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270 Struben Street, PRETORIA; 0002 P.O.Box 30367; Wonderboompoort; 0033
Telephone: 0861 687 746 Facsimile: 086 548 5675
SANC accreditation number: S1074
FET accreditation number: 2010/FE07/104(until31/12/2016)
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Directorate
NURSING MANAGEMENT: Marthie Kocks(Manager education)
Kinna Erasmus (Principal) Mary Kgaditswe(Vice Principal)
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Includes nursing management, HR manger and Admin manager
ACADEMIC STAFF
CORPORATE STRATEGY The corporate strategy of the Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy embodies our vision, mission, strategic intent and strategic focus areas. We base our overall strategic direction around these four (4) pivotal factors.
VISION
To become a benchmark for the provisioning of private nursing Education and training and be the preferred provider of private nursing education and training in the country
MISSION We aim to provide the highest standard of nursing education, which incorporates and addresses the dynamic needs of the entire healthcare sphere (public and private sectors)
STRATEGIC INTENT
To maintain viability and sustainability in the private educational and training market
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
Our strategic focus areas incorporate: Empowering the previously disadvantaged
communities in South Africa with knowledge and skills
Growing our business and exploring networking partnerships
Continuously exploring and utilising marketing opportunities
Promoting an environment of employees that foster teamwork, personal and professional growth, as well as respect for the individual within a community context; and
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Continuously striving to enhance satisfaction of shareholders as members of the community, in rendering healthcare services of the highest qualities.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Our strategic objectives centre on the following principals: Providing quality, accessible, flexible learning programs
based on adult education principles Making re-admission to the educational mainstream
possible and doing so, promote lifelong learning Providing outreach programs to disadvantaged
communities Establishing and maintaining partnerships with
shareholders in the healthcare market
Above: Nursing management and program coordinators
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING FRAMEWORK The directors (shareholders) of the Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy (Pty) Ltd. are responsible for the maintenance of adequate accounting records, and the preparation and integrity of the financial statements and related information. The auditors are responsible to report on the fair presentation of the financial statements
The directors (shareholders) are also responsible for the company’s system of internal financial control. These are designed to provide reasonable but not absolute, assurance as to the reliability of the financial statements, and to adequately safeguard, verify and maintain accountability of assets, and to prevent and detect misstatement and loss. Nothing has come to the attention of the directors to indicate that any material breakdown in the functioning of these control procedures and systems has occurred during the year under review. The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, since the directors have every reason to believe that the company has adequate resources in place to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. The auditors’ and directors’ reports are compiled on an annual basis, in accordance with the company’s financial year end, i.e. 28 February of every year. This annual auditing process also
incorporates the academy’s annual budget reviews, which, amongst others, address personnel and personnel development and the purchasing of supplies for the simulation laboratory.
HISTORY : THUTO BOPHELO Since 2000 the Academy has taken over the teaching and training responsibilities of the Mothwa Haven Training School (who has, since 2000 it’s registration, successfully trained and enrolled 2500 nursing Auxiliaries since 1982.)
The classes were conducted in the above wooden cabin at Mothwa Haven. During the course of 1999 the Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy was founded by an agreement of transfer from Mothwa Haven Training School. The learning process was upgraded from a normal standard to a broader and more appropriate clinical facility concerning the learning environment by incorporating the private and public sector in the Nursing Education Institution. We improved the teaching and accompaniment structure of the students by expanding our staff to additional tutors and a student counsellor. The Academy was moved to a venue more suitable for an educational environment with ideal infrastructural facilities and accessibility of reaching the Academy. (from taxi ranks and railway station.)
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LEGAL STRUCTURE
Company Registration number (Pty) Ltd 2001/025807/07. South African Nursing Council: Registration number S1074. Further Education and Training registration number (with Dept Of Education ): 2010/FE07/104(until31/12/2016)
Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy is a registered company registered in terms of the companies Act of 1974 as amended to establish and provide nursing education and training in terms of the Nursing Act, no 33 of 2005, and it’s regulations.
The shareholders of the company are as follows: Deo Gloria Trust; JIK trust; Paul Zondo The Directors of the company are as follows: Mr Ernst du Preez(CEO); Mr Paul Zondo; Ms Lente Graupner
LOCATION /SITES OF DELIVERY
The Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy currently has 1 (one) site from which it operates namely 270 Struben Street; Pretoria Central.
DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION The location of the Academy ensures an accessibility for the students, all depending on public transport, since taxi-stands and bus routes are adjacent to the premises
DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING Brick structure consisting of 4 floor with 14 class rooms
(accommodating BETWEEN 40-90 students per classroom)with appropriate lighting/windows and lockable outside door
1 simulation laboratory (with demonstration teaching aids) with appropriate lighting/windows and lockable outside door
Offices: Principal, vice principal, administrative staff; open plan office for 16 tutors; HOD and admin assistant /secretary conference room for utilisation by student counsellor adequate toilets for staff & students
TEACHING AIDS demonstration aids for various purposes. Computers and projectors for power point presentation-
fixed in all 14 classrooms Library: well equipped with up to date books and magazines
IT SUPPORT AND TEACHING AIDS - Information technology centre (outsourced) with 90 computers for utilization by students.
SCOPE OF PLANNED OPERATIONS The learner audiences are nurses and caregivers specifically interested in nursing science. The learners will possess valuable knowledge and skills, which are recognised and used as the basis to develop greater insight and awareness into the nursing profession, scientific nursing and legal-ethical aspects. Thus it is important to recognise prior learning and to make learning accessible, affordable and equitable.
The learning programmes enhance a culture of learning to enable the learner to embark on life-long learning through adult learning education.
Learners meeting the required outcomes attain the appropriate diploma or certificate thus rewarding learning achievements from the South African Nursing Council. The short courses as identified by the needs of the community regarding concurrent crisis situations, will assist the members of the community to help themselves and become self sufficient in handling immediate and long-term crises. This will be achieved by obtaining appropriate education as well as knowledge regarding meaningful resources.
SANC APPROVED CLINICAL FACILITIES HOSPITALS
1 Jubilee
2 Kalafong
3 Kloof Medi-Clinic
4 Muelmed Medi-Clinic
5 Medforum Medi-Clinic
6 Sunnyside Medi-Clinic
7 Legae Medi-Clinic
8 Pretoria Heart Medi-Clinic
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9 Urology
10 Zuid Afrikaanse Hospital
11 Saint Vincent Hospital
12 Medkin Theatre
13 Louis Pasteur
14 1 Military Hospital (*SANC approval pending))
OLD AGE HOMES
1 Mothwa Haven
2 Soetdoring
3 Huis Vergenoeg
4 Huis van Rensburg
5 Blymoedig
6 Deutches Altersheim
7 Princess Christian Home
8 Silversig
9 Twee Riviere(*SANC approval pending)
10 Fleurenville (*SANC approval pending)
STEPDOWN CLINICS
1 Medstep
2 Montamed
REHABILITATION CENTRES
1 Lynmed
2 Stabilus
3 Castle Carrey (*SANC approval pending)
COMMUNITY CLINICs
1 A Re Tshwaraneng
2 Phelophepa Train
3 Belle Ombre Community Health Clinic
4 Centurion Community Health Clinic
5 Princess Park Community Health Clinic
6 Rosslyn Community Health Clinic
7 Watloo Community Health Clinic
8 Batswana Bare Transport Community Health Clinic
9 Botlhaba Babelegi Community Health Clinic
10 Botlahaba Waltloo Community Health Clinic
11 Botlhaba West Community Health Clinic
WORKPLACE EXPOSURE OF LEARNERS
Seeing that nursing is an applied human science, the education and training of learners in nursing include a practical learning component, which has to be completed successfully to obtain the relevant qualification. In order to facilitate the clinical learning of
our learners, we make use of clinical facilities, which include hospitals, old age homes and community centres. Our clinical facilities are approved by the South African Nursing Council, which include the agreements entered into with these facilities.
ASSESSMENT Apart from expanding our learning facilities and staying abreast of new developments, we also recognise the importance of forming partnerships with our fellow private nursing education and training institutions. We have identified a gap in the literacy and life skills competencies of our learners. In order to overcome this gap, we have developed and implemented literacy and life skills programmes, which will be accredited with the education SETA and offered at a separate campus site. The critical cross-field outcomes, as stipulated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), will be used as a guideline in the development of these programmes.
We do not only envisage presenting these programmes at our own sites, but will attempt to form partnerships with other institutions that experience similar problems
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT Total Quality Management (QMS) is something that we continually strive towards in the management of the wellness of our personnel, learners and external partners. We have a personnel wellness programme, which is pre-planned and implemented on an annual basis, to recognise and reward our employees for their work-related contributions. The Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy is also investigating and incentive programme to award personnel for their exceptional achievements and contributions. We have kicked off this initiative with a week long holiday for the personnel member of the year. Competitions such as “survivor” afford personnel an opportunity to compete for this prize and forms part of
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motivating and rewarding our personnel. These types of team competitions also contribute to group cohesion and communication amongst our employees. Our learners elect a learner representative council (LRC) on an annual basis. We are investigating initiatives to promote the personal and professional growth of our learners and will use the stated body as a “rudder to steer these processes. Incentive schemes, such as bursaries and awards for best achievements, are also awarded to our top learners.
TARGET MARKET We aim to target school leavers and infuse them with a passion for nursing through marketing programmes and career exhibitions. However, our market includes anybody, irrespective of race, creed or nationality, who wishes to study nursing.
CURRENT AND LONG-TERM DEMAND OF PROGRAMME OFFERINGS Our present learner numbers reflect a growing demand for the learning programmes that we present. This is evident in light of the fact that we had to purchase satellite campus and employ additional personnel. It is not foreseen that the services we offer will become redundant or obsolete. A stated, nursing care forms a crucial part of the overall healthcare services of a country. In light of the burden that the HIV/AIDS pandemic places on the country’s already stretched healthcare services, Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy is providing an essential service to enhance the greater South African Community.
SIMILAR PROGRAMS BY OTHER INSTITUTIONS As known, there are many private institutions that offer similar nursing education and training programmes. The Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy sets, and will continue to set, it apart from the rest and create a market edge by continually: Researching and adapting to the dynamics involved in the
healthcare sector. These dynamics will be incorporated in all
learning strategies Providing the healthcare sector with a product that is highly
in demand, namely quality nurses who provide excellent healthcare and who continually strive to promote personal and professional growth, and
Identifying learning gaps and implementing strategies to bridge such gaps.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk is an integral part of improved performance, growth and sustainable value creation. The Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy (Pty) Ltd. follows a risk management strategy, which aims to reduce uncertainty and make us more committed in our endeavour to attain the goals embedded in our corporate strategy. The adoption of an integrated risk management strategy will allow us to ensure that knowledge and experience is shared, while a balance between risk and reward will address fair expectations from shareholders, resource constraints and sustainable development. The framework of our risk management strategy centres on the following aspects: The alignment of strategic processes with work processes,
which includes our internal and external environments The promotion of risk awareness amongst all shareholders
and employees in order to promote transparency and efficiency
The investigation of all options that can be realistically implemented to improve our services, i.e. the delivery of optimal nursing education and training
The continuous monitoring of changes in our external environment that has an impact on our business
The implementation of a risk management strategy that includes the monitoring of the total cost risk
Ensuring that management understands and accepts responsibility for managing any risk that may impact on their key performance areas or the achievements of objectives and that all employees take responsibility for managing the health, safety, environmental and quality risks inherent in their work
The monitoring, evaluation and implementation of strategies to manage and align relevant issues and changes on a political, economic, social, technological and environmental levels that have an impact on the company
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The Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy (Pty) Ltd maintains accounting and administrative control systems that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the accounting records accurately reflect that all transactions are executed and recorded in accordance with sound business practices, assets are safeguarded and that protection is provided against serious risk of loss in a cost-effective manner
ORGANISATIONAL POLICIES
Our policies on staffing, occupational health and safety and HIV/AIDS are contained in a master file and are accessible to personnel. At present the nursing academy is investigating and developing policies to address both learner and personnel wellness. As ours is a vibrant and ever-growing institution the development of policies and procedures is a continuous task which requires constant revision and development
LANGUAGE POLICY The language policy is that all instruction is in English.
EQUITY POLICY All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with this locality’s Employment Equity Plan.
INTAKE DATES Program Intake Dates
Bridging 2 (R683)
Group 1 March
Group 2 July
Group 3 November
Bridging 1 (R683) Intake Dates
Group 1 February
Group 2 June
Group 3 October
Enrolled 2 (R2175) Intake Dates
Group 1 April
Group 2 August
Group 3 December
Enrolled I (R2175) Intake Dates
Group 1 March
Group 2 July
Group 3 October
Auxiliary (R2176) Intake Dates
Group 1 April
Group 2 August
Group 3 October
EXAMINATION BODY The South African Nursing council is the ETQA for the nursing courses and will set and mark the final examinations. The short skills courses will also be listed with SANC as short courses
ACCREDITATION STATUS Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy has been verified by the South African Nursing council, the ETQA for nursing, as a accredited Nursing Education Institution or presentation of nursing education. The short skills courses will also be listed with SANC as short courses Application for becoming a Private Higher Education Institution has been submitted to the HEQC (Higher Education Quality Council) and CHE (Council for Higher Education) courses and will set and mark the final examinations.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Apart from expanding our learning facilities and staying abreast of new developments, we also recognise the importance of forming partnerships with our fellow private nursing education and training institutions. We have identified a gap in the literacy and
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life skills competencies of our learners. In order to overcome this gap, we are in the process of developing literacy and life skills programmes, which will be accredited with the education SETA and offered at a separate campus site. The critical cross-field outcomes, as stipulated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), will be used as a guideline in the development of these programmes.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
A. PHELOPEPA HEALTH TRAIN
Thuto Bophelo Bridging students spend 2 weeks on the Phelopepa train for community nursing experience. They are accompanied by a clinical educator.
B. ARE TSWARANENG (SOSHANGUVE) Tshwane North Choir (AreTswaraneng- Soshanguve)
COURSES OFFERED:
BRIDGING COURSE FOR ENROLLED NURSES LEADING TO REGISTRATION AS A NURSE (R683) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • Senior Certificate or an equivalent certificate • Recognition of prior learning based on criterion referenced assessment for: • Learners with health care related experience • Learners with accredited nursing or nursing related learning experience • Proof of current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the SA Nursing Council • Proof of employment as an enrolled nurse for at least 4 months in the year prior to commencement of the course COURSE CONTENT – CURRICULUM:
The minimum standards are laid down by the registered school and the SA Nursing Council.
The curriculum complies with the SA Nursing Council minimum standards.
Ethos and Professional Practice I
Integrated General Nursing Science 1
Applied Social Science 1
Clinical Nursing Science 1 Course fees are include South African Nursing Council fees The student is responsible for the cost of books.
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CONTRACT AND RULES: All learners are subject to the Academy disciplinary code that governs workplace conduct and the grievance procedure. The Training and HR policies are available to all learners. These include rules relating to assessment, academic credit, progression and qualification CLINICAL PRACTICAL: The student completes the prescribed practica in a formalized manner and according to a learning contract with the clinical unit or service. The allocation of the student for clinical practice is co-ordinated by the Registered School. The practica allocation is in accordance with the minimum requirements prescribed by the SA Nursing Council. A system of formative and summative evaluation is required. A formal First Year Practical / Final Practical Examination is taken down by the school in accordance with SA Nursing Council requirements. CLINICAL AND THEORETICAL ACCOMPANIMENT: Accompaniment is provided by the Tutor / Facilitator / Assessor, trained mentors and registered nurses. All tutors and assessors have the necessary qualifications to perform their duties. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: Library, Computer Room, Simulation Room and Academic Support Programme. REGISTRATION: Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will obtain a qualification as a Registered Nurse from the SANC
ENROLLED NURSE (R2175) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • Senior Certificate or an equivalent certificate • Recognition of prior learning based on criterion referenced assessment for: • Learners with health care related experience • Learners with accredited nursing or nursing related learning experience • Proof of current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the SA Nursing Council COURSE CONTENT – CURRICULUM:
The minimum standards are laid down by the registered school and the SA Nursing Council.
Fees: Course fees are include South African Nursing Council fees
The student is responsible for the cost of books, CONTRACT AND RULES: All learners are subject to the Academy disciplinary code that governs workplace conduct and the grievance procedure. The Training and HR policies are available to all learners. These include rules relating to assessment, academic credit, progression and qualification CLINICAL PRACTICAL: The student completes the prescribed practica in a formalized manner and according to a learning contract with the clinical unit or service. The allocation of the student for clinical practice is co-ordinated by the Academy. The practica allocation is in accordance with the minimum requirements prescribed by the SA Nursing Council. A system of formative and summative evaluation is required. A formal First Year Practical / Final Practical Examination is taken down by the school in accordance with SA Nursing Council requirements.
CLINICAL AND THEORETICAL ACCOMPANIMENT: Accompaniment is provided by the Tutor / Facilitator / Assessor, trained mentors and registered nurses. All tutors and assessors have the necessary qualifications to perform their duties. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: Library, Computer Room, Simulation Room and Academic Support Programme. REGISTRATION: Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will obtain a qualification as a enrolled nurse from the SANC
AUXILIARY NURSE (R2176)
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • 10 years of schooling/ grade 11 report/ Senior Certificate or an equivalent certificate • Recognition of prior learning based on criterion referenced assessment for: • Learners with health care related experience • Learners with accredited nursing or nursing related learning experience COURSE CONTENT – CURRICULUM:
The minimum standards are laid down by the registered school and the SA Nursing Council.
FEES: Course fees are include South African Nursing Council fees The student is responsible for the cost of books, CONTRACT AND RULES: All learners are subject to the Academy disciplinary code that governs workplace conduct and the grievance procedure. The Training and HR policies are available to all learners. These include rules relating to assessment, academic credit, progression and qualification REGISTRATION: Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will obtain a qualification as an Auxiliary nurse from the SANC
POST BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Thutu Bophelo is in the process of developing post basic nursing courses which will be presented according to the SANC regulations. Successful candidates will be obtaining an additional post basic qualification.
MIDWIFERY The Diploma in Midwifery is presented to registered nurses as a post basic diploma. Successful candidates will obtain an additional qualification with SANC THE AIM OF THE COURSE: The emphasis of the course is on providing in the unique physical and emotional needs of the
expectant woman and her baby within the family and the community. DURATION OF THE COURSE: 1 academic year (12 months) COMMENCEMENT DATE: 2013 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Candidates would be required to work at our St Vincent’s hospital in Bela-Bela for at least 6 months of the academic year. Practical experience will also be obtained in Public and private city hospitals. A minimum of 30 confinements/deliveries must be completed successfully. The final theoretical examination will be set and marked by the South African Nursing Council.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
THE AIM OF THE COURSE Learners, Registered doctors, nurses and paramedics are educated in the skills and knowledge required for successful participation in team-based resuscitation attempts. Basic life support courses are regulated by the Resuscitation Council of South Africa in order to assist healthcare professionals, regardless of their level of skill and knowledge, to improve their understanding and skills in the technique of resuscitation and emergency care. The course is presented by a qualified instructor DURATION OF THE COURSE: The course is presented over a one day (six hours) period and involve ASSESSMENT CRITERIA There is a theoretical component for which the candidate must obtain 85% to be successful. Candidates must also achieve 100% for a practical evaluation
FAMILY & FRIENDS(Basic Life Support) This is as course for health care workers to provide them with the basic additional knowledge and skills to enable them to work in a crèche, old age home, rehab centre, etc DURATION OF THE COURSE: 1 (one) day
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APPROVAL OF PREMISES
APPROVAL OF PROGRAMMES
Foundation course Foundation is a ‘grooming course’ during which prospective
nurses are introduced to the expected behavior of the nursing profession. A pre-package course is presented to
qualified nursing students to ensure that they are on par with the qualification that they have, before they start the
qualification that they wish to study. For example: a staff
nurse must successfully complete a pre-package before he/she starts with the bridging course.The duration of both
theses courses are six weeks. Underneath are the presenters of the course Nomsa Khumalo-Gomba(L) and Dorothy
Kironje® with the Vice Principal Mary Kgaditswe (middle)
PRINCIPALs
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Education Staff complement
NEA (NURSING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION) All educators are members of the Nursing education association. Educators are attending the NEA workshops and conferences on a rotating basis
Thuto Bophelo also uses the NEA and Forum for professional nurses conferences as an opportunity to network, share ideas and advertise
FORUM FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSE LEADERS Nursing management and educators are members of the Forum for Professional Nurse leaders and attend conferences and workshops of the forum. The Academy was also an exhibitor at the Forum conference of 2010
Full time clinical educators
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COURSE CO-ODINATORS COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT STAFF
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CULTURE DAYS
OTHER
Graduation: Director Graupner & HR manager
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Some of our Clinical facilities
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For any Inquiries please contact:
Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy(Pty) Ltd 270 Struben Street, P.O.Box 30367 PRETORIA WONDERBOOMPOORT 0002 0033
Telephone: 0861 687 746 Facsimile: 086 548 5675 Website: www.nuringacademy.co.za e-mail: [email protected]
