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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Ensure child and adolescent-friendly health and nursing care |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
252089 | Ensure child and adolescent-friendly health and nursing care | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Nursing | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services | Promotive Health and Developmental Services | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 4 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard will be useful for people working as clinically focused, service orientated, independent, registered staff nurses, who are able to render basic care to persons with stable and uncomplicated general health problems, as determined by the appropriate legislative framework.
This unit standard will recognise the essential knowledge and skills required to ensure a child and adolescent friendly health and nursing care, and advocate on behalf of children. People credited with this unit standard are able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.
The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard: |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Implement child and adolescent-friendly services. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Factors that impact on the emotional and physical safety of a child or adolescent are identified, and the environment assessed in terms of the risk provided. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Safety risks in the physical environment are identified, and precautions recommended are consistent with the nature and severity of the risk. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The emotional and physical safety of a child or adolescent patient is protected through the implementation of institutional policies related to child safety. Procedures and facilities are adapted to the age-related needs of the child or adolescent. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Nutritional advice and/or provision is appropriate to the age and developmental stage of the young person, as well as specific health requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Health requirements include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The changing social, emotional, physical, cognitive and cultural needs of the young person and his/her family are identified and described in accordance with mainstream developmental theories. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Dimensions include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Care provided or interventions selected are appropriate to the stage of development and the needs of the particular child. Care provides for a safe and secure environment which facilitates development and supports curative, remedial, and/or restorative interventions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The provision of care is characterised by a continuity of approach across different contexts in which the child may find her/himself. The importance of continuity is explained with reference to its contribution to development. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Actions, communication, responses and interactions throughout the provision of care services are characterised by sensitivity to culture, context and non-discriminatory acts. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Involve children, adolescents and parents or caregivers constructively in child and adolescent care. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Information about the condition and treatment of the child or adolescent provided to the child, parents and/or caregivers is relevant in terms of their concerns and information needs. Information is offered at intervals and levels appropriate to the target audience. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Opportunities to involve children, adolescents, parents or caregivers in patient care are identified and maximised in relation to the patient's needs and availability of caregivers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Involvement of children, adolescents, parents or caregivers is characterised by respect for the dignity of all who are involved care. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Act as an advocate for a child or adolescent at all times. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Investigations into possible rights violations establish the facts, identify the nature of the violation, and determine appropriate responses. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Violations include:
Responses include: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Advocacy at local and community level reflects informed, appropriate and assertive personal intervention on behalf of, and/or in partnership with, those whose rights are infringed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Information on rights provided to specific target groups in relation to their needs is clear, understandable and offered in ways that provide direction, and encourage personal action and responsibility. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Rights include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The malpractice of health team members is prevented by active advocacy on behalf of the child or adolescent. Advocacy actions are appropriate to the circumstances and comply with current legislation and regulations. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Adhere to the ethical and legal requirements pertaining to child or adolescent health. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Cases of abuse and/or neglect are identified and reported to appropriate authorities, in the correct manner, as required by legislation. Consequences of failing to report such cases are discussed with reference to legal, professional and ethical implications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Special needs of children and adolescents are identified in relation to the principle of informed consent. Own efforts directed at helping children to understand the implications of the proposed intervention, and to provide consent, are patient, honest and at a level appropriate to the language and conceptual level of the child. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Consent obtained for the performance of operations on children and adolescents is obtained in a manner that meets both legal and ethical requirements. Legal guardians are involved, as prescribed, throughout the process. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Caring relationships established with children and adolescents are therapeutic and professional at all times in accordance with accepted ethical principles and protocols. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Professional include:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Provide post traumatic support to children and adolescents. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The need for post-traumatic support is identified in accordance with health authority guidelines and established protocols. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Decisions to apply post-traumatic debriefing are consistent with the level of emotional need identified and the implied urgency of an intervention. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Post-traumatic debriefing is conducted in an age-appropriate manner, in accordance with generally accepted practice, guidelines and protocols. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Age-appropriate debriefing includes:
The level of debriefing in this context refers to the initial stages of verbalising and acting out the traumatic event. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Own notes and or drawings and notes produced by the child are stored securely and available to authorised persons on request. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The need for specialised intervention and counselling is correctly identified, and children referred to appropriate specialists for more advanced or specific counselling according to established procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Accreditation Options:
Moderation Option: |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard:
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UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
Note: Identifying and implementing child friendly services implies problem-solving and effective decision making; providing post-traumatic support. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
Note: Health care provision is team based. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
Note: Implementing child friendly health care requires effective organisation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Note: Central to monitoring and evaluation components. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
Note: Core competence in child friendly services; providing post-traumatic support. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Note: Used in assessment and monitoring. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
Note: Factors impacting on the quality of service delivery. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Notes to Assessors:
Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: The following particular issues should be taken into consideration when assessing against this unit standard: Definition of Terms: Terms have been clarified as far as possible through the use of range statements. Further clarification of terms is provided as follows: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 59236 | National Diploma: Nursing | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2020-07-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Fundamental | 59257 | Bachelor of Nursing | Level 7 | NQF Level 08 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
NONE |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |