embedded within all learning or qualification programmes. Critical outcomes include but are not limited to

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization, community

Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibility and effectively

Collecting, analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation

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

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Models, principles, theories, techniques, methodologies and results of health and nursing related literature are critically analysed and applied to their own field of research

The use of literature surveys/correlatio/ experimentation/causal analysis or appropriate qualitative research method is justified fully and correctly in an oral presentation and the written record of research

The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal

The stated questions, objectives or hypotheses direct the investigation to solve a nursing problem

The research is designed, conducted and reported in accordance with sound ethical principles of research and professional values

The sampling strategy is planned and executed in a manner that aims to a allow study findings, where appropriate to be generalized to the population and to be attributed to the treatment/intervention variable if appropriate

Negotiation, conflict resolution and motivational skills to implement the research are explained

Reflection on the manner in which the research is implemented is demonstrated

Information sources are used critically and appropriately and include a range of media

Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data analyses, data presentation and the production of a thesis

The appropriate narrative, mathematical and statistical analysis methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data

The quality of the data is evaluated based on independently generated criteria in terms of validity and reliability in a manner that is consistent with the research paradigm

The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical and narrative analyses are logical and juxtaposed with relevant models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies of the field or area of investigation

Critical interpretation of data reflects the ability to evaluate contradictory findings of the study and challenge existing theories, models, principles, methodologies and techniques in order to contribute new insights, information and/or knowledge in the area

The research contributes new, complex knowledge in the selected specialized area of nursing practice

Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating and defending the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations clearly in either an oral presentation or written record of the research

The results of the research are correctly explained in relation to existing knowledge in the field or area of investigation by means of either an oral presentation, article prepared for publication or a technical report that will enhance utilization of the research in practice and further research

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC and South African Nursing Council

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC (currently)

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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.

1.	Durban University of Technology