SayPro Online Course SAQA 11516617183

Assessment criteria associated with Specific Outcomes:

One
Analyse and reflect on the theory and practice of major disciplines in the field of general nursing, psychiatric nursing, community health nursing and midwifery.
Show potential to contribute to the development of these nursing disciplines.
Critically evaluate and utilise information from different sources to solve problems related to general community, psychiatric and midwifery fields.
Apply past and present knowledge to solve existing and potential health related problems in future general nursing, psychiatric nursing, community and midwifery context.

Two
Identify and describe existing and potential problems in health/nursing disciplines.
Develop and facilitate interventions to health and midwifery address existing and potential problems in health/nursing disciplines.
Formulate appropriate responses to resolve both concrete and abstract health problems.

Three
Demonstrate awareness and interest in own culture and other cultures in South Africa.
Show awareness of the role played by cultural in disease causation.
Explore alternative strategies to address health issues in a culturally diverse society (South Africa).
Ability to render culturally congruent health care.

Four
Show awareness of aspects such as and dynamics of the health ethics and professional health professions and practice.
We appropriate ethical codes and principles to act as advocate and role model in the health care setting.
Act as professional role models.
Take responsibility and accountability within limits of own competence and relevant scope of practice according to the requirement of relevant statutory body.
Adhere to generally accepted professional norms with integrity.

Five
Interrelate with people in small and large group contexts.
Interrelate with individuals, families, groups and communities within health contexts.
Apply knowledge/strategies to facilitate solutions to existing and potential health related problems that arise in a culturally diverse society in South Africa and Africa.
Show empathy and understanding of other problems and contexts.

Six
Collect, analyse, organise and evaluate related information and ideas from a variety of sources in various health fields and nursing disciplines.
Identify patterns in specific patterns fields of general, psychiatric, community and midwifery in order to generalise from specific context to more universal. context/principles Integrate information from different sources to address problems in relevant nursing fields.
Use theories from a variety of fields to solve problems within the health context.

Seven
Relate learning with regard to general nursing, psychiatric nursing, community health nursing and midwifery from individual and professional experience and academic context, to different health related contexts using present and future scenarios.
Interpret health related issues of the past and present in relation to the future needs.
Make connections from personal and professional experience to health problems of individuals, families, groups and communities in various health contexts.

Assessment criteria associated with Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

One
Solve health related problems by means of exploring and critically assessing direct and indirect factors relevant to nursing within a given nursing care context.
Solve health related problems by generating alternative strategies to deal with those problems at primary/secondary and tertiary levels of care.
Overcome communication problems creatively.
Critically evaluate various viewpoints on the current nursing care situation and compare such to own views.
Offer evidence in a variety of ways from theoretical knowledge base and/or from experiential base, to support their stated views.
Identify health related problems in their own lives.
Identify health related problems in others’ lives by use of a variety of methods e.g. case studies and primary research projects.
Identity and solve concrete and abstract nursing problems by drawing upon the theoretical knowledge and experiential base of individual disciplines in the nursing fields.
Identify and solve concrete and abstract nursing problems by drawing upon their own experience base.
Use their knowledge and experience to offer suggestions for solving health problems at a community and national level.
Analyse the national and local community in terms of health related problems, needs, opportunities

Two
Show evidence of personal skills (tolerance, empathy, listening skills, etc) in group situations.
Demonstrate respect for the opinion to others through written and/or oral reporting without bias.
Demonstrate tolerance of diversity through (written and/or oral) reporting without bias.
Undertake health related projects and provide evidence of successful interaction with others.
Use effective communication skills within groups.
Lead and empower people effectively.
Be a supportive follower and active group participant.
Organise themselves and others into effective working groups.
Communicate the evidence of group interactions through professional and scientifically based/accepted written and/or oral reporting.

Three
Demonstrate the requisite study skills and learning strategies,
Organise their study plans.
Use creative and various learning strategies which suit their personal and professional situations and contexts.
Cope with the self-discipline necessary for distance learning.
Think independently and offer evidence to support their decisions.
Assess their own strengths and weaknesses and develop coping strategies.

Four
Demonstrate incipient research skills.
Use library and other resources effectively to suit their individual academic and professional needs.
Use library and other resources effectively to suit the needs of the particular areas of research.
Collect, collate, analyse and integrate information from a variety of sources.
Act responsibly as a researcher and life-long scholar (e.g. appropriate referencing, avoiding plagiarism).

Five
Communicate their ideas and provide supporting evidence in a sustained manner.
Responsibly use others’ ideas in support of their own (without plagiarism).
Follow the language conventions of written (and/or oral) use in health related disciplines, issues, policies and reports.
Use appropriate models of organisation and presentation as required in the nursing disciplines.
Recognise own communication limitations and problem and seek help appropriately. Identify and illustrate nursing/health related jargon.
See, describe and interpret what they come across in appropriate ways.
Assist others to speak for themselves on health related matters.
Use language to critically analyse, evaluate and critique others’ health related ideas.

Six
Demonstrate an appropriate attitude towards health related scholarship and technology.
Use the scientific method of investigation, testing and evaluation in nursing/health fields. Select appropriate health related technology to suit the needs of the individual or group.
Use technology (computers, internet, etc.) where appropriate and feasible in health fields. Use natural resources in a sustainable way.
Show respect for/and a responsible attitude towards health sciences and technology.
Show concern for health issues of individuals, families, groups, and communities and societies.
Demonstrate a consideration of the ethics involved in health sciences and technology issue.
Show respect and openness towards the psychological, health and physical environment of others.

Seven
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of their individual and professional situations.
Connect the abstract knowledge of theory to the reality of their individual personal and professional contexts.
Draw upon their prior knowledge (personal and professional) and experience (personal and professional) as appropriate when investigating and analysing the health fields around them.
Demonstrate knowledge of the interconnectedness of factors influencing the achievement of optimal health and draw upon their knowledge of the complex nature of health care to find appropriate solutions to health related issues.
Lock beyond and across traditional disciplinary boundaries for possible health solutions.
Follow an integrated approach to learning and studying.

Assessment criteria associated with Developmental Outcomes:

One
Learn by means other than rate-learning and practical field experience.
Explain what they know in their own words.
Use help-seeking strategies to further their own l earning and that of others.
Apply what they study indifferent contexts both personal and professional, real and simulated.
Display self-awareness of learning preferences and strategies to suit their personal and professional needs.
Show evidence of effective study skills (e.g. note-taking, summarising, analysis and synthesis).

Two
Display tolerance of diversity and other opinions.
Show willingness to participate in groups.
Demonstrate willingness to take risks in group situations.
Apply what they know and study in culturally diverse health contexts.
Apply what they know and study at different levels, from personal to academic contexts.

Three
Show awareness of cultural diversity.
Demonstrate awareness of own culture and background.
Demonstrate tolerance of diversity and others’ opinions.
Use various skills to draw out the cultural contexts of others (e. g. listening skills, empathy, sympathy, open-mindedness, etc).
Illustrate the value of open-mindedness and tolerance to self and others.

Four
Illustrate the relationship between the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired in studying towards the Diploma and those of the community at large (local).
Make connections from theoretical knowledge to practical application in the real health fields.
Identify the Diploma specialisation skills which are highly valued across the disciplines and sectors of health fields.
Use the personal and professional skills required for efficiency in most health services: imaginative intelligence, emotional maturity, effective communication skills, thoughtful accuracy and interpersonal sensitivity.
Deal effectively with potential health related problems and tasks by drawing upon the knowledge and skills from the Diploma.
Demonstrate a personal and professional sense of work ethics.

Five
Create job opportunities in whatever health situation they find themselves.
Display a realistic view of their own worth and value to contribute towards quality of life of the individual, family, community and society at large.
Communicate that value to others in the real world (CV writing skills, oral communication skills, etc).
Demonstrate a healthy self-esteem and confidence in their academic and professional knowledge, skills and attitudes as required to complete the Diploma qualification.
Deal with various unknown health and professional situations with flexibility and adaptability.

Integrated assessment:

Continuous assessment:
Monthly continuous assessment by the clinical tutor and ward sister in the clinical situation.
Student accompaniment done according to the programme.
Feedback given to student and record in workbook.

Formative assessment:
Through work that includes tests, assignments, group/class presentations in specific subjects.
Feedback given to individuals and groups.

Summative assessment:
Through yearly written examinations conducted by the College as supervised by the University (minimum mark for theory is 50% and 60% for practical).
Assess ability to manage, integrate theory and practical throughout.