Post-basic Diploma: Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing Science
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a post-basic learning programme in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science with a focus on Critical Care Nursing Science. It is positioned at NQF level 6, carries 144 credits, and falls within the Curative Health subfield of the HEQSF. The title indicates specialised study related to nursing care in critical-care settings, but it should not be treated as proof of professional registration or employment eligibility.
Who might consider this qualification?
People who already have a relevant nursing foundation and are considering further study in medical, surgical and critical-care nursing may wish to investigate this qualification. This is general guidance only; actual admission requirements must be confirmed with an authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development in areas related to medical and surgical critical-care nursing. The supplied career relationship identifies Critic as a direct pathway, although this relationship should be independently checked because it does not obviously align with the nursing-focused qualification title. Completion does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Post-basic Diploma: Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing Science
- SAQA ID
- 78425
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 144
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Mmabatho College of Nursing
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making a decision.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the learning programme.
- Ask the provider to confirm the admission requirements and whether prior nursing preparation or other prerequisites apply.
- Check the assessment arrangements and whether clinical, workplace or practical learning requirements apply.
- Confirm how the qualification relates to any professional registration or workplace requirements that may apply to your intended nursing role.
- Ask the provider to explain the recorded relationship with the career title Critic before relying on it for career planning.