Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Nursing

Qualification Description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Nursing (level 8) is designed for registered nurses work in hospitals and clinics and are interested in developing their knowledge and skills concerning the nursing and care for the sick child (Paediatric Nursing). Students who register for this qualification will gain a significant level of preventative, curative and rehabilitative knowledge and skills in paediatric nursing. Paediatric Nursing is a specialised field in nursing and students who complete the qualification successfully will be able to execute advanced procedures within their scope of practice on children. The qualification is concerned with the education and training of nurses who are already registered and who practice as registered nurses in the private and public health care institutions.

2. Admission requirements

The entry requirements to this qualification shall be:

• Student must be in possession of a Bachelor Degree in Nursing (Level 7 or 8) or a Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science (4 years) Level 7.
• Registered as a nurse and midwife with the Nursing Council of Namibia.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a registered nurse and midwife.
• Recognition of prior learning will be considered where applicable.

3. Career opportunities

Specialised Professional nurses as a career in the public and private sectors in Namibia. May advanced to a Master degree in Paediatric Nursing in different fields of specialisation.

4. Course Outline

Semester courses:

• Maternal and Child Health Care Services
• Research Methodology
• Communication in Paediatric Nursing
• Research Project

Year courses:

• Child and Family Health
• Anatomy and Physiology: Capita Selecta for Children
• Paediatric Nursing Science

5. HOD designation

            Prof. S. Van der Walt

           Email: s.vanderwalt@ium.edu.na

           Cell: 081 124 6252