Health Sciences
Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
The Higher Certificate in Nursing is a one-year NQF level 5 qualification of 120 credits under SANC Regulation 169. Students apply fundamental knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biophysics, pharmacology and microbiology to provide basic nursing care. It is offered at the Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal, West Rand and Pretoria learning centres.
Faculty: Nursing | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa
Curriculum subjects are General Nursing Science, Biological Nursing Science, Applied Psycho-social Science, Foundations of Nursing Practice and Introduction to Community Health.
Graduates are prepared for registration with the South African Nursing Council and further education in nursing.
Minimum APS: 20. South African citizens: NSC meeting higher certificate entry, a Nursing Education APS of 20 or above, English at NSC rating 4 (50-59%) or above, Mathematical Literacy or Mathematics at rating 3 (40-49%) or above, and Life Sciences at rating 3 (40-49%) or above. Foreign nationals need a SAQA equivalency certificate and English translations of transcripts. A computer literacy course is recommended.
ZAR 67,586 a year (2027). SANC Regulation 169. Tuition for the academic year; excludes student uniform, textbooks and personal electronic devices. At least 50% payable on registration, the remainder before the end of the fourth month. Source
Duration: 1 year full-time
Health Sciences
Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Health Sciences
Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
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