Diploma: Nursing: Critical Care and Trauma
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a Higher Education qualification in the Curative Health field focused on nursing in critical-care and trauma contexts. The qualification is at NQF Level 5 and carries 256 credits. The supplied record indicates that its registration ended on 31 December 2018, so its current availability should be verified before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing their knowledge in nursing related to critical care and trauma may consider this qualification, subject to the applicable admission and enrolment requirements. It should not be treated as currently available until its SAQA status is confirmed.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is relevant to the area of critical-care and trauma nursing, but the supplied evidence does not establish specific employment outcomes, professional registration, or guaranteed career entry. The approved career mapping lists Critic as a direct pathway; this relationship should be interpreted cautiously and independently verified because the supplied evidence does not explain the nature of that pathway.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Knowledge relevant to nursing in critical-care and trauma contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing: Critical Care and Trauma
- SAQA ID
- 78164
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 256
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, noting that the supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the programme is open for new enrolment.
- Check the current admission requirements directly with the authorised provider.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, clinical, or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification supports any required professional registration or employment pathway before enrolling.