Further National Higher Diploma: Medical: Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Room Nursing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a specialised higher diploma focused on surgical nursing science in an operating-room context. It is recorded at NQF Level 6 with 240 credits and falls within the HEQSF and the Curative Health subfield.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in a specialised nursing qualification related to operating-room and surgical nursing may consider it. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility or current availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may be relevant to work involving operating-room or surgical nursing, but no approved related-career mappings are supplied. It should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, appointment or professional registration.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further National Higher Diploma: Medical: Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Room Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 17428
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status directly, as the supplied record indicates a registration-end date of 30 June 2009 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is open for enrolment.
- Check the provider's admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace or clinical requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains suitable for your intended nursing career and any applicable professional requirements before enrolling.