Emmanuel is registered and accredited with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) 2018/HE07/005, the Council for Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Nursing Council (SANC) to offer the following course(s):
Auxiliary Nurses are capable of delivering essential, skilled basic nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings. They combine nursing care with prevention and promotion – which makes this first-level nurse’s role that of a strong primary healthcare worker. This qualification signifies that the learner has attained a basic level of higher education knowledge and competence in nursing and is capable of applying such knowledge and competence in the workplace.
The nurse who completes this qualification will be able to:
On successful completion of this qualification, the graduate is eligible for registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Auxiliary Nurse. The Auxiliary Nurse works under the supervision of a nurse with a National Diploma or Degree in Nursing within their applicable scope of practice. This basic knowledge, affective-, cognitive- and conceptual tools and practical skills obtained as part of this qualification prepares the Auxiliary nurse for additional higher education studies in nursing.
Learning assumed to be in place:
Access to this qualification is subject to holding a National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification at exit level 4, which includes:
Recognition of prior learning (RPL):
Should a learner wish to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for access to this qualification or credit-bearing exemptions, an application must be submitted to Emmanuel Verpleegskool for individual assessment. No more than 50% of programme content will be accredited through the RPL policy as per CHE/SANC guidelines.
Minimum admission requirements:
Access to this qualification is a National Senior Certificate with exemption to Higher Certificate studies with the appropriate selection of subjects, preferably:
The outcomes of the programme as set out by the South African Nursing Council are:
R169 consists of the following modules:
The course consists of 120 credits, of which 72 credits must be acquired in accredited clinical facilities. Of your clinically acquired credits, 70% are supervised and mentored by registered nurses and/or clinical facilitators. Integrated learning will comprise 720 hours’ work done in a clinical skills laboratory or other work-based clinical experience. 1 credit = 10 notional hours.
General Nurses function as clinically focused, service orientated, independent healthcare providers. The practice of the General Nurse is evidence-based and focusses on quality service delivery within a broad spectrum of health services in a variety of settings, including community settings.
This qualification provides a basis for decision-making about what is within and beyond the defined scope of practice, as well as an understanding of the referral system in place for anything outside of the scope of practice.
The nurse who completes this qualification will be able to:
Learning assumed to be in place:
Recognition of prior learning (RPL):
Should a learner wish to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for access to this qualification or credit-bearing exemptions, an application must be submitted to Emmanuel Verpleegskool for individual assessment. No more than 50% of programme content will be accredited through the RPL policy as per CHE/SANC guidelines.
Minimum admission requirements:
Access to this qualification is a National Senior Certificate with exemption to Higher Certificate studies with the appropriate selection of subjects, preferably:
Outcomes of the programme as set out by the South African Nursing Council:
R171 consists of the following modules:
The duration of the programme is three (3) academic years. One academic year consists of at least 44 weeks of full-time study.
The course consists of 364 credits, of which 200 credits must be acquired in accredited clinical facilities. Of your clinically acquired credits, 70% are supervised and mentored by registered nurses and/or clinical facilitators.
Integrated learning will comprise 2000 hours’ work done in a clinical skills laboratory or other work-based clinical experience. 1 credit = 10 notional hours.
Learners need to successfully complete each year to be able to progress to the next year and must complete the whole program to obtain the qualification of General Nurse. Fundamental subjects can be carried to the next year, but core subjects must all be passed.
Continuous evaluation is done through written tests, written
examinations, case studies, tasks, marking of workbooks,
procedures and practical ward rounds.
All teaching and communication is done in English.
The goal of Emmanuel Verpleegskool’s programmes is to provide interested individuals the opportunity to pursue a career in nursing. Once accepted into Emmanuel Verpleegskool, students will gain the knowledge and skills required to practise as a nurse and develop professionally.
The selection process will be conducted in 3 Phases.
Phase 1: Initial sifting of all applications to select potential candidates. This sifting process is based on academic scoring.
Phase 2: Candidates that were pre-selected in Phase 1 will be invited to attend a screening workshop at Emmanuel Verpleegskool. Candidates will be expected to do a practical demonstration and complete a questionnaire. This date will be communicated directly to the candidate.
Phase 3: Candidates that successfully pass Phase 2 will be interviewed by a staff member and final feedback will be given to confirm or reject the application.
All applicants will take a psychometric test arranged on their behalf by the school.
Students commencing their studies in the 2023 academic year will be contacted and informed of the date of commencement of their studies.
When you submit your study application, you will need to pay an application fee of R850 (non-refundable). Proof of payment to accompany application form.
Potential candidates that successfully passed Phase 1, and that are invited to attend the screening workshop will be required to pay a R1200 screening fee. Proof of payment to be sent to info@emmanuel.ac.za no later than 1 week before the screening workshop commences. If you neglect to pay this amount by the due date the applicant will not go through the screening proses.
A 25% deposit is due by 30 September 2022 of the year prior to the commencement of studies for all students that are accepted to study at Emmanuel Verpleegskool. Thereafter, 8 equal, consecutive monthly instalments (Oct-May) covers the balance.
A discount of 10% applies if the full course fee is settled in one payment on or before the deposit due date. A discount of 5% applies if the course fee is settled in two payments, the first of which is on or before the deposit due date and the second by no later than the second month’s instalment date.
Payment should be by direct deposit only. Please note that we are unable to accept cash payments on campus.
Only students who meet the statutory and college-specific admission requirements can apply for courses offered at Emmanuel Verpleegskool. Interested candidates who comply with the minimum requirements are to submit the application form and supporting documents to info@emmanuel.ac.za.
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