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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
22890 | Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Cape Peninsula Welfare Organisation for the Aged | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations | 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 "Reregistered" |
SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
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 purpose of the qualification is to enable the learner to practise as an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary in a variety of health-care settings, within his\her Scope or Practice. The programme will prepare the learner to function within the following roles:
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The learner must show evidence of learning at NQF level 4, equivalent to Grade 10. Recognition will be given to related prior learning gained formally or informally. The learner should have oral and written fluency in the language in which the course will be offered and a minimum requirement of numeracy at Grade 10 level or equivalent. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
N |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
The qualification will be awarded when the requirements of the Statutory body are met in terms of SANC Regulation 2176. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
Specific outcomes:
On completion of the learning programme the learner will be able to: 1. Provide and facilitate comprehensive health and basic nursing care using the scientific approach in the context of primary and secondary health care to individuals, families and communities 2. Respond efficiently and effectively to an emergency and disaster situation to save lives and prevent disability. 3. Maximise the utilisation of resources to improve the quality of health, nursing care and services. 4. Interact effectively with all multi-disciplinary health team members as well as communities to which they are exposed to facilitate the promotion of health and the dissemination of information. 5. Assume responsibility for the nursing care of individuals, families and communities in all settings to ensure quality of care, within the multidisciplinary team. 6. Maintain competency through continuing education for professional growth and development. 7. Advocate for the rights of individuals, families and communities and for the continued provision and the development of comprehensive quality health care. 8. 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. Critical cross-field outcomes: On completion of the learning programme the learner will be able to: 1. Communicate effectively using communication skills and interpersonal relations 2. Apply effective problem solving and critical thinking skills 3. Use science and technology effectively 4. Collect analyse and critically evaluate information (research) 5. Work effectively with others 6. Demonstrate understanding of the world as a set of related systems 7. Maintenance of health and safety |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
The student will demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes by being able to:
One Conduct a holistic health assessment of individuals, infants and families Collect, analyse and interpret data against a body of scientific knowledge Formulate a nursing diagnosis Identify risk factors and areas for improvement of health care. Identify health needs, priorities and set objectives for a plan of care. Outline and document the plan, including short and long term goals utilising time frames Create a therapeutic environment to meet the needs of the individual, family, group and community Implement planned interventions with active involvement of individuals, families and members of the health team. Develop a discharge plan in collaboration with individuals, family members and the health care team. Adequately monitor progress of clients and the outcome of interventions and change the plan of nursing care when necessary Two Demonstrate knowledge, skill and understanding of the physical and psycho-social responses, as well as the immediate needs of the individuals, families and communities facing emergencies and disaster. Compile an appropriate emergency care and life-saving plan for an individual, group and community. Participate with communities and other stakeholders in the management of emergency situations. Three Identify and promote cost containing measures without compromising on the quality of care Four Demonstrate knowledge of the role and function of other stakeholders in health care. Demonstrate the ability to work well in a team. Five Apply the scientific process of nursing and Primary Health Care principles to the nursing care of individuals, families and communities. Demonstrate ethical behaviour in own practice Respond creatively to the health care needs of society. Respond with sensitivity to cultural needs, values and beliefs of clients. Render nursing and health care within the relevant legal parameters, including the South African Nursing Council regulations and the Nursing Act. Six Take responsibility to ensure continuous professional and personal development. 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 for life-long learning Seven Advocate for the rights of patients enshrined in the Constitution of South Africa and the Patient's Charter to advocate for improvement of health care Uphold the Batho Pele principles in dealing with clients or the public. Demonstrate the application of the advocacy process in dealing with individuals, families and the public Identify and utilise relevant social networks and resources to ensure quality health care. Eight Discuss issues in relation to safety and human rights in the workplace Participate in promotion and protection of human rights of clients, nurses and the public in health care settings Demonstrate sound knowledge of disciplinary procedures, grievance handling procedure and codes of conduct relevant to the maintenance of good labour relations. Critical cross-field outcomes: One Demonstrate effective communication and inter- personal skills across the cultural spectrum when dealing with all stakeholders including clients. Give appropriate health education to individuals and groups including the use of resources Keep clear accurate and complete records of patients and or other care Communicate effectively with all age groups and those people with disabilities Work effectively in a team Uphold the Batho Pele principles for dealing in the communication processes with the public Two Raise and explore questions, identify problems and distinguish between problems within the Scope of practice and those that need referral Select the best alternative solution for a problem Evaluate and reflect on the results, find alternatives and implement practices with the relevant players Apply problem solving skills related to nursing situations of patients with physical illness Develop and apply problem solving skills with stakeholders and partners in health care services Three Utilise technology appropriately for assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of health care service delivery Use appropriate processes, techniques, tools and materials to solve problems, create and evaluate products and to communicate results Use relevant equipment and technology in health settings safely and ethically within his\her Scope of Practice Four Display use of an ethical and moral framework and an accepted scientific method when doing research. Identify actual and potential areas in nursing and health research in order to improve or maintain quality care Collect, analyse and interpret data against a body of scientific knowledge of enquiry in nursing and health related matters to improve the quality of care Initiate and design a research plan, interpret findings, communicate the results, facilitate the implementation of change and critically analyse outcomes. Five Display effective listening and interviewing skills Demonstrate knowledge of legislation of labour relations and the health and safety of all stakeholders Six Correct identification of organisational and socio-economic influences Seven Identification of risk factors (in a variety of settings related to health and safety) Demonstrate basic knowledge of methods to prevent risk factors and to implement safety measures Integrated assessment: Formative assessment which is integrated and conducted on a continuous basis. Summative assessment. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
Limited to South Africa and Africa |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Specific:
Agreements are not in place at present. Should be able to articulate with nursing schools on a national level. Generic: This qualification allows for progression to a higher level of Basic Nursing on a National level. A certificate for qualification as an Enrolled Nurse. |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
Internal moderation will be done by the Head of the Nursing Education Institution or by designated moderators.
External moderation will be done in accordance with the designated quality assurance body. |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
Assessors must be qualified experts in the field in which they assess. Registration with South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse\tutor is a requirement. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
N/A |
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. |