Cardio-thoracic Critical Care for RNs, PNs & GNs

Make sure that you meet the minimum academic requirements.

To enquire more or enrol in a course, email the required documents listed below to heorecruitment@mediclinic.co.za

Documents Required for short course and fundamental courses:

• Proof of SANC/HPCSA registration
• Proof of completion of relevant pre-course as per prospectus – (where applicable)
• Certified copy of ID

Notes:

• Students to buy their own prescribed books if required
• If examinations require flights and/or accommodation this is to be covered by the client
• These prices exclude clinical accompaniment. If a client is unable to provide their own mentors an additional fee will be charged. Mediclinic can only offer accompaniment based on educator capacity
•  Courses will not be offered if less than 5 students in total enrol on the course. Courses will be cancelled a month prior to starting date and clients will be informed and any applicable fees refunded. 

• The SANC or Namibian Nursing Board
• Successful completion of a Critical Care In-house Course/Diploma or Honours
• Competency in Proof of current registration as a Registered/Professional and General Nurse with Basic Life Support
• 3-6 months of experience in the cardiothoracic critical care
• Application/motivation report from the Unit Manager and signed by the Nursing Manager

 A minimum of two formal tests and one assignment will be written. A 50% year mark is required for entry into the exam. An average theory course mark of 50% is required to pass the course. The pass mark of the theoretical examination is 50%. The student must be proved competent in all formative and summative clinical assessments to pass the course. All students will be granted one supplementary theoretical and clinical examination

• The allocation of the student for clinical practice is done by Mediclinic.
• The student must work at least a 36-hour workweek.
• The student may not work permanent night duty during the course.
• The student may take one week (7 shifts) leave during the course.
• If all the practical requirements cannot be met in the student's work setting the student will be placed in an alternative facility in collaboration with the Nursing Manager.
• Clinical accompaniment is provided by the educator/facilitator, trained mentors, and registered/professional nurses.
• The student must work in the cardiac and cardio-thoracic critical care unit for a period of six months, however, clinical placement also includes Operating Theatre

The student must:

• Achieve a practical mark of 70% for all the required clinical assessments
• Provide evidence of clinical competence
• Hand in the completed workbook

The successful completion of this course does not qualify the student to register for an additional qualification with the South African Nursing Council. This course is not credit-bearing.

Mediclinic funds the course for its employees.

The student is responsible for the cost of any prescribed and recommended books. Other institutions requesting Mediclinic provide training for their employees will be invoiced before the commencement of the course.

Contract

Mediclinic students will be expected to sign a contract with Mediclinic to work back double the length of the course on successful completion of the course. If the student does not complete the course successfully he/she will be liable for the course costs and an administration fee.

Student information will be shared with legislative bodies and be used for BBBEE purposes.

Code of Conduct

All students are subject to the Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd disciplinary code that governs workplace conduct and the grievance procedure.

Policies and procedures are available to deal with student appeals and complaints.

Student Support Services

Facilities

Library and Computer Room

Support Services 

We have an academic support system in place. The support system includes assisting with study methods as well as assisting students that require professional counselling. There are INCON clinics in the hospitals where students are referred if professional counselling is required. Policies and procedures are in place to deal with student disabilities.

Our mission is:

• To deliver measurable quality training outcomes, governed by sound educational principles, evidence-based practice and adherence to legislation.
• To contribute to the development of skills relevant to health care service delivery nationally.

Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Private Higher Education Institution

Corporate Office: Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd Offices

Postal Address: PO Box 456, Stellenbosch, 7599
Address: 25 Du Toit Street, Stellenbosch, 7600.

Tel: +27 21 809 6500

Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd is a registered company operating in the private healthcare industry. Company registration number 1969/009218/07. Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31 December 2023 as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration certificate no. 2008/HE07/006

The programme, Diploma in Nursing, is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Accreditation with the SANC expires 31 December 2023. The programme is registered with the Department on Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).