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
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