Further National Higher Diploma: Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science
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About this qualification
This is a 240-credit, NQF Level 6 higher-education qualification in the HEQSF Curative Health subfield. It focuses on advanced study in midwifery and neonatal nursing science, with emphasis on knowledge relevant to care during childbirth and the health of newborns. The supplied record indicates that its registration period ended on 31 December 2018, while its current status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced academic study related to midwifery and neonatal nursing may consider this qualification, subject to the provider's current offering, admission requirements and any applicable professional requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development in areas related to midwifery and neonatal nursing. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific career, and no approved related-career links are supplied. Because the recorded registration period ended in 2018, readers should verify whether it remains available or recognised for current purposes before relying on it for career planning.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced knowledge related to midwifery
- Advanced knowledge related to neonatal nursing science
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further National Higher Diploma: Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science
- SAQA ID
- 112745
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of Johannesburg
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA or the relevant institution.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment format and whether any clinical, practical or workplace requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification meets any separate professional or workplace requirements relevant to your intended role.
- Check the qualification's registration history carefully, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018.