Diploma: Nursing: Primary Care
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a Level 5 nursing diploma focused on primary care within the Curative Health field. The qualification is associated with the University of KwaZulu-Natal and carries 128 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing nursing-related study with a primary-care focus may consider this qualification, subject to the applicable admission and enrolment requirements. Prospective learners should first confirm whether it is available for new enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide preparation relevant to nursing and primary-care work. It should not be treated as a guarantee of employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No approved related-career mappings are available in the supplied information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational nursing practice
- Primary-care support
- Patient care
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing: Primary Care
- SAQA ID
- 72879
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 128
- 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 and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant institution.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the applicable admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification remains available, given the recorded registration end date of 31 December 2018.