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

Demonstrate knowledge of the provision and implementation of primary health care 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119559  Demonstrate knowledge of the provision and implementation of primary health care 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ancillary Health Care 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Promotive Health and Developmental Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  10 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 unit standard replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
9824  Assess the inter-relationships between the individual, family and community in terms of Primary Health Care (PHC)  Level 1  NQF Level 01  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will be useful to people who are required to provide basic information about Primary Health Care in the community.

People credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Describe primary health care
  • Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy, physiology and human development
  • Understand health problems and disease patterns common to an identified community
  • Conduct a basic health education session 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at ABET level 3
  • Mathematical Literacy at ABET level 3. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Primary Health Care includes:
  • Education about prevailing health problems and methods of preventing and controlling them
  • Promotion of food supply and proper nutrition
  • An adequate supply of safe water and basic sanitation
  • Maternal and child health care, family planning including basic understanding of treatment for HIV infection available in the community
  • Immunization against major infectious diseases
  • Prevention and control of locally endemic diseases
  • Appropriate treatment of common diseases and injuries
  • Access to essential drugs
  • Mental health

    The Primary Health Care approach includes:
  • Universal accessibility and coverage in relation to need
  • Appropriate technology
  • Community and individual participation and self reliance
  • Inter-sectoral action for health and development
  • Cost effectiveness 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe primary health care. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Health is explained in terms of the WHO definition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Primary health care is explained in terms of the Alma Ata Declaration. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The elements of primary health care are listed in terms of the local context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The strategies of the primary health care approach are listed in terms of the Alma Ata Declaration. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Primary health care is explained in terms of preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy, physiology and human development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The body systems are identified and described in terms of their structure and function. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Physical and mental aspects of human development are explained in terms of the stages of life. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The emotional and social aspects of human development are described in terms of personal development. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Understand health problems and disease patterns common to an identified community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Health problems and common diseases are recognised and described in terms of the local context. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Common childhood illnesses, communicable and non-communicable diseases and common chronic conditions.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Promotive, preventive and rehabilitative measures are explained in terms of the local context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Conduct a basic health education session. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The presentation is conducted in a manner that is appropriate to the target audience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Interpersonal skills are applied in transferring information to the target audience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant aspects of basic health education are included in the presentation and the sequence follows a logical format. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a memorandum of understanding with the relevant ETQA
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a memorandum of understanding with the relevant ETQA
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a memorandum of understanding with the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
    1. Names & functions of:
    > Body systems
    > Common diseases and danger signs

    2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties
    > Communication skills needed to communicate effectively with the community
    > Attitudes needed to communicate effectively with the community

    3. Sensory cues:
    > To identify needs

    4. Purpose of:
    > The body systems

    5. Events, causes and effects, implications:
    > Common diseases and priorities including danger signs

    6. Categories:
    > Body systems
    > Non-communicable diseases
    > Communicable diseases

    7. Procedures and techniques:
    > Health care procedures

    8. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
    > local protocols

    9. Theory, rules, principles, laws:
    > Cause and effect

    10. Relationships, systems:
    > Between individuals, families and community
    > Referrals and networking
    > Structure of district health team 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to a variety of common illnesses in an appropriate manner. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others by networking with appropriate referral agencies. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in conducting a health education session. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect analyse organise and evaluate information to facilitate decisions and actions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with client, family, community members and members of the health team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively with regard to the making of solutions and correct use of available equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems with regard to the interrelationship between the individual, family and community. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 9824, "Assess the inter-relationships between the individual, family and community in terms of Primary Health Care (PHC)", Level 1, 10 credits.

    Supplementary information:

    Specified requirements:
    Legal:
  • Work within the guidelines of the scope of practise of the Ancillary Health Worker

    Site specific
    Learners must work in accordance with the protocols, procedures and policies of the relevant work environment

    Credit justification:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:

    Activity-Hours
    Classroom learning - 40
    On-the-job learning - 40
    Self directed learning - 10
    Coaching required - 10
    Other -
    Total-100

    Credits achieved: 10 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49606   General Education and Training Certificate: Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Core  64749   National Certificate: Community Health Work  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Elective  71751   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  73249   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2028-06-30  UMALUSI 
    Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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