NQF Level: 2
Credits: 68
Duration: 4 months
Entry requirements: NQF Level 1 or Experience in related field
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners to provide basic physical and emotional support to patients and their families/household members within a home-based care environment. They work under the direct supervision of a professional supervisor
Career path and job opportunities
❖Nursing
❖ Community health worker
❖ Health Promotion officer
❖ Community health services management
Module Title
Module Code
Credits
KNOWLEDGE MODULES
Fundamentals of Home Based
532904-001-00-00-KM-01
8
PRACTICAL SKILLS MODULE
Identify and report on possible needs of patients and family/household members on an ongoing basis
532904-001-00-00-PM-02
5
Implement delegated components of the care plan (Household and patient)
532904-001-00-00-PM-03
20
Capacitate patients/family/household members in basic practical care skills
532904-001-00-00-PM-05
5
WORK EXPERIENCE MODULES
Exposure to the processes of monitoring the implementation of the home-based care plans
532904-001-00-00-WM-02
24
Exposure to the processes of ensuring the active participation of patients and households in the management of care at home
532904-001-00-00-WM-03
2
Exposure to the processes of capacitating patients/family/household members in basic practical care skills
532904-001-00-00-WM-04
2
Exposure to the referral processes
532904-001-00-00-WM-05
2