Diploma: Nursing: Clinical: Health Assessment: Treatment and Care
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a nursing diploma focused broadly on clinical health assessment, treatment and patient care. It is associated with NQF Level 6 and carries 136 credits within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in nursing-related clinical work involving the assessment, treatment and care of patients might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to nursing and clinical healthcare work, particularly activities involving health assessment, treatment and care. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers have been identified here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Health assessment
- Treatment and patient care
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing: Clinical: Health Assessment: Treatment and Care
- SAQA ID
- 17162
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 136
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Western Cape College of Nursing
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2018 and current status has not been confirmed.
- Check that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Confirm the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains available for new enrolment and that the provider’s information matches current official records.