Qualification
SAQA ID 78491
NQF Level 08
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Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical HIV/AIDS Management

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Qualification type

Postgraduate Diploma

Credits

128

Sub-framework

HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework

Providers listed

1

Qualification snapshot

Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.

Originator

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Quality assurance functionary

CHE - Council on Higher Education

Field

Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services

Subfield

Promotive Health and Developmental Services

Qual class

Regular-Provider-ELOAC

Recognise previous learning

N

Important dates

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Registration start

2024-07-01

Registration end

2027-06-30

Last date for enrolment

2028-06-30

Last date for achievement

2031-06-30

Purpose and entry context

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Purpose and rationale

Purpose

This qualification aims to provide health care professional graduates involved in the area of HIV/AIDS with skills in research, current and up to date deep knowledge of epidemiology and management. The training of such medical professionals will increase the pool of trained personnel and enhance the care and treatment HIV/AIDS patients and the management of HIV/AIDS.

Entry requirements and RPL

Access to the Qualification

The entry requirement is a Bachelor's Honours degree in Health or medical sciences with a relevant specialization or its equivalent; Medical degree or its equivalent, Bachelor of Nursing or its equivalent.

Structure and assessment

Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.

Qualification rules

A minimum of 128 Credits must be completed for this qualification.

Exit level outcomes

On completion of this qualification, the graduate should be able to

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of selected areas of intervention and care of the clinical HIV/AIDS management.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
  • Take medical history; appropriately communicate findings and treatment options with patient, colleagues and referring doctor, while acting ethically.
  • Manage diagnosis, care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients.

Associated assessment criteria

Assessment criteria are demonstrated fulfilment of the desired outcomes (above) met through successful completion of all components of the qualification and are assessed through a range of methods including tests, assignments and formal examinations, in written and oral form, and the research project.

Integrated Assessment

Integrated assessment is carried out in written examinations and in the clinical practical settings.

Progression and comparability

Articulation options

On completion of this qualification, the graduate may proceed to a master's degree in the same or cognate discipline at this University or other institutions.

Notes

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

Providers currently listed

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University of KwaZulu-Natal

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