Nursing at (UCT) University of Cape Town
Introduction
Is an innovative research-based program aimed at preparing specialist nurse practitioners to be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professional values for advocating the prevention of renal ill health and promoting renal health, and meeting the healthcare needs of the Chronic?
Kidney Disease population, across their lifespan from birth to age. Enriching experiential learning experiences are provided which are challenging and versatile. This includes research opportunities that are designed within the primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare settings and communities.
Requirements
- Senior Certificate with an exemption for admission to tertiary studies or equivalent.
2.A Four-year degree or diploma in Nursing or equivalent.
3.Proof of current SANC registration as a nurse and/or midwife.
4. Evidence of Professional Indemnity Insurance.
5. Preferably one year clinical experience in a renal department.
6. Proof of Hepatitis B immunity. Less than six months old.
Additional Consideration for South African holders of other SANC qualifications
Points 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as above including the below,
Recognition of prior learning for Bridging Nurses with R683 qualifications employed in Nephrology settings will be considered after examination of their portfolio of evidence.
Additional Requirements for International Nurses
Approval of Nursing qualifications by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and SANC.
Proof of Hepatitis B immunity. Less than six months old.
Program Duration
ONE year for full-time students.
TWO years for part-time students.
Registration with SANC is delayed until the required clinical experiences and hours are completed. Class time is FOUR teaching blocks of THREE weeks per year and weekly clinical tutorial day. 900 hours of clinical and experiential learning spent at SANC-accredited clinical facilities throughout the year, monitored by a clinical facilitator.
Quality assurance
This program was developed with wide consultation utilizing a research-based curriculum design against national and international standards of renal nursing. Principles of adult education apply. UCT has a well-established policy of external examination for all courses. University of Cape Town UCT Nursing Requirements
UCT Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing Course Requirements
Curriculum Goal
This unique, researched-based programme aims to prepare a specialist ophthalmic nurse practitioner equipped with the knowledge, skills and professional values to meet the health care needs of the population with specific reference to eye health. The UCT specialist nurse’s practice will reflect an understanding of the implications of the socio-political, cultural, and economic developments within the context of health care needs of our country, whilst conforming to national and international standards of nursing practice.
Philosophy of Learning
The programme is outcomes-based and is designed to meet the needs of adult learners by:
- Creating a supportive and stimulating learning environment;
- Increasing the learner’s self-directedness and independence;
- Assisting learners to assume increasing personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
Curriculum Objectives
On completion of the programme, the ophthalmic nurse practitioner will be able to:
- Function as a transformational leader in ophthalmic nursing practice settings;
- Effectively apply the generic principles of management within ophthalmic nursing practice;
- Use advanced technologies effectively in the area of specialization;
- Utilise research findings in practice, and participate meaningfully in research projects.
Attributes
The ophthalmic nurse practitioner should be able to demonstrate the following personal, professional, and academic characteristics:
Attitudes necessary for the achievement of high standards of practice should include:
- intellectual curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to assume responsibility for the acquisition of knowledge, the development of skills for self-education, and the continued development of clinical skills and critical analysis of information for the life-long learning demanded by a career in the health field;
- effective communication across professional boundaries and a willingness to collaborate and share specialist knowledge, skills, and values at all times;
- the awareness of one’s own limitations and the need to seek help where necessary;
- willingness to be self-critical and to develop the capacity for self-evaluation and participation in the peer review process;
- traits such as integrity, empathy, caring, compassion, patience, gentleness, culture and gender sensitivity, acceptance of diversity, respect for patients’ rights, personal honesty, open communication with and responsiveness to people of all ages, families, and communities;
- commitment to ethical practice;
- willingness to adapt to change and tolerate uncertainty.
The following core knowledge:
- Biosciences foundational to ophthalmic nursing practice: – this module enables learners to explore the links between the biosciences and ophthalmic nursing practice. Main concepts include relevant anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology and optics;
- Ophthalmic nursing in primary, secondary, and tertiary care settings:- this module is aimed at the acquisition of knowledge (terms, concepts, principles), skills, and attitudes related to ophthalmic nursing practice in primary care settings. The intention is the development of a clear understanding of the reasons for every action and the progressive development of professional and skillful practice. University of Cape Town UCT Nursing Requirements
University of Cape Town UCT Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Course Requirements
Advanced Midwifery & Neonatal Science pathway
- Full time or Part time study for registered midwives
- Recognition of prior learning
- Flexible learning with modular study
- Registration with the SANC
- Variety of exciting clinical placements
- Preparation for transformational leadership within a primary health care system
- Career enhancement
- Opportunities for advancement to Masters study
This programme will challenge you the learner to dig deeply into yourselves to find what it means to be a midwife – “with woman” – practitioner. On the basis of carefully planned and selected experiential learning opportunities, evidence found in trustworthy research, and mentored clinical learning, this programme aims to equip you as a midwife practitioner to be a skilful clinician, leader, innovator, facilitator and responsive to the real health needs of pregnant women and mothers and their families. University of Cape Town UCT Nursing Requirements
Requirements :
Proof of registration as a general nurse & midwife; Matric exemption or equivalent ; Four year diploma or degree level education (R425) or equivalent; Preferably two years experience in Midwifery; Be practising as a registered midwife in a clinical facility recognised by SANC for this programme, or make relevant arrangements; Proof of professional indemnity cover
Duration :
Coursework is a minimum of 1 year (fulltime). It is possible to select modules for part time students and take longer to complete the programme.
Time required :
Class time – 4 blocks of 3-4 weeks each, spread through the year. Clinical requirements 960 hours take place in various places throughout the year. Plan for approximately 1 day per week for self study and assignments.
Venue :
UCT Health Sciences campus, Observatory.