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

Advanced University Diploma: HIV and AIDS Health Care 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
80706  Advanced University Diploma: HIV and AIDS Health Care 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Free State 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Higher Diploma  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Preventive Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  132  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 "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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
97054  Postgraduate Diploma in HIV and Aids  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:

The qualification is designed to develop professionals that:
  • Can act as consultants and leaders within the field of HIV/AIDS.
  • Are innovative and mirrors critical and scientific reasoning.
  • Are highly skilled and accountable in the field of HIV and AIDS Health Care, to function within the nursing profession on a national and international level.

    Rationale:

    South Africa is estimated to be the country having the largest number of people living with HIV and AIDS. The majority of professional nurses in South Africa have a need to gain in-depth knowledge on HIV and AIDS and the treatment and care of patients with the disease.

    The Advanced University Diploma: HIV and AIDS Health Care will assist in fulfilling this need. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • The academic and practical knowledge and skills required to perform the functions of a registered nurse.
  • Communication at NQF Level 6.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    A Recognition of Prior Learning Policy ensures the inclusion of students who could benefit from the programme and who might receive credit for learning already done.

    According to the regulations prior learning is recognised by portfolio presentations, tests and/or examinations, clinical skills tests and/or objective structured clinical evaluations (OSCE). Assessment of Recognition of Prior Learning is performed according to the assessment policies of both the University and the School of Nursing.

    Access to the Qualification:

    To register for this qualification a generic degree or diploma in nursing is required. Students must also be registered as general nurses with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or any other recognised council. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    The qualification consists of the following modules at NQF Level 7 all of which are compulsory:
  • Health Care and the Law, 12 credits.
  • Pharmacology, 12 credits.
  • Health Care Management, 12 credits.
  • Professional Practice, 12 credits.
  • HIV and AIDS Health Care, 32 credits.
  • HIV and AIDS Health Care, 32 credits.
  • HIV and AIDS Health Care Practical, 20 credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Integrate basic knowledge of HIV and AIDS into professional practice.

    2. Apply basic counselling principles and skills within, as well as across-cultural boundaries, during pre-and post-test counselling and during counselling of children.

    3. Understand the progression of the HIV disease and apply the basic principles of HIV treatment.

    4. Act ethically and within legal parameters when rendering care to a HIV positive client. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS by incorporating relevant theoretical knowledge in practical situations.
  • Solve problems related to HIV and AIDS care by thinking critically, questioning assumptions and active seeking solutions.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Demonstrate effective counselling skills.
  • Basic counselling principles and skills are implemented with sensitivity to adults and children of diverse cultural backgrounds during Clinical assessment and clinical placement.
  • Basic counselling principles and skills are implemented with sensitivity to adults and children of diverse cultural backgrounds during clinical assessment and placement.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the progression and treatment of a HIV positive client.
  • Perform a clinical assessment of a patient.
  • Identify and solve problems related to clinic and home based care for HIV affected persons.
  • Utilise community services to assist patients.
  • Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate date to report on patient drug readiness.
  • Work effectively with others to develop a care plan for HIV affected persons.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Act as advocate for patients and protect their human rights.
  • Collect, analyse and critically evaluate information when reflecting on clinical visits.
  • Record data and nursing actions in compliance with prescribed legal criteria.
  • Understand the ethical/legal issues regarding an HIV positive client.
  • Take responsibility and be accountable for own actions in an ethical manner.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Formative Assessment:

    Formative Assessment will be done through:
  • Tests.
  • Assignments.
  • Workbooks.
  • Role plays.
  • Group discussions.
  • Clinical assessments.
  • Case studies.
  • Reflection reports.
  • Debates.

    Summative Assessment:

    Summative Assessment will be done through:
  • Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE).
  • Written examinations. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Content of modules was benchmarked with existing courses offered internationally as reflected on relevant internet sites. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The Advanced University Diploma articulates with the Baccalaureus Degree in Advanced Nursing. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The University of the Free State and School of Nursing policies and procedures regarding assessment are applicable for the intended qualification. The policies and procedures for internal assessment; internal and external moderation is implemented as stipulated.

    The facilitator is responsible to send a copy of the moderator's reports, as well as the planned improvement strategies to the program management/director. The program management/director ensures that the planned teaching and learning strategies are implemented. 

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

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
    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. University of the Free State 


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