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Northern Cape Mediclinic Learning Centre Courses or Programmes Offered

AUXILIARY COURSE

Duration of Course

The duration of the course is ONE YEAR FULL TIME
The course consists of theory and practical work.
The medium of tuition is English

Course of Study

All theory is offered at the Academy

• Nursing History and Ethics
• Basic Nursing Care
• Elementary Nutrition
• First Aid
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Comprehensive Health Care

Practical competency will be accomplished at various health care institutions, where the learner must work at least 1,000 hours, according to the requirements of the South African Nursing Council.
The learner also receives basic computer training.
Theoretical examinations are conducted by the South African Nursing Council at the end of each study year.  Practical examinations (clinical) are conducted by Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy at the end of the year.
Successful learners can register at the South African Nursing Council as an Auxiliary Nurse