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Postgraduate Diploma in Perioperative Nursing at Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd

Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Perioperative Nursing is a one-year full-time, SANC-accredited NQF level 8 programme (120 credits) for registered professional nurses and midwives. It deepens specialist knowledge and advanced clinical skills for perioperative nursing practice. It is offered at the Pretoria learning centre.

Faculty: Nursing  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: blended  |  Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Modules are Advanced Nursing Practice, Research for Practice Development, Advanced Perioperative Nursing Practice and Healthcare Policy Development, delivered through contact learning, e-learning and work-integrated clinical practice in SANC-accredited facilities.

Career pathways

Graduates practise as specialist nurses, manage and coordinate care in specialist units, and contribute to policy development and peer development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate nursing qualification (Bachelor's degree in nursing under SANC Regulation 174 or 425; Diploma in General Nursing (Reg. 171) with Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (Reg. 1497); bridging diploma (Reg. 683) with Diploma in Midwifery (Reg. 254); or Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (Reg. 425)), National Senior Certificate, proof of current SANC registration as a professional nurse and midwife or general nurse and midwife, at least two years' experience after registration, and at least one year in the clinical discipline within the last five years. International applicants need a valid study permit, medical insurance and SAQA equivalency certificates.

ZAR 93,015 a year (2027). SANC Regulation 635. 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

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