SayPro Online Course SAQA 11516617203

Exit Level Assessment Criteria:

Provider / Collaborator / Facilitator role:

Exit Level Assessment Criteria 1:

Areas of Competence

A. Assessment and “Diagnosis”

Core competencies for assessment and “diagnosis”

Qualifying learners will be able to:
collect and compare data with knowledge of norms and / or existing data
recognize deviations from the norm and / or overt changes in patient status
recognize and / or identify individual, group and community behaviours affecting health either positively or adversely
recognize when nursing interventions are needed

B. Communication, Interpersonal relationships

Core competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to:
listen and reflect
formulate questions
use silence appropriately
manage emotions
demonstrate empathy
maintain harmonious working relationships
work in a team

C. Problem solving and critical thinking

Core competencies:

Qualifying learners will be able to:
demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills in relation to the provision of basic holistic general nursing and comprehensive health care
demonstrate an enquiring mind

D. Planning

Core competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to:
identify and set priorities in terms of identified patient care needs and own actions
demonstrate basic organisational and time planning skills

E. Implementation

Core competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to:
in all their dealings with individuals and groups, create an environment which promotes and maintains privacy, confidentiality, physical and emotional well-being and dignity of all
read and interpret the nursing care plan formulated by the registered nurse
identify and implement, with the active involvement of the patient or group, nursing interventions which fall within their scope of practice
verbalise understanding of their role within the multi-disciplinary health team in developing discharge plans for patients and families
identify and report to the registered nurse, individual or group needs for continuity of care

F. Evaluation

Core competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to:
monitor progress and outcomes of specific nursing interventions on individuals and groups
make recommendations to the registered nurse where amendments of care are needed

G. Use of technology

Core competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to :
use technology appropriately in the delivery of nursing care

Exit Level Assessment Criteria 2:

AREAS OF COMPETENCE

Documentation, reporting and information use

Core competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to:
accurately record data on assessment and intervention outcomes
report verbally and in writing, relevant information appropriately
document information in a manner meaningful for improving quality of care
demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical issues pertinent to documentation

Exit Level Assessment Criteria 3:

AREAS OF COMPETENCE

Response in Emergency and Disaster situations

Core competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to :
be familiar with, and where appropriate familiarise other team members on, the physical environment of the organisation and the disaster plan
verbalise understanding of their role in a disaster
identify and / or recognise actual or potential disaster and emergency situations and the need for referral or action
collaborate with team members in the effective management of an emergency

Exit Level Assessment Criteria 4:

AREAS OF COMPETENCE

Participating in research

Core competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to:
verbalise understanding of the research process and methods of research
indicate an understanding of the need for absolute integrity in obtaining information for research purposes
demonstrate an understanding of basic ethical issues involved in research, including patient / client consent and confidentiality
participate in gathering information for research purposes

Exit Level Assessment Criteria 5:

AREAS OF COMPETENCE

Resource utilisation

Core competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to :
demonstrate awareness of the need for efficient, effective and cost effective utilisation of resources in order to ensure greater and more equitable access to health and nursing care by all familiarise themselves with costs of materials and resources
identify areas where they can contribute to cost containment and more efficient use of resources without compromising standards

Exit Level Assessment Criteria 6:

Establishing relationships and networks

Core competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to:
demonstrate knowledge of health and health related resources available within the community within the community
demonstrate understanding of the role of stakeholders in health care
collaborate with members of the multi-disciplinary health team in the provision of health and nursing care and function effectively as a team member
provide health information to individuals and groups within the hospital and community setting

PROFESSIONAL ROLE

Exit Level Assessment Criteria 7:

AREAS OF COMPETENCE

Accountability and responsibility

Core competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to:
demonstrate an awareness of patient, colleague and employer rights in respect of nursing services, and of the SA Nursing Council Standards for Practice
implement nursing interventions according to the Standards for Practice and Scope of Practice
participate in quality assurance programmes
participate in peer review based on agreed upon quality assurance monitoring indicators and tools
review the effectiveness of nursing interventions
apply the scientific process of nursing

Exit Level Assessment Criteria 8:

AREAS OF COMPETENCE

Development opportunities, learning needs and health behaviours

Competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to:
demonstrate an understanding of enabling and limiting legislation and regulations, ethical and professional codes and standards and how these are related to practice
assess and compare their own practice against given standards and identify learning needs / areas for improvement
explore and utilise opportunities for personal growth and development
participate in self directed learning activities aimed at improving practice and broadening knowledge
assume responsibility for lifelong learning

ADVOCACY ROLE

Exit Level Assessment Criteria 9:

AREAS OF COMPETENCE

Advocacy and patient rights

Competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to:
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of patient / user rights as contained in the Constitution of South Africa and the SA Nursing Council Standards for Practice
recognize when patient rights are being or are in danger of being violated by others
recognize when referral to the registered nurse or other members of the health team is indicated in order to protect patient rights

Exit Level Assessment Criteria 10:

AREAS OF COMPETENCE

Human rights in the workplace, occupational health and safety, Labour Legislation

Competencies

Qualifying learners will be able to :
demonstrate an awareness of the rights of employers, employees as well as users of health and nursing services
identify health and safety issues (problems or potential problems) in their area of work
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of reporting channels regarding health and safety issues
demonstrate an understanding of practices designed to maintain their safety as well as the safety of patients, colleagues and co-workers
demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of the health and safety team as well as of each member of staff in maintaining health and safety standards
demonstrate an awareness of Labour Legislation as it affects them as well as correct channels of communication

Assessment criteria:

The specific learning outcomes as indicated in each of the Exit level outcomes above are the criteria (performance indicators), which will be used when assessing learner performance. On completion of the course, learners should demonstrate achievement of the stated outcomes and thereby achievement of core competencies. Formative, summative and terminal comprehensive assessments, which include assessment of specific procedures, will be conducted.

Integrated assessment:

1. Assessment and Evaluation Methods used during formative, summative and terminal assessments include:

simulations in a classroom setting
workplace assessments and practica
written tests and examinations
oral tests and examinations
written assignments and presentations (demonstrations)
projects
self-evaluation
peer group and preceptor evaluation
competency evaluation of clinical skills
comprehensive evaluation of nursing care
problem-based learning strategies
audits

2. Quality assurance procedures forming part of formative evaluation

internal examiners and moderators
accreditation requirements and guidelines of the SA Nursing Council