Post-basic Diploma: Medical Surgical Nursing: Operating Theatre Nursing Science
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a post-basic nursing diploma focused on medical-surgical nursing in the operating-theatre environment. It is associated with NQF Level 6 and 184 credits within the Curative Health subfield. The supplied record indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2006, and its current status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
Qualified or practising nursing professionals who are interested in operating-theatre nursing and surgical-care environments might consider this qualification, subject to the applicable admission and enrolment rules. It may also be relevant to people exploring further specialisation in perioperative nursing, although the supplied evidence does not confirm specific entry requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is related to operating-theatre nursing and may support progression towards work associated with Operating Theatre Technician or Registered Nurse (Operating theatre) roles, according to the supplied career relationships. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into either career. Because the supplied record shows a historical registration end date, readers should verify whether any current recognition or approved equivalent pathway exists before relying on it for career planning.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Operating-theatre nursing practice
- Medical-surgical nursing in an operating-theatre setting
- Working within surgical-care teams
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Post-basic Diploma: Medical Surgical Nursing: Operating Theatre Nursing Science
- SAQA ID
- 22969
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 184
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- NATAL COLLEGE OF NURSING
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration or recognition status directly with the relevant official authority, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2006 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification or any current replacement pathway.
- Check the applicable admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any clinical, practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm how the qualification would be recognised for the specific nursing or operating-theatre role you are considering, including any applicable professional requirements.