HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN

NURSING
Programme Description Programme Outcomes
This programme leads to registration in
This is a one-year programme leading to registration as a registered auxiliary nurse. the category Auxiliary Nurse (GN R.169
Programme content: of 8 March 2013). The Registered
Auxiliary Nurse with the qualification
Professional Practice Higher Certificate in Nursing will have
Applied Psychology and Sociology the necessary knowledge and skills to
Anatomy function in a wide variety of healthcare
settings, provide basic care to patients
Physiology and provide a supportive function to
Integrated science general nurses, professional nurses
Nursing Science and other healthcare professionals.

Admission Requirements Programme Duration

National senior certificate
One academic year
• Grade 12 with minimal requirements for admission to higher certificate studies, Target Group
as gazetted for higher education, with an average of 50% Grade 12 / NVC level 4 Primary Health
• Life or physical science subject - NQF Level 4 with a minimum of 40% Students
• Mathematics– NQF Level 4 with a minimum of 40% or Format of Tuition
• Mathematics Literacy – NQF Level 4 with a minimum of 50% Teaching is contact-based, using
• English communication Skills – NQF Level 4 with a minimum of 40% problem-solving and self-study in
• Computer Literacy - NQF Level 3 with a minimum of 40% will serve as a health care settings. Training is
recommendation accompanied by professional
National vocational certificate personnel, in simulated and real-life
• National Vocational Certificate, equivalent to Grade 12, with an average of 55% settings. Teaching is in English and
• Life or physical science subject - NQF Level 4 with a minimum of 50% the curriculum is outcomes-based.
• Mathematics – NQF Level 4 with a minimum of 50% or
Language of Instruction
• Mathematics Literacy – NQF Level 4 with a minimum of 60%
English
• English communication Skills – NQF Level 4 with a minimum of 50%
• Computer Literacy - NQF Level 3 with a minimum of 40% will serve as a Applications:
recommendation Visit Mediclinic website at:
Old senior certificate https://careers.mediclinicstudents.co.za/
• Grade 12 with D-aggregate (950 marks) The following will be required as soon
• Grade 12 Life (Biology) or physical science with a minimum mark of 40% (higher as the application system opens:
grade) and 50% (lower grade) required:
• Grade 12 Mathematics with a minimum mark of 40% (higher grade) and 50% - Short CV
(lower grade) - Certified copy of grade 12 certificate
• Grade 12 English with a minimum mark of 40% (1st or 2nd language) or grade 11 academic results
And - Certified copy of the front page of the
• Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3 with a minimum mark of 40% will ID book
serve as a recommendation
- Proof of non-refundable application
fee paid

Revised by: A van Zyl Effective date of revised document: 2 March 2023
Directors: AJ Joubert, G van Wyk, B Valodia
 - Proof of SA citizenship, if applicable.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who do not meet the minimum admission requirements can apply for Fees and Funding
access to the programme via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The RPL applicant
Mediclinic Higher Education
has to meet the following minimum requirements:
determines the fees annually. The
• Have a valid Matric (grade 12) with admission to a Higher Certificate or fees (including uniforms) are subject to
equivalent with 50% average or old senior certificate: D-aggregate (950 marks) change and are published on the
Mediclinic website. A registration fee
• If a candidate does not have one of the following subjects: Biology (Life Science)
of 50% of the total annual fee is
or Physical Science (on a Grade 12 level), he/she can apply for entrance to the
required. The second payment of 50%
programme via RPL, if:
is due by the end of June. No student
• 25 years and older will be allowed to progress to the
following study year if there are any
• Have a minimum of 5 years operational experience in healthcare
outstanding fees.
• Write and pass the relevant RPL course
Payment of a non-refundable application fee
Recognition of prior learning based on criterion-referenced assessment students with
healthcare-related experience, if applicable
South African Citizenship
Applicants will also undergo psychometric testing, an interview and a health
assessment as part of the selection process.
You may have to travel to the nearest approved learning centre for theoretical
instructions.
Programme Timetable
Invitation for Applications Closing Date for Applications Commencement of Programme
N/A 1 May to 30 June January

A certain number of bursaries will be

Rules and Requirements allocated by Mediclinic each year.
• Students must have an average mark of 50% for each module to gain Bursary students will also be provided
entrance to the examination.
with a stipend to assist with living
• A theory examination mark of 50% per module is required to pass the expenses, though students are expected
examination.
to arrange accommodation and
• A theory final mark of 50% per module is required to pass the programme
transportation to and from the various
• Competency must be achieved in all formative and summative clinical
clinical facilities.
assessments.
• Students will need to fulfil all requirements to complete the study year and Students are responsible for the cost of
obtain the final qualification. any prescribed and recommended books.
• A supplementary theoretical and clinical examination will be granted. Other institutions requesting training for
• Students may maintain credit for the theoretical/practical portions of the their employees will be invoiced prior to
programme passed if they have to repeat the year. programme commencement.
• Mediclinic will place students for the clinical component of the programme.
Contract
• All students must work a 42 hour week minimum to qualify. Students will be expected to sign a
• Students may not work permanent night duty during the programme. contract with Mediclinic; bursary students
• Twenty-eight shifts (of 6 hours) leave (per year) will be granted during the will have to work back a period equal to the
programme (according to the rotation schedule). length of the programme on successful
• Twelve (12) days of sick leave will be granted per year. completion. If a bursary student does not
• If all the practical requirements cannot be met in the student’s work setting, complete the programme successfully,
he or she will be placed in another facility by the facilitator, in collaboration
he/she will be liable for the programme
with the Nursing Manager.
costs and administration costs.
• Clinical accompaniment is provided by the educator/facilitator, trained
mentors, and professional nurses. Student information will be shared
The student must provide: with legislative bodies and be used for
BBBEE purposes.
• Evidence of clinical competence
Revised by: A van Zyl Effective date of revised document: 2 March 2023
Directors: AJ Joubert, G van Wyk, B Valodia
 • A complete portfolio of evidence
Mission Statement Code of Conduct
All students are subject to the Mediclinic
Our mission is: grievance procedures and the disciplinary
To deliver measurable quality training outcomes, governed by sound educational code that governs workplace conduct.
principles, evidence based practice and adherence to legislation Policies and procedures are available to
To contribute to the development of skills relevant to health care service delivery deal with student appeals and complaints
nationally

Institution
Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Private Higher Education Institution
Corporate Office: Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Offices, PO Box 456, Stellenbosch, 7599 Student Support Services
Strand Road, Stellenbosch, 7600. T+27 21 809 6500. F +27 21 809 6756 Support Facilities
Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd is a registered company operating in the private healthcare Library, Computer room, Simulation
industry. Company registration number 1969/009218/07. Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd is room.
registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31
Support Services
December 2023 as a private higher education institution under the Higher
Education Act, 1997. Registration certificate no. 2008/HE07/006 We have an academic support system in
place. The support system includes
The programme, Higher Certificate in Nursing, is accredited by the Council on
assisting with study methods and
Higher Education and the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Accreditation
with the SANC expires 31 December 2023. providing professional counselling. We
have INCON clinics in the hospitals
The programme is registered with the Department on Higher Education and
Training (DHET) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). where students are referred if
professional counselling is required or
assistance needed with health and
wellness needs.
Policies and procedures are in place to
deal with student disabilities.

The programme is available at the following registered Mediclinic Learning Centres:

Central Region
2nd Floor, Quantum Building Tel: (051) 4114101 Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Hospitals: Bloemfontein, Hoogland,
3rd Avenue Free State Welkom
Bloemfontein DoH Facilities
Learning Centre Manager:
9301
D Bredenkamp
(Registered Nurse with Education
qualification)
Limpopo
56 A Compensatie Street Tel: (015) 290 3913 Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Hospital: Limpopo
Polokwane
Polokwane DoH Facilities
0750
Learning Centre Manager:
M Rapudi
(Registered Nurse with Education
qualification)
Northern Region
Cnr Peter Place/Main Road Tel: (011) 709 2366 Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Hospitals: Emfuleni, Morningside,
Bryanston Gauteng Sandton, Vereeniging, Wits Donald Gordon Medical
2021 Centre
Learning Centre Manager: E
Powell DoH Facilities
(Registered Nurse with Education
qualification)

Revised by: A van Zyl Effective date of revised document: 2 March 2023
Directors: AJ Joubert, G van Wyk, B Valodia
 Tshwane Region
132 Cilliers Street Tel: (012) 421 9100 Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Hospitals: Brits, Kloof, Legae,
Sunnyside Gauteng Medforum, Heart, Muelmed
Pretoria DoH Facilities
Learning Centre Manager:
0002
F Hutchinson
(Registered Nurse with Education
qualification)
Nelspruit
1 Louise Street Tel: (013) 759 0690 Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Hospitals: Nelspruit
Sonheuwel Extension Mpumalanga DoH facilities
Nelspruit
Learning Centre Manager: H
1200
Strydom
(Registered Nurse with Education
qualification)

Names and Qualifications of Academic Staff/ Operational Staff

Qualifications:
Name Learning Centre Location Full Time
Registered Nurse Nursing Education
Mentors Mediclinic Hospitals  
Learning and Development Mediclinic Hospitals  
Facilitators
Albertse, H Pretoria   
Anthony, N Sandton   
Bredenkamp, D Bloemfontein   
De Beer, N Pretoria   
De Klerk, C Bloemfontein   
Dr Esterhuizen, J Pretoria   
Guma, N Sandton   
Hutchinson, F Pretoria   
Jordaan, H Bloemfontein   
Legodi, M Limpopo   
Maake, O Pretoria   
Marais, T Pretoria   
Mpambo, V Nelspruit   
Naicker, T Sandton   
Neal, L Sandton   
Dr Powell, E Sandton   
Dr Pontu-Rapudi, M Limpopo   
Smith, J Sandton   
Strydom, J Nelspruit   
Dr Van Zyl, A Corporate Office   
Van den Lingen, K Bloemfontein   
Van der Merwe, C Sandton   

Revised by: A van Zyl Effective date of revised document: 2 March 2023
Directors: AJ Joubert, G van Wyk, B Valodia