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Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005)

Regulations

Regulations relating to the Course Leading to Enrolment as a Nursing Auxiliary

6. The curriculum

 

(1) Course objectives

 

The curriculum for the course shall be compiled in such a manner that it leads to the personal and professional development of a pupil nursing auxiliary so that, on completion of the course he—

(a) recognises and respects the dignity and worth of man;
(b) appreciates that social and cultural influences and physical circumstances have a bearing on human behaviour and health;
(c) demonstrates an understanding of the relevant legislation and the aspects of the common law applicable to nursing;
(d) accepts the ethical and moral codes governing nursing;
(e) accepts that nursing is involved with man at all stages of life;
(f) is able to assist with the implementation of nursing acts for individuals or groups as part of the nursing regimen planned by a registered nurse or registered midwife, with particular reference to basic human needs;
(g) recognises the place of the enrolled nursing auxiliary in the health team providing comprehensive health care;
(h) is willing to co-operate with other health team members;
(i) recognises and carries out his responsibility in respect of the promotion of the physical and mental health of man and the prevention of physical and mental disorders in man.

 

(2) Course contents

 

The course shall consist of a subject made up of the following:

(a) Nursing history and ethics;
(b) basic nursing care;
(c) elementary nutrition;
(d) first aid;
(e) elementary anatomy and physiology;
(f) introduction of comprehensive health care.

 

(3) Clinical training

 

(a) Subject to the provisions of regulation 7 a pupil nursing auxiliary shall undergo a minimum of 1 000 hours of clinical training, which shall be spread over the full period of the course.
(b) The clinical training referred to in paragraph (a) shall include practical at night for at least one twelfth but not more than one quarter of the total prescribed period of training.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (b), a pupil nursing auxiliary shall not be allocated for clinical practical at night during the first six months of the course.