NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Nursing (Level 6)
level of qualification:
6
credit total:
460
1
Purpose
This qualification recognises the skills and knowledge in nursing.
Holders of this qualification are able to work unsupervised in the areas of
general nursing.
2
regulations for the qualification
2.1
entry information for programmes of education and training
assessed against the unit standards in the qualification
Open.
2.2
recognition of prior learning
N/A.
2.3
qualification requirements
summary of qualification requirements
This qualification will be awarded to people credited with all the
compulsory unit standards.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Nursing (Level 6)
Compulsory
All the unit standards listed are required.
Unit No.
Unit Standard Title
Level
Credit
4
5
4
5
2
2
2
2
2
3
6
3
hs/05/0002/06 Provide nutritious food for an adolescent
6
1
hs/05/0003/06 Explore nutritious food choices
6
1
hs/05/0004/06 Provide nutritious food for a family
6
3
hs/05/0005/06 Provide nutritious food for a vegetarian
6
2
hs/05/0006/06 Apply knowledge of hygiene and safety
in preparation, serving, and storage of
food
Community Health Nursing
6
2
hs/05/0007/06 Deliver safe intra-partum care to mother
and baby
hs/05/0008/06 Demonstrate knowledge of applied
sociology in the care of patients
hs/02/0018/04 Apply knowledge of health environmental
factors to the promotion of wellness
hs/02/0019/04 Examine concepts, influences and
choices for achieving well-being
hs/05/0009/06 Develop knowledge and skills to identify
and meet the needs of elderly patients
hs/05/0010/06 Apply epidemiological principles to health
planning and monitoring
hs/05/0011/06 Manage rehabilitation
6
5
6
5
4
5
4
3
6
8
6
5
6
6
Nutrition
hs/02/0020/04 Demonstrate knowledge of basic human
nutrition
hs/02/0030/04 Investigate the relationship between food
and lifestyle and the food and nutrition
guidelines
hs/01/0003/02 Apply knowledge of age-related nutrition
needs in providing food for a toddler
hs/01/0004/02 Apply knowledge of age-related nutrition
needs in providing food for a child
hs/01/0005/02 Apply knowledge of age-related nutrition
needs in providing food for an adult and
older person
hs/05/0001/06 Demonstrate knowledge of food safety
NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Nursing (Level 6)
Unit No.
Unit Standard Title
Level
Credit
hs/05/0012/06 Identify and control under supervision
occupational hygiene health hazards in
the work environment
Anatomy and Physiology
6
4
hs/05/0013/06 Describe the roles and responses of the
human cardiovascular system
hs/05/0014/06 Describe the roles and responses of
human cells and tissues
hs/05/0015/06 Demonstrate knowledge of human
reproduction, physiological development,
and heredity
hs/05/0016/06 Describe the relationship between the
structure and function of the human
digestive system
hs/05/0017/06 Describe the role and responses of the
human endocrine system
hs/05/0018/06 Describe maintenance of fluid, electrolyte,
and acid-base balance in the human body
hs/05/0019/06 Demonstrate knowledge of the role and
responses of the human integumentary
system
hs/05/0020/06 Demonstrate knowledge of the role and
responses of the human lymphatic system
hs/05/0021/06 Demonstrate knowledge of bones,
muscles, and skeletal tissues of the
human body and their functions
hs/05/0022/06 Describe the structure and function of the
human nervous system
hs/05/0023/06 Describe the role and responses of the
human reproductive system
hs/05/0024/06 Demonstrate knowledge of the role and
responses of the human respiratory
system
hs/05/0025/06 Describe the role and responses of the
human urinary system
hs/05/0026/06 Describe human immune response and
resistance to disease
Specialised Nursing
6
4
6
3
6
3
6
3
6
4
6
3
6
3
6
3
6
4
6
3
6
3
6
3
6
3
6
3
hs/05/0027/06 Demonstrate knowledge of causes and
common effects of disability
hs/05/0028/06 Manage childhood illnesses in an
integrated manner including children with
disabilities
6
5
6
4
Safety & Occupational Hygiene
NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Nursing (Level 6)
Unit No.
Unit Standard Title
Level
Credit
Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy,
physiology and provide nursing care to
clients with diseases of the ear, nose and
sinus, throat and oral cavity
Demonstrate knowledge of normal
structure of cell and the deviation in their
structure to form tumours
Provide support and care for persons
with tumour undergoing chemotherapy
and radiotherapy
Demonstrate knowledge and skills while
caring for clients/patients in an intensive
care unit
Demonstrate knowledge and skills while
caring for clients with burns and scalds
Describe how low vision affects the
individual and his/her interaction with the
environment
Demonstrate knowledge of hearing
impairment and communication with
people with hearing impairment
Ethics
6
4
6
3
6
3
6
5
6
5
6
2
6
3
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues
when supporting patients including those
with disabilities
Demonstrate professionalism in own
practice and promote and maintain
professionalism in a health care unit
and facility
Advocate for the rights of individuals,
families, groups or communities and
health care providers
Medical Nursing
6
4
6
5
6
4
Carry out a health assessment of an
individual of any age group
Demonstrate knowledge of human
pathology and nursing management
Diagnose and manage common ailments
6
7
6
7
6
5
Provide nursing care to individuals with
long term illness
6
5
Specialised Nursing
hs/05/0029/06
hs/05/0030/06
hs/05/0031/06
hs/05/0032/06
hs/05/0033/06
hs/05/0034/06
hs/05/0035/06
hs/05/0036/06
hs/05/0037/06
hs/05/0038/06
hs/05/0039/06
hs/05/0040/06
hs/05/0041/06
hs/05/0042/06
NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Nursing (Level 6)
Unit No.
Unit Standard Title
Level
Credit
6
3
6
11
6
5
6
4
General Nursing Care
hs/05/0043/06
Demonstrate knowledge of personal hygiene
hs/05/0044/06
2
2
hs/02/0028/04
Maintain physical and psychological comfort in
acute and/or chronically ill patients, and
significant others
Provide nursing care to a terminally ill patient and
support to the family
Develop a care plan in collaboration with patients
and/or carers
Describe cultural sensitivities under General
Nursing Care
Lift and position people safely
4
2
hs/05/0047/06
Pharmacology
and
Administration
Medication
Provide advice on medicines dispensed
6
2
6
1
6
2
6
3
6
3
6
3
6
3
6
4
6
3
6
3
6
3
hs/05/0045/06
hs/05/0046/06
hs/01/0020/02
hs/05/0048/06
hs/05/0049/06
hs/05/0050/06
hs/05/0051/06
hs/05/0052/06
hs/05/0053/06
hs/05/0054/06
hs/05/0055/06
hs/05/0056/06
hs/05/0057/06
of
Demonstrate knowledge of pharmaceutical dose
forms and accessories
Demonstrate knowledge of human endocrine
system, disorders and pharmacology
Demonstrate knowledge of human
cardiovascular system, disorders and
pharmacology
Demonstrate knowledge of human digestive
system, disorders and related pharmacology
Demonstrate knowledge of human
musculoskeletal system, disorders and
pharmacology
Demonstrate knowledge of human respiratory
system, disorders and pharmacology
Demonstrate knowledge of human nervous
system, disorders and pharmacology
Demonstrate knowledge of human eye and ear,
disorders and pharmacology
Demonstrate knowledge of human reproductive
system, disorders and pharmacology
Demonstrate knowledge of human urinary
system, disorders and pharmacology
NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Nursing (Level 6)
Unit No.
Unit Standard Title
Level
Credit
First Aid
hs/05/0058/06
6
1
6
2
hs/01/0006/02
Carry out basic first aid treatment in the
workplace
Perform basic life support and first aid
procedures
Provide first aid
2
2
hs/05/0060/06
Perform basic first aid
6
4
hs/05/0061/06
Provide risk-based primary emergency care/first
aid in the workplace
Demonstrate the interpretation of vital signs
when providing primary emergency care or first
aid
Provide risk based primary emergency care/first
aid as an advanced first responder in the
workplace
Psychology
6
3
6
1
6
3
Relate knowledge of human development and
learning to teaching
Demonstrate knowledge of causes and
associated conditions related to intellectual
disability
Describe the application of psychological theory
in a real life situation
Investigate the contribution of developmental or
lifespan psychology to psychological knowledge
Use psychological knowledge to examine
behaviour within a health context
Provide coherent responses to patients
manifesting with seriously troubled/ troublesome
behaviour
Mental Health
6
2
6
2
6
1
6
2
6
2
6
3
Demonstrate self awareness for mental health
support work
Describe mental health and illness, and
approaches to treatment of mental illness
Participate in supervision as a mental health
support worker
6
2
6
3
6
4
hs/05/0059/06
hs/05/0062/06
hs/05/0063/06
hs/05/0064/06
hs/05/0065/06
hs/05/0066/06
hs/05/0067/06
hs/05/0068/06
hs/05/0069/06
hs/05/0070/06
hs/05/0071/06
hs/05/0072/06
NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Nursing (Level 6)
Unit No.
Unit Standard Title
Level
Credit
Analyse legal structures and laws for mental
health support work
Support a client to implement their recovery plan
in mental health support work
Integrate knowledge, skills, and values learning
in mental health support work
Describe support for a mental health consumer
using alcohol or other drugs
6
3
6
3
6
3
6
4
Provide support to families in mental health
support work
Provide information and education to families in
mental health support work
Describe discrimination and social exclusion and
their impact on mentally ill patients
Prepare to establish relationships with people in
mental health support work
6
3
6
2
6
3
6
2
Mental Health
hs/05/0073/06
hs/05/0074/06
hs/05/0075/06
hs/05/0076/06
hs/05/0077/06
hs/05/0078/06
hs/05/0079/06
hs/05/0080/06
hs/05/0081/06
Demonstrate knowledge of psychiatric nursing
6
4
hs/05/0082/06
Demonstrate communication skills with
psychiatric patients
Recognise and manage psychiatric disorders
6
4
6
6
Apply therapeutic methods in psychiatry and
nursing implications
Provide a therapeutic environment for patients
with mental illnesses
Manage extreme emotions and behaviour of
mentally ill patient therapeutically
Improve or restore mental health of individuals or
groups through psychosocial techniques
Identify and manage acute physical and
psychiatric illnesses
Health Education
6
4
6
4
6
4
6
4
6
5
Support student learning through the
management of assessment as a practising
teacher
Follow standard precautions set by infection
control personnel
Apply epidemiological principles to health
planning and monitoring
6
6
6
5
6
3
hs/05/0083/06
hs/05/0084/06
hs/05/0085/06
hs/05/0086/06
hs/05/0087/06
hs/05/0088/06
hs/05/0089/06
hs/05/0090/06
hs/05/0091/06
NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Nursing (Level 6)
Unit No.
Unit Standard Title
Level
Credit
Follow standard precautions set by infection
control personnel
Demonstrate knowledge of microbial interactions
with human beings
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure, mode
of action and detection of viruses
Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning and
sanitation for microbiology
Demonstrate knowledge of the hazard analysis
critical point (HACCP) system
Demonstrate knowledge of infection control
requirements in a health or disability setting
Demonstrate knowledge of micro organism
classification and structure
Demonstrate knowledge of infectious diseases
and deliver appropriate nursing care
Administration and Organisation
6
4
6
4
6
3
6
4
6
2
6
6
6
5
6
5
Develop and implement unit philosophy, vision,
mission, goals, policy and procedures for nursing
care provision and personnel management within
a health care unit
Organise, co-ordinate and review the activities
of a health care unit
Take responsibility for own personal and
professional development and contribute to the
growth of the nursing profession
Develop and sustain professional relationships
as a practising teacher
Research
6
4
6
4
6
3
6
2
hs/05/0104/06
Demonstrate knowledge of research
methodology for nursing practice
HIV & Aids
6
7
hs/05/0105/06
Apply accurate information about HIV & Aids
5
2
hs/05/0106/06
Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to HIV
and Aids
Midwifery
5
2
hs/05/0107/06
Provide postpartum care to the mother and
neonate
Demonstrate knowledge and management of
patients undergoing gynaecological surgery
6
7
6
4
Microbiology & Infection Control
hs/05/0092/06
hs/05/0093/06
hs/05/0094/06
hs/05/0095/06
hs/05/0096/06
hs/05/0097/06
hs/05/0098/06
hs/05/0099/06
hs/05/0100/06
hs/05/0101/06
hs/05/0102/06
hs/05/0103/06
hs/05/0109/06
NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Nursing (Level 6)
Unit No.
Unit Standard Title
Level
Credit
Surgical Nursing
hs/05/0110/06
Manage disorders of the breast
6
4
hs/05/0111/06
Demonstrate knowledge of the cause effect and
management of post-operative complication
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to manage
people undergoing surgery of the gastro-intestinal
tract
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to manage
patients undergoing surgery of thorax and
respiratory tract
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to manage
people undergoing surgery of the heart circulation
Demonstrate knowledge of inflation, inflammation,
haemorrhage, wounds, ulcers and gangrene
Demonstrate knowledge of benign hypertrophy of
prostate, cancer of prostate, varicocele,
hydrocele, tumours of testes, vasectomy,
phimosis and paraphimosis
Demonstrate knowledge of renal stone, tumour &
trauma; ureter & urinary bladder stone,
neurogenic bladder, urethral trauma & structure;
nephrectomy and renal transplant to deliver safe
care
Traumatology
6
3
6
4
6
4
6
6
6
4
6
3
6
4
6
4
6
4
hs/05/0112/06
hs/05/0113/06
hs/05/0114/06
hs/05/0115/06
hs/05/0116/06
hs/05/0117/06
hs/05/118/06
Accident and emergency nursing
Orthopedic and Orthopedic Nursing
hs/05/0119/06
Demonstrate knowledge of orthopedic and
manage care of patients
460
Total
3
accreditation option
4
certification
Please Note:
N/A
N/A
Providers must be accredited
Qualifications Authority.
by
the
Mauritius