Mediclinic Diploma in Nursing

• Students must have an average mark of 50% for each module to gain entrance to the examination.
• A theory examination mark of 50% per module is required to pass the examination.
• A theory final mark of 50% per module is required to pass each year.
• Competency must be achieved in all formative and summative clinical assessments.
• Students will need to fulfil all requirements to complete each study year and obtain the final qualification.
•  A supplementary theoretical and clinical examination will be granted.
•  Students may maintain credit for the theoretical/practical portions of the programme passed if they have to repeat the year.
• Mediclinic will place students for the clinical component of the programme.
• All students must work a 42 hour week minimum to qualify.
• Students may not work permanent night duty during the programme.
• Twenty-eight shifts (of 6 hours) leave (per year) will be granted during the programme (according to the rotation schedule).
• Twelve (12) days of sick leave will be granted per year.
• If all the practical requirements cannot be met in the student’s work setting, he or she will be placed in another facility by the Facilitator, in collaboration with the Nursing Manager.
• Clinical accompaniment is provided by the educator/facilitator, trained mentors, and registered professional nurses.

The student must provide:

• Evidence of clinical competence
•  A complete portfolio of evidence