Further National Higher Diploma: Medical: Surgical Nursing Science and Trauma Nursing
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About this qualification
This is an NQF level 7 higher nursing qualification focused on medical, surgical and trauma nursing within the Curative Health field. The supplied record identifies the University of Johannesburg as the originator and assigns the qualification 240 credits. Its registration record has an end date snapshot of 31 December 2018, and its current SAQA status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People exploring further higher-level study related to medical, surgical and trauma nursing may consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility or current enrolment availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further nursing practice or development in areas related to medical, surgical and trauma care. No specific related careers have been mapped in the supplied evidence, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Further development of nursing practice relevant to surgical care
- Further development of nursing practice relevant to trauma care
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further National Higher Diploma: Medical: Surgical Nursing Science and Trauma Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 73932
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- 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 and whether new enrolment is permitted, because the supplied record includes a registration end date snapshot of 31 December 2018.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider to confirm the applicable assessment arrangements and whether any workplace or clinical requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains suitable for your intended nursing or career pathway and check any relevant professional-registration implications independently.